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UNDERLAY FOR EVERY KIND OF CARPET


Whether a stain-resistant twist or heavyweight wool Axminister, the floorwise carpet underlay collection is ready to provide the support and comfort needed.


With recycled PU, rubber sponge, rubber crumb and combination felt, floorwise undoubtedly has one of the widest carpet underlay collections available today, giving installers and retailers a quality option for any domestic or commercial work.


The company has worked hard to develop unique specifications that ensure great quality at every price point, so whether a budget recycled PU like Initio or a premium rubber crumb option such as Champion, the collection delivers the value and quality that floorwise is famous for.


For the majority of homes, recycled PU underlays, available in densities from Medium Density Plus (MD+) right up to Ultra High density Plus (UHD+), ensure that comfort expectations are met, and long-term support is delivered


in-line with budget. Heavyweight carpets can gain from the additional support of recycled rubber crumb products like Champion and Vigour. floorwise even keeps traditionalists happy with the rubber sponge of Pinnacle and felt products including combination felt and crumb Duet, and Symphony, a wool, jute and synthetic felt in various densities.


Richard Bailey, Managing Director at floorwise, said: “We’ve made sure that our carpet underlay collection provides options to keep everyone happy, in terms of performance and comfort. No matter whether you’re installing a deep pile saxony carpet or patterned wool Axminister, you know that floorwise has the right underlay to keep the carpet looking at its best, ensuring happy customers for many years to come.”


A FAST-TRACK ROUTE TO CAREER PROGRESSION


The Academy for Excellence in Flooring’s foundation level courses are the perfect introduction for anyone starting out in the industry, opening a fast-track route to the Academy’s famed Master Installer programme.


For installers and apprentices yet to explore a route to professional qualifications, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring’s Foundation Installer: Laminate & Wood and Foundation Installer: Vinyl courses are


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the perfect way to kick-off a new career in floor installation. Taking place over two days at the Academy’s well- equipped training facility in Manchester, the courses cover various aspects of subfloor preparation and installation, giving fitters the basic


knowledge and confidence to install a wood, laminate or vinyl floor.


A one-to-one mentoring programme ensures success for every candidate, regardless of previous knowledge or experience, so even the freshest industry recruit will leave feeling enthusiastic and excited about their new career. Importantly, it is also the only entry-level course that opens up a fast-track route to the famed Master Installer badge. Foundation course attendees can enrol for the Master Installer scheme just six months after completion, ensuring a top-


For those installers that want a belt-and-braces approach to carpet underlay, floorwise’s Diamond gripper is the perfect complement, providing a secure hold of the carpet over underlays of all thicknesses.


The underlay carpet collection is available from local distributors across the UK and Ireland, providing you with the quality and value of floorwise and the best in independent knowledge and service.


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level qualification with proven business lead generation in less than a year.


Lee Thompson, Technical and Procurement Manager for the Academy, explained: “For many entering the industry, even under watchful experienced installers, the right path to future career security and success can be confusing. Here at the Academy, we appreciate that and have developed a course directly connected to career progression.


“The Foundation is just the beginning, with guidance through the dedicated technical helpline and a route to the Master Installer scheme laid out. Ordinarily, we require at least two years of experience, making foundation courses the only option for new flooring installers to get up to speed and gain the skills, experience and knowledge that will mark them out as one of the industry’s best.”


The courses offer a mix of discussions, practical installations and theoretical learning and courses can be booked by visiting the Academy’s website.


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