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Join us on The UK Flooring Podcast as we dive into the fascinating 25-year journey of Chris Richardson-King, Technical Manager at Ege Carpets. From cutting carpets to hit the pub by 2pm to championing bespoke, sustainable flooring for Disney and cruise liners, Chris shares his evolution from installer to industry innovator. Discover how Ege Carpets is redefining the trade with injection-dyed designs, 97% recycled carpets, and a bold 2030 sustainability vision. Packed with insights on training, installation challenges, and the future of flooring—don’t miss this one!

What’s Inside:

• Chris’s flooring origin story: Redundancy to retail, then 15 years on his knees installing carpets and LVT.
• The Ege Carpets difference: Bespoke, injection-dyed carpets for hospitality, cruise ships, and commercial spaces.
• Sustainability game-changer: 97% recycled carpets from fishing nets and plastic bottles, aiming for full circularity by 2030.
• Industry pain point: The urgent need for better education and governance in UK Flooring Industry.
• Quickfire gems: Best advice, worst advice, and what Chris would do with £1,000 today.

Guest Information:

• Website: https://www.egecarpets.com/
• LinkedIn: Chris Richardson-King

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