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Contents5 Editorial6 ILP News12 Photo of the month17 Click and Download18 Things to know - AnnA BAroni

The right way to take care of a wood floor

24 Close up - FedericA Fiorellini

The art of restoration28 Oh my wood! - dAvide vernich

32 Showcase - FedericA Fiorellini

The parquet you never expected44 Events - FedericA Fiorellini

Parquet Art Gallery 2016: an overwhelming success

50 Events- BenedettA PiAcentini

Domotex asia/Chinafloor 2016, a resounding success

54 Suggestions - AnnA BAroni

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Here we are again in the Salone del Mobile in Milan. This is one of the most eagerly anticipated and important yearly appointments in the city and attracts visitors from all over the world.Every year there are a multitude of things to see, happenings and appointments. Creativity, originality and communication are the strongest themes.Mario Cucinella’s exhibit really struck me. This internationally famous architect showed us a space entirely dedicated to sustainability.At the press presentation, Cucinella (who produced eco-friendly architectural designs before the subject of environmental sustainability was fashionable) spoke about the challenge of combining low-cost quality with renewable energy and of the need to have architecture which was a part of people’s lives

and capable of improving their lives and facing the most important challenges of the 21st century. He spoke on the theme of a design (or a product) created from the user’s point of view. He called it “creative empathy”, an expression which appealed to me a lot.Empathy is the ability to emotionally and intellectually put yourself in another person’s shoes. It is the cornerstone of civilization. Cucinella understands this. As does Alejandro Aravena, the Chilean architect who won the 2016 Pritzker Award (the Nobel Prize of architecture) for having created buildings which “give the less privileged something they can afford, can sustain natural disasters, reduce energy consumption and provide a welcoming atmosphere”.Could this be the key to the long term survival of our species?

A NEW WAY FOR ARCHITECTURE

FEDERICA FIORELLINI

People, circumstances, and stories from the world of parquetIL

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First underwater ‘Floating Seahorse’ villa built in DubaiThe Floating Seahorse in Dubai is an iconic, one of a kind luxury lifestyle product which was officially unveiled at The Dubai International Boat Show at in March 2015.The Floating Seahorse is a truly unique underwater product which is the first of its kind in the world. It is an exclusive marine style retreat (essentially a boat without propulsion) which has its own plot in the Arabian Gulf.The Floating Seahorse has been designed and developed by leading European

architects for Kleindienst Group’s iconic island project, The Heart of Europe, located just 4km from the coast of Dubai.CEO of Kleindienst Group, Josef Kleindienst adds “Many months of research, design and planning have gone into The Floating Seahorse and we are excited to be able to officially launch and build it in Dubai. We are confident that it will set a new benchmark in the luxury lifestyle market worldwide for outstanding innovation, contemporary design and underwater living at its best.”The estimated completion date for The Floating Seahorse is the end of 2016.

Dalton-Shaw Floors’ consumer facing website, ShawFloors.com, has been named the 2015 Kentico Site of the Year in the industry and manufacturing category. Kentico’s Site of the Year contest compares brand websites from around the world, searching for best-in-class user experiences.Redesigned and launched in 2015, the strategy behind the new responsive site was to provide the consumer with not only the best flooring industry website, but a world-class experience, and stop her in her tracks as she navigates online searching for project inspiration.

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American Wood Floor Styles and TrendsThe National Wood Flooring Association recently presented its new consumer-focused “Wood Floor Styles and Trends” guidebook (http://www.nwfa.org/ConsumerLookBook_final.pdf). This informative “look book” promotes the uses and benefits of wood flooring to help you successfully sell wood, and included dozens of photos to inspire your customers. The guidebook can be customized, allowing NWFA members to brand the publication to use as a targeted marketing tool.The guide is available in both digital and print formats, making it suitable for e-mail campaigns, home shows, or direct marketing.

