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A variety of commercial vinyl tile products from Polyflor were chosen to create a retro inspired interior design scheme for Nelson’s Diner in Newbury, Berkshire. Approximately 300m² of Polyflor flooring was installed by The Hull Flooring Company Limited at Nelson’s Diner in Kennet Shopping Centre. The refurbishment project was led by BMS Limited. Expona Bevel Line tiles in Portland Stone and Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tiles in Light Grey Concrete and Black Matrix were fitted around the booth and bar seating area. Polyflex Plus were used to create a chequerboard pattern floor in the middle of the diner

Vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s safety and homogeneous flooring collections was recently installed through new facilities at Cheshunt School in Hertfordshire. Approximately 2000m² of flooring from the Mystique PUR, Prestige PUR and Polysafe Mosaic PUR ranges was fitted at the secondary school by Flortec Ltd working for construction company Beard. Ideally suited to busy education environments, Mystique PUR in Titanio was used in classrooms while Prestige PUR in Grey Marl was chosen for corridors, staircases and other circulation areas. Polysafe Mosaic PUR safety flooring in Grey Fusion was selected for use in the school’s science classrooms and toilets areas.

Luxury Vinyl Tiles and the Studio Moods modular vinyl flooring concept from IVC Commercial have given a luxury look befitting the boutique status of Prestige Student Living’s Reading student accommodation. Constructed as a brand-new property with a variety of fully furnished studios and just a short walk from the University of Reading’s London Road Campus, Prestige Student Living’s 79 Silver Street is an exemplar of high-quality student accommodation. Alongside the well-specified apartments, the building features an Instagrammable cinema room, common room and gym, all with stylish, high-quality features that set the building apart. The inside of 79 Silver Street has been elevated by Jigsaw Interior Architecture, a specialist residential practice developing high-spec interiors and tasked with creating a luxury look, the team has certainly delivered. Meeting Prestige Student Living’s requirement for a hardwearing and easy to maintain floor, Jigsaw opted for Luxury Vinyl Tiles from IVC Commercial, including its award-winning Studio Moods custom modular vinyl concept. Starting in the reception and amenity spaces, Jigsaw has made the intent of the interior clear with the super-luxury look of Studio Moods Wicker 288. A pattern that adds a bespoke look in a dark wood, Wicker is perfectly in-tune with the Art Deco flavour. With a luxurious blue tiled reception and dramatically lit arch walnut doors, brass detailing and stylish contemporary lighting, the entrance is a grand affair. Nathalie Serdons, Jigsaw Interior Architecture, says; “The basket weave design of Wicker is definitely returning in interior finishes and the dark oak floor is a timeless colour that gives the development longevity.”For the gym, IVC Commercial’s Moduleo 55 Hoover Stone, an authentic worn concrete look, adds a stylish yet practical floor. Water-resistant and easy to clean thanks to Protectonite®, it is ideal for less intensive residential gyms, where specialist solutions aren’t required. Suitable for heavy commercial use, Moduleo 55 is IVC Commercial’s highest level LVT specification. Then, throughout the building’s studio apartments, Moduleo 40 LVT in the light grey of Midland Oak 22110 adds a calming yet modern feel. This floor is popular for residential projects such as PBSA or PRS due to a more cost-effective specification that still retains excellent durability and the same Protectonite® finish for scratch and stain-resistance as well as easy maintenance. Giving a high-quality floor with a home-like appearance thanks to its subtle yet classic oak grain, Moduleo 40 Midland Oak continues the luxurious theme. “IVC Commercial’s product range is packed full of great designs and colours with options that can work with almost any scheme,” continues Nathalie. “Backed with the competitive pricing and excellent service, it proved a winning combination for 79 Silver Street. As I’m Belgian, it’s also great to be able to specify high-quality solutions from a well-regarded Belgian company. While I won’t be repeating the scheme on other projects for the client due to their boutique approach, I’ll certainly be using IVC Commercial again.”IVC Commercial’s LVT floors are made in Belgium in one of the world’s most efficient flooring factories with renewable energy from the company’s own wind turbines. Made with up to 50% recycled content from IVC Commercial’s own PVC recycling plant, which is the industry’s largest, the floors are one step towards more sustainable flooring solutions.For further information, www.ivc-commercial.com

Heavy commercial Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor were recently chosen to complete the stylish interior design scheme at The LiquorLab, a new cocktail bar at the Southwater development in Telford, Shropshire. The LiquorLab is Southwater’s first cocktail bar, with a laidback, industrial inspired design scheme created by local commercial kitchen and interior fit out company Catering Centre UK. Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tiles in the Huckleberry Oak shade were installed in the lounge, seating and bar areas to create an inviting space for customers to socialise in.

