We all know that flooring isn’t just about what looks good. The right carpet tiles can change how your office feels, how noisy it gets, how clean it stays, and even how much you end up spending on your floors over the years. All of that makes a difference for your team’s comfort and productivity….
As the festive season approaches, we would like to make you aware of our Christmas and New Year operating hours. Our office will be closing at 1 pm on Friday, 12th December, for a little festive cheer, but don’t worry, we will reopen on Monday, 15th at 8.30 am This year, our UK Head Office…
Creating acoustically sound environments in schools and student accommodation A well-designed acoustic environment is no longer a “nice to have”; it’s essential. Poor acoustics, characterised by high background noise and long reverberation times within a room, make listening more difficult, reduce concentration, increase teacher stress, and, most importantly, can lower learning outcomes. Designing sound-aware teaching…
How Carpets Create Calmer, More Inclusive Spaces As awareness of neurodiversity continues to grow, so too does the understanding that the built environment has a profound influence on comfort, focus, and wellbeing. For people with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, or learning difficulties, everyday surroundings can either help or hinder their ability to engage with…
Behind the Design of our New Club Collection Behind every luxurious-looking carpet lies clever construction and manufacturing techniques, and at danfloor, we know that performance is just as important as appearance. That’s why the carpets in the Club Collection are built to go beyond expectations. Designed with social and leisure environments in mind, from golf…
In an evolving landscape of design trends, regulatory compliance, staff efficiency, and long-term operational sustainability, there is one thing that remains consistent and that is ensuring resident well-being and comfort. Those who design or specify products for the care sector are increasingly seeking solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with tangible health and operational benefits. This…
Classica sees the launch of fresh colours across three new ranges – Houndstooth, Paisley, and Weave – plus updates to existing favourites, this launch is one to watch! Our Classica launch is an exquisite addition to our Evolution Carpet Collection, designed to enhance your interiors with timeless patterns and versatile colourways. This stunning release introduces…
This April we welcome two new members to our Area Sales Managers Team. With Paul Bartlett moving to a new office-based Business Development role at Danfloor, we are delighted to welcome Kate Heaton as our new Area Sales Manager for the South West and Neil Gardiner as our Area Sales Manager for the North East….
The care environment demands flooring solutions that support cleanliness, comfort, and safety. danfloor develops commercial carpets designed specifically for these needs, featuring BI-OME®, a permanent antimicrobial yarn coating. With the treatment already being valued within the care and retirement living sector, is it now attracting attention from NHS infection control teams, particularly within the mental…
Over the past couple of years, we have been working on a number of concept designs, with the aim of introducing a small selection into our collection. We shared some designs with you at the 2024 Care Show, which were warmly received, and as the year draws to a close we are ever so close…
During 2024 the danfloor team pledged to raise funds for three local charities. To meet this goal, the team took on various challenges, including walking the Bath skyline, participating in badminton and go-karting tournaments, virtually biking from the UK to the Denmark office, hosting Christmas-themed bake-offs, pub quizzes, and bingo sessions. Behind all the fun…
With the festive period fast approaching, we would like to update you on some changes to our UK Head Office and Warehouse opening times. Friday 13th December – The office will be closed from 1 pm and will re-open on Monday 16th December. For our festive shutdown we will be closing our doors at 5pm…
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), originally enacted in the UK in 1995, marked a significant step in ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to various aspects of public life, including employment, education, transportation, and facilities. While the DDA was replaced by the Equality Act in 2010, its principles remain crucial in today’s approach…
Join Danfloor at the 2024 Care Show for an insightful and engaging experience tailored to professionals in the care sector! This year, Danfloor will once again be exhibiting, offering a firsthand look at their innovative carpet designs, both new and existing. Their stand will provide an ideal opportunity to explore high-quality flooring solutions designed specifically…
Leisure and hospitality environments are bustling spaces with a constant flow of patrons, whether they are visiting a bar, clubhouse, or staying in hotel rooms, they are certainly busy places. It was highlighted in 2020, and the years that followed, the ease with which bacteria and viruses can spread in places frequented by diverse groups…
Launching into our Equinox Connect range later this year is our newest colour, Indigo. Could you work this shade into your next scheme? Looking at the latest colour trends and schemes we’ve pulled together a little inspiration moodboard so you can see how this new colour in Connect can work with existing colours from Equinox…
In the realm of inclusive design, every detail matters. Every aspect of design, from architecture to interior elements, plays a role in crafting spaces that are inclusive and inviting to all, irrespective of their abilities or an individual relationship with their surroundings. When it comes to flooring, carpet plays a significant role in both aesthetics…
Our Carpet Ranges Set to Shine at the Design in Mental Health Conference and Exhibition In an exciting development for the mental health sector, we are thrilled to announce our return to the prestigious Design in Mental Health Conference and Exhibition, set to take place on the 4&5th June at the Manchester Central Exhibition Centre….
