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Available in 40 wood and tile effects, PRO-TEK WPC is a new type of engineered vinyl flooring now available in the UK.


A ROARING START FOR 2019 FROM THE ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN FLOORING


The Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring is one of the UK’s key training facilities for the flooring industry. As 2019 gathers pace, the centre is welcoming more professionals keen to further their career through its range of education and installation courses in wood, laminate and LVT.


With 141 installation courses booked and 85 customer training days already delivered, the Academy has started the year with a packed diary and its relationship with Carpetright only looks set to continue this success. The partnership means that installers working for the company can attend wood, laminate and LVT courses at the Academy, rather than the in-house training programmes offered by the national retailer, so using the centre to further improve their skill base.


Lee Thompson, Procurement and Technical Manager at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring, revealed more, saying: “Our partnership with Carpetright gives installers a unique opportunity to develop their installation expertise through our training programmes, while meeting their obligations for the retailer. This means that they can give extra value to the services they offer and provide a reassuring level of expertise for any work carried out for company. It’s a win- win for Carpetright and the Academy


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alike, as well as the wider retail fitting industry, raising standards and creating expertise that can be applied to any wood, laminate or LVT work.”


The Academy’s Master Installer programme still remains at the heart of its operation, and fully-booked until July of this year, it’s clear that its effects are being felt by a growing number of installers across the country. Covering a mix of knowledge and practical installation skills, the pass or fail course is conducted by Quick-Step endorsed trainers in the Academy’s recently refurbished training facility. This ensures its notably high standards are maintained and that all qualified Master Installers can provide a Quick-Step supported lifetime workmanship warranty on wood and laminate, or LVT installations.


Lee continued: “Our Master Installer scheme is recognised by consumers for the reassurance it brings on quality of workmanship and is often the deciding factor in the awarding of work. Listed on the Quick-Step website, Master Installers have exclusive access to the thousands of UK homeowners looking to find a recommended professional to install the brand’s wood, laminate and LVT floors. As one of the country’s most recognised flooring names, this ensures a regular stream of enquiries for all of our Master Installers.”


The Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring has just two Master Installer spaces left in June and July courses, with the programme running again in September after the summer break.


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Combining a luxury vinyl tile (LVT) surface finish with an integral waterproof core and acoustic underlay, the award-winning floor provides a robust finish and dramatically cuts installation time. The new designs are suitable for residential and commercial installation and are offered alongside a range of matching accessories, with a colour and décor-matched option for every floor.


PRO-TEK WPC features a multi-layered construction that comprises six layers. The traditional LVT layers sit above a waterproof wood plastic composite or ‘WPC’ core. This middle core has an integral joint, which locks the boards together without adhesive. The bottom layer comprises an attached IXPE foam underlay base. The integral construction maximises the floor’s versatility, reduces the amount of floor preparation required and speeds up installation. It also eliminates ‘telegraphing’, where subfloor distortion can mirror to the floor surface.


PRO-TEK WPC can be installed in all settings - including bathrooms, basements and over underfloor heating – and there are design options to suit all interior styles. Wood effects are divided into four distinct collections - Excel, Essential, Distressed and Excel Long Plank – and the Excel Tile Collection includes slate, travertine and marble effects. All materials used are phthalate-free and 100% recyclable.


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