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November 1, 2023 5:18 pm
Published by Merry
Amtico luxury vinyl flooring (LVT) is one of the most popular choices for our customers here at Rivendell. It’s exceptional for both residential and commercial applications. Here’s why…
Durability
Amtico is known for its exceptional durability and can withstand heavy foot traffic and daily wear and tear. It’s resistant to scratches, dents, and scuffs, making it a long-lasting and low-maintenance flooring option. And it can be installed over underfloor heating systems, providing an extra layer of warmth and comfort for your home or business.
Warranty & guarantee
Amtico offers comprehensive warranties (some for up to 20 years) for its vinyl flooring products, providing peace of mind and ensuring that your investment is protected.
Easy maintenance
One of the most popular reasons for choosing Amtico flooring is that it is easy to clean and maintain. Regular sweeping or vacuuming and occasional mopping with a damp mop and mild detergent are usually sufficient to keep it clean and looking its best.
Water resistance
Amtico flooring’s non-porous technology means it is water-resistant and moisture-proof, making it ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, and other high-moisture areas. It can withstand spills and splashes without warping or swelling and can be treated with a slip-resistant finish, which is especially important for safety in bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms or home offices and other such areas where spills or moisture may be present.
Environmentally friendly
Amtico is committed to sustainability and uses eco-friendly manufacturing processes and recycled materials in its products. Many Amtico vinyl flooring options are also phthalate-free and contain low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Style & look
Last but not least, Amtico offers a wide range of styles and designs from classic wood and stone looks to modern and contemporary patterns.
One of the latest is its National Trust collection, inspired by heritage and history to bring unique flooring to your home, while supporting National Trust projects. On the Amtico website you can browse for inspiration room by room.
When you order your Amtico vinyl flooring from Rivendell you can buy with complete confidence. You will get the very best prices when you make a purchase and guaranteed peace of mind from both Amtico and Rivendell’s commitment to customer delight, not just satisfaction.
Email or Call our team today on 01179 637979 to find out more.
July 14, 2023 1:19 pm
Published by Merry
The flooring in our homes is more than just a surface to walk on; it sets the foundation for the entire ambiance and functionality of your space. For a family home, selecting the right flooring becomes even more crucial, as it must cater to various needs and activities of all its members. In this blog, we’ll guide you room by room, helping you make informed decisions to elevate your floor play and create a family-friendly haven.
Living Room:
As the heart of the home, the living room is a space for relaxation and entertainment. Consider options like carpeting or hardwood with area rugs. Carpeting provides comfort, noise reduction, and a cosy feel, perfect for family gatherings. On the other hand, hardwood floors add an elegant touch and are easier to clean, making them ideal if you have young children or pets. Rivendell also offers the option of natural flooring, such as bamboo (a great wood alternative), sisal, seagrass or jute. Not only are these an environmentally friendly option but they add texture and character to your room.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is a high-traffic area prone to spills and stains. We’d advise to opt for durable flooring materials like marmoleum or vinyl LVT. These options are not only easy to maintain but also come in a wide array of styles, enabling you to achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics and functionality. Not forgetting being highly cost effective. Rivendell works with a wide variety of suppliers such as, Polyflor, Karndean, Moduleo, Forbo and Amtico
Bedroom:
Comfort and warmth are essential when choosing bedroom flooring. Carpeting or hardwood with soft area rugs can add a plush feel to the space. If anyone in your family suffers from allergies, consider hardwood, vinyl-LVT or laminate as top options and can offer the look of stone or wood without the price tag. It’s also warmer and softer underfoot and can be a great option for childrens bedrooms with the waterproof element.
Bathroom:
Bathrooms require flooring that can withstand moisture and frequent cleaning. In our experience there are two strong options, one is bamboo and the other is vinyl LVT. We would lean more towards the latter, which gives more options in designs, allowing you to create a stylish and functional bathroom space. Historically carpet was the go to for bathrooms, however recent trends are moving away from this to more contemporary options as outlined above.
Kids’ Playroom:
For the ultimate floor play experience, the kids’ playroom needs a durable, comfortable, and safe flooring option. Consider carpet tiles, they offer excellent shock absorption, and enable you to create your own design making playtime fun and safer for little ones. The beauty of carpet tiles is if there is a big spill that stains, you only need to replace one tile instead of the whole floor making for a more cost-effective option. Another great option is Marmoleum; highly durable, hygienic, easy to clean and has a wide choice of styles available.
Home Office:
If you have a home office, you’ll want flooring that promotes focus and productivity. Hardwood or laminate flooring can create a professional and inviting workspace. Add an ergonomic chair mat to protect the floor and ease movement in your office chair.