The Role of Indoor Environmental Quality In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of global agendas, universities are increasingly embracing the challenge of creating environmentally friendly and health-conscious campuses. A survey, aptly named the Sustainable Campus Report, prepared by the Higher Education Design Quality Forum, delves into the desires of students regarding campus…
To celebrate Equinox, the first day of Spring, we thought we’d pull together an inspirational mood board featuring several colours from our Equinox range. Taking pride of place is one of our newest shades, Basil (7) from our Equinox Tones range, you will see how this sits exceptionally well with Sage (6) from Equinox Connect…
In the intricate world of mental health facilities, every detail matters, and one element that plays a crucial role is the flooring. Enter Danfloor UK, a pioneering force in carpet manufacturing, reshaping the narrative with innovative performance features designed to enhance the well-being of individuals in mental health settings. A Foundation of Comfort and Safety…
Discovering the Ideal Carpets for Nursing & Care Homes When it comes to creating a safe and comfortable environment for care homes, selecting the right flooring is crucial. Flooring not only affects the aesthetics but also plays a vital role in the well-being of residents. In this Blog Post, we will explore the best flooring…
Exploring the Elegance of danfloor’s Origin range alongside Panaz Textiles and Crown Paints In interior design, the art of combining various elements to create a cohesive and visually appealing space is truly a craft. Recently, we embarked on a journey inspired by the captivating colours and textures found in colour 3666 589 from our Origin…
As part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations, the team at danfloor has committed to raising £5000 for three local charities; The Jessie May Trust, Paul’s Place and Winston’s Wish. So far the team have walked the Bath Skyline, participated in a local pub quiz; which they won after a tie-breaker question, held a crazy golf…
With the festive period fast approaching we have an update to our Head Office and Warehouse opening times. Friday, December 15th – We will be closed from 1pm and reopen on Monday 18th December. For the festive shutdown, we will be closing our doors at 1pm on Friday 22nd December and reopening on the morning…
Whether you fall under the neurodivergent or neurotypical spectrum, there’s a profound connection between sounds and the human mind. While music has the power to evoke emotions and loud noises may cause discomfort for everyone, the way we process and respond to these stimuli can vary significantly. For those people who are neurotypical filtering out…
Next week the danfloor team will be returning to the NEC for this year’s Care Show, the UK’s leading multi-award-winning social care event of the year. The Care Show allows those working within the sector to meet with leading suppliers and experts and stay up to date with the latest industry developments, recommendations and news….
We are exceptionally proud to announce that we have been awarded Winner in the category of Healthcare Flooring – Care Homes at this year’s Contract Flooring Journal Awards. The winning project featured our installation at Cinnamon Care Collection’s Healthland House. A stunning home created by the Catalyst Interior Design Team and featuring a number of…
Royal Warrant holders Ulster Carpets are proud to reveal that they designed, manufactured and installed over 1,000m2 of majestic wool-rich Axminster carpets for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. The team at Ulster are exceptionally proud to have been involved in such a historic event. Find out more about the design inspiration…
It was at the Harrogate Flooring Show in 1982 when Danish born EN Carpets launched a small selection of tufted carpets to the UK market. Following a very warm reception to the range of Scandinavian style carpets Director Karin Nyvang formally registered the company on the 27th of June 1983 and shortly after gathered a…
Is carpet sustainable? Yes, it is and here are 5 reasons why? 1. Energy efficient Carpet is an exceptionally good natural insulator with low heat conduction values. In addition, the surface pile of the carpet, with its millions of tiny fibres, traps air and further increases its thermal insulation and improves energy consumption. Therefore, it’s…
Last month we welcomed John Frew to our team as the new Area Manager for Scotland. John has twenty-five years of experience in the flooring industry, across the region, and has a vast amount of knowledge that he can bring to Danfloor. Over the last couple of weeks John has been spending some time with…
We are very proud to announce that we have been nominated as Finalists in the category Flooring for Healthcare- Care Homes for the Contract Flooring Journal Awards for not one, but two installations. Firstly for our Equinox Collection which has been installed at Richard House, Tanglewood Care Service and secondly for Cinnamon Care’s Heathland House…
People sometimes ask “Are Carpets Sustainable?” and as carpet manufacturers, we believe that if they are made in the right way with the right materials carpets are sustainable. At danfloor we are very aware of our commitment to the environment and strive to minimise our impact on the world around us by operating in a…
Danfloor is pleased to announce that their Evolution, Economix and Equinox Collections have now received independently verified EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations). Assessing the products on a cradle to grave basis the products have been assessed and certified as a type III environmental declaration that is compliant with the ISO 14025 standard. Calculating the embodied carbon…
