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From the rustic, reclaimed look of Cabana and Lido to the richness of Colorado D, the new Timberline collection features a healthy mix of vibrant new looks and stone-cold classics, all designed and made entirely in-house.


A NEW LEAF


Timberline is the brand-new collection by Leoline, brining authenticity and the latest trends to wood-effect cushion vinyl flooring.


With designs including the herringbone of Marilyn and the cool, calm white of Copenhagen, Timberline exemplifies the lengths Leoline will go to in developing floors to meet everlasting and flash trends, ensuring that retailers always have an option to meet the


Maaike Dickx, Product Manager at Leoline, explained the 2019 collection: “When developing Timberline we wanted to make sure that we had something for consumers with a willingness to go for something a little different, particularly in experimental rooms such as bathrooms where they may explore a more ‘out there’ approach to design. Yet, we were also conscious that the collection also served a healthy dose of much- loved classic looks that will always be a popular choice for those looking for something a little more timeless. The result is a collection of 17 wood- effect designs ready for setting a


sense of occasion or providing the idyllic beginnings of a muted interior scheme.”


All floors within Timberline feature Leoline’s Superguard PUR technology for a surface that resists stain marks, while making it easy to wipe away spills and dirt. With a special acoustic backing, the collection also helps to make homes quieter and more comfortable too. For those seeking a quality cushion vinyl floor for their home, Timberline’s 15-year wear warranty offers peace of mind and is a reassuring nod to this European made floor’s high-quality construction.


Timberline can be loose laid in rooms up to 16m2


and comes with added slip-


resistance for a safer floor underfoot. With a natural look and feel textured surface and available in two, three and four-metre widths, this water-resistant floor really does make great flooring style easy.


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store in Glasgow. Conducted by the Academy’s Business Development Manager, Lynn Melia, and Technical Manager, Lee Thompson, the course proved suitable for a range of experience levels.


QUICK-STEP ACADEMY DELIVERS TARGETED TRAINING FOR CARPETRIGHT


The Academy for Excellence in Flooring has partnered with national retailer Carpetright to develop a bespoke training programme.


Covering a range of topics on wood, laminate and LVT flooring- including production processes, constructions, locking systems, product characteristics, subfloor preparation and installation- the course was designed to give attendees a full and rounded understanding.


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Louise Sylvester, Regional Manager at Carpetright, commented: “Our brand value is to be the most recommended flooring retailer and to enable us to do this, we must ensure our teams are confident in the products we sell. With this in mind, the training programme proved excellent, with teams enjoying the day and their feedback being that everyone should take part. Attendees left with more confidence and our surveyors were particularly pleased to have gained valuable technical insight.”


The Academy for Excellence in Flooring undertook the training days at its fully- equipped centre in Manchester, as well as off-site at Carpetright’s Uddingston


Kai Clark, Field Support Manager at Carpetright, said: “The content was great for everyone; we had a mix of colleagues from two weeks’ experience right up to 25 years, in roles from sales colleagues to managers and everyone learned something. The training has given real confidence in all wood, laminate and LVT products and has differentiated Quick-Step from its competitors.”


The Academy for Excellence in Flooring can work with retailers of any scale to develop similar course content. Improving the knowledge and confidence of sales forces, customer service teams and anyone within the business that can benefit from training in wood, laminate and LVT floors; these courses can be held at the Academy’s purpose-built facility, or at a suitable and convenient location.


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