Archetech Issue 80 2025 | Page 66

FLOORING / FLOORING SHOW PREVIEW

INSPIRATION UNDERFOOT

THE FLOORING SHOW RETURNS BIGGER THAN EVER
For over 60 years, The Flooring Show has been the UK’ s premier event where the flooring industry comes together to connect, discover, and do serious business.
Returning this year from Sunday 21 to Tuesday 23 September at the Harrogate Convention Centre, The Flooring Show 2025 promises to be the biggest and most dynamic edition yet, drawing thousands of retailers, contractors, distributors, fitters, designers, and developers under one roof.
With 400 + leading UK and international brands exhibiting across carpet, luxury vinyl tile( LVT), laminate, wood, vinyl, cork, adhesives, tools, and more, this is your once-a-year opportunity to meet top suppliers, place orders, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of flooring. This year’ s line-up includes: Abingdon Flooring, Associated Weavers, Ball & Young, Bostik, Cormar Carpets, Egger, Elements / Textures LVT, F Ball & Co, Furlong Flooring, Interfloor, Invictus, Karndean, Kellars, Lifestyle Floors, Likewise Flooring, Mapei, Tarkett, Unilin Flooring, Victoria Carpets, and many more.
The event doesn’ t just showcase products- it offers a wealth of learning and skill-building too. The highly anticipated Demo Zone, hosted by the Flooring Industry Training Association( FITA), returns with a packed schedule of hands-on demonstrations and expert-led masterclasses. Whether you’ re a fitter keen to refine your installation techniques or a retailer wanting firsthand understanding of product performance, the Demo Zone delivers practical insights that can transform your business.
Creativity and design innovation also take centre stage at The Flooring Show. Visit the Wool Trends Centre in
Hall C to explore the latest in British and New Zealand wool carpets, featuring organic textures, vibrant colour palettes, and artistic patterning. Meanwhile, the Design Spotlight in Hall Q showcases cuttingedge residential and commercial flooring solutions, offering architects, designers, and buyers a curated space to connect and be inspired.
Don’ t miss the thrilling NICF Fitter of the Year competition, focusing this year on LVT installations. With five talented finalists going head-to-head over Sunday and Monday, the contest highlights the skill and precision that set the trade’ s best apart. The winner will take home a £ 2,000 prize, a trophy, and industry-wide recognition.
New for 2025 is the Hall Q Bar: a vibrant social hub designed for casual networking, meeting new contacts, and taking a well-earned break amid the busy show floor.
The Flooring Show remains a strictly trade-only event, free to industry professionals who register online for fast-track entry and a complimentary show guide. Whether you’ re sourcing products, honing your craft, or forging important business relationships, The Flooring Show 2025 is your must-attend event.
Dates: Sunday 21 – Tuesday 23 September 2025 Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre, King’ s Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA Opening Hours: Sunday & Monday 09:30 – 17:30, Tuesday 09:30 – 15:00 Don’ t miss your chance to be part of the UK flooring industry’ s most anticipated event.
Register now and secure your free trade ticket to The Flooring Show 2025 at www. theflooringshow. com
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