CONTENTS Cover Story 12


Make an Impression Karndean Designflooring


introduces the new authentic oak design additions to its established Van Gogh collection of LVT.


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Flooring Show 2019 Guide


It’s Showtime The Harrogate Convention


Centre will once again play host to the highly-anticipated Flooring Show this September. Take a look at our Flooring Show Guide for a detailed rundown on the three-day event schedule.


Features


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26 Regulars


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News Catch up on all the latest


updates and developments from the forefront of the residential flooring sector.


Products and Services


From brand-new launches to product updates, we take a look at all the latest industry offerings. We also have an exclusive discount code for TRF readers, getting you 10% off retail samples of Kährs’ latest herringbone designs.


04 | Tomorrow’s Retail Floors


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Infinite Possibilities Find out how venturing into the


world of virtual reality could help you to improve the retail experience you provide to your customers.


Demographics, Data & Development


Matt Carter, of retail display specialist Fathom, discusses the best ways in which retailers can utilise technology and data to develop and improve their business.


The New Attraction? Imagine if replacing flooring was


as easy as placing it on the floor with no adhesive… With IOBAC’s magnetic flooring solution, this may just be the future.


Focus On: Wood


The Only Way Is Up Havwoods’ engineered wood


flooring was chosen to create an open and airy floorspace for a refreshed and newly-extended London property.


Renew, Recondition, Revitalise


Osmo’s Steve Grimwood looks at the importance of regular cleaning and maintenance for wood flooring.


Step Inside: Kitchens 24


What’s Cooking? Jack Ryan, of Naos Floors, has


been a professional on Houzz.co.uk for several years. In this issue, he shares his trend insights over the past year as well as his predictions for the future.


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