Tier Global, which says it’s the creator of the industry’s first magnetic-backed flooring system with a unique interlocking click joint, has rolled out its recycling programme to the whole of the UK following a pilot.

Backing its ‘Innovation in every step’ strapline, the initiative reportedly provides the ultimate in sustainable flooring, supporting unlimited replacement, relocation or refurbishment of its floorcoverings.

Regardless of whether the floor is simply relocated, ie lifted, transported and re-layed, or more extensive refurbishing or refinishing is needed, Tier Global says it can be called on to act. This includes where additional material to colour match the aged floor needs to be produced, or even if the floor is passed on to a third party.

Fully certified, the paperwork is generated on manufacture then passed from owner to owner, much like property deeds pass title, adds the company. ‘Completely trackable, on completion of a re-lay, a new certificate is issued entitling the new or existing owner to the same services.

‘Tier’s magnetic-backed flooring system is designed for quick and adhesive-free installation. Each board or tile has a magnetic backing that securely adheres to a metal subfloor or a specialised magnetic underlay. This system allows the material to be laid without adhesives or grout, significantly speeding up installation by up to 80% versus traditional methods.’

Jonathan Shaw, managing director at Tier Global, said: ‘We can only claim innovation in every step if we continue to innovate and our ‘Remove and Re-lay’ scheme is a great example of this in practice. Once manufactured, Tier flooring is always in action and never out of date, worn or wasted.

‘Offering maximum flexibility with minimal environmental impact, the programme applies to our three ranges – wood, porcelain and acoustix – making it undeniably sustainable.

‘With the whole construction industry focused on ESG and people being generally more aware of their environmental impact, ‘Remove and Re-lay’ can literally be the flooring of the future and remove any need for costly and unnecessary replacements.’

Tier Global says it operates an open book system where it publishes and shares the costs of the scheme, as well as any proceeds from resale. ‘Efficiency, driven by the innovative design of the product, keeps all costs to a minimum.’
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