This year Danfloor UK proudly celebrates 40 years of operating within the UK. The story began in 1982 when Danish born EN Carpets launched their range of carpets to the UK market at the Harrogate Flooring show. Following a warm reception Director Karin Nyvang gathered UK agents at an event in Thornbury in August 1983…
Average Brit’s spend around 90% of their time indoors. Now imagine if you have mobility issues and rely on walking aids or carers to navigate your environment, the time spent indoors could be much higher. Now consider the ambient room temperature that a care home should maintain, recommendations state that this should be somewhere between…
When creating dementia inclusive interior design schemes for a care environment you have to consider many elements. A well-designed interior scheme can aid with navigation, enhance confidence in movement and promote inclusion in the home’s community, plus it can also ease reactive behaviours that are triggered by fear, anxiety and unease. Some elements that should…
When considering products and materials to facilitate quality design within education facilities, elements such as durability, comfort and performance reach the top of the specification list. Considering a flooring solution which is engineered to meet the demands of the education sector, can bring many benefits to the learning and living facilities and ticks many of…
What is Entrance Matting and why is it so important? When you see facts like 70-85% of dirt is brought into a building from the outside, that it costs as much as £800 to remove just a kilogram of dirt that’s been tracked into a building and that accidents on wet and dirty floors can…
You may have noticed that a number of our carpets are made with solution-dyed fibres, but what does this mean and what are the benefits of selecting a carpet that’s solution-dyed over one that has been dyed via another, more traditional method, such as printed or piece dyed? More traditional methods of dying fibres involve…
With the festive period fast approaching we have an update on our Head Office and Warehouse opening times. Friday December 9th – We will be closed from 1.30 pm and reopen on Monday 12th December. For the festive shut down we will be closing our doors at 5 pm on Thursday 22nd December of December…
The term inclusive design isn’t about making a place or experience accessible for those with a disability it’s about making it usable for everyone. Inclusive Design is considered best practice and is reinforced by legislation under the Equality Act 2010 which states that service providers should avoid discriminating against people based on age, disability, gender…
The main aim for many this winter is to stay warm, yet not spend too much on their heating bills, and by understanding the Tog rating and R-Value of carpets can help us achieve this. We’ve all been Googling cost-effective ways to keep warm and the best ways to be energy efficient, but if you…
Danfloor is pleased to announce that we are returning to this year’s Birmingham Care Show with a gallery-style stand to welcome anyone who is interested in the interior design of care environments or looking for flooring solutions that are built to last. This year we will not only be showcasing our established collections but will…
Danfloor offers a very warm welcome to Mark Brooks who recently joined danfloor UK as the new Area Sales Manager for the North East of England. Mark has gained extensive experience in sales and marketing and holds a strong track record, in his short career in the flooring industry where he has worked across several market sectors and with a varied…
You may think there’s a tenuous link between the installation of carpets and improved cognitive function, but in short, research states that carpets can improve sleep, which in turn improves cognitive development and here’s why. Sleep is essential for cognitive functioning; we all know that after a sleepless night we find it hard to concentrate…
Over the past 6 months, we’ve welcomed some new faces to the danfloor head office so we thought it would be good for you to meet the team and put some faces to the people on the other end of the phone and email. Paula – Book Keeper Paula is like the matriarch of…
Another question we often hear is “Does your antimicrobial treatment lose strength over time?” The reason people ask this is that not all antimicrobial treatments work in the same way. Some products are leaching, others, like ours, are non-leaching and therefore provides permanent protection. Here is a little more detail in our Q&A video. Visit…
In the first video of our new Q&A series, we will briefly answer the question of why some of our carpets come with a built-in underlay and others don’t. It’s all down to where and how the carpets are being fitted and we have a range of backing types available to suit your needs. Watch…
As a result of the last couple of years, it’s no wonder the 2022 colour trends are established around the idea of being grounded, cosy and returning to nature. Due to the fact many of us spend the majority of our time at home, a place that is now a multifunctional environment, we want our…
Why is selecting the correct education flooring so important? Well, the Sustainable Campus Report 2020 prepared by the Higher Education Design Quality Forum stated that the quality of the internal environment plays an important role within the remit of sustainable development. Throughout their survey, students responded with a high awareness of internal environmental quality (IEQ)…
A building that is designed to support health and well-being can create a space that offers comfort and inspiration, which is particularly important for those learning and working in an education environment and colour psychology plays a key role in this. Inspiring learning, promoting social interaction and offering comfort are all elements that can be…
With the festive season fast approaching we thought we would give you prior notice of our festive opening times. Our last day in the office will be Wednesday 22nd December and we will be opening back up on Tuesday 4th January.
