2010-03-09
href="http://www.aztecflooringservices.co.uk" target="_self">Flooring contractors may be called into action at an exhibition and events space in Kent.
Bam Construction has been handed the contract to build the new Bluewater Events Venue at the existing shopping centre.
The firm may ask
flooring contractors to decide whether
carpets or
wood floors are most appropriate for the development.
Included in the project will be a large events space, while there will also be room for restaurants in the building as ...
2010-03-03
href="http://www.aztecflooringservices.co.uk" target="_self">Flooring contractors may be called in to decide between
carpets and
wood floors for a new primary school in Scotland.
Morgan Ashurst will carry out the £7.8 development in Dunfermline for Fife Council.
As the company is aiming for a BREEAM rating of excellent or outstanding,
flooring contractors may be used in order to ensure the choice of material for the floor meets environmentally-friendly standards.
Cork
wood floors may therefore turn out to ...
2010-02-24
href="http://www.aztecflooringservices.co.uk" target="_self">Flooring contractors may be called in to choose the
school flooring for a major construction project in Somerset.
Bam has been appointed as the preferred bidder for the £600 million Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project by Somerset County Council.
The construction firm has formed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the work.
It is not yet known whether
carpets or wood will be used for the
school flooring.
Robert Young, director of Bam PPP, ...
2010-02-23
has been selected for the
school flooring in the US after it was deemed to be the most affordable option.
The old
wood floors at Griswold Middle School in Connecticut were damaged by water leak in January this year.
A vote by the town's joint facilities committee decided upon wood for the
school flooring rather than a rubber, which would have taken the work over budget.
Within six to eight weeks the new
wood ...
2010-01-21
flooring has been installed as part of renovation work at a US restaurant.
The Frisky Oyster Bar in Greenport, Long Island, is remaining a seafood restaurant but is being renamed after its new owner, Noah Schwartz, reports the Suffolk Times.
Mr Schwartz said he chose the hardwood flooring, along with new light fittings and stainless steel bar stools, to give the restaurant an industrial feel.
For the name, he decided to call it after himself after customers from his old restaurant, ...
2010-01-18
pub ravaged by a storm several years ago has had a new Axminster carpet installed to complete refurbishment work.
The Crown Inn in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, has been restored by new owner Steve McArthur, with the new carpet a focal point of the restored pub, reports Hotel Designs.
He said: "I am delighted with the finished article."
Mr McArthur added that he had bought Axminster carpets before and would not hesitate to buy another.
Darker carpets could be coming back into fashion ...
2010-01-12
carpets have gone down at Grange St Paul's Hotel in London.
More than 20,000 sq m of carpet was installed as part of the refurbishment project in the 437-room hotel, located in the heart of the capital's financial district.
The design of the carpets was inspired by modern artist Mark Rothko and Wendy Purser of Buchanan Associates, the architect and interior design company responsible for the hotel, said she was delighted with how the work turned out.
Ms Purser said: "The carpet ...
2009-12-23
good quality flooring helped a leading hotel chain to pick up a host of awards in 2009.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, which has 285 properties across North America, won 13 industry trophies during the year, including the much sought after Best Value Chain honour in Zagat's 2009 US Hotels, Resorts & Spas Survey.
Executives at the hotel company attribute much of the success to a programme of interior design work intended to improve the quality of its properties.
Among the improvements it ...
2009-12-11
owners considering buying a new walk-in refrigerator have been advised to consider that potential changes may be needed to their flooring.
According to Lisa White, a contributing editor at Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, a big new fridge or freezer may require some modifications to be carried out to the surface it will be resting upon.
"Consider the weight and frequency of traffic to determine what type of flooring is needed," she advised.
"Heavy-loaded carts or heavy shelving may require a reinforced or ...
2009-11-30
in Essex have called on Havering Council to replace their carpets after they were ruined when an oil pipe burst on a road sweeper.
The pipe burst on Hilldene Avenue, Harold Hill, spilling out on to the pavement.
Customers then walked through the oil before going into the local shops, reports the Romford Recorder.
Samantha Ennis, who works at Hair Connections on the street, said that it was the second time the hairdressing firm had suffered damage to its carpets due to ...
2009-11-26
flooring is a design feature in two luxury guestrooms at a newly refurbished New York hotel.
Around $40 million (£36.4 million) was spent on a wide-ranging makeover throughout the entirety of Renaissance New York Hotel 57, reports Hospitality Design.
More than 200 rooms in the boutique hotel were redesigned, with two sky loft rooms getting particular attention from designer Jordan Mozer.
Along with hardwood floors, they were kitted out with wraparound terraces to give guests a great view over the New York ...
2009-10-28
flooring is increasingly being used in both residential and commercial properties, an expert has noted.
According to flooring specialist Daniel Jhonsons, the material is being favoured because it offers a number of advantages over alternative options.
For example, he noted that it is one of the most decorative types of flooring available and can make a property look unique and sophisticated.
In addition, Mr Jhonsons said marble is a very durable material, which means it can last for a long time.
He added ...
2009-10-22
tile floors instead of carpet in shops could allow retailers to enjoy greater sales, a new study has found.
Joan Meyers-Levy, a marketing professor at the University of Minnesota, carried out research to see whether the type of flooring in a shop affected consumer spending patterns.
The study showed that flooring does influence a person's view of certain products, along with their physical distance from the item in question, reports the Canwest News Service.
For example, a person standing on carpet was ...
2009-10-20
flooring that has been fitted in a public building in the US has been commended by a local official.
Richard M Nixon County Park's nature centre in Ohio recently underwent a refurbishment, which included the installation of new flooring.
Francis Velazquez, education outreach coordinator at York County Department of Parks and Recreation, has been among those to praise its new look.
Speaking to the Daily Record, he said the cork flooring is warm, low maintenance and very easy to clean.
Mr Velazquez added ...
2009-10-05
laminate floors have been flagged up as a highly durable product that can withstand wear and tear.
According to Ron Hazelton, host of The House Doctor in the US, floors are the largest surface in a room after the walls and ceilings.
Indeed, he noted that they can have a dramatic impact on the look of a room, as it is one of the first things people see as soon as they enter.
He has therefore encouraged homeowners who are looking at ...
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