NWFA elects 2016 Board of DirectorsThe National Wood Flooring Association elected its 2016 board of directors during its Wood Flooring Expo, taking place April 27 to 30 in Charlotte, North Carolina.Tommy Maxwell of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring (Monticello, Ark.) was elected as the chairman after serving most recently as the vice chairman. He took over for Jeff Fairbanks, Palo Duro Hardwoods, who became the immediate past chairman. Chris Zizza of C&R Flooring (Westwood, Mass.) became the vice chairman, and Julie Russell ofGlitsa, a div. of Rudd Company (Seattle) was elected to serve as treasurer.Craig Dupra of Installers Warehouse (Rochester, N.Y.) will continue his role as secretary.The new directors, elected for a three-year term, are Jon Namba, Namba Services; and Dan Natkin, Mannington Mills. Kevin Murphy of Mullican Flooring and John Wooten of

CMH Space, a division of Haines, were re-elected to serve as a director.In addition, the following one-year ex-officio directors were appointed: Steve Brattin, SVB Wood Floor Service; Mitchell Brown, French-Brown Flooring; Jim Gould, Floor Covering Institute; Lenny Hall, Endurance Floor Company; Kirk Roberts, Bona US; and Jon Smith, Smith Flooring.Continuing their terms on the board of directors are Brenda Cashion, Pinnacle Interior Elements and Scott Sandlin, Shaw Industries Inc.

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In order to ensure that your parquet maintains its characteristics virtually unaltered over time, you need to perform regular maintenance and cleaning, bearing in mind both the type of use the floor undergoes (heavy transit or not) and its finish

THE RIGHT WAY TO TAKE CARE OF A WOOD FLOOR

In order to ensure that your parquet maintains its characteristics

virtually unaltered over time, you need to perform regular maintenance and cleaning, bearing in mind both the type of usage the floor undergoes (heavy

transit or not) and its finish.The first thing to do is to identify the type of finish your parquet received at the moment of laying (varnish, wax, or oil): this will determine the type of maintenance you need to perform - and the finish is not always easy to identify.In order to make sure that the surface has been given wax treatment, drop a few droplets of water in a relatively concealed area

be evident from the sight and the touch.A general reminder: products for care of floors of all types should be used only in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

of the floor: if a few whitish points appear beneath the droplets after a few minutes, you can be sure that the floor has been finished with wax (in order to remove those spots, delicately polish the floor with steel wool moistened

MAINTENANCE OF COATED FLOORS

NORMAL MAINTENANCEHow long a protective treatment lasts depends on the intensity of use of the floor. An indication is given in the table below which shows periods of maintenance in relation to how much people traffic there is.

with wax). If drops of water do not produce whitish spots, your parquet has probably been finished with oil or perhaps a more modern synthetic varnish; the latter will most certainly

• Little use: for example, bedroom

• Medium use: for example, dining room, living room, hallways

• Heavy use: entrances, shops, offices

The floor can only be cleaned for the first time 7 days after it has been painted. Maintenance can begin 2-4 weeks after painting. Correct, regular cleaning and maintenance of the floor help to make it last longer.

EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE: RECOATINGAfter years of being walked on, a wood floor may have signs of wear and tear. However, in contrast to many other types of floor, it can be completely renewed by:• Substituting any

particularly damaged pieces

• Planing• Filling• Sanding• RecoatingPlaning or sanding should remove all traces of previous finishes (old paint, wax, products for maintenance).

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MAINTENANCE OF WAX-TREATED FLOORS

NORMAL MAINTENANCEThe frequency of maintenance depends on the intensity of people traffic on the floor. Suggestions are contained in the following table which shows the frequency in relation to the amount of use.

EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCEThis consists of a new coating of wax which is done after the whole floor has been cleaned with a cloth dampened with wax solvent. The wax coating is followed by polishing.

Normally, sanding would start with sandpaper no. 30-36 to remove old, hardened paint more easily and finish with no. 60-80. After filling, sanding is done using sandpaper no. 100-120.If there are wax or silicone products present which have deeply penetrated the spaces between the parquet elements, it is advisable to use a fast bi-component polyurethane undercoat or an insulating undercoat.After sanding has been carried out and everything is completely dry, repainting can begin.

