WHAT’S NEW? FIT FOR THE GODS


With its new and improved yarn that heralds a softer feel, Olympus is the latest addition to Abingdon Flooring’s StainFree carpet collection.


A modern cut-pile look, Olympus comes in a versatile weight that makes it an excellent all-round choice in the home. With a lifetime StainFree promise, the carpet offers a reassuring choice for family homes, where its bleach- cleanable nature is ready to tackle the toughest of common household spills.


Despite its practical nature, Olympus remains soft thanks to the improved feel from its polypropylene yarn. In 12 on-trend colours, from popular greys in steel, titanium and wolf grey through to pastels in bluebell and fern, the carpet makes a stylish option that’s beautifully coordinated to modern interior looks.


Millie Barlow, Head of Marketing at Abingdon Flooring, said: “We’re really pleased to be launching Olympus


WITHSTAND THE HEAT


The Academy for Excellence in Flooring is among the UK flooring industry’s best training facilities, upskilling installers to be able to deliver the very best in wood, laminate and LVT installations.


As a centre of technical excellence, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring provides the knowledge and skills to overcome the challenges that can adversely affect the quality of LVT installations. With LVT susceptible to subfloor condition and the ambient environment, correct preparation and selection is a significant factor in the long-term viability of the installation.


Given the popularity of LVT floors for open-plan living spaces, one of the biggest problems to be overcome is a change in atmospheric conditions. With many open- plan spaces featuring a large amount of glazing, careful attention must be paid to the temperature changes that an LVT floor may experience.


As Lee Thompson, Procurement and Technical Manager, highlights, issues are often caused by misunderstanding: “LVT is a thermoplastic material and so responsive to changes in temperature.


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to market. The range is perfect for retailers that want to offer customers a good value carpet which feels right up to date. We’ve made sure the colour palette delivers a selection of popular choices, as well as some more inspirational hues for those customers wanting to give their home a little extra.”


Some of the carpet’s improved feel is also down to Abingdon Flooring’s Soft Fleece Bac. As well as improved


underfoot comfort, the backing is more pliable making Olympus easier to manoeuvre and install. Soft Fleece Bac also reduces the chances of marks to skirting.


As part of the StainFree collection, Olympus is available in 2.5m, 4m and 5m widths and comes backed by Abingdon Flooring’s service, POS and marketing.


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temperature that truly matters, and it is this mistake that can cause issues. Most of us will have experienced the burning sensation of bare feet on hot sand or terracotta tiles on our summer trip. Under direct exposure to sunlight, the ground becomes vastly hotter than the ambient temperature – this is called solid mass temperature.


“It is this solid mass temperature that is used for the recommended operating range of the floor, rather than ambient room temperature. So, in a well-glazed space with prolonged exposure to sun, while the room may feel comfortable, the floor can be heating up beyond its operating range under normal installation.”


This is compensated for in the construction of the floor and up until 45°C it is perfectly stable. But when extreme heat is reached, and the right preparation has not been carried out, issues that compromise the quality of installation can arise.


“What room reaches 45°C I hear you ask? But it is not the ambient


Fortunately, there are specific preparation techniques and products that can be used to eliminate these significant temperature changes and protect the long-term integrity of your LVT installation, as well as avoiding costly remedial work. Of course, for anyone attending an LVT course at the Academy, these are revealed so you can maintain high standards under all room conditions.


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