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Knowledge bank

LVT Transitions

Regulations and Considerations When Fitting LVT Transitions

Regulations and Considerations When Fitting LVT Transitions LVT Transitions LVT transitions are available in a […]

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The Gorilla Test and why are we sometimes oblivious to the obvious

The Gorilla Test and why are we sometimes oblivious to the obvious When is the […]

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High.rise.2023

Mandatory Second Staircases

Mandatory Second Staircases in Residential High-Rises The UK government has begun a consultation on a […]

Tags: ecoglo, uksrg, Mandatory Second Staircase, Stair Safety, LRV, PTV

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history-of-quantum

What is the history of Quantum Flooring Solutions?

Quantum Flooring Solutions is one of the brand names for Quantum Profile Systems Ltd (QPSL). […]

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top 10 design website

Environmental impact and sustainability

This article is based on an interview with Tim Hayes, Quantum’s Marketing and Specification Manger, […]

Tags: sustainability, environment, environmental, emissions, environmental management system, recycling

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Which TopClip combination do I need to use?

The following TopClip tops and bases can achieve these height differentials for flooring transitions: QTC36T/QVB2 […]

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Why use entrance matting from Quantum Flooring?

Quantum Flooring Solutions offers a range of matting systems to suit all environments, from heavy […]

Tags: matting, entrance matting, primary matting, flooring

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Cleaning

What is a mild detergent for cleaning stair nosings?

A mild detergent is typically a washing soap that only contains surfactants that dissolve dirt […]

Tags: cleaning, mild detergent

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barefoot stair nosing

What stair nosing is suitable for barefoot areas?

Quantum Flooring Solutions’ Plus-Tread stair nosings have been tested with a barefoot slider – results […]

Tags: barefoot

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TopClip Flooring

What are Flooring Transitions?

What are Flooring Transitions? A flooring transition is a profile that joins two floorcoverings together. […]

Tags: transitions, contract flooring

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stair nosing

Why are stair nosings important?

Why are Stair Nosings Important? Stair nosings are important in a number of ways. Firstly, […]

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NBS Source

What flooring accessories should I consider for my flooring specification?

Flooring Specification Key Considerations Stair Nosings It is recommended that stair nosings (or stair edgings) should be […]

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Primary Entrance Matting

How do you fit entrance matting?

How do you fit entrance matting? Primary entrance matting can be installed in two different […]

Tags: entrance matting

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standard feature on stairs

How did Stair Nosings become a standard feature on stairs?

How did Stair Nosings become a standard feature on stairs? The origins of the product known as […]

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qsms

How do I fit a Stair Nosing?

How to fit a Stair Nosing You should fit stair nosings from the top step of a […]

Tags: stair nosing, fitting

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Large cove former

Where can I get a larger cove former from?

Quantum Flooring Solutions, as a leading UK supplier of Stair Nosings, PVC Accessories and Floor Trims, has […]

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fire rated stair nosings

What is a FRA?

FRA stands for ‘Fire Risk Assessment’ A FRA will identify what needs to be done […]

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BS8300

How has BS8300 been updated in 2018?

BS 8300 / BS 8300:2 Updated BS 8300:2:2018 “Previous editions of BS 8300 advised specifically on […]

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dementia flooring

What should I consider when specifying flooring for dementia?

Dementia Research 2018 – From Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC), Stirling University Dementia “Age-related changes […]

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BS8300

Are there any changes to BS8300:2018?

Yes, BS8300 has been updated in 2018. These are the main changes: Accessibility Whereas previously the […]

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QTR10

How do I fit QTR10?

QTR10 is designed to be used under the vinyl and set in the subfloor. It is […]

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Primary Entrance Matting

How do you clean entrance matting?

Quantum entrance matting products can be maintained using standard carpet cleaning methods. To clean entrance […]

Tags: entrance matting

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fire rated stair nosings

What fire rating do stair nosings require?

Fire Rating of Aluminium and uPVC Stair Nosings                                                       Quantum Flooring Solutions does not offer a specific fire […]

Tags: stair nosing, fire

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Environmental Product Declaration

What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?

EPD stands for ‘Environmental Product Declaration’ An EPD is an outcome or review of a […]

Tags: epd

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PVC skirting

How chemical resistant is the PVC skirting?

We have had the below response from our material supplier: “It is not easy to […]

Tags: skirting

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features of stair nosing

What are the main features of stair nosing?

What are the main features of Stair Nosing (Stair Edging)? There are five main features […]

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transport stair nosings

Do Quantum Stair Nosings comply with transport regulations?

Knowledge Bank information to support Stair Nosing applications in public transport installations. (This also covers […]

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commodity code

What is a Declaration of Performance (DOP)?