A FEW TRICKS Here are a few “tricks” to maintain the beauty of parquet over time: • Always place a doormat before the

doorstep • Aerate your rooms frequently • Always keep room temperature

between 15 and 25°C • Always keep room humidity between

50 and 65%. • Never utilize corrosive products for

floor cleaning and maintenance • Always attach felt pads to the legs of

tables, chairs, and furniture • Avoid keeping the parquet covered

with carpeting for extended periods• Never pour boiling liquids on the

floor • When washing the floor, never pour

water directly onto the floor directly; always use a moistened cloth

• Never use cloths that have been used to clean other surfaces (marble, ceramic)

• Always protect parquet with a tarpaulin whenever renovation work or painting is foreseen

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INTERVALS FOR NORMAL MAINTENANCE OF FINISHED, COATED FLOORS

FREQUENCY OF NORMAL MAINTENANCE FOR A WAX-TREATED FLOOR

TABLE 1.

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONSFloors

LITTLE USE MEDIUM USE HEAVY USE

DUSTING DAILY DAILY DAILY

CLEANING WEEKLY WEEKLY/DAILY DAILY

USE OF PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS WEEKLY MONTHLY WEEKLY

Note: these are only examples and suggestions

TABLE 2.

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONSFloors

LITTLE USE MEDIUM USE HEAVY USE

DUSTING DAILY DAILY DAILY

CLEANING MONTHLY WEEKLY DAILY

POLISHING MONTHLY WEEKLY DAILY

Note: these are only examples and suggestions

MAINTENANCE OF OIL-TREATED FLOORSCleaning is carried out in exactly the same way as for varnished floors. Then liquid wax for oil-treated parquet is used following the manufacturer’s instructions.The floor can be finished with a polisher or with a natural fibre cloth.Do not exceed the recommended quantities. In particular do not wet the floor with too much water or liquid wax in order to avoid whitening. When the whole or part of the floor is subjected to heavy use, a moderate amount of oil can be spread on it with a cloth and after a 10-minute wait a polisher with a wool cloth can be passed over it, rubbing energetically.

THE ART OF RESTORATION

A parquet floor layer is an artist.

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“Architects, sculptors, painters, we

all need to go back to our roots! Art is not a profession. There is no essential difference between and artist and an artisan. An artist is just an artisan with drive”.Walter Gropius wrote this in the Bauhaus Manifesto published in 1919. Artist and artisan are two sides of the same coin. From the confrontation and dialogue between them, there comes that excellence which is revealed in differences, union and competition.In our opinion, a parquet floor layer who is

dedicated to restoring antique floors is an artist. To do this, you need manual dexterity, technology and science.You need to be able to find the original documentation, to identify the date of manufacture and the type of wood used for the floor. Then, there has to be a chart of the surface, graphic designs which provide models for transferring the designs (inlays) onto semi-finished wood. And many other things besides.This is what Pietro Belloni, an Italian floor layer specialized in “unusual” jobs has done. “I love working with large areas

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state.The antique animal-based glue with which the decorative slats had been stuck to the pine support to create the design were completely worn out with age and because of the variations in humidity and temperature.“I had to look for wood which was the nearest possible to the original”, reminisces the floor layer, “because some of the slats were missing. With great patience I marked all the loose pieces so that I could clean them and glue them again. I then went on to the sanding using a single brush only so as to take away as little of the wood surface as possible. Finally, I filled the parquet with the dust from the sanding and finished off with an oil/wax coating”.A parquet floor layer is an artist. I am sure of it.

of parquet, particularly producing a design or making a herringbone pattern. And then I love restoring old parquet floors. Putting your hands on a historic floor and managing to restore it to its original splendor gives you satisfaction which is difficult to express in words. It’s not easy. I learned from my father and then studied hard for myself. The beauty of this work is gradually finding the right way to go through trials and tribulations”.

