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3 DAYS , 300 + BRANDS AND 30 % BIGGER : WHY YOU NEED TO VISIT THE FLOORING SHOW THIS SEPTEMBER

Earlier this year The Flooring Show announced its expansion into Hall Q , a decision that sees the show grow by 30 %. Such growth is testament to the strength of the flooring industry and cements the show as the UK ’ s largest and market leading flooring trade event .
Open to retailers , contractors , fitters , architects , interior designers , specifiers , project managers , the list goes on ... this is an unmissable event for anyone within the flooring industry . This year ’ s dates are set for 15-17th September , at its much-loved home of the Harrogate Convention Centre , and with over 300 brands exhibiting , The Flooring Show 2024 is the ultimate destination for flooring professionals .
Find out more about what the show has to offer :
2024 EXHIBITOR LINE UP : The Flooring Show ’ s exhibitors span the breadth of the flooring industry , attracting manufacturers and suppliers of carpet , laminate , LVT , wood , vinyl , cork , grass , SPC , as well as underlay , adhesives , software , machinery and tools . The names that visitors know and love will be returning to support the three-day show , bringing with them new ranges across all types of flooring for the contract and retail markets . Suppliers include Abingdon Flooring , Adam Carpets , Associated Weavers , Ball & Young , Bostik , Cavalier Carpets , Cormar , COREtec Flooring , Kellars , Furlong Flooring , F Ball & Co , Hugh Mackay , Interfloor , Lifestyle , Likewise , Penthouse Carpets , Tarkett , Westex , Victoria Carpets & Design Floors , to name just a few . us this year including Floormart , Bjelin , T-Build Floors , Evolve Flooring , Fablon Fine Carpets & Rugs , Juvern , Peri UK , Floor Master , Tuftco , Rinos , Alsa Flooring , to name just a handful .
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 , design-oriented 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 tradeonly event and is free for industry professionals .
Alongside the big names returning to the show , there are plenty of new names joining
Register via the show website theflooringshow . com