Hallway / Utility Room:
The hallway or side entrance to a house, usually a boot or utility room, is the first line of defense against dirt and debris. Choose resilient flooring that can handle the heavy foot traffic and is easy to clean, like luxury vinyl planks or wooden floor tiles. Adding a durable, absorbent doormat can further protect your flooring and keep your home cleaner.
Before making any flooring decision, always consider the specific needs and lifestyle of your family. Take into account factors such as allergies, pets, children, and the level of maintenance you are willing to undertake. Additionally, choose flooring materials that align with your environmental values, opting for eco-friendly and sustainable options whenever possible.
In conclusion, elevating your floor play starts with selecting the right flooring for each room in your home. From comfort and durability to style and maintenance, there’s a flooring solution that perfectly suits your family’s needs. By investing time in thoughtful consideration, you’ll create a harmonious living space where your family can thrive and make cherished memories for years to come. If you are still unsure where to begin, Rivendell offers a free no-obligation home consultation. Give us a call on 01179 637979 to set up yours today.
January 9, 2020 11:05 am
Published by Binks
Here at Rivendell we help hundreds of customers each year serving both the domestic and commercial markets. As with any consumer goods the trends and buying choices of customers for flooring are constantly changing.
The technology behind the production of carpets, vinyl or wood flooring is also continuously being improved and tweaked. Manufacturers are constantly researching how they might make a flooring more resistant, easy to maintain or produced in a more environmentally friendly way, whilst colour palettes and style of flooring also evolves each year with culture and fashion.
So, here are just some of the changes and innovations we believe we will see more of in the flooring market as we go into 2020.
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December 17, 2019 1:25 pm
Published by Heather
Transform your Workplace with Stylish Office Flooring
Rivendell have been supplying offices large and small with top quality commercial carpets and flooring for over 25 years. In fact, we have worked with a huge range of businesses in and around Bristol including architects, interior designers, call centres, property management firms, office fit out companies and individual or one-off office spaces for owner-manager businesses.
Working directly with you the business owner, or your third party contractor, we offer:
- Free flooring consultation at your office premises
- Advice and Help on selecting the type of flooring material most suited to your office space
- Quick Quote turnaround – no more than 48 hours
- Convenient Installation times working to your schedule including out of office hours.
To book a no obligation consultation with one of our expert commercial flooring team to discuss your requirements for your office floor, simply call us on 0117 963 7979.
Durability – The Key to Successful Office Flooring
Whilst the aim of an office renovation project is generally to modernise and smarten up the appearance of your office space, one of the most important aspects to remember when re-flooring an office is to ensure that it is hard-wearing and can cope with the heavy footfall and other general wear and tear.
For office flooring projects we typically recommend commercial carpet tiles, vinyl and vinyl tiles and different wood flooring options as they all provide the required durability. We can also provide advice on, and supply, entrance matting and specialist safety flooring used within restrooms, staff restaurants, kitchen areas and corridors.
Talk to us about your Office re-flooring project on 0117 963 7979.
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Bespoke Design incorporating your Logo
If you are looking for something a bit different from your office floor, perhaps a unique design or to incorporate your logo – we can do that. Both environmentally friendly Marmoleum and Vinyl can be used to create stunning floor designs incorporating your logo, brand colours or simply define specific areas within the workspace. As we have done with our own flooring studio.
Working with your Interior Designer and other Contractors
Refurbishing your office is often a large operation involving a number of contractors from interior designers, decorators and office fit out companies. We have worked closely with a number of third parties in the past to ensure clients get the right flooring option in a style and colour that is going to complement the rest of the refit.
Our team will liaise with your other contractors throughout the project to schedule the flooring work within the overall project timeframe, if needed we can accommodate short notice or out of hours fitting.
September 19, 2019 2:57 pm
Published by Binks
Concern for the environment is a key driver for many business owners, their employees and customers alike.
As such, many businesses are looking to reduce the impact they have on the environment across all areas of their operation.
Being environmentally friendly is no longer just a PR exercise but a real desire by the business to play its part in protecting the environment, developing sustainable products and ensuring that their processes and practices are as green as possible.
In our latest blog find out more about how you can ensure your next commercial refurbishment is as environmentally friendly as possible, no matter how big or small your business is.
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April 23, 2019 12:42 pm
Published by Binks
When planning a renovation project, whether remodelling the living room or undertaking a commercial fit out, the tremendous choice of flooring to consider can be overwhelming. No more so than when it comes to Wooden Flooring.
We are often asked by customers for “wood flooring”, not realising that the phrase encompasses a wide range of flooring types including laminate, parquet, solid or engineered boards and now also Bamboo.