When designing hospitality interiors people often ask “What is the best flooring solution for such an environment?” and in particular “What leisure and hospitality carpet is best?” There are many carpets available that may look the same but when you look a little deeper there are some key features you should look out for. 1. Wear…
With information and material being accessed online now more than ever before, we thought it was the ideal time to review and implement some website updates to make sure everything you need can be easily found. The structure of the new site has been built and we are now at the stage of updating the…
Carpet has always been a solid feature within the home and commercial environment. However, there was a time particularly within residential settings, that laminate and hard flooring options became quite popular. Having said that, with the technical advancements in carpet production, the introduction of innovative product features and the use of various sustainable fibres carpets…
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our Head Office team, based in Emerson’s Green, where we offer a competitive salary and a small and friendly working environment. The ideal candidate will be a hard worker and be able to articulate well, with brilliant verbal and written communication. IT skills…
Area Sales Manager for Danfloor UK in Scotland We are looking to recruit an experienced territory Sales Manager who will be capable of: Increasing the awareness of the danfloor brand within the region to our existing commercial & healthcare customers, Develop and generate new business opportunities across all sectors with a particular emphasis on the…
Cleaning carpet and spillages on a carpet isn’t difficult, it’s just important to know how to do it properly so that stains don’t appear to come back and your carpet stays clean and odour free. If the stain or spillage isn’t promptly or properly cleaned there are several issues that can arise. One of which…
Our impact on the environment and climate change is a major issue and a key focus as we try to find ways of reducing our effect on the world around us. So do you know the benefits energy-saving carpets can bring to your home and wallet? Anthropogenic climate change is due to pollution of the…
When selecting a carpet for a commercial project or communal installation, such as a care home, it’s important to select one which has been tried and tested within your market sector. It’s also important to check the carpet specification to ensure you are getting the best possible product and protecting your investment. However, when there…
How do antimicrobial agents work? At Danfloor we often refer to our antimicrobial carpets and the many benefits this permanent coating brings in terms of infection control and the overall freshness and longevity of our carpets. But what does the term “antimicrobial” or “non-leaching” really mean and how do antimicrobial agents work? So, let’s break…
No one currently knows what will be the lasting effects of the pandemic on the nation’s mental health. Before March 2020 resources for those most in need of help and support were already stretched and with recent research into the UK’s mental wellbeing showing a radical decline in mental health, future funding is going to…
At Danfloor we understand the impact of manufacturing on the environment and recognise our social responsibility to the surrounding area, its people and the resources we draw upon, which is why we aim to deliver sustainable flooring solutions. It is our philosophy to provide a sustainable business for future generations, which is why we closely…
First impressions are extremely important, especially when it comes to selecting a care home, and the Reception Area Carpet can play a key role in creating that WOW Factor. In 2019 LaingBuisson reported that 45% of care home residents were fully self-funded meaning the expectations of residents and their families for the standards of accommodation…
Lounges should offer a comfortable space for relaxation and in a communal living environment a place for social interaction. Lounges should be warm and inviting, somewhere you’d like to spend an extended amount of time. Lounge Carpets The whole look and feel of a lounge will determine whether residents use this communal space as a…
Stairways and corridors in residential care settings can be busy and often noisy places. Excess noise can cause confusion and discomfort for those that are living with dementia, which can lead to feelings of disorientation and isolation. Sound Absorption Keeping corridors as peaceful as possible, both during the day and night, is essential for staff…
Bedrooms are an area of tranquillity, an intimate and private space for those that occupy that room. It’s a cosy sanctuary where you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the world around you so comfort, warmth and luxury underfoot are essential design considerations. Therefore there’s no doubt in my mind that carpet within…
Danfloor have joined with Teal Furniture and Panaz to form the Care Collaborative and together our aim is to help “Create safe, beautiful & comfortable spaces for those who live and work in care”. As product manufacturers to the healthcare sector, we understand the importance of creating safe, secure and homely environments for those that…
What a year 2020 has turned out to be. It may not have been the year we’d hoped for nor expected, but it’s been a year where the ongoing commitment and support from so many people, from all walks of life, has shone through. This is especially so from our wonderful care professionals, front-line and…
