WHAT’S NEW?


SURFACE DESIGN SHOW 2018 PROVES


THE BEST YET Surface Design Show returned to London’s Business Design Centre with a bang this February as over 170 exhibitors from 15 countries showcased the very best in exterior and interior surface materials and treatments.


MAPETEX AND ULTRALITE RAPID FLEX S1: THE PERFECT


COMBINATION Mapei’s Mapetex is a synthetic, non-woven fabric that may be used as an anti-fracture system together with Mapei’s Ultralite Rapid Flex S1 lightweight rapid-setting deformable adhesive.


Jason Brunt, Ceramic Product Manager at Mapei UK, commented: “One 1m x 50m roll of Mapetex and approximately five bags of Ultralite Rapid Flex S1 will provide anti- fracture security for your following tiles and adhesive over a 50m2


Over 5,000 visitors attended the Show, open from 6-8th


February,


making the 2018 edition the biggest yet. A huge selection of visitors from the architecture and design sectors (72% of total visitors) attended the exhibition from well- known practices such as Zaha Hadid Architects, BDP, Purcell, Atkins and many more.


The show also welcomed attendees from retail and hospitality brands including Next, Debenhams, John Lewis, Chanel, Princess Yachts, Network Rail and many more.


area.


Visit your local Mapei distributor for this cost-effective solution for an anti-fracture membrane.”


Mapetex works as an anti-fracture membrane by sandwiching the layers of reinforcing fabric between two layers of deformable cement- based adhesive, such as Mapei’s Ultralite Rapid Flex S1. The joints can then be finished with Mapei grout, such as Ultracolor Plus (available in 35 colours).


www.mapei.co.uk


The plethora of exciting and innovative materials, many of which launched at the show, kept the audience engaged across all floors with the top 10 most sought-after products being: flooring; lighting, wall coverings, tiles and tiling solutions, solid surfaces, natural stone, paints & coatings, glass & glazing, veneers.


A highlight of the busy 2018 show events programme included the Opening Night Live Debate, which tackled the hot topic of housing in London and attracted a large and varied audience. Led by Peter


Murray Chairman of the NLA, the expert panel presented their views on house prices in London and discussed potential solutions.


The Main Stage, designed by Anne Kyyro Quinn, created a stunning platform for the exciting programme of talks which included sets from interior designer and TV presenter Naomi Cleaver, colour and trend expert Sally Angharad and Houzz.


The fantastic PechaKucha Evening was another highlight of the events programme, with a full house listening to an engaging set of panellists being hosted by architect Phil Coffey of Coffey Architects.


Light School, presented by the Light Collective and supported by the Institution of Lighting Professionals, was home to architectural lighting allowing visitors to touch, compare and learn about innovative lighting and technology products.


Surface Design Awards took place on the last day of the show, where we saw The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) in Lisbon by AL_A announced as the Supreme Winner. 11 categories saw the best in applied surface put forward by a number of brilliant architects and designers including Coffey Architects, Giles Miller Studio, Foster + Partners and Heatherwick Studio.


Surface Design Show 2019 will take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 5-7th


February. www.surfacedesignshow.com


TILE RETAILER EXPANDS TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER


EXPERIENCE Tile and bathroom specialist Real Stone & Tile has undertaken a significant investment in its Cheadle, Greater Manchester, showroom to enhance the customer experience.


A five-figure sum has been spent developing nine new room displays,


— 06 —


including five product displays, offering customers a more immersive experience. As well as updating the interior of the showroom, the store has also upgraded the shop frontage, providing a new sophisticated exterior.


Co-director of Real Stone & Tile, Leigh Price, explained: “We want to provide our loyal customer base with the highest quality


service and, by investing in our displays and our expert team, we are able to do just that.”


The investment also includes the recruitment of a new team member, Simone Hunter, who will be on-hand to offer customers her extensive knowledge, gathered over ten years working in the industry.


www.realstoneandtile.co.uk www.tomorrowstileandstone.co.uk


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36