DOMOTEX VINYL FLOORING
INNOVATIONS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS HAVE MADE IT A
FAVOURITE WITH HOMEOWNERS. NOWADAYS, IT IS NOT JUST AN OPTION CHOSEN BECAUSE OF ITS AFFORDABILITY
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ground in other areas. Belgium’s IVC Commercial, for example, has updated its Optimise 70 collection of multi-layered vinyl fl ooring which includes a special acoustic backing that can deaden the sound of footsteps and movement, reducing impact sound by 19 decibels. The range now features 54 colours and material eff ects, backed by a durable fi nish that is suitable for high-footfall areas from schools to shopping malls. It is fi nished with IVC Commercial’s own Hyperguard+ technology which maintains a smooth fi nish and guards against scuff s and marks. Antibacterial and anti-mould treatment is also built into the fl ooring, improving its hygiene performance. And the UK manufacturer Forbo has released its Tessera Earthscape carpet tile collection, which takes design cues from textures found in nature. The likes of forest green, sage and terracotta feature in the loop pile carpet tile collection.
LVT GETS BUSY IN THE BUSIEST AREAS The series, which is particularly suited to offi ce environments, was driven by the desire to incorporate biophilic design into interior spaces, which Forbo believes promotes employee wellbeing. Its value was summed up succinctly by AllAmericanfl
ooring.net that described LVT as “one of the most famous fl ooring options for many household, commercial premises, offi ces and cafes that are usually busy”. It went on: “Innovations and improvements over the previous years have it favourite with homeowners. Nowadays, it is not just an option that is chosen just because of its aff ordability. It is an option that will bring out a contemporary and charming feel and still last long with a reasonable budget. Additionally, it is a great option for those who want a luxury of choosing from varieties”. And then there’s nostalgia. When it comes to creating a surface designed to, for example, evoke memories from those heady formative years, there’s little to match something that takes us back to school.
FACT Reclaimed wood is often more expensive to
install than its virgin timber equivalent because of the process in needs to undergo
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That’s why there’s such a thriving collectors’ market in ageing desks and chairs, original blackboards and everything from brass bells to vaulting horses and those heavy doors that lined the corridors of learning. Vintage desks have exploded in popularity of late. Home improvers and interior designers see them as iconic, statement pieces to add charm, character and intrigue to a range of rooms, from lounges and home offi ces to children’s bedrooms and playrooms.
Science lab tables tend to be highly durable, made as they are from hardwoods such as iroko. Popular too are tubular steel stools, those large wooden cupboards from the art studio, old oak cupboards; pigeon holes and bookcases.
Add to that wire mesh footlockers with solid teak seating, sports hall climbing ropes, changing room coathooks, which are all extremely well made, designed as it is has been to withstand the rigours and demands that come with school life. Even those who don’t appreciate the aesthetic, tend to agree that they’re designed to last and ooze functionality, with simple functional straight lines strong joints.
Floors have a particular place in the collective memories, especially if they used to belong to the main hall or, better still, the gymnasium. Many reclaimers are often openly advertising them these days as still bearing the original markings that
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