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26.
April
2016.
World's top-selling underlay now even better for contract flooring

WORLD'S TOP-SELLING UNDERLAY NOW EVEN BETTER FOR CONTRACT FLOORING

Interfloor has improved its world-leading Duralay® Durafit System so that it gives greater dimensional stability. This is due to its exclusive Bacloc backing and higher bonding achieved with a range of new Durafit double-stick adhesives.

The Duralay® Durafit System is British-engineered and manufactured to the highest standards using only top quality rubber crumb. It is a trusted underlay system for heavy-wear areas such as hotel receptions and corridors, airports and offices. For over 30 years it's been used for prestigious carpet installations world-wide.

Increased carpet life, appearance retention and greater dimensional stability are just some of its advantages.

"Durafit is considered by many carpet manufacturers and contractors as the leading contract flooring underlay system. It has been fully proven with sales to date of over 24 million square metres.

"The trend for bolder carpet designs, incorporating patterns and texture, in hospitality flooring means that underlay systems need robust performance standards. We have improved Durafit's already superior performance, made it even easier to install, and given the brand a refresh to reflect its world-class reputation and to highlight its green credentials," said Interfloor CEO John Cooper.

Both Duralay® Durafit 500 and Duralay® Durafit 650 have high density rubber crumb content, conform to BS 5808: 1991 and US standards, and deliver all-round performance in even the toughest commercial environments.

Carpets installed with the Durafit System look and feel better underfoot for longer. This is thanks to its better than 90% recovery under dynamic and static loading, and its high rubber content which results in excellent heat and sound insulation.

It is rated for Extra Heavy Commercial Use and is suitable for wheeled traffic areas, making it the perfect choice for hospitality and entertainment venues.

Durafit's green credentials make it the preferred option for specifiers and developers keen to gain LEED/BREEAM accreditation for newbuild projects. The underlay is 100% recyclable at the end of its life, and contains not less than 65% recycled content.

Contact Interfloor on 01706 238810 or sales@interfloor.com to order Duralay® Durafit System sample wallets and brochures.

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Notes for Editors

Interfloor is the UK and European market leader for underlay, and provides a unique one stop shop for underlay and flooring accessories. Based in Lancashire, the business manages a portfolio of strong brands - Tredaire® and Duralay® for underlay, and Gripperrods® and Stikatak® for flooring accessories. The Tredaire® brand is synonymous with luxurious underfoot comfort and is well established as the number 1 brand in the UK. Duralay® provides hard wearing underlays, ideal for the contract market, and a range of specialist underlays for the underfloor heating, double stick and hard flooring segments.

Gripperrods® offers a comprehensive range of installation accessories, including carpet gripper, tapes and tools, for professional floor-covering installers. Stikatak® provides the attractive "finishing touches" to a flooring installation including floor edgings, stair nosings, floor protection and cleaning products, for professional installers and the DIY market.