Virtual Learning - RIBA CPD Points From Your Desk

We are delivering our RIBA CPDs live over three free to attend web sessions. Book your attendance today, and attend as many as you like. RIBA CPD certificates will be sent out to all attendees via email after the CPD series has been completed. All CPDs are RIBA Core Curriculum.

Irish Building Guidance and stairways

A Stair Nosing is a profile which is attached to the front edge, or nose, of steps on a stairway.

FREE Covid-19 Signage

We have created a range of signage for usage around our head office and factory. We think our new signage is pretty good and covers everything you might need a sign for in order for managing Covid-19 (sign wise) in the work place. We have therefore decided to make all of these sign free to download for usage in other places of work.

Golden Ticket 2020 Q2-Q4

Quantum Flooring Solutions’ Golden Ticket Promotion was a great success again last year, so we’re bringing it back for 2020.

Quantum Flooring Update and Site Measures

We appreciate that we are living through unprecedented times. As a leading independent British manufacturer, who have been continually manufacturing in the UK for over 50 years, I wanted to get in touch to let you know just some of the ways that we can support your business and your safe return to work. We are now fully open, with our complete range of products and services available.

Quantum Flooring Mobile App

COVID-19 (Updated 27.3)

Quantum Profile Systems Ltd are taking a sensible approach to managing the risk to employees and visitors posed by Coronavirus.

Entrance Matting Guide 2020

Quantum Flooring Solutions are releasing a new Entrance Matting specification guide. This document offers a simple explanation of the matting that Quantum offers, along with a clear pricing structure. It outlines all of the classic Quantum Matting Systems, along with some brand new models.

Antimicrobial PVC Skirting

Antimicrobial PVC inhibits the growth of micro-organisms. It is created by blending or coating normal PVC with other materials which are known to be resistant to bug and virus growth. This material often involves silver, which has well-documented antimicrobial properties. It prevents bacteria from settling and growing as it may on normal surfaces.

Offsite Expo 2020

Offsite Expo 2020 is being held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the 22nd and 23rd of September. This event involves companies which are on the cutting edge of offsite manufacturing, on both the construction and the supply sides.

Specification Afternoon & Beer Festival

QPSL is delighted to announce that we will be hosting an afternoon of Building Product Specification CPD, a RIBA accredited LEAN factory tour along with an evening food and drink festival, on Thursday 16th July 2020. We are holding the event at Quantum’s headquarters in Oldham, in partnership with the Manchester Society of Architects. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to:

Increased Transport Fleet to Keep Up with Demand

Quantum Profile Systems Ltd. is the home of Quantum Flooring Solutions, Dacatie, QWood and QLean Solutions. All of these businesses manufacture and distribute their products from the QPSL factory and Head Office in Royston, Oldham.

New Product Round Up

Training Schools

UKCW2019

Our installation was designed to represent the path to good mental health. This journey always begins with the first step. That step could be speaking to a friend, seeking help from a professional, or simply acknowledging a problem.

New Product: Slimline Capping

At Quantum Flooring Solutions we aim to constantly review our products, and to enhance them when we can. This enables improvements in design, for reasons such as aesthetics, or ease of use for fitters.

New Product: TopClip Transitions

Quantum Flooring Solutions has made big changes to its transitions range: Topclip is the evolution of an already great design.

UK Slip Resistance Group

Over 40% of all reported injuries in public are down to slips and trips, with slips accounting for over 25% of non-fatal work-based injuries. This costs employers over £500m a year. The UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG) aim to “promote a greater understanding of the causes and prevention of slips”.

Harrogate Flooring Show 2019

The Flooring Show 2019 was held at Harrogate Convention Centre from the 15th to the 17th of September. The UK’s flagship flooring event was a great success again this year.

Duty Chair of the CFA Manufacturers Committee

The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has members from all areas of the flooring industry including Flooring Contractors, Manufacturers and Distributors. All members of the CFA must pass a vetting process to ensure the maintenance of high-quality practices.

Golden Ticket Winners

Quantum Flooring Solutions has drawn the final Golden Ticket Raffle of the year, and there are more grand prize winners from around the country. We are delighted to announce the latest winners in our biggest Golden Ticket Promotion yet!

New Colours: Mist and Desert Tread

Light Reflectance Values (LRVs) are an important factor when deciding which colour to use for stair nosing treads. The LRV scale ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

The Flooring Show 2019

The Flooring Show is the flooring industry’s flagship national event in the UK, bringing together people from all areas of the industry. The Flooring Show 2019 will be held at the Harrogate Convention Centre from the 15th to the 17th of September.

FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2019/20

As promised we’re doing it again! Yes, Quantum Flooring Solutions are running a Fantasy Football League competition for the upcoming 2019/20 Premier League season, and as usual , there is a great prize up for grabs!

CFJ Awards – St Michael’s

Quantum Flooring Solutions is delighted to announce that we are finalists in the 2019 Flooring Industry Awards. We are on the shortlist in the ‘Best use of flooring in Education - Primary/Secondary Education’ category, for a staircase at St Michael’s Primary School in Salisbury.

Sustainability and QPSL

In the modern world, sustainability is vitally important. Climate change, deforestation and waste accumulation are just some of the major environmental issues that need to be tackled by society in the coming years.

ELAG Student Awards Judging at Cass

The Sir John Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design is a highly prestigious faculty at London Metropolitan University. The school is known as The Cass, and it offers courses in a wide spectrum of subjects, all of which encourage creative artistic thought and the practical implementation of those ideas.

Light Reflectance Values 2019

Light Reflectance Values (LRVs) are something which comes up a lot when talking about flooring and flooring accessories. LRVs are covered in two Building Regulations - Document K: Protection from falling, and Document M: Access to and use of buildings. They are also referred to in British Standards (BS) 8300:2:201

Building Regs Update 2019

At Quantum Flooring Solutions we always aim to be at the forefront of new technologies and industry information. This helps us to inform our customers as best we can of all changes and updates in the flooring industry.

Flooring Apprentice of the Year

Quantum Flooring Solutions is proud to support the Flooring Apprentice of the Year Award. The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) organise this competition, with the winner being selected from across the UK.