Archetech Issue 74 2024 | Page 70

THE FLOORING SHOW
Design Spotlight For years , The Flooring Show has attracted premium flooring brands , with Harrogate ranked the most exclusive place to live in Yorkshire and ranked in the top 25 % most expensive cities in the world . Located in the newly accessed Hall Q , the Design Spotlight has been launched in response to the demand from architects , interior designers , property developers , and specifiers in search of the most unique , designoriented residential and contract flooring solutions on the market .
Event Director , Alex Butler , says “ The Design Spotlight is a feature we ’ ve wanted to introduce for a couple of years now , and the expansion into Hall Q allows us to do just that . We want architects and interior designers to know that The Flooring Show caters to them as much as it does to our contractors and fitters .”
Fitter of the Year This year NICF ’ s ‘ Fitter Of The Year Competition ’ returns with a focus on carpet and the competition will take place over the Sunday and Monday of the show . The winner will be announced at 4pm on Monday 16th and receives a cheque for £ 2000 , a trophy and some great prizes including a selection of tools , and one year ’ s free NICF Master Fitter membership .
Wool Trends Centre The Wool Trends Centre returns this September . Located in Hall C , meet with brands that put wool
carpet at the forefront , including Westex Carpets , Adam Carpets , British Wool , Cavalier Carpets , Brintons , Axminster Carpets , Brockway Carpets , Penthouse Carpets , and Ulster Carpets .
Demo Zone As always , the Demo Zone , run by the Flooring Industry Training Association ( FITA ) and supported by the Contract Flooring Association ( CFA ) and National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers ( NICF ) is back in Hall B to impart more wisdom on the latest techniques and insights into working with the newest products on the market , via their live demonstrations across the three days of the show .
Registration Registration for The Flooring Show is now open , meaning you can secure your COMPLIMENTARY passes by heading to www . theflooringshow . com and complete the short form . This pass will give you fast track access to the show and let you skip the queue on arrival .
Show Essentials : Dates : Sunday 15 – Tuesday 17 September 2024 Opening hours : Sunday 9:30-17:30 | Monday 9:30-17:30 | Tuesday 9:30-15:00 Venue : Harrogate Convention Centre , King ’ s Rd , Harrogate , HG1 5LA
Entry : The Flooring Show is a trade-only event and is free for industry professionals . Register via the show website theflooringshow . com
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