You may have heard the term “Impervious Carpet” and wondered what this means. A very thin impermeable layer, which sits underneath the carpet substrate and above the carpet backing, will create an impervious carpet and provides some very positive benefits. Here are just 5 important points you should know: 1.Stops liquid reaching the subfloor The…
The simple answer is yes sustainability can be luxurious; quality and luxury don’t have to be compromised when opting for a sustainable product. Sustainability, in short, is all about meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In order to have healthy communities now and in the…
There’s known to be a link between living with dementia and hallucinations and for those that experience such episodes, it can sometimes be scary and unsettling. Hallucinations are usually suffered in the middle or later stages of dementia, and can be more common in Lewy Body and Parkinson’s dementia, but can also happen in Alzheimer’s…
The COVID 19 pandemic has made us stop and think about how we go about “normal” life in a way that is safe and protects those around us who are vulnerable. As a result, being able to see family and friends has been difficult this year and we’ve all felt the effects. However, for those…
Have you ever wondered “What are the benefits of carpet compared to other flooring options?” Well, carpets provide many therapeutic and money-saving benefits for a built environment, which makes them an important element of any design scheme. Here are just five benefits of carpets and reasons why you should consider the installation of a danfloor…
Architecture and Interior design are not just about what looks good, it’s about how an interior space makes someone feel, which is why autism design principles are so important. According to the National Autistic Society, there are around 700,000 people on the autistic spectrum in the UK, that’s more than 1 in 100, which means…
Unwanted sounds and noise can have a negative effect on someone who is living with hearing, cognitive and physiological conditions. Therefore acoustic design principals are a key consideration within healthcare design. Residential homes and mental health facilities can be busy places, both during the day and night, and when an environment is noisy it can…
We have been manufacturing healthcare carpet for over 40 years and due to our detailed research and development, we’ve engineered our carpets so they are compatible with all the demands of a care environment. So, let’s take a look a 3 of the healthcare carpet collections and their key features: The Equinox Collection This is…
At danfloor we understand the benefits of designing and manufacturing sustainable carpets with high-performance characteristics. Sustainable carpets are essential, not just so that you can successfully work towards buildings which comply with the necessary green standards, but also so we can be confident in the fact that the production of our carpet collections has a…
Carpets bring many therapeutic benefits to a care home environment, whether that be a residential care or nursing home or mental health facility. However, not all care home carpets are the same and yes there are some on the market which may not perform well in such demanding environments so here are my top 5…
CARPETS SHOULD NOT CAUSE ANY CONCERN Viral and bacterial infections have always been present within a care environment, but should never lead to the pulling out or replacement of carpets. Carpets provide many therapeutic benefits for residents and staff and when combined with an antimicrobial coating they provide the first line of defence against the…
Considered design principles within school environments; including boarding facilities and classrooms, can positively affect student learning and teacher satisfaction as well as enhance the mental wellbeing of all its occupants. There are many ways in which carpet can benefit an education facility and one of those is creating an acoustically sound environment which is conducive…
Dementia-friendly design can make a real difference in improving the quality of life for thousands of residents in care settings living with dementia. At danfloor we keep abreast of the recommendations when it comes to colour and design, especially in relation to dementia flooring, and we have created a selection of carpets that have been…
When considering carpets for a non-clinical healthcare environment you can take confidence in the fact that both the Health Building Notes and the Care Quality Commission state that carpet is acceptable as long as a pre-planned cleaning and maintenance schedule is in place and that the carpets are correctly maintained. Any floor covering within a…
People over the age of 65 are more prone to falling, with around a third of people aged 65 and over, and around half of the people aged 80 and over experiencing a fall at least once a year. Many factors can increase the risk of falling: Acute infections like pneumonia Dehydration Rapid changes in…
Medical journals note that with outbreaks of viral respiratory infections, such as COVID 19, there can be an increase in bacterial co-infections, which are normally relatively harmless, but when combined with a viral infection can, unfortunately, become fatal. There are a number of reasons as to why this happens; one of which is because respiratory…