SPECIAL PARQUETYou can see it in the floor shown in these images: a very special parquet in which durmast oak, mahogany, maple and rosewood are woven together.When Belloni started work on it, the floor was in a semi-abandoned

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The Grid GameEstudio Victor Alemán designed The Hexagonal Wooden Dominos for families and friends to share moments of joy and leisure. A simple and easy board game which, once finished, turns into a decorative piece on the table.www.victoraleman.mxFOTO: Hexagonal Wooden Dominoes.jpg

The Grid GameEstudio Victor Alemán designed The

Hexagonal Wooden Dominos for families and friends to share moments of joy

and leisure. A simple and easy board game which, once finished, turns into a

decorative piece on the table.www.victoraleman.mx

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WOOD!Wood in all its forms:

energy, character, charm

Exciting challengesA modern and essential table football, supported by a light and elegant structure, which invites to compete until the last minute. www.teckell.com

Sumo Skittle game Based on the ever popular wooden skittles, the game

comes with a set of 10 sumo skittles and a wooden ball in a

drawstring bag. www.muji.com

Design topsDesigned in five different models, the Spinners by Piero Lissoni were all made by hand turning the 16 essences of Porro collection.www.porrodurini15.com

AboriginalThe Aussie Fever decorated boomerang is a well made object with an aboriginal design. It is made with beautiful australian laminated wood and has an interesting inlay style.www.rangsboomerangs.com

Shanghai MareA traditional board game that Milaniwood has turned into a design furniture. The rods, in colored wood, seem a bouquet of flowers.www.milaniwood.com

Tabula AureaThanks to three ebony hinges, the game plan becomes itself the box. The special feature is to use the palm wood sectioned along the vein and head to realize the color contrast typically achieved by combining black and white.www.giordanovigano.it

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In photoSan Miniato Opus Lignea is the result of the experience gained by generations of the Mannucci family in the woodworking sector, together with the flair of Gianluca Geraci, the architect and designer behind the collection. This use of different materials is the latest goal that Parchettifico Toscano can tick off its list; refined materials - wood, leather, metals, stones and marble - take on the desired forms and blend together in all possible manners to create unique floors, accessories and cladding.This collection, devoted to lovers of elegance looking for that touch of exclusivity, features unique designs resulting from new research and original takes on existing ideas.www.parchettificiotoscano.it

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Floors in precious wood that grab the attention and become authentic objects of desire.Unexpected combinations, colour contrasts, textures and patterns with personality

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Le Murrine: venetian artistic glass A perfect mix between art and nature: precious Murrine, made with Murano glass, turn your parquet into a real work of art. Authentic Murano glass produced in Venice, 100% original, handmade, furnace-baked, set with magnificent Murrine is mixed together with Creator® Line by Garbelotto. The little pieces of Murano/Venice glass are entirely handmade with amazing and unique Murrine. Each inlay is 100% original, certified. The certification is fire stamped on the back of each piece, in this way maximum quality and authenticity are guaranteed.www.garbelotto.com

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IntarsiThe PreMass Intarsi by Ali Parquets combines the characteristics of PreMass and PreMass Color. It is created by inserting decorative motifs of PreMass Color coloured wood into PreMass strips, using an extremely high-precision laser technique. Designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari, the motifs are abstract or inspired by nature: a bright selection of exquisite ornamentation to create inserts, textures and frames.www.aliparquets.com

Antichi SaporiHistory keeps on evolving through new generations: each single new life is bound to echoes from the past and to unique patterns. Likewise, centuries-old wood - with its massive and worn look - enriches the floors of Mardegan Legno collection Antichi Sapori.For the creation of this exclusive selection of real hand-made flooring, the company founder - Giuseppe Mardegan - resumed the wood of antique elm and oak beams, which have been flooring the Old World for centuries and that hold inside themselves the soul and the atmosphere of European historical buildings and prestigious houses.Antichi Sapori collection brings to the surface the precious essence of this wood, which comes back to life in new fascinating floors, that are rich in history and still ready to give new emotions.mardeganlegno.com

