CONFIDENCE IN A LIFETIME OF
REASSURANCE Negating the worry for homeowners of choosing a bona fide product installer, the Academy of Excellence cuts through an unregulated industry and provides legitimate credentials for flooring professionals.
Appointing a Quick-Step Master Installer allows homeowners access to a skilled and product knowledgeable fitter. Every Master Installer trained at the Academy is fully backed by the prestigious Quick-Step name and can provide an optional lifetime warranty on their workmanship.
Master Installers can be found through Quick-Step’s easily navigated website, allowing homeowners to select a local Master Installer and to have the confidence of an expert installation of their new Quick-Step floor. With over 13,000 searches for installers alone throughout 2021, the website is also an important part of promotion for all Master Installers.
Lee Thompson, technical and procurement manager, Academy for Excellence in Flooring, said: “Our Master Fitter programme gives
STILL SHINING BRIGHT
AS A DIAMOND Since its launch, floorwise Diamond Gripper has become be the first-choice in high-quality gripper for flooring professionals. And with the continued rise in demand for deep pile luxury carpet and thick PU underlay the need for a gripper that holds tight and fast is still proving worth the investment.
While many fitters are still relying on the false economy of basic gripper for their installations, savvy installers recognise that fantastic floors start with floorwise and the legendary floorwise Diamond Gripper allows them to do the job in a single, fuss-free pass.
Diamond Gripper’s extra performance comes from 20% more pins than basic gripper and with more nails for extra stability, it’s a combination that doesn’t like to let go easily. The Diamond long pin option has the hold for even the deepest saxony pile and the resulting
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flooring professionals the ability to provide the reassurance and benefit of a lifetime workmanship warranty on Quick-Step floors. Not only does this deliver peace of mind for homeowners but it also provides Master Installers with a real advantage over local competitors.”
The Master Installer programme is accessible to all flooring professionals with more than two years of installation experience or those who have already undertaken the Academy’s foundation programme. The three-day course includes a mix of classroom-based and practical learning sessions, and culminates in a full-day assessment, resulting in a pass or fail qualification. The course is dedicated to ensuring that high standards are met, so that a Quick-
grip is so good that Diamond Gripper takes power stretched installs in its stride.
Diamond Gripper is available in medium and long pin for either wood or concrete floors, and a dual-purpose version. Using a high-quality 25mm-wide plywood construction, the gripper is available from floorwise stockists across the UK and Ireland.
Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise, said: “Diamond Gripper really is a fitter’s favourite and for good reason. Like all floorwise
Step backed workmanship warranty is made possible.
“Quick-Step is synonymous with providing quality and innovative floors, and it’s a reputation that has been built through many years of manufacturing and development,” continued Lee. “While the product has been perfected over this time, negating the risk of poor installation and supporting best practices is important. Fitters holding the Master Installer accreditation are providing homeowners with the reassurance that they have the skills reflecting the best the industry has to offer.”
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products it’s great value and can be relied upon to deliver on its promise time and time again. With the popularity of deep pile carpets and super-thick underlays, the extra grip it provides is well worth paying just a little more for.”
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