With this week marking the return of some children back into schools across the country, there is great concern from all parties about the ability of schools to limit the potential spread of the virus. There will be many restrictions imposed on the children and the removal of resources that could be seen as a…
Covid Cleaning Recommendations At Danfloor we have always focused on clean, healthy and therapeutic environments and with there now being an even greater demand for clean and infection-free living and working environments we thought it would be wise to highlight some key points about cleaning and maintenance of your floors. Danfloor have worked with Traffik…
Antimicrobial Carpet Yarn Coating For those of you looking to increase health protection from the floor up, danfloor’s innovative antimicrobial yarn treatment, which is applied to a number of our products, is an ideal solution. Getting to work straight away, the Bi-OME technology attracts the microorganisms in any spillage and starts to break it down,…
#inspireme Are you using this break in normality to be more creative, to focus on upcoming projects, to work on new design schemes? Well, we would like to help. Together with Ulster Carpets, we are running the #inspireme campaign to help you visualise and create your next design scheme or renovation project. Over the coming…
Coronavirus Update In light of the evolving Coronavirus situation, we want to reassure our customers that we are taking appropriate measures to maintain our high levels of service during what is a challenging time for everyone. Our manufacturing capabilities at present, remain unaffected and as a vertically integrated company, we are in complete control of…
Congratulations to the 2020 Winners Pinders have been organising the Healthcare Design Awards since 1999, welcoming designers, developers and operators from across the care sector to a prestigious presentation ceremony where the best in Care Sector Design is acknowledged and celebrated. All the homes and developments that reached the finalist stage were truly deserving of…
New Design Concepts Last month we started trialling some new design concepts featuring what we like to call a lustre yarn. The yarn, which has a beautiful shine to it, is made from the 100% regenerated and infinitely regenerable ECONYL® nylon yarn. Therefore it not only provides a stunning finish but offers exceptional performance features…
We are looking to recruit a new Sales Manager for Scotland. danfloor is continuing to grow its business and as a result we are now looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager for Scotland. The successful individual will be capable of increasing the awareness of danfloor within the region and developing a profitable client portfolio…
Our first CPD Article We are pleased to announce that RIBA has approved our first CPD Article on the topic of Understanding Infection Control with the use of Carpets within Healthcare Environments. The article is based upon a literature review of research into the use of Carpet within non-clinical areas and evidence which suggests that…
The 2019 Care Show in Birmingham gave us an ideal opportunity to showcase some new design and colour concepts for the Evolution Collection. As the Collection name suggests, we are constantly looking at evolving the selection of designs and available colours to meet the needs of current trends and design schemes. As a result we…
Welcome Yusef We are pleased to welcome Yusef Mills as a new addition to the South East Sales Team. Due to our product diversification and continued market growth, especially into new sectors, it has become essential to develop our South East Sales Team and Yusef has joined Neal and Justin to cover the South East…
danfloor are pleased to announce that the Equinox Collection and Economix range have received Dementia Design Product Accreditation from the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC). The DSDC have undertaken a review of the Equinox, Tones, Evolve and Economix ranges and have rated the products design in relation to the DSDC dementia design…
At danfloor we take a proactive approach in assisting you with the maintenance of their carpets, which is why we also offer a range of entrance matting products which help to protect your investments from soil and dirt particles which may be brought into the building from the outside environment. Entrance Mats must be used…
Area Sales Manager South East danfloor (Uk) Limited (An Ulster Group Company) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist carpets for the health, education and the commercial flooring sectors. Established in the UK in 1985 danfloor (Uk) Limited is recognised as a successful organisation that has built its reputation on the foundations of product,…
Please be aware that the danfloor office will be closing at 12.30pm on Friday the 14th December and will re-open at 8.30 on Monday 17th December. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are very pleased to announce that we have just received RIBA approval for our second CPD presentation which looks at using carpet to improve learning and living environments within the Education Sector. Covering the Core curriculum subjects of Design, Construction and Technology and offering a General Awareness knowledge level the presentation should provide you with information…
danfloor have been working closely with the Design In Mental Health Network over the past couple of years and in July 2017, with the assistance of the Network, the recommendation for the use of carpet within mental health facilities was included in the Department of Health Building Notes – Facilities for Child and Adolescent Mental…
