Author: Simon Woodward-Williams

Origin Decorative.

Origin Decorative creates and develops product and finish specifications for interior design projects and clients. It specialises in flooring, wood oils, paints, lacquers, and specialist coatings.Working with selected manufacturing partners in each product field, the business provides a complete supply chain solution to Developers, Architects, Designers and Trade professionals. The business is managed by Simon […]

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Consultancy.

Floornet’s directors have been acting as professional flooring and finishes consultants for over 40 years, working in manufacturing, distribution, and contracting. Our past clients have included Witex ( Laminate Flooring—Germany ), Vebe Floorcoverings ( Fibrebonded carpets—Holland ), Hatema ( Tufted Carpets and wall coverings—Holland ), Howden Kitchens ( Kitchen manufacturer UK & France ), and numerous design and architectural practices in the UK. […]

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Our Web Platforms.

Floornet operates these web platforms created as an online resource for the professional design and specification community : www.floor.uk.net www.paint.uk.net www.origindecorative.co.uk www.terhuerne.co.uk www.origin.uk.net www.wildgarden.uk.net Each platform is designed to offer insight into different aspects of interior surface finishes, but our manufacturing and distribution partnerships connect them. The platforms do not charge for the content or […]

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Real Sustainability.

We are currently putting together a new system of measuring the sustainability of our products in a very practical way. Emphasis is on the word practical, not theoretical or implied. When released this system will indicate the “true nature” of the product’s sustainable criteria, removing the greenwash and critically judging each product on merit. We […]

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Professional finishing products.

As with most trades and industries, there are differing levels of product classifications.Many flooring products are manufactured for the consumer DIY market where price is the leading criterion. These commodity products have their place in the market where people are looking for a budget-conscious floor covering or interior finish. They are mainly created for the […]

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Exclusivity keeps the quality.

The Floornet principles involve careful development of the market through partnership, designated area allocation and dedicated supply chain partners. In this way, we are able to maintain product integrity, installation quality and the ongoing customer services expected of quality flooring and finishes. As representatives of the manufacturer in the UK we are therefore custodians of […]

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Hesse-Lignal Oils arrive in stock.

Our comprehensive selection of Hesse-Lignal wood oils and maintenance products arrive into stock this week. These can be viewed in the brochure attached to this post or indeed at our Origin Decorative site. The programme of wood oils, coatings and maintainers is widely used throughout the industrial and professional market in Europe and we are […]

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Beauty is only skin deep.

This old saying has a lot of resonance when it comes to flooring and interior finishes. Flooring, furniture, wall panels, and surfaces, rely on coatings to decorate, enhance and protect them. Giving them their initial “beauty and character” and preventing life from damaging their inherent charm. That is why we are pleased that we work […]

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