THE FLOORING SHOW PREVIEW
THE FLOORING SHOW : WHY YOU SHOULD BE ATTENDING AND WHAT TO EXPECT
From 17-19th September , the UK ’ s largest flooring event will return to Harrogate with the biggest show in recent history .
Designed with retailers , contractors , architects , specifiers , builders , project managers , and fitters in mind , this is the industry event of the year . So , what do you need to know ?
OVER 400 BRANDS
The exhibitor line-up at The Flooring Show is unmatched , with over 400 brands to see all under one roof . Exhibitors include : Abingdon Flooring , Adam Carpets , Ball & Young , Bostik , Cormar Carpet Company , Furlong Flooring , F . Ball & Co ., Hanson Plywood , Hugh Mackay , Kellars , Likewise , Moduleo , Oneflor , Victoria Carpets & Design Floors , plus many more . Visit theflooringshow . com to view the full line-up .
FITTER OF THE YEAR
It wouldn ’ t be The Flooring Show without the annual Fitter of the Year finals which will take place on the Sunday and Monday in the King ’ s Suite . This year the focus is on LVT and the winner will be announced at 4pm on Monday 18th and receives a cheque for £ 2,000 , a trophy and some great prizes including a selection of tools , and one year ’ s free NICF Master Fitter membership .
DEMO ZONE
The Demo Zone will be giving visitors brand-new insight into the newest floor laying techniques and products . Run by the Flooring Industry Training Association ( FITA ) and supported by the Contract Flooring Association ( CFA ) and National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers ( NICF ), qualified instructors will host the live demonstrations at a dedicated area in Hall B . Visitors will also be able to ask the experts anything , as they open the stand up to bespoke demonstrations . Visit theflooringshow . com to view the Demo Zone timetable .
WOOL TRENDS CENTRE
Located in Hall C , the Campaign for Wool , working in conjunction with the Wool Carpet Focus Group , will this year be focusing on the theme ‘ Keep Warm with Wool ’. With everrising utility costs the conversation around the benefits that wool can bring to maintain an ambient room temperature has never been more relevant . This creative space will feature wool carpet trends and ranges from the leading wool carpet suppliers .
NEW FOR 2023
New to 2023 , The Flooring Show are also introducing the LVT Pavilion , your one-stop-shop to finding the latest and greatest LVT products all in one place . Peruse the most innovative selection of this durable and versatile flooring solution , in a specialised area dedicated to championing the increasingly popular flooring material .
SHOW ESSENTIALS
Dates : Sunday 17 – Tuesday 19 September 2023
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
The Flooring Show is a trade-only event and is free for industry professionals . Register for your complimentary pass at theflooringshow . com today .
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