As part of our commitment to creating healthy indoor environments Danfloor’s Equinox, Economix, Evolution and Nordform Collections have all been award eurofins Indoor air comfort gold certification. As a customer of ours it means you have the assurance that our products will fulfil low product emission requirements and through regular testing and inspections of our…
Do you want to find out more about Carpet Specification for Therapeutic Environments and earn CPD points? Specifying materials for a therapeutic environment, such as a care home or mental health facility, requires great consideration. Appreciating the vulnerability of the occupants and their associated health needs means that finishing products can have an impact on…
Due to the severe weather conditions the South West has experienced over night the Bristol Head Office will be closed today as our staff are unable to travel safely to the office. All transport has also been recalled and suspended by our dedicated courier partners. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and business will resume…
When looking at the interior finish of Education facilities, whether it’s a classroom or a boarding house, carpets can offer many benefits and can significantly improve the internal environment. When considering products and materials to facilitate quality design, elements such as durability, comfort and performance reach the top of the specification list with flooring sometimes…
Are you looking for a new Challenge? Well we are looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager in Scotland Established in the UK in 1985 danfloor is recognised as a successful organisation that has built its reputation on the foundations of products, services and its people. danfloor is continuing to grow its business and as…
Its great to hear from you via our social media sites, especially the posts we receive via twitter, and next year we would like to hear from more of you. If you’ve been working on a project and have used our carpets please do tell us about it, some installation shots we may also be…
We would like to give you prior notification that danfloor will be closing its doors for one day on Friday 15th and reopening on Monday 18th December. For the Christmas break the doors will be closing again at midday on Friday 22nd December and will re-open on Tuesday 2nd January. During both these closures there will…
Looking back at 2017 it’s been a fantastic year for product development at danfloor. Equinox Evolve and Evolution are great founding products for our new Colorpoint machine, but you can rest assured that we are already considering what could come next so stay connected with us throughout 2018 to be one of the first to…
The stunning new Evolution Collection provides a beautiful foundation for your interior design scheme. Evolution has access to a palette of on trend yarn colours and by carefully considering the design of each range the available colour bank has been created based upon how the colour combinations work to enhance the carpet, therefore you will…
Over the past decade danfloor have had pleasure in accepting the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) award for the best broadloom carpet provider, as voted for by the readers of CFJ – the people who ultimately select our products. This years award ceremony was held at The Imperial War Museum in Cambridge. Jeremy Bowyer East Midlands Area…
danfloor are pleased to announce that a research paper prepared by Marketing Manager Catherine Helliker, in conjunction with Jenny Gill Director of the Design in Mental Health Network, has been referred to in the latest version of the Department of Health Building Notes – Facilities for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The research paper…
Equinox Evolve has now officially joined the award winning Equinox Collection and is offering an alternative subtle, yet elegant design, which compliments the overall Collection. At launch Evolve will offer 13 colours which are a combination of the most popular colours from Equinox Tones and will also see the introduction of some new on trend…
6 new designs aptly named, Scape, Geo Form, Origin, Glaze, Manhattan and Forest will form the basis of the new stunning Evolution Collection. Evolution will be manufactured using Econyl’s nylon yarn which is 100% sustainable and infinitely regenerable and will exhibit outstanding performance features making it ideal for many sectors from healthcare to hospitality. The Evolution…
Last week some of the danfloor team paid a visit to our Danish manufacturing plant to see the new Colorpoint Machine in action. Small tweaks are still being made to ensure the end product meets all of danfloor’s exacting standards, but we are now just weeks away from the first rolls of the new Equinox…
Memory Matters South West are making great progress with the Moments Café which aims to reduce the stigma behind dementia. The build is well under way and the fit out of the cafe and meeting rooms will start soon with the aim to open its doors in March. By bringing a support network to the local…
Memory Matters South West CIC is a team of nurses who work alongside other agencies to implement the National Dementia Strategy in the South West. As part of their strategy the Memory Matters Team are opening a Social Enterprise Cafe and Dementia Hub right in the middle of Plymouth City Centre and danfloor are proud…
