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Amtico UK & European Sales

Solar Park Southside
Solihull
United Kingdom
B90 4SH
www.amtico.com/commercial/
Emma Hopkins
Tel +44 (0)121 745 0800
Louisa Eyles
Tel +44 (0)121 745 0800
louisa.eyles@amtico.com
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Amtico International

Overview

Amtico International is a British manufacturer of luxury flooring products. As pioneers of luxury vinyl tiles, made in Coventry since 1964, its enduring performance, collaborative creativity and unrivalled expertise have enabled Amtico to become respected industry leaders. At the heart of the business are loyal customer relationships built on a trust in the ability to make-to-order and deliver, stylish, high quality floors its global clients need. With manufacturing and sales headquarters in the UK, Amtico has worldwide customer service bases across Europe, US, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Amtico is a Mannington Mills company, a fourth generation family-owned US Flooring manufacturing company.
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Seminar
Designing for people living with Dementia
This CPD covers the impact of aging and dementia, the context, the symptoms and impairments, design related problems in relation to flooring, inclusive design principles. Colour and the ageing eye, colour and contrast.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- What dementia is
- Demetia related issues
- What design features may contribute to tackling dementia issues
- What are the dementia friendly design principles?
- What to consider in dementia friendly flooring design?
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
The role of Light Reflectance Value (LRV) when specifying luxury vinyl tile in commercial applications
This CPD module is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Light Reflectance Value and the role it plays when specifying LRV (Luxury Vinyl Tiles). This includes: an introduction to the concept; the emotional side of LRV and how it affects mood and wellbeing; the technical aspects of LRV and related regulations; and the link between LRV and LVT.
By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- Light Reflectance Value (LRV) defined and why Lux values matter
- How LRV can affect mood and emotional wellbeing and the importance of contrast in design
- LRV in commercial design and regulatory contexts
- The link between LRV and luxury vinyl tile flooring
- Real life sector specific case studies of LRV and LVT in action
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
Specifying Luxury Vinyl Tiles in Commercial Environments
The CPD explains what Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is, and demonstrates its suitability in commercial environments. It outlines LVT’s benefits and technical features suitable for commercial use and then compares these features to other types of flooring such as stone, ceramics, sheet vinyl, wood and carpet. It also outlines the straight-forward installation and maintenance process of LVT as well as exploring the many specification considerations of LVT. Sector-specific case studies are also illustrated in this CPD.
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
Creating a Design Space Using Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT)
This CPD explains what Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is, and outlines its key features and suitability for commercial use. It discusses the design potential of LVT brought by the wealth of laying patterns available and the creative use of zoning as well as bespoke options. It also covers the important design considerations such as adherence to standards and regulations, cleaning and maintenance, fire safety, sustainability and inclusive design. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- What LVT is and its key features and suitability for commercial use
- The design potential of LVT brought by the wealth of laying patterns available and the creative use of zoning as well as bespoke options
- Important design considerations, such as standards and regulations, cleaning and maintenance, fire safety, sustainability and inclusive design.

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely.
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Multiple CPD formats
Acoustic LVT Flooring for Shared Spaces
This CPD focuses on the topic of acoustic flooring for shared spaces including student accommodation, office buildings, education, hotels, retirement villages, hospitality and leisure, healthcare, retail and housing. Through this CPD, specifiers, architects and interior designers can understand the features of acoustic LVT flooring and the related design and specification considerations. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:
- The importance of acoustic design in architecture for health and wellbeing
- Why acoustic LVT flooring is the optimum choice in multi-occupancy properties and product options
- Acoustic standards and what they measure
- Installation key points
- Specification considerations

This CPD can be delivered to you live and remotely
Knowledge level:
General Awareness
Material type: Online Learning
Material type: Seminar
Article
This article explains how design and performance can be combined using safety LVT. On average, slips and trips cause over a third of all major accidents – specifying the correct flooring can help to reduce this, and give peace of mind for specifiers, installers, clients and end users alike. Topics covered include slip resistance and LVT, testing slip resistance, key considerations and regulations, aesthetics and slip-resistant LVT in action. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The difference between standard and safety floors
- How slip resistance is tested
- Regulations and what to look out for
- How safety and design can go hand in hand
- Where to use safety floors
Knowledge level:
Microlearning
Material type: Article
Article
This CPD article will focus on the key factors to consider when specifying and designing luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring for use with people with dementia. Topics covered include differentiating between flooring and critical surfaces, acoustics and reducing impact sound, avoiding sensory overload, and Health and Safety credentials. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:
- The need for continuous flooring surfaces
- The difference between flooring and critical surfaces
- The different types of LVT and where to specify
- How to identify suitable colours, designs and finishes for dementia-friendly schemes
- What Health and Safety considerations should be addressed
Knowledge level:
Microlearning
Material type: Article