Customers like to know more and more about the production of the products they buy. The origin of the product is also important. So the DVD presents the entire carpet production process of Axminster. Production of woven carpets has been recorded on the Devon site. The part about tufted carpet production takes viewers to Ireland. Viewers can also explore Axfelt underlay production.

The full-length version of the DVD will be available for retailers and training purposes. An edited format will be available for individual consumers.

“Few consumers really appreciate the time and care that goes into making beautiful carpets and we hope that this DVD will go some way in making that a thing of the past. We feel that with a clearer understanding of how carpet is made, viewers will appreciate the dedication and attention to detail that goes to make the unmistakable quality of Axminster Carpets.”

Real Oak Floors have a large range of carpets. Natural carpets and wool carpets are available.

St. Leonards Primary School in Banbury is the customer of Heckmondwide FB. A new vibrant mat was recently installed for the school. The school ran a competition where pupils were asked to design an entrance mat. The winning design was installed in the school.

CRUK’s research suggests that around 75% of retailer’s customers would pay for such service. 74% of surveyed Carpet Foundation members admitted that they would pay for removal of carpet waste by their retailer.

“This high number is very encouraging and would be a significant help in diverting greater waste carpet volumes from landfill” said Jane Garner from Axion Consulting. The association has grown to 60 members across the supply chain, including 14 manufacturing members as core funders and 24 specialist carpet recyclers. Now retailers can find an alternative, cost-saving disposal route to landfill.

Click here to visit Carpet Recycling UK’s website

Continuous investments have been introduced in the effort of minimizing emissions. There is the largest installation of solar panels for instance. These can produce enough energy to power two thousand homes.

Waste management is also crucial when it comes to sustainability. Lano is separating 97% of its waste already. Recyclable fractions are reused as raw materials. Wastewater production has been also reduced by 15% during the last three years and the manufacturer now uses industrial water instead of groundwater for its production processes. The aim is the continuous development towards a more sustainable footprint.

If you want to reinforce your brand identity throughout high traffic areas branded stair nosing can be a solution for you. Your brand will be visible for the life of the product.

Photographic images, color combinations can be replicated onto the surface of anodized aluminium. This is sealed then. This turns out to be a great surface which is scratch resistant and can tolerate different weather conditions. This is also chemical resistant.

There are many ways to use the stair nosing for branding. A full image can be printed to incorporate the whole staircase or a uniform message can be used on each stairs. Finally, depending on the environment, design and banding needs different messages or logos can be printed on each step edge. The images can be applied before or after installation.

Genesis has other innovative products such as illuminating nosing. This provides more than 8 hrs of illumination through renewable solar energy. No electrical installation or wiring needed in this case.

The locking system is named Boen X-Press. This patented locking technology ensures a fast and secure installation of the boards. A flexible profile is used in the short end joint of the board. This flexible profile locks into place when the board is pressed down into position. The vertical locking system used for Boen X-Press is the most advanced one on the market.

This sports flooring system is a great choice for dance studios and aerobics. This flooring has an ideal surface for a professional sports event.

Business owners need entrance matting that provides an attractive, easy to clean and cost effective solution with good moisture and dirt removing characters. The installation of the matting can also help to enhance its cleaning function. The dual and diagonal installation can help capturing maximum foot borne and moisture. It’s also important to consider wastage and the costs of future repairs when it comes to choosing the right matting. It’s ideal if smaller pieces can be replaced at minimal costs.

It’s advised to consult with flooring professionals before installing entrance matting. The consultation should include an on-site survey to get the proper understanding of on-site variables that influence the decisions.

While there are floorcoverings that meet all qualities above, it’s also important to stress that the subfloor needs to be prepared the correct way. Since sports floors are expensive to install and replace only the proper preparation helps to protect the flooring on a long run.

In sports facilities such as arenas both the playing and the public areas need to be very hardwearing and durable. They need to withstand repeated impact and resist indentation from sports equipments. The subfloor is required to be perfectly smooth. This way safety is ensured. The perfectly smooth subfloor can be achieved by using a smoothing underlayment that is fast drying and rapid hardening.

When choosing a smoothing underlayment system the following factors should be considered: the composition of the subfloor, the type of flooring to be installed and the traffic that will be applied to the floor.

The new iRAG application is now available for iPhone, Android and Windows Mobile platforms. This is a really quick and convenient way of getting trustworthy information on adhesives.  The iRAG application is free to download. You can get it from the iTunes store, Android Market or Windows Marketplace.

The live RAG database has more than 5500 adhesive recommendations for different floorcoverings. The interactive RAG is available at http://www.f-ball.co.uk/.

It is important that you tend to these squeaky floorboards as soon as you can, because not doing so could cause your home to depreciate in value over time.

Methods to Prevent Squeaky Floors

Lubrication:

Sprinkle some talcum powder of some powdered graphite, (this is available at hardware stores or on the internet), make sure you place it along the seams of the floorboards. You will then want to cover the powder with a cloth and step on the boards. This will ensure that the powder will work its way into the seams. The powder should then provide enough lubrication to keep the boards from rubbing against one another. This though is only a temporary solution.

If you have access to the underside of the floor

Another tactic you can use is to check the cross bracing (this is when boards are nailed diagonally across studs or other boards to make the framework more rigid) between the floor joists, if it’s loose then reattach it using screws. Also place shims on top of the floor joists directly under your floorboards. Then firmly but very carefully push the shims in. You may also want to fasten the floor joists with screws driven in at an angle through the floor joist to the subfloor.

If you don’t have access the underside of the floor

Install 2” or 2 ½” flooring nails at least ½ inch from the edges of the floorboard and drive them in at an angle. You will also want to pre-drill holes slightly smaller than the nail shanks through the floorboards (make sure you don’t go through the subfloor). This will ensure that there is a good hold and prevents the floorboards from splitting. You will then want to use a nail set to drive the nail heads below the floor surface; you can then fill the holes using colour matched wood filler. You may also use screws instead of nails if you prefer, over time screws generally hold better than nails. Countersink (this is the process of making the head of a screw or bolt sink into a prepared depression, this ensures that it is flush with or below the surface of the floor) the screws and patch the holes with wood floor filler.

If you have carpet over your hardwood floor

You will want to roll the carpet back to access the floorboards. If this isn’t an option you can hold the boards together by nailing through the carpet. A stud finder can help you located under laying joists to drive your nails through. Don’t attempt this with screws as they will just end up being tangled up in your carpet.

A squeaky floor is not match for a gang of nails and screws, but any of the above methods should get rid of the squeaking. Of course you should consult a professional for their advice on the gapping that is occurring.