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Glitter LineWoodco presents Glitter Line by Art&Design Collection: precious threads intertwine with the wood’s subtle structure to produce golden and silver reflections.Available planks three-layer (1830 / 1900 x 148 x 15 mm), the whole collection is handcrafted to give every single plank oak a unique appearance.www.woodco.it

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Real GoldFriulparchet proposes its first product made of real Gold, it encloses a technological and functional surplus value without precedent. Imperium has no equals and for sure it has the advantage to have upset the way of seeing the wooden floor, thanks to the insert of particular, unique and durable of precious metals into wood. An innovative product that revolutionize the way of conceiving luxury of floor made of wood, introduction of pure gold 24 kt, ideal for any area, whose technology has been patented, guarantees the greatest functionality and aesthetic, against all problems that may appear because of use, treading and usury of time.www.friulparchet.it

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A feeling of unexpected equilibriumThe native of a wood surface juggles with the inclination of inserts, changes in intensity and colored reflections That emphasize the natural value of the species Involved.These special visual and tactile sensations arise from the ever-changing nature of the grain counter That shapes the composition of Quadre, rendered truly unique by inserts and refined finishes, all hand-made by skilled craftsmen CP Parquet.www.cpparquet.com

BisanzioBisanzio is art in wood 100% Italian made in Italy: inlaid modules and decorations in various wood species. Square tiles, floor centrepieces and perimeter friezes are available in 10 or 14 mm thicknesses.This line of artistic inlaid wooden flooring by Tavar is composed of 6 Modules and 11 Decorative Elements, all made from solid wood, in thicknesses of between 10 and 14 mm. The Modules are square-shaped sections for flooring entire surfaces, made in various sizes with woods selected by the customer from the Tavar range. The Decorative Elements are flooring centrepieces, edging bands and square inlays, to be used as central or perimeter decorations; they are produced in various dimensions, in the wood species stated for each model.www.tavar.it

Metal CollectionDecisive, surprising, exaggerated: it’s the force of metallised wood.The precious true wood is enhanced by the hand-painted metallised finish.A choice that is full of character both for the contract and the retail sectors and for refined and luxurious settings.For those looking for a decisive, surprising and exaggerated look that certainly will not pass unobserved.www.trivenetaparchetti.it

Precious marquetry worksLong-time Berti experience, research and develop work of its Technical Office department allow to understand the requirements of every customer and to transform them into wood floors parquet, marquetry works of any complexity thanks to specific software. By working with designers and famous architects, technical department thanks to the laser technology can realize and produce marquetry flooring parquet , wood floors and walls. www.berti.net

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Parquet week (Milan 12-17 April 2016) came to an end on

Sunday 17 April. It was the week dedicated to the promotion of wood flooring by the AIPPL and the Salone del Mobile of Milan. A new experience for the sector, it saw an unaccustomed, but happy pairing of the worlds of floor laying and production. Both were involved in showing parquet in a new way at the Parquet Art Gallery, which was visited by more than 5,000 people.The highly suggestive location was a space of 130 sq. m. with an antique ceiling of large, arched, painted beams inside an enchanting courtyard at the most frequented point of Via Tortona, number 12.The concept was that of a modern art gallery. An avant-garde idea which

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Milan design week finished on Sunday, 17 April. Italian Association of Wood Floor Layers had dedicated this week to the promotion of wood flooring

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by furnishing and design, to those who were simply curious. They asked the Association’s experts many questions, watched a video and took away information material such as the exhibition guide, the magazine I Love Parquet. And they could touch the works of art.So, the objective was achieved. This was a demonstration that a new way of communicating and marketing is possible. The recipe ingredients are commitment, passion and creativity. All mixed together with a good dollop of collaboration.“The complete success of the exhibition is a positive sign for the whole sector”, said Dalvano Salvador, chairman of AIPPL, “now we need to keep going and to maintain our common commitment. We have a fantastic product in our hands, we just need to find the right way to get it into our customers’ hearts.”

aimed at demonstrating the concepts of creativity, authenticity and know-how. The visitor was accompanied along an ideal artistic path to discover the large panels/installations made by young artists in collaboration with manufacturers in the sector.

