INDUSTRY INTERVIEW
Ian, explain a little more about MagTabs. “MagTabs affix to any magnetically- receptive floor, whether that’s a metal raised access floor or a metallic base from the IOBAC magnetic flooring system. Magnetic on one side and self- adhesive on the other, they work by locking tiles tightly together. We truly believe that MagTabs, in combination with our magnetic flooring system, are the future of modular flooring. And importantly, like Ezy-Install, they offer not only a better way to do things, but a more sustainable way, too. They remove cleanly with no residue or contamination.”
There’s also a handy alternative to traditional herringbone floor installation as well…
“That’s right,” says Paul. “We’ve recently become the first UK reseller of EASYLOX, a patented system that makes herringbone so much easier. It’s a universal connection without left or right parts, so every floorboard has the same profile without separate parts. It means installers will no longer have to adjust floorboards when installing herringbone floor, which will save on costs. And because EASYLOX is produced by a
“The beauty of these two products is that they can work in isolation or in combination. They epitomise everything we’re trying to achieve with FloorPlay.”
CNC-controlled machine, it creates a 100 percent perfect fit – perfect squareness, perfect sizes.”
And how about maintenance of these floors? How can we keep them looking fresh? “Keeping hard flooring such as wood and Luxury Vinyl tile clean and well looked after can be problematic. But we’ve discovered a range of eco- friendly floor cleaning materials
called OceanSaver. These products are designed to tackle the toughest of stains without scratching or having to flood the floor – and they also result in zero waste. So it’s really goodbye to single use plastic, and hello to clean floors.”
A celebration of innovation FloorPlay certainly seems an admirable pursuit, a platform committed to making new and
exciting innovations accessible to all in the flooring (and walling) industry. And it’s this commitment to innovation that will continue to drive advancements in the industry. Ours is a truly innovative industry and we all have a part to play in celebrating its innovation, but this can only be achieved if those in it are aware of it – and have access to it – in the first place.
For more information, visit
www.floorplay.info or contact Ian (
ian@iobac.com) or Paul (
paul@iobac.com) direct.
Award-winning artists bring walls to life at Shurtape HQ
International artists Art + Believe always use Frogtape® in their work so to say thankyou, have created a unique piece of art at the brand’s UK headquarters. Dan and Charlotte Doherty of Art + Believe are world-fa- mous for their colourful geometric designs which have been used on building exteriors, palace floors, city architecture and even beer bottles. Their handpainted works rely on straight lines so Shur- tape, owner of FrogTape® has sponsored the duo for a number of years, as the unique Paintblock® Technology in the masking tape means it provides the neatest straight lines possible, with no paint bleed. Jason Burns, MD at Shurtape, says: “2020 has shown us that we need to make the workplace as comfortable as possible, in order to help people feel relaxed as they make their way back from lockdown. What better way to brighten our space, and demonstrate the quality of our product, than by inviting Art + Believe to create something.” Says Dan: “We love to create artwork that is bold, fresh and exciting – and if ever there was a time to bring some of that to others, it is now. We were only too happy to create this one-off piece for our partners at Shurtape and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them.” “It looks amazing,” concludes Jason. “We are absolutely thrilled to have a unique piece of art as part of our office.”
www.shurtape.com
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