Flooring Magazine recently sat down with Allan Firth from the Carpet Institute of Australia Limited (CIAL) to discuss the benefits of using one of the most popular floor coving choices available today - carpet. Design versatility With virtually unlimited choice of colours and surface textures, carpet helps to make buildings more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing [...]
So, what does a tailor, a chef, a mechanic and a banker have in common you ask? They are the eclectic founding members of the proud Kevmor dynasty. Kevin Mort, the founder of the organisation, commenced his working career as an apprenticed tailor. This stood him in good stead when an initial career change into [...]
Marmoleum, a natural product, is closer to timber in composition than a vinyl. Marmoleum is a truly natural sustainable resilient and modular floor that is manufactured Carbon Neutral (cradle to gate). More CO2 is absorbed in the growing phase of the raw materials, linseed, wood flour and jute than CO2 released from the production process. [...]
Mike Duggan has sixty-four continuous years working in the carpet trade, almost twenty years longer than most people work in their lifetime. Mike was born in 1940 in the Sydney suburb of Greenwich. Some familiar people born that same year were Athol Guy of the Seekers; Jack Thompson; Diana Trask; artist Ken Done, and Bruce [...]
FLIPDOOR by REHAU combines modern design with clever functionality. The combination of smooth movement, intuitive operation, a unique mechanism and an attractive appearance provides a refreshingly different cabinet concept, thus offering an alternative to current standard systems such as folding lift doors or swing flaps. The installation location is not limited to kitchens, as FLIPDOOR [...]
CABINET VISION Version 12 provides benefits for machining and greater control of parts. The latest version of CABINET VISION delivers greater control and flexibility for the machining of part connections, empowering users to better automate and manage every aspect of production. Released recently by Planit Cutting Edge Solutions in Australia, CABINET VISION Version 12 features [...]
Leitz has launched a new Diamond router program for furniture production and interior construction. Diamaster EdgeExpert, the new shank cutters, are true experts in edge processing, and also offer advantages in profitability. The new Diamaster EdgeExpert routers are designed for edge performance and allow tear-free edge quality on both sides. This has been confirmed by [...]
Composite materials, composite materials, composite materials. Get it tattooed on your chest. Name your next kid after it. Change the wallpaper on your phone. Whatever you need to do to keep it at the forefront of your mind… DO IT. This is not a drill! Fix me a sandwich Composite is the buzzword of the [...]
Five of the best tilers from around the world, as determined by Davco’s Best Tiler competition, travelled to Guangzhou, China where the crowning event was held. Representing Australia was David Snodgrass who claimed the title of Australia’s Best Tiler in September after winning the Queensland regional and taking top spot at the national final held [...]
If Cersaie 2019 had one lesson – it was that bold and beautiful is the way forward in tiles, according to international correspondent Joe Simpson. Cersaie never disappoints when it comes to innovation and trends — and 2019 was no different. In fact, this year’s exhibition was the most “out there” show for several years, [...]