CREATIVITY AT THE HEARTThe creativity and innovation and the choice of presenting the wood floors (and all their complementary products) in an unconventional way were much appreciated and rewarded. Hundreds of people passed through the Parquet Art Gallery every day (we estimate over 5,000 in total) ranging from those interested from a work point of view (architects, designers, retailers and planners), to students, those fascinated

WORKS ON SHOW AND THE MAKERSAnbo-Stile, Lenoci: “Caleidoscopio”Caldic, Ciro Amos Ferrero: “Materials equilibrium”Canon Italia,Francesco Garibaldi: “Parquet digital art”Carver, Listo-One: “Quercus”Chimiver Panseri, Elisabetta Panseri: “Children park(et)”CP Parquet, Diego Perusko: “Le quadre 2.0”Deco’, Studio PANG, Fabio Damiani e Marco Quistini: “Deck to the future”Garbelotto, Willy Dalto per Imago Design:

“Dialoghi”Ideal Legno: “Belle Epoque Collection - Rêve Parisien”Impertek, Paola Banovaz Alessandra Zaccarelli Edoardo Oselladore: “L’essenziale è invisibile agli occhi”Isolmant: “The art of silence”Kährs: “Unique wood floors, based on highly skilled craftsmanship”Laser Service (Randa Line), Alessia: “Campo di margherite”Renner, Giacomo Moor, “Float parquet”Wakol Foreco, Red (Dario Signorini): “Hi-tech adhesives for a green life”

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AIPPL: THE QUALIFIED PRESENCE OF THE FLOOR LAYERS’ PROFESSION The Italian Wood Floor Layers’ Association is above all, a team of professionals with different profiles who all contribute to the development of ‘floor laying culture’ in synergy. Working in close contact with all the sector’s players, the Association dedicates particular attention to those who work the construction industry (architects, building designers, engineers, interior decorators) with the intention of adding more value to the ‘wood’ products from the very moment of their laying.

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...A resounding success.

The leading international

flooring show in the Asia-Pacific region in 2016 attracted more exhibitors and

visitors than ever before

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DOMOTEX ASIA/ CHINAFLOOR 2016...

buyers who attended the show. DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR has consistently grown both in terms of size and quality, and we are committed to ensuring this development continues.”Visitors to this year’s fair discovered the latest technologies and innovations and were able

to forge new contacts and conduct business in 12 exhibition halls covering a total of 140,000 square meters (just over 1.5 million sq. ft.) of gross display space. They were also able to take part in more than 30 conferences, events and workshops run by world-renowned flooring experts and

By every measure, this year’s DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

trade fair, which ran from 22 to 24 March, was a resounding success. Some 1,303 companies from 39 nations (2015: 1,275) showcased the latest products and trends to an audience of 50,389 industry professionals from over 110 nations at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Year on year, the number of visitors was up by just over 9 percent, setting a new record.“These figures once again confirm the leading position DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR enjoys in the Asia-Pacific region. They are also a clear indication of the confidence that the big flooring industry players have in the show as the best platform at which to do business in the region,” said Martin Folkerts, Director of Global Fairs at Deutsche Messe as one of the show’s organizers. “The feedback we received from our exhibitors this year was resoundingly positive, with many emphasizing the high quality of the visitors and

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which occupied all of Hall E3, on the first day of the fair. The program is a joint project between the trade fair organizers and the Anji Country Commercial Bureau. Right after the show, the delegation was accompanied by DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR representatives on a three-day tour of Anji County to explore business opportunities with local manufacturers.Events such as the World Flooring Forum, co-organized by DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR and the China National Forest Products Association, shed light on the latest trends and developments in China’s wood flooring market. In addition, the China International WPC Development Forum 2016 provided domestic and international leaders in wood-plastic composites production, raw material supply, engineering, construction and research with a quality platform for wide-ranging dialogue on

investment opportunities and industry trends and innovations.