Danfloor used this years Care and Dementia show in Birmingham to preview their design concepts for the brand new carpet collections due for launch Spring 2017. After substantial investment into revolutionary tufting technology and design collaboration with their parent company Ulster Carpets danfloor will be introducing a brand new edition to the Equinox Collection Equinox Evolve and a stunning…
October will be a busy month for danfloor as we will be showcasing our product range at two key healthcare shows. The first of which will be the Healthcare Estates Show in Manchester 4-5th October and the second will be the annual Care and Dementia Show at The NEC in Birmingham the week after, 11-12th…
danfloor had pleasure in accepting the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) award for the best broadloom carpet provider at a prestigious winners’ luncheon and awards presentation at The Brewery, London earlier this year. It is the ninth year in a row that danfloor have won this award, which is unique in the flooring industry because the winners…
Nobody should face mental health issues alone and at danfloor we support the great work that the charity Mind do to support those who are living with a mental health problem. As a result, we have decided to sponsor a local lady Loz Thompson, who is living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Body…
With the Government pledging to deliver a revolution in general mental health treatment there is increased pressure to improve services and care for an increasing number of vulnerable people. Investing in good design is not only important for the service user’s safety, but can also have a profound effect on their psychological well-being. Supportive and…
Light fastness is the term used to describe how resistant to fading an item is when exposed to light. Light striking a surface can alter or break the chemical bonds of the pigment, causing the colours to bleach or change, in a process known as photo degradation. Almost every carpet or any textile will lighten…
Since the launch of our Nylon range Economix back in 2014 we have be working to provide a tile range with the same performance and environmental credentials and now have pleasure in introducing Palette, the tile version of Economix. Palette is available in 9 subtle shades and is manufactured using the solution dyed Econyl yarn….
At the end of last year we announced that we would be launching a selection of mustard colours across the Equinox collection. The new colours, which are in line with the latest colour trends, utilise subtle shades of mustard to produce a complimentary palette of colours. Suitably named Amora, French Mustard and Anvil join the…
Area Sales Manager – South West England We are currently seeking an individual to cover the South West region which includes; Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and South Wales. The successful applicant must be capable of not only maintaining an established client portfolio but someone who also is able to meet our current growth targets….
The new Nordform range introduces a variety of Scandinavian style carpets designed for commercial office environments to the danfloor collection. Within the range is a collection of wool carpets which bring with them many natural performance features. Wool Classic, Ribs, Square and Lines are manufactured with an 80/20 mix of wool and polyamide Nylon 6.6 which…
The Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Awards are unique in that the winners are exclusively chosen by the readers of the CFJ, the suppliers and end users of the nominees. For the last eight years danfloor’s customers have voted for our products and we have received the award for the best broadloom provider. Every year we evolve…
Colour trend forecasts for next year indicate that mustard is going to be a key colour for design and fashion. With this in mind danfloor have been working on a range of mustard colours to join our Equinox, Tones and Stripe collection. During the Care Show in Birmingham we showed some of our key designers…
2015 has been an incredibly busy year for danfloor. Despite the continued economic issues affecting some areas of our target markets and the increasing presence of alternative options for flooring solutions we have maintained our market position and made headway into new markets. In addition to growing our sales force and sales support team we…
On October 7th danfloor will be showcasing their product range at a one day roadshow being held in conjunction with Burgess Funiture. Panaz Fabrics, Axo Light and Select Contract Furniture will also be the event being held at The Flying Scotsman at the Corinthian Club between 10am and 7pm. Come and meet Liz McEwan to…
Designed for the demands of the healthcare sector; including hospitals and specialist care facilities, our impervious carpet collection is BRE certified, hardwearing and has great sound absorption qualities making it ideal for therapeutic environments, such as Mental Healthcare Institutes. Due to these innovative features our carpets have been selected for a number of mental health…
Good design is about enhancing and improving the environment in which people live and should be an underlying principle when it comes to the design of any care setting, especially those that accommodate people living with dementia. Choosing the right flooring solution is essential when designing for dementia and selecting the right colour is even…
We are pleased to announce that we have won the Contract Flooring Journal Award for the best broadloom carpet provider for not 1, not 2, not 3, but 8 years in a row!!! This is a great achievement for danfloor as it recognises the continued quality and performance of our ranges. As voting is carried…