Stunning wood effect luxury vinyl tiles from UK manufacturer Polyflor were recently chosen for the refurbishment of The World’s Biggest Cadbury Shop at one of Birmingham’s largest leisure attractions, Cadbury World. Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles in the American Oak wood effect design were installed by Alpha UK Ltd flooring contractors of Walsall in the gift shop at this family tourist attraction on Cadbury's Bournville manufacturing site. This classic and subtle wood design perfectly complements Cadbury’s signature purple shade and the store’s big and bright display units which feature some of their best known brands.

Challenge As part of a major Council Housing refurbishment project Portsmouth City specified the installation of a new vinyl floor covering to all stairwells with new Equality Act compliant stair nosings. The Equality Act offers best practice guidance and recommendations on how to make stairways safe and accessible for partially sighted people. Any new stair nosings for the project would therefore need to feature appropriately sized dimensions, a contrasting band of colour and tactile hazard warning surfaces to assist with user safety.

Our award-winning LayRed 55 engineered vinyl flooring by IVC Commercial has been installed at Luton Napier Gateway, a mixed-use housing development.Installation, maintenance and cost winWith 685 residential apartments, a hotel, retail and leisure outlets and a landscaped public park, Luton Napier Gateway is an example of the changing face of living in the UK. The 6,9 acre scheme, close to Luton Airport, is being delivered over four phases at a cost of £ 300 m and will have a BREEAM Excellent rating.Phases 1 and 2 of the development – three residential towers of up to 20 stories – have seen 16.000 m² of LayRed 55 installed throughout apartments. LayRed 55 is a loose lay acoustic engineered vinyl floor that provides a durable, easy to maintain and quiet floor for use in homes and businesses. A homelike feel with notable benefitsA timber floor was originally specified for apartments by the architect. However, Luton Napier Gateway’s main contractor JJ Rhatigan, proposed LayRed 55 as an alternative solution. Project Manager Kevin Larkin explains:“The architects had specified a timber floor for private living and bedroom areas, but we felt that IVC Commercial’s LayRed 55 could provide the same homelike look while offering some notable benefits. The floor’s speed of installation, acoustic performance and easy maintenance, as well as a substantial cost saving against the original specification, were all factors in the client’s approval of our proposal.”Quick and easy installationLayRed 55’s click installation is quick and easy – a considerable factor in projects of this scale – while the integrated acoustic pad eliminated the need for a separate material to combat the sound of footsteps and movement from the floor above. Installed by specialist flooring contractor, The Floor Form Group, LayRed 55 features a lightweight rigid core and multiple glass fibre layers for a strong and stable vinyl floor.Available in true to nature wood and stone designs that bring projects closer to nature, the floor has a textured, matt surface and with the clarity of its Twinguard PU finish, it delivers authenticity across its original looks. LayRed 55 is made in Belgium using renewable energy and 30% recycled content.

Vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s Classic Mystique PUR and Expona Design PUR ranges was recently used to create a fresh, modern office environment for international technology company Analog Devices in Co. Limerick, Republic of Ireland. Polyflor flooring supplied by Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd was installed at the Analog Devices’ regional headquarters by flooring contractor Southern Mosaics of Ennis, Co. Clare. 500 m² of Classic Mystique PUR sheet vinyl flooring in two complementary grey shades, Silver Mist 1430 and Nocturne 1380, was installed within the office canteen to provide a neutral base for the bright furniture and food serving stations.

High design Expona luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor were recently installed at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe to give the café area a modern new look as part of their renovation project. Situated in a grade II* listed former church, 20-21 Visual Arts Centre is a leading visitor attraction in Scunthorpe town centre which features five gallery spaces showing a range of contemporary art, design and crafts. Polyflor’s Expona Design PUR luxury vinyl tiles in the abstract Light Contour design were installed by Direct Carpets flooring contractors of Scunthorpe in the centre’s popular café.