Declaration of Performance ( DOP) is part of a CE marking or UKCA marking. Quantum […]

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commodity code

What is HTM compliance? Do Quantum Flooring comply?

Quantum Flooring Solutions products offer solutions to all current Building Regulation and British Standard guidelines […]

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SKA Rating

What is a SKA rating? And do Quantum Flooring comply?

Quantum Flooring Solutions products are components used within the building industry and as such do […]

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UKSRG

What makes a stairway safe? (UKSRG Guide)

Quantum Flooring works with UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) to make stairs safer Many accidents […]

Tags: uksrg

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flexible transition strips

Do Quantum Flooring offer a flexible transition strips that can go between tiles and carpet?

Quantum Flooring have a flexible transition strip profile to connect tiles and carpet, go to […]

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LEED

What are BREEAM and LEED ratings?

BREEAM and LEED BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology), first published by the Building […]

Tags: breeam, leed

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Where can I find the required fitting guide for your stair nosings?

How to fit a stair nosing to a step How to fit a stair nosing […]

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Q-Range Stair Nosing

Why can’t you curve Q-Range stair nosings?

Q-Range stair nosings have a patented design which means the entire top of the stair […]

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NBS Source

Where can I get DWG drawings of your products?

DWG drawings are available for all Quantum Flooring products. To request any DWG file email [email protected]. […]

Tags: dwg drawings

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Q-Range Sample Box

How do I get a sample box of Quantum Flooring products?

If you would like to get a sample box of Quantum’s most popular profiles you […]

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stairway side edging

What are stairway side edging trims?

Stairway side edging trims and welded corners are designed to form an attractive and neat […]

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PVC skirting

What adhesive should I use to fit skirting?

The Best Adhesive for Fitting Flexible PVC Skirting Introduction  When it comes to fitting flexible […]

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TopClip Flooring Transition

How do you curve TopClip flooring transition profiles?

You can curve TopClip transition profiles with PVCu bases (QVB1, QVB2, QVB3, and QVB4) can […]

Tags: topclip

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Q-Fix

How does Q-Fix work?

For more information about Q-Fix click here: Key benefits of Q-Fix include: >> Drastically reduce […]

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Cleaning

Do you have a maintenance guide for your flooring products?

Yes, we have maintenance guides for all of our products. If you visit http://www.quantumflooring.co.uk and go to […]

Tags: maintenance

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What are the health and safety guidelines for a stairway?

There are a number of  health and safety guidelines to be considered. Whilst installed Stair […]

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What do I need to consider when specifying a stair nosing?

If the site at which Stair Nosings need to be installed is a building with […]

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top 10 design website

What are the top 10 design website?

Top Design Websites Design Boom – http://www.designboom.com 2Core77 – http://www.core77.com Mocoloco – http://www.mocoloco.com Style Park […]

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top 10 design website

What are the top 25 architectural websites?

Below is a list of websites we think you may find useful: http://architizer.com http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture https://www.japlusu.com […]

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top 10 design website

What are the top 10 flooring websites?

Below is a list of websites we think you may find useful: Contract Flooring Association […]

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Specification Guide 2022

Where can I get posters, pocket guides, & marketing support from?

Marketing support is available for both Quantum Flooring Distributors and all Flooring Contractors who using […]

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QPSL.2022

I have an idea for a product, How do I get it made?

Please send a profile drawing to technical@quantum-ps.co.uk and we’ll get back to you within 24 […]

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What capping strips and cove former do I need to fit a sheet vinyl?

There are 10 different capping strips and 5 different cove former that can be used […]

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Can I buy directly from Quantum Flooring Solutions?

UK & Ireland Quantum Flooring Solutions sell 100% of their products through a network of over 120 […]

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Direct to site

How much does it cost for a site delivery?

You can get direct to site delivery if you are a Flooring Contractor please contact […]

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LRV

What is the LRV of a Colour?

LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value; every colour has one. Pure black being 0 and […]

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Cleaning

What slip resistance should stair nosings offer?

What slip resistant should stair nosings offer? Quantum Flooring Stair Nosing tread material has been […]

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commodity code

Do you have COSSH sheets for your products?

None of Quantum Floorings products actually require a COSSH sheet, therefore they all have Safety […]

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REACH

Do your products comply with REACH?

All of our products comply with the latest REACH guidelines. For more information please read […]

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LRV

What is the lead time for bespoke stair nosing tread colours?

A minimum of 500 metres is required for colours that are not in the standard […]

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drilling

What type of screw do I need when fitting Stair Nosings?

Stair nosings can be supplied by Quantum Flooring cut and drilled. The best type of […]

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Can you curve a bullnose uPVC stair nosing?

