WHAT'S NEW?
WHAT’S TOPPING THE CHARTS AT LOUIS DE POORTERE
Louis De Poortere has released its top 20 best-selling Ecorugs for 2024, giving a unique chance to look at this year’s hottest rug looks.
When Louis De Poortere launched Ecorugs last year, it reshaped its approach, creating a pathway for circular production that will see every new rug made from old pieces. However, while it may have changed the way it makes rugs, Louis De Poortere certainly didn’t compromise the quality and beauty of its designs.
The Belgian weaver has released its top 20 list of this year’s best-selling qualities in the Ecorugs line and it’s clear that rug owners still love its classic styles. Alongside new appearances in the design of Nuance and Lagoon, the top 20 is home to stalwarts such as Fading World, Mad Men, Atlantic Streaks and Antiquarian. Topping out the chart is Fading World in Salt & Pepper, a tonal grey design that captures a time-worn traditional damask design.
Alan Russell at Louis De Poortere said: “Our Ecorugs collection continues our long heritage of beautifully designed and crafted rugs for homes and it’s clear that this still resonates with purchasers across the UK. With styles like the striking abstract design of our Mad Men collection that occupies seven places out of the top 20, some of our most recognisable, it’s clear that the enthusiasm for the classics remains undamped.”
The Antiquarian series is also a strong performer with five places, while the ink-like Lagoon scores two spots. As we enter 2025, Louis De Poortere will release new styles in the Ecorugs collection, so will we see some of these designs make their way into the top 20?
www.louisdepoortere.com F. BALL LAUNCHES RAG 2025
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has unveiled the latest print edition of its industry-leading Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG), which lists the compatibility of the company’s adhesives with practically every commercially available floorcovering.
The 2025 RAG enables contractors and specifiers to quickly check the compatibility of F. Ball adhesives and chosen floorcoverings, including new adhesive recommendations for floorcoverings launched by manufacturers over the past 12 months. Featuring recommendations for over 6,000 branded floorcoverings from over 200 leading international manufacturers, it is the most comprehensive publication of its kind.
In addition to the annually updated A5 printed book, a continuously updated version of the guide is available on the F. Ball website, and as a mobile app, which is free to download from the Apple App store or Google Play. The app has emerged as the most popular way to access the guide, with over 1,000 downloads last year.
F. Ball’s technical service manager, Steve Boulton, said: “It is always advisable to check the compatibility of adhesives and chosen floorcoverings to ensure against floor failure. The RAG is designed to make this effortless, with recommendations for any of the listed floorcoverings available in an instant, via the smartphone app.”
Recommendations are only included in the guide after the completion of a rigorous 56-day testing programme at F. Ball’s state-of-the-art testing facilities and require a positive endorsement by the relevant floorcovering manufacturer. Furthermore, every recommendation listed guarantees the resulting bond performance for the entire lifetime of the flooring installation – as long as the advised subfloor preparation and installation procedures are followed – giving flooring professionals peace of mind.
Steve adds: “A recommendation is only included in the guide if we are certain that the resulting bond will perform for the entire lifetime of the floorcovering. With new floorcoverings entering the market all the time, the testing that goes into this is an ongoing task for F. Ball’s Technical Service Department.”
Copies can be requested by e-mailing mail@f-ball.
co.uk or calling 01538 361633.
www.f-ball.com 08
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