F. Ball’s Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS vinyl adhesive, a revolutionary development in temperature tolerant adhesives, has been used to install luxury vinyl tiles in a shopping park food court that is subject to temperature change and heavy footfall. Extreme temperature fluctuations can cause floorcoverings to expand and contract over time, leading to tenting and gapping. The innovative formulation of Styccobond F49 limits any movement and holds the floorcovering firmly in place.  Importantly, the adhesive also delivers the instant grab associated with pressure sensitive adhesives, which, until now, hasn’t been available for temperature tolerant adhesives.

A triplex of customised Stannah lifts are delivering vital office access and goods movement in the Record Store, an Art Deco, former record-pressing factory and part of the £250m regeneration of The Old Vinyl Factory, erstwhile home of record label EMI, in West London. The triplex operates in wall-mounted shafts in the spacious lift lobby, an integral part of the compact, central core. Their design supports an efficient blueprint, also minimising the structural impact on the building. This core also doubles as a fire-fighting shaft, comprising a firefighting stair, mechanically ventilated firefighting lobby and a firefighting lift.

Our White Stone Impervia® Marble Tile is 100% waterproof and is finished to a commercial grade. This tile also has an MGO core and is reinforced with tough fibreglass for stability and durability which also means it's fireproof.Some of the benefits of our White Stone Impervia® Marble Tile include:The rigid core helps to prevent warping when exposed to moisture.Great at resisting damage from impacts like high heels and heavy objects.

Over 100m² of wood effect Affinity255 luxury vinyl tiles supplied by Polyflor Canada were chosen to create a contemporary look for the new 360centre360 physiotherapy clinic in Ottawa, Ontario. Affinity255 luxury vinyl tiles in the Aspen Pine and Seasoned Grey Oak shades were installed by Lamont Flooring in the entrance area and therapy rooms of the new build clinic. Heterogeneous sheet vinyl flooring in the Teal shade from Polyflor’s Expona Flow range was also used alongside the Affinity255 luxury vinyl tiles to create circle designs.

Bespoke storage solutions - Vinyl records. "The storage of vinyls is a big challenge to all music lovers. I’ve come up with a solution that meets my needs perfectly."

The Gym Group benefitted from Tarasafe Ultra H2O, Vinyl Safety Flooring and GTI Max, Fast Track Vinyl Flooring in its extensive health and fitness facility.

F. Ball products have been used to install vinyl and rubber flooring, as part of the refurbishment of the Wellington College fitness centre, in Berkshire. Flooring contractors were called to install luxury vinyl tiles and rubber flooring. After removing the existing floorcovering, contractors built up the raised platform with timber and plywood and applied Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayment over the raised platform and the screed subfloor. Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS temperature tolerant vinyl adhesive was then used to adhere the floorcoverings. The adhesive enabled contractors to successfully install luxury vinyl sheet, wood effect planks, plus the rubber flooring.

The combination of a DYNAMIK sprung, high compression, comfort based undercarriage finished in a solid (non-foam backed) vinyl provides high levels of indentation resistance from tables, chairs or play equipment typically seen in Primary or Junior Schools. The feeling of comfort is achieved by the flexibility of the new DYNAMIK Sprung base and not the top playing surface as the Vinyl is solid, therefore will not indent or tear when a point or rolling load is applied. The DYNAMIK Sports Vinyl in wood effect is easy to clean, combating drink or food spillages.

Luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor’s Camaro PUR flooring collection were used to create homely accommodation for visitors at Staycity Aparthotels Paragon Street in York, North Yorkshire. Approximately 5500m² of Camaro PUR wood effect luxury vinyl tiles in the White Limed Oak design were chosen to complete the interior design scheme inside the 197-room aparthotel. Installed by national flooring contractors Titan Interior Solutions Ltd, Camaro luxury vinyl tiles were fitted throughout all areas of the apartments.

Wood effect luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor’s Expona Design PUR collection were the perfect choice of flooring for a school hall refurbishment project at Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools in Edinburgh. 315m² of Expona Design PUR luxury vinyl tiles in the Walnut design were installed by Forever Flooring of Broxburn, Mid Lothian at the independent school for girls aged 12 to 17. The school hall needed to be refurbished, and as Expona Design flooring was performing well elsewhere in the school, the same luxury vinyl tile range was selected for this space.