Yes, we have a profile called HBP which is an uPVC bullnose and it can be curved. […]

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Ecoglo

Have Quantum ever considered stainless steel products? Useful for more aggressive environments such as food industry and swimming pool areas etc.

Stainless steel product have been considered, however, aluminium is just as good in the example […]

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NBS Source

Which Quantum Flooring products best align themselves to BIM?

Q-Range Stair Nosings are best aligned to BIM. Quantum Flooring has a number of models […]

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NBS Source

Which Quantum Flooring products have BIM objects?

Quantum Flooring have a range of BIM objects available, including stair nosings, entrance matting and […]

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Why do you have chevron Stair Nosings?

Chevron stair nosings are also known as universal stair nosings as they can be fitted […]

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Why are curved stair nosings over sized?

Curved stair nosings are fabricated to be 50mm oversized on each end on purpose. They […]

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How long does a curved stair nosing take to make?

From the time one of Quantum Flooring Solutions site surveyors has taken a template of the […]

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How quick can I get stair nosings after the stairs have been measured?

Normally within 24 hours of the order being placed and confirmed with your distributor.

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LRV

When can I reduce the LRV points to 20 rather than 30 on a staircase?

You can reduce the LRV if there is a very well lit (minimum 200 lux) […]

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What is the best stair nosing to use with ceramic tiles?

Currently we do not have a nosing with a thickness of 15mm, however, it is […]

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How are treadsteps fitted?

Treadsteps are made from a rubber composite designed to offer a hard-wearing and highly slip-resistant […]

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despatch

What is the latest time I can order and expect next day delivery?

A) Contractors – There is no particular cut off time, each requirement is different. Therefore […]

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Join two floorcoverings

How do I join two floorcoverings together?

In order to join two floor coverings together you need some form of transition flooring […]

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commodity code

What are the commodity codes for your cap and cove?

The commodity code for ZECF4 & UCS01 is 39259010. This code generally covers all of our plastic […]

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made-in-britain

What is the country of origin of Quantum Flooring Solutions Products?

All Quantum Flooring Solutions products carry the ‘Made in Britain’ logo and we are proud […]

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TopClip Flooring

How Do I fit TopClip flooring transition profiles?

The TopClip range from Quantum Flooring offers a flooring trim system suitable for installation in […]

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set in skirting

How is set-in skirting fitted?

Set-In Skirtings also cover up the join between floor and wall, but have the additional […]

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sit-on skirting

How is sit-on skirting fitted?

Installed on top of the flooring this range of flexible skirtings offers easy to fit […]

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flat skirting

How is flat skirting fitted?

These versatile Flat Skirtings and Buffer Strips protect the base of walls and doors in […]

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Building Regulations

How do Building Regulations impact stairway specification?

How do Building Regulations impact stairway specification? Building Regulations, British Standards & Guidelines relating to […]

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drilling

Where do I drill a double channel stair nosing?

On the back channel

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Ecoglo

How do you cut Ecoglo?

It is suggested that Ecoglo is cut off site and by Quantum Flooing, this is because […]

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stair nosing tread

How thick is stair nosing tread?

The stair nosing tread in all Quantum Flooring Stair Nosings is 2mm thick on both single and […]

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LRV

What is the LRV of the riser on a stair nosing?

NCS in London measured the LRV of the metal of Quantum Flooring Stair Nosings with following results: […]

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Floormitre

What is the best way to fit a vinyl floor in corners?

The best way to fit a vinyl floor in corners is the use the Quantum […]

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Do Quantum Flooring export stair nosings to the Middle East?

Quantum Flooring do export stair nosing to the Middle East. For the last 20 years […]

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NBS Source

How do I specify a stair edging?

How do I specify the correct Stair Nosing (Stair edging)? In order to select the […]

Tags: stair nosings

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tactile

Can stairway tactiles be used internally and externally?

Building Regs M and BS8300 state that corduroy stairway tactiles (not to be confused with […]

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Q-Range Stair Nosing

What stair edging should I specify?

What stair edging should I specify? The Q-Range of Stair edging is the perfect specification solution, available […]

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Ecoglo

What photoluminescent stair nosing should I use?

Ecoglo photoluminescent stair nosings can be used to supplement electrical emergency lighting systems as the products are […]

Tags: stair nosing

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Stair nosings

Do stair nosings have asbestos in them?

Please note; no Quantum Flooring Solutions product has ever contained Asbestos, however, the original Stair […]

Tags: asbestos, stair nosings

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Why are Stair Nosings Important?

Stair nosings are important in a number of ways. Firstly, they are useful for extra […]

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Large cove former

Where can I get a larger cove former from?

Quantum Flooring Solutions, as a leading UK supplier of Stair Nosings, PVC Accessories and Floor Trims, has […]

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