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Carpet for you garage is becoming the norm rather than the exception these days, as home owners really start to make use of such a large area of their home that historically was used only for housing your car, who ever said garages are just for cars?

Carpeting your garage is the ultimate way to add value to your home while adding a fantastic extra living space for a very small investment. A garage doesn’t have to just be somewhere to keep a car, it can be a fully carpeted home office, home gymnasium, or just a great open play room for the kids to play on those rainy days.

We specialise in a large range of carpet ideally suited for residential garages. Our garage carpet is manufactured to withstand the friction of car tyres and, because of the carpets resin-backing, it allows moisture to flow through the carpet to the concrete sub-floor,where it is quickly absorbed and evaporated. Aside from looking smarter and feeling more comfortable,these carpets also protect from oil and grease, resist condensation and are non-conductive.

Garage Carpet  is a superb way of extending the versatility of your living space and substantially adding value to your residential investment and lifestyle … without costly renovations or fancy decorating! Carpet is a convenient, low maintenance product – great for laundries and utility rooms, sleepouts and holiday homes as well. The fibre in these carpets can also be UV stabilised for outdoor use, eg decking and other wet areas.

So, why not convert your garage space into a fully carpeted multi-functional haven for work or play. Perhaps somewhere the kids can have fun out of your hair and out of the rain, or somewhere you and your family can all keep fit through winter. Benefits of Carpeting your Garage to re cap: Garage Carpet adds another room to your house Garage Carpet is safer than a wet & slippery painted floor and helps prevent concrete deterioration Carpet Garages are warmer & reduces noise Carpet Garages reduces dirt tracked into the home.

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This brand new carpet design trilogy of heavy duty commercial contract carpet tiles are the perfect addition to the already vast array of Irvine International Floors Nexterra carpet tiles  licensed by Environmental Choice New Zealand (ECNZ). Strategically and creatively positioned, On Point , Point of View and The Brights carpet tile options and combinations offer limitless space-enhancing design flexiblity.  On Point features one of The Brights as an accent stripe and consists of three accent line carpet tile pattern configurations.  You can also customise On Point carpet tiles by choosing any Point of View background colour with any accent line colour from The Brights carpet tile range. 

The Nexterra backing of these carpet tile ranges contains no PVC, in fact they are manufactured from 85% post-consumer recycled content, ie discarded plastic bottles ( PET Bottles ) and recycled windscreen glass.

These carpet tiles all contain Puralex, which is an environmentally friendly odour neutraliser that purifies and freshens the air indoors.  Puralex not only makes the air smell better, but independent testing shows it reduces total VOC emissions 25-40% by absorbing unpleasant odours in the room.

For more information visit: www.irvineinternational.co.nz/Products/Carpet-Tiles/Environmental-Choice-Licensed.aspor call 0800 367 773

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Carpet custom designed for the biggest Fashion Fairground Grand Opening took place today, Friday 20th August at 237 Broadway Newmarket. The custom carpet for this stunning new store was produced by Irvine International Floors, patterned carpet in the fitting room areas added a huge impact to the overall floor finishes. This Irvine International Floors Axminster Carpet has been custom-designed by our in-house carpet designer and produced exclusively for Glassons. The romantic design and colours of this Woven Carpet were created specifically to match the desired ambiance and brand identity of this contemporary womens’ fashion store.

The total flooring solution from carpet design, carpet production and installation was organised by Irvine International Floors … so for your next flooring project make sure you contact us first, for an easy-to-purchase designer flooring  effect.

For more information visit: http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Products/Carpet/Custom-Design.asp or call 0800 367 773

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Sustainability is a long standing focus for all of our floor coverings that Irvine International Floors produce, with a companywide drive to reduce waste and drive the use of post consumer recycled content in all flooring on the global market.

Sustainability has been an over used “marketing phrase” for so many carpet tile manufacturers and importers, focusing on Sustainable Green Wash over and above the key factors of actually reducing post consumer waste, removing PVC content from carpet tiles and failing to declare the truth of point of origin of their carpet tiles components.

Having company’s buying carbon credits to offset the fact that they are polluting the environment and then promoting the fact they are green, is starting to not convince the educated specifier, who is now asking more informed questions. 