F. Ball products have been used to install floorcoverings in a waterside residential development at Swansea Marina. Stopgap 1200 Pro high-performance levelling compound was used to create a smooth base ready for the receipt of floorcoverings. Contractors then used Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive to install oak-effect Polyflor vinyl sheet in the kitchens and bathrooms, as well as to install purple Polyflor vinyl sheet floorcoverings in the building’s corridors, stairways and other communal areas. Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive was used to install Polyflor wood-effect vinyl planks in the living areas of each of the apartments.

Sports Direct’s new 35,000ft2 Watford store represents the model of the retailer’s next generation environment. Bringing sports brands including Nike, Adidas and Puma, along with urban fashion labels through the USC streetwear and fashion outlet; the store delivers an enhanced shopping experience. Throughout the store, Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Heterogeneous Vinyl floors from IVC have been used. Employing a mix of high-performance Moduleo 55, Moduleo 55 Expressive and Concept 70 compact sheet vinyl; The One Off, the creative agency behind the immersive retail design, has used flooring to help elevate the brand.

Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles from leading vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor were chosen to create a unique design floor at The Balloon Tree Farmshop and Café in York. Natural Brushed Oak and Silvered Driftwood luxury vinyl tiles from the Expona Design collection were installed by Elvington Floorcraft Ltd, with the grey-toned Silvered Driftwood shade creating a large circle in the middle of the shop floor. Owner of The Balloon Tree Farmshop Matthew Machin commented, “We’re delighted with the refurbishment and new floor design which has given our farmshop a modern refresh in time for our busy Christmas period.”

A combination of high performance flooring from Polyflor’s luxury vinyl tile and sheet vinyl flooring ranges was used to create a dynamic, geometric flooring design at Solihull School’s brand new Sixth Form centre. Installed by Gladston Contract Flooring Specialists, Pearlazzo PUR flooring was used to produce a hexagonal patterned floor design in the centre’s breakout and dining area whilst Expona Control PUR luxury vinyl tiles created a pathway through the common room area and into the adjoining corridors and staircases. The hexagon shapes were created by Polyflor’s in-house Design Service using precision waterjet cutting technology.

A range of Polyflor’s high design and high performance vinyl flooring was recently installed at Rhondda Housing Association’s brand new Llys Graig Y Wion social housing development in Pontypridd, Wales. Polyflor flooring was installed by Artisan Flooring in approximately 29 apartments within Llys Graig Y Wion’s three main blocks and three bungalows. 520m² of Acoustix Forest fx PUR sheet vinyl flooring in European Oak 3345 was installed in communal areas including stairwells, hallways and landings. 1600m² of Polyflor’s Colonia PUR luxury vinyl tile in English Oak was fitted throughout living spaces in the development’s apartments.

High design vinyl flooring from Polyflor was chosen to create a modern look for gift and gadget retailer RED5 in their store at Princes Quay Shopping Centre in Hull recently. Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles in Dark Concrete were installed throughout the shop floor area at this high street gadget shop by local flooring contractor The Hull Flooring Co Ltd. Jonathon Simpson from The Hull Flooring Co Ltd commented, “With Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles we were able to deliver a high performance flooring solution with a high design finish that our customer RED5 was delighted with."

Luxury vinyl sheet flooring and Polysafe safety flooring from Polyflor was recently installed throughout apartments on the Belle View social housing development, Stow Park Avenue, Newport. Approximately 1400m² of Designatex PUR sheet vinyl flooring, Polysafe Wood fx PUR and Polysafe Arena PUR safety flooring was installed during the interior fit out phase by Evabuild Interiors Ltd, under main contractor Willis Construction. The Platinum Oak grey wood effect design from Polyflor’s Designatex collection of luxury vinyl sheet flooring for residential interiors was used throughout bedroom, living room and kitchen areas in each apartment.

High design and high performance Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles from commercial and residential vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor were used to create a modern bistro at the Belong Warrington care village in Cheshire recently. Wood effect Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles in Light Elm were installed in the bistro, reception area, corridors and also in the village exercise studio. The £9.5 million state-of-the-art Belong Warrington care village, designed by Pozzoni Architecture Ltd, is a community facility, including village centre amenities, households for residents who require 24 hour dementia and nursing care, and independent living apartments.

