WHAT’S NEW?
DISCOVER FLOORS WITH THE ABILITY TO IMPROVE LIVES AT HOUSING 2026
European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have the ability to improve lives for tenants.
The Zenura collection includes specifications designed to provide a durable and low-maintenance solution in living areas. Across Zenura Style, Zenura Luxe, Zenura Ultimate and Zenura Elegance LVS, housing landlords can choose a specification to meet their requirements, benefitting from a cost-effective floor that’s easy to install. Available in multiple widths to cut down on waste, these collections provide a safe and hygienic surface while giving tenants a warm, comfortable and stylish floor.
Jake Parks, national sales manager, said: “Our Zenura collection has been designed for social housing, so that providers can benefit from our high-quality, European- made sheet vinyl flooring. We’ve added a range of enhanced features, such as additional slip-resistance or better acoustics to give an option for every application. We’re looking forward to welcoming delegates at Housing 2026 to explain how our floors can meet their needs while bringing tenants comfort and style in a floor that’s easy to look after, hygienic and safe, not just in kitchens and
bathrooms, but hallways, bedrooms and living spaces.”
IVC Commercial also offers a range of commercial-grade compact sheet vinyl flooring to provide heavy contract (Class 34) performance. Isafe 70 is an easy to clean TRL 36+ safety flooring that can be used to provide improved slip-restraint in communal areas. It comes in a range of homely effects and withstands heavy
traffic. For areas where acoustics are an important consideration, Pionieer 70 offers the same exceptional durability and homelike design with 18dB of impact sound reduction.
Find IVC Commercial at Housing 2026, Manchester Central, 23-25 June.
www.ivc-floorsforhousing.co.uk
NEW PLANEX HR MAXI EXTENDS MAPEI SMOOTHING RANGE
Mapei has introduced Planex HR Maxi to its range of self-levelling/ smoothing compounds. Rapid-drying and moisture-resistant, the new mortar is designed to level new and existing substrates, both indoors and outdoors, eliminating thickness variations from 3 to 30mm. It can be used to prepare surfaces before installation of all types of flooring, including ceramic tiles, resilient and textile flooring.
Ideal for areas subject to static and dynamic loads – from industrial or retail spaces to healthcare environments – Planex HR Maxi benefits from a specially developed formulation with exceptional resistance to moisture; this makes it particularly suitable for external applications and substrates that are not fully dry or that contain elevated levels of residual moisture.
The mortar also offers high compressive and flexural strength and is resistant to shrinkage, cracking, indentation and abrasion. Additionally, it features a very low VOC formulation with EMICODE EC1 Plus certification, helping to ensure a safe application environment.
Once mixed with water, Planex HR Maxi forms a rapid-drying, free-flowing compound with excellent workability and strong adhesion to the substrate. It can be applied manually or by automatic pressure pump over distances exceeding 100 metres. Ceramic tiles can be installed after just three hours, while resilient and wood flooring can be laid after 24 hours. In light-duty applications, the mortar can also be left exposed in areas subject to light foot traffic.
www.mapei.co.uk
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