In this post, we look at the different types of wooden flooring available, explain how they differ and highlight the pros and cons of each. You can’t go far wrong in remembering that wood is a species, not a colour and for that reason, we embrace its uniqueness.
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October 10, 2018 4:52 pm
Published by Binks
Renovating your home or workspace can be an exciting time and laying out a new floor is a fantastic way to breathe new life into a room. Whilst on the subject of breathing, it is also important to recognise the impact that specific types of flooring have on those who suffer from allergies and have the know-how to combat that.
Indoor allergy triggers can include anything from dust mites, mould, pollen trodden in from outside and pet hair to name but a few of the more common sensitivities.
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May 25, 2018 9:46 am
Published by Toni Farrington
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) company policy refers to our responsibility towards the environment. We believe that the success of a business is not only measured in terms of profit, but also on the positive impacts within their local community and the rest of the world.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) company policy outlines our efforts to give back to the world, to our valued customers and to our members of staff as they give to us.
These are some of the charities that we support regularly through fundraising.
Recycling and Commitment to the Environment
Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust is the largest woodland conservation charity in the UK, creating, protecting and restoring native woodland. The charity has planted over 30 million trees since its formation and maintains ownership of 1,000 publicly accessible woodlands.
To ensure that our flooring has as small an environmental impact as possible, we dispose of all of our flooring in a safe and environmentally friendly way. When choosing wooden flooring to supply and fit for our customers, we opt for brands with a dedication to sustainable flooring that matches our own.
The Children’s Scrapstore
One of the ways in which we recycle old flooring is through our support of the children’s Scrapstore, a fantastic charity based in our hometown of Bristol that collects safe waste such as textiles, carpeting, plastics and packaging for children to create things with. You can find out more about the Children’s Scrapstore and how we support the charity here.
The Prince’s Mayday Network
The Prince’s May Day Network is a group of over 3,500 businesses committed to taking action on climate change. The group was founded by Prince Charles the Prince of Wales, with members of the group reporting back annually on their progress in reducing their carbon footprint.
Fundraising and Supporting Local Charities
For Ethiopia
For Ethiopia are a charity that are close to our company’s heart; a Bristol based organisation that work to improve the lives of people living in Ethiopia that are in need.
In December last year, our Managing Director, Mandy Risso raised £1,200 by taking on The Great Ethiopian Run – with the money going toward For Ethiopia, as well as two suitcases of vital supplies for pregnant women in Ethiopia who weren’t getting the support they needed.
You can find out more about Mandy’s fundraising and the charity here.
Young Enterprise West of England
Young Enterprise is an enterprise education charity based in England and Wales, the organisation is set up to inspire and help young people succeed through enterprise. The organisation reaches over 250,000 young people, supports over 9,000 teachers and is backed by 7,000 volunteers and 3,500 businesses (like ours). In the West of England programmes reach over 1000 students each year. You can find out more about Young Enterprise here.
National Industry Memberships and Accreditations
CHAS
CHAS (the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) is our commitment to our fitters and our customers, the organisation works to simplify health and safety contractor assessments and helps staff work safer whilst ensuring fitters carry out work safely for customer peace of mind.
CSCS
CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction. Our fitter’s CSCS cards are the ‘seal of approval’ for our customers, showing them that all our fitters have the required training and qualification to carry out the work to a high standard.
Centre for Sustainable Energy
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is an independent charity based in our home town of Bristol that is committed to reducing carbon emissions and change the way people think and act on their energy use. You can find out more about the Centre For Sustainable Energy here.
May 3, 2018 2:52 pm
Published by Binks
Jacaranda Carpets provide ethically and environmentally friendly products that don’t compromise on style, performance, choice of colour or durability. Rivendell is a Jacaranda Approved Retailer which means that our team have access to the full range of flooring and regular training days with the supplier.
We particularly love the TENCEL rugs and carpets that fit well with our own commitment to sustainability, as well as quality and variety of choice for our customers.
We are delighted to now supply the full range of Jacaranda’s rugs and carpets made from TENCEL, a branded lyocell fibre made from wood pulp that’s sourced exclusively from sustainable forests.
Find out more about this stunning range of environmentally friendly carpets and rugs, the benefits of TENCEL and the beauty of incorporating sustainability into your design.
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February 20, 2018 9:51 am
Published by Binks
With so many options available, choosing the right flooring for your office can be a tough decision. You might want to consider picking sustainably sourced flooring, or you may opt for statement flooring, to make a memorable first impression with visitors to your office.
Whatever you have in mind, we are here to help you to find the solution tailored to your needs. We have collected the most popular flooring solutions for offices and their pros and cons to guide you with your decision making.