When the poor subfloor condition of a London office building presented a challenge, IVC Commercial provided the solution in LayRed 55 engineered vinyl flooring. The Upper Street, London offices of real estate investment firm, Cain International have been redesigned by award-winning design and build firm Modus Workspace, using IVC Commercial’s LayRed 55 engineered acoustic vinyl flooring. Delivering a workplace that has a home-like feel and captured a ‘modern heritage’ look, Modus Workspace opted for the durability and maintenance of vinyl flooring for the first, second and third floors of the office.Ali Mackechnie, project designer, Modus Workspace “We wanted to create a residential feel to the offices and so took inspiration from the classic style of wooden floors. We wanted a vinyl plank that could withstand high traffic in Cain international’s busy offices.”On removal of the old floorcovering during the build, the subfloor revealed its poor condition and so contractor, Medifloor, was tasked with finding the solution. It took the usual remedial actions of repair and re-screed, but also recommended the use of IVC Commercial’s LayRed 55 engineered vinyl flooring. Featuring a rigid core and built-in underlay to combat uneven subfloors, LayRed 55 is IVC Commercial’s fast and easy to install Luxury Vinyl Tile solution. Durable, easy to maintain, quiet and comfortable underfoot, it is ideal for overcoming installation problems while delivering a high-performance floor.  Jim Gordon, Medifloor, explains: “The subfloor was problematic and very uneven. We repaired and re-screeded as is normal practice, but also recommended LayRed 55 as a way of ensuring that any remaining unevenness didn’t impact on the final finish, as vinyl plank floors are particularly sensitive to subfloor condition. The click fit also helped us to minimise installation time.”Available in true-to-life wood and stone looks, including the classic grain of Blackjack Oak chosen by Modus Workspace, LayRed 55 is made from 30% recycled content in Belgium using renewable energy. For further information, www.ivc-commercial.com / www.modus.space/

Taraflex® Sport M Evolution and GTI Max - Fast Track Vinyl Flooring installed at John Smith's Stadium.

1700m² of Polyflor’s vinyl flooring was recently used to create a fresh and spacious environment at Cwmgelli Lodge care facility in Blackwood, Wales, a flagship facility designed to positively meet the needs of younger people who have been diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairment. Wood effect Forest fx PUR sheet vinyl in American Oak was installed throughout the Lodge’s communal areas, circulation spaces, café and dining areas as well as bedrooms by Floor Furnishings Ltd of Cardiff.

High performance wood effect sheet vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s Forest fx PUR collection was recently chosen to help create a stylish interior for pampered pets at Glamour Pooch Dog Spa and Day Care in Freckleton, UK. The concept for this retail interior was created by Beverley Wood Design, a creative consultancy service based in Lytham St Anne’s. Forest fx PUR vinyl flooring in the Rustic Oak shade was installed by the clients flooring contractors in the reception and dog grooming areas.

THE PROJECTThe Highbury Square project features multiple banks of freestanding Steel 2 mailboxes finished in a classic Window Grey (RAL 7040) colour. The mailboxes used in the project feature jet black vinyl numbering, and the banks are securely fixed to the floor of the location with the use of a pair of supporting legs.Project Type: Private AccommodationProduct: Steel 2 MailboxInstallation: FreestandingAccessories: Vinyl Writing. Supporting stands.Colour Finish: Window Grey (RAL 7040)

The John Smith's Stadium installed Taraflex® Sport M Evolution and GTI Max - Fast Track Vinyl Flooring into their sports facility.

Polyflor vinyl flooring was used to help refurbish Beechwood Cancer Care Centre in Stockport, Greater Manchester in time to celebrate 25 years of supporting cancer patients. Affinity255 heavy commercial luxury vinyl tiles in the Saw Mill Oak design were installed in communal meeting areas at the centre free of charge by Manchester based flooring retailers Pauls Floors with help from other local fitters. The Beechwood Cancer Care Centre is a charity offering counselling, complementary therapies and group sessions to cancer patients and their families.

Products donated by F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have been used as part of ‘The Secret Garden’, a charitable restoration project at Glenfield Hospital. Work commenced with the removal of carpet tiles and a small area of vinyl tiles, in addition to flattening of a high point. After ensuring that the subfloor was sufficiently sound, dry and free of contamination, Stopgap 1200 Pro was applied to the floor at a thickness of 3mm to create a base for new floorcoverings. Finally, vinyl sheet was installed, with joints welded and a silicone sealant used to affix the floorcovering to skirting boards.

Gerflor’s Taraflex® Sport M Performance vinyl sports flooring in three pulsating colours; Pink, Silver Grey and London Light Blue.