Sustainable carpet tile question; “What is the better option for a New Zealand consumer concerned with the carbon foot print of a carpet tile and it’s shipping distance”? A recent project investigation may give the answer.

A major Architect did some serious digging after Irvine International Floors proved they had a smaller carbon transport foot print on a product coming from America, after an alternative carpet tile company he was considering emitted to the break downn on the transport and life cycle of their carpet tiles, which was substantially great than initially anticipated, as the product was only being shipped from Australia from wear the “CARPET TILE” was produced. Or so it seemed.

As it transpired the carpet from Australia had had a very long and environmentally expensive life cycle before it got to Australia, let alone before the carpet tile arrived in New Zealand. As the architect advised us the trip started in Atlanta where carpets yarn was made, then shipped to Asia where the yarn was tufted into carpet in roll form, then it’s next International carpet trip down to Australia where the carpet was cut into tiles and then backed,… final destination New Zealand.

Compare the above story with the Irvine International Carpet tile which used 85% post consumer recycled content from the Atlanta area, Carpet Yarn manufactured in the Atlanta region, then tufted, backed and cut into carpet tiles ( all still in the local  Atlanta region) and then one direct shipment directly to New Zealand.

Interior Designers, Architects and end users ask the questions and don’t get taken for ride, with the amount of green wash out in the market, ask all the questions you can of each component,.

Truely working for a more sustainable Planet with Irvine International. Vistit the below link and then call us on 0800 367 773 for further Information.

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Carpet can be one of your most costly spends in any interior fitout, if you make the wrong carpet choice now, it will cost you even more to rectify any flooring issues later down the track.

As the title of this article implies “carpet, carpet and more carpet” where should an interior designer, architect or end consumer start with their selection process when looking for carpet? With so much carpet available on the market both in New Zealand and around world it can be a confusing and daunting process choosing the right carpet.

Carpet fibre types such as premium solution dyed nylon (PSDN), standard solution dyed nylon (SDN), piece dyed nylon, 100% wool, 80% wool 20% nylon, polypropylene, polyester and more recently corn starch fibres, so what’s the right carpet fibre for your environment ?

Now there the decision on the carpets actual construction, will you select a cut pile carpet, loop pile carpet, cut pile and loop pile carpet (LCL or Level Cut Loop)  and will it be a tufted carpet, woven Axminster carpet, Wilton carpet, or maybe an industrial grade carpet such as needlepunch.

Carpet tile or broadloom carpet is you next option and most of the above listed carpet types come in both carpet tile and rolls.

As you are starting to see there are so many options when it comes to choosing the right carpet, so rather than you becoming a total flooring expert you should visit our website on the below link and then us call us on 0800 367 773 for a free consultation before you rush out and select you new carpet.

http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Products/Carpet/

New Zealand’s best price commercial sheet  flooring is arguably where Irvine International Floors new  ’XR’ vinyl sits in the market with it’s aggressive price point for larger scale projects.

Commercial sheet vinyl at this new price level will enable you to put a new commercial vinyl floor down when you thought you didn’t have the flooring budget to do so, enabling you to find a new option for your next interior flooring fit-out.

With large stock holding’s in New Zealand we can offer a fast on site delivery, wether it is for a whole super market floor or a small vinyl staff room or back of house area, we have the ability to supply quickly.

With a nationwide technical sales force we are happy to help with you next vinyl flooring specification, complete with comprehensive warranties for product, adhesive and installation Irvine International Floors new vinyl is sure to become a specifiers product of choice.

Visit the below link for full technical information, colour range or call 0800 367 773 for free samples and more information.

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Commercial Vinyl Flooring in sheet form has long been a tried and proven solution to any hard wearing commercial environment, from a whole supermarket floor, hospital corridor flooring or vinyl behind a bar, commercial vinyl is a perfect choice.

Irvine International Floors new Quattro homogeneous commercial vinyl range is possibly the most cost effective vinyl flooring in it’s class. Constructed with high quality 2mm thick PVC, and coming in 2 meter wide sheets, this vinyl floor has a fantastic visual appeal and superb colour range.

Cheap commercial vinyl flooring is generally just that, but with Irvine International quattro we have entered an area of the market that answers both a cost effective price point, durability and a smart looking flooring without the disadvantages of a old style cheap vinyl floors.