CO-LOCATED DESIGN SHOWSThis year’s fair featured a number of co-located events where companies were able to sell products and services in fields allied to flooring and interior design, share knowledge, gather information and engage in cross-marketing and networking. Two of these co-located events are worthy of special mention: Cadex and Materia:Cadex is an architecture and design showcase that was co-staged with DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR for the very first time this year. Comprising more than 10 special events, conferences and workshops, it attracted over 50 innovative materials suppliers and some of the biggest architects, interior designers and property developers in the industry.The Materia showcase was first held in 1998, and its purpose is to foster closer links between architects and producers of new materials. This year’s event, which spanned three days, once again showcased the latest material innovations from around the world for more beautiful, sustainable and high-quality environments.The next DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will be held from 21 to 23 March 2017. Preparations are in full swing, with around 63 percent of the available exhibition space already booked.

designers on the latest practices, applications and challenges in the flooring industry. QUALITY INTERNATIONAL networking and business matchmaking eventsThis year marked the first time that a North American distributor delegation, consisting of 12 of the USA’s most prominent industry representatives, visited DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR. The delegation was co-organized by the Floor Covering Institute LLC, Floor Covering Weekly and The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD). The delegation also took the opportunity to visit a number of the local manufacturing plants of exhibiting Chinese companies.As part of the Bamboo Flooring Hosted Buyer Program, an international delegation of bamboo flooring buyers visited the Anji Bamboo Pavilion,

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ABOUT DOMOTEX WORLDWIDE• Held in Hannover, Germany, DOMOTEX (14 - 17

January 2017) is the main event in the DOMOTEX Worldwide lineup. Organized by Deutsche Messe based in Hannover, it is the world’s leading trade fair for floor coverings.

• DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (21 - 23 March 2017 in Shanghai) is the largest international flooring show in the Asia-Pacific region. It is co-organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia, Build Your Dream and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a Deutsche Messe subsidiary.

• DOMOTEX Turkey (23 - 26 May 2016 in Gaziantep) serves the Turkish and Middle Eastern markets. It is organized by Hannover Messe International Istanbul, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe.

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Turkey Oak Vintage

Here is the Turkey Oak (Quercus Cerris) in all its beauty. It is a very lively wood, with many different shades of tone that enhance the naturalness of the material.In this Vintage version by Lignum Venetia, this natural aspect is even more emphasized through oxidation of the knots and the manual gouge working.www.lignumvenetia.com

WB Mono MS by Adesiv

Monocomponent silane adhesive specifically for gluing all types of wooden foors on cement-based sub-foors or on pre-existing non-absorbent oors (marble, tiles, agstones, wood surfaces). If applied evenly on the laying surface, WB Mono MS creates a waterproofing barrier that helps prevent damp rising up from concrete subfoors.Technical characteristics:- 100 % MS Technology, high performance- Suitable for gluing all types of wood flooring - Easy to clean- Free from isocyanates and ammines, solvent-free, water-free- ISO 17178 compliant - elasticwww.adesiv.it

Taylor Collection

Directly from the union of Ravaioli experience in the world

of wood and the creative ideas of the designer Paolo Nicolò

Rusolen the Taylor Collection arises: a perfect mixture in

order to offer a patented and innovative collection, which

presents a high aesthetic value and is made of natural and eco-

friendly materials. Two wisely combined deck boards, create

4 lines of product and eight different configurations.

The deck boards, in Thermo treated Bamboo, are 13.7 x 185 x 2 cm. They are divided in Board

A and Board B depending on the pantographed design on their

surface, which is realized by high precision machines.

The combination of these two deck boards creates 4 lines of

products: Rombi, Diamanti, Serpentine (in photo) and Frecce.

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The real spirit of the tree

Among its biggest parquets Ideal Legno offers its Memory Collection, whose big size and structure ensure reliability and stability over the time, embellishing with modernity and elegance the home’s environments. The flooring is obtained from the clever recycling of old beams or dead trees. These rustic planks shows all their authentic flavor, reaching a maximum width of 300 mm. The three different widths provided, give to the parquet an original fascinating beauty that comes from the past.

In photo: Memory Collection, Rovere Antico Biondowww.ideal-legno.com

Zero emissions

ECØ V by Chimiver is a single-component water-based lacquer

for wooden floors with zero emissions of volatile compounds.

ECØ V has high abrasion resistance and to heavy traffik. Certified EC1

PLUS, Ü- Mark of Conformity. ECØ V can contribute to the achievement

of QI Credit 4.1 according to the parameters of the GEV dated 03

March 2009, because it meets the certification LEED protocol

(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

ECØ V is a ready to use lacquer, it has to be applied on wooden floors

that have been filled, sanded and carefully vacuumed. It is possible to apply after 2/4 hours from the

first application, without sanding or after 24 hours (after sanding with

220 paper grit) a second coat of ECØ V. If a third coat has to be done

following the procedure listed above. It is recommended to sand after each coat of lacquer applied

in order to have a soft and smooth effect. The regular maintenance of the surface treated with ECØ V has

to be done with Velurex range of products.

www.chimiver.com

Thin-cutting horizontal bandsaw flexibility

Caselli Group presents HBR 400: thin-cutting horizontal bandsaw flexibility. Precision productivity digital readout assures high accuracy cutting and convenient thickness control.Variable speed is controlled by a frequency inverter and displayed on the control panel. Movable control box permits convenient operation control at any position.Allowable thickness range is 3-400 mm.casellispa.com

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For cleaning, treatment, grinding and polishing of wood surface

Bella Sander is the innovative wood sanding machine born in Klindex home.Available with motors from 3 Hp up to 4Hp is ideal for cleaning, treatment, grinding and polishing of wood surface. Bella Sander features all the interchangeable accessories to overcome all challenges that occur at construction sites. Main Features: • Ergonomically designed

handle with hand protection

• Sturdy frame, reinforced handle rod

• Body carcase in shockproof and scratchproof polyurethane material

• Built in dust vacuum hood • Center of the disc water

hose release output• Powerful motors available

also with speed controller (VS version)

• New compact and modern made in Italy design

• Big wheels for easier transport

• Wide range of handle’s adjusting positions to permit comfortable working

• Ergonomic carrying handle • Features the unique K4

planetary system • High autonomy of water

thanks to the 18-liter tank.• Predisposition to the use of

dedicated weights • Power outlet for

accessories (optional)• Adjustable height of the

wheels• Led lamp for working in

poorly lit environments (optional)

• Along the wall grinding • Designed for working also

under heaters. New K4 PlanetaryDesigned exclusively for the Bella single brush, K4 Planetary allows for sanding, grinding and polishing of all stones, concrete and wooden surfaces. It is easy to install, thanks to its quick attach system the operation only takes few seconds.Its “not visible” gears are protected from dirt,

sludge and dust guarantee optimum functionality and durability. The 4 rotating heads (140mm) allow to perform even the most demanding sanding jobs with exceptional results in terms of planarity and finish.The outlet at the center of the planetary K4 reduces the use of water, improves the performance of diamond disks granting working homogeneity. Easy to use, removes the risk of marks on wooden floors and provides a perfectly flat and smooth surface, smooths up to bare wood and flat all unevenness. Smoothes along walls allowing to save time and resources. It ‘easy to handle even in tight spaces and corners.Possible applications: Grinding and polishing of marble and granite - Leveling of screeds - Grinding and polishing of

concrete - Sanding of wooden floor

and prefinished ones - Intermediate wood

sanding - Grinding and leveling of

wood.www.klindex.it