Low maintenance costs are also an additional benefit with quattro commercial sheet vinyl being constructed with polyurethene reinforce (PUR ) technology for a easy clean floor.

With great stock levels of this commercial vinyl held in New Zealand we can respond to your next flooring requirement at the drop of a hat.

Visit the below link to see full vinyl technical information, or call 0800 367 773 for more information.

http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Commercial_SearchDetails.asp?sid=459

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Carpet for the new Eden Park redevelopment has arrived and is ready to be installed, well in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011  in Auckland next year.

Custom Carpet with an extra heavy duty rating was the requirement for the Eden Park development board when Jasmax Architects were contracted for the interior fit out of the new Eden Park Stand. With such a large number of carpets available on the market both in Zealand and around world it is important that you don’t just choose a carpet from a flashy magazine or web site, but you work in partnership with a trusted carpet Manufacturer who has a track record for, quality carpet design, service and installation around New Zealand, Australia and though out the Pacific Islands, which Irvine International Floors has.

Axminster carpet has long been a proven quality carpet for high traffic installations such as stadium carpet, airport carpet and hotel carpet, but as with any carpet construction not all are created equal so make sure you contact us for a free design consultation with our in house carpet designer and specialist sales team for any requirements you may have for your next carpet installation.

The Eden Park Carpet is constructed from 80% Wool 20% Nylon, three ply yarn and from a Irvine International Floors Wools of New Zealand brand partner mill, giving the client the quality and reassurance of a top quality carpet. 

Carpet installation photos will be posted shortly so book mark this page to see the finished product.

With nationwide representation we are happy to come to you to discuss how we can help create a quality custom design carpet for you next project. Visit the below link to see more custom carpet design projects, or call 0800 367 773 for more information.

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Carpet Design has over the years been a lengthy and costly process, when all you are trying to achieve is a visual statement with your carpet specification, wether it is a carpet inlay, carpet area rug, or a fully installed wall to wall carpet installation.

New Euro Carpet from Irvine International Floors is a fast and easy way to lift the interior flooring fitout of any project, with four great off the self carpet designs you have the flexiblity with your next carpet project to make a quick and cost effective flooring statement, at a fraction of the cost of many standard plain carpets.

Ideally suited to Light Commercial Flooring and Residential Carpet applications, our new Euro Carpet is a perfect carpet alternative, from the more traditional carpets you may have been limited with in the past.

If you requirement for a  Heavy Duty Commercial Carpet with a similar look or a custom design of your own, we have a large range of patterned carpets, both on express carpet stock and custom carpet options with very quick leed times.

View our web site on the below links to give you a idea of some of the custom carpet information and custom carpet projects we have done, plus the full carpet colour range and technical specifications for our new Euro Carpet.

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Commercial Carpet selection for applications of high traffic is always a crucial process to get right at the early stages of your interior design fitout. With yet another solution dyed nylon carpet to add to the Irvine International Floors already large range of carpets, it will help you make the right flooring selection even easier.

Fleet Street Carpet is a commercial loop pile carpet and uses 100% solution dyed nylon which is produced as a BCF  ( Bulk Continuous Filiment ) carpet fibre, this eliminates the carpet shedding and fuzzing. Combined with all the other key features you have come to expect from a Irvine International Floors carpet, such as; Bleech resistance, UV fade resistant, Anti-Alegentic, easy clean and the fact this carpet is in stock in New Zealand, you won’t be left looking for the perfect commercial carpet for you next flooring specification.

Cheap carpet is something you should generally be very carefull with when looking for a long term flooring solution, however Fleet Street Carpet fit’s very well into a fantastic quality carpet at a very argressive price, without the problems asscociated with the average cheap carpet you may find a local carpet clearance sale.

Fleet Street SDN Carpet ( Solution Dyed Nylon)  is ideally suit for commecial areas such as; commercial office carpet, school carpet, healthcare carpet applications, (note we can add an impervious carpet backings to this and many other ranges) and general commercial carpet applications, please contact us for full details on the below link.

Carpet Warranty:

	7yr UV Fade Warranty
	10yr Commercial Wear Warranty

Please visit; http://irvineinternational.co.nz/Commercial_SearchDetails.asp?sid=479  or phone 0800 367 773 for full techical details and carpet colours.