Surface Innovation announcement !

Now Serving Western Canada

In order to better serve our growing customer base in western Canada, Surface Innovation is pleased to announce our new partnership with Interior Surfaces of Richmond, B.C. Interior Surfaces will function as the exclusive Master Dealer for our full range of products in British Columbia and the State of Hawaii. Their first priority will be to set up a network of Distributors and retail showrooms across the Province. Interior Surfaces is an independent Sales Agency with a growing range of quality products primarily for wall and floor coverings. Their goal is to be the most complete source of interior products, serving the A&D community, commercial and residential developers, and the hospitality, contract and retail markets. With almost 30 years experience in the floor covering market, Richard Munden and his team have the capability to grow and serve the B.C. market with our unique flexible stone veneer products. For all inquiries, please contact: INTERIOR SURFACES Richard Munden - President   richard@interiorsurfaces.ca Melanie Munden - VP Sales  melanie@interiorsurfaces.ca 22128 Sharpe Ave. Richmond BC, V6V 3C5 Tel: 604-644-1704 www.interiorsurfaces.ca

http://www.surfaceinnovation.ca/nggallery/page-22/album-2/gallery-1
Please visit the gallery photos and get inspired by these wonderful stone wall covering!

http://www.utanagel.com/ is a part of our Surface Innovation team !

http://www.utanagel.com/

Uta Nagel

Enigma proudly introduces the Uta Nagel collection of photographic art, featuring the work of renowned Photographer Uta Nagel.

Uta lived and worked in Germany and Switzerland prior to making vancouver her home. A graduate of Emily Carr's Design program, her work has been featured in magazines, newspapers as well as numerous shows and galleries throughout Canada, United States and the World. Recently completed installations in Tokyo, Miami, New York, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver recognize her talent as one of the most outstanding international photographic artists.

What is in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania ? BLOOMSBURG CARPET !

We visited the manufacturing plant of  BLOOMSBURG and there we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. Meeting people who have worked there 30 years and being introduced to the men and women who make the company a team really was a pleasure. A special person "Jim" who gave us the tour, knew every machine used in the manufacturing process. He discussed in detail how each carpet was made and spoke with much passion and conviction. Every process from design to a finished product was discussed.

Bloomsburg is the only mill in this country that can provide three weaves, Axminster, Velvet, and Wilton all under one roof, thus offering its clients a great deal of flexibility. The design studio also continues to challenge technology by creating innovative patterns and weaving structures that correspond with currents trends.

Because of the strict adherence to only top quality standards, Bloomsburg manufactures exclusively woven carpets. Our stock lines include wools, wool/nylon blends, and 100% nylons. http://bloomsburgcarpet.com/



Jeeves group



Caravan



Choo Choo Boogie



Silver Creek

For information and samples please contact richard@interiorsurfaces.ca

 

The boutique design New York at the Javits Convetion Center was an inspiration.

                                                       http://www.boutiquedesignnewyork.com/

http://www.maleneb.com/

maleneb. was truly everything you think she would be! Meeting both Gary (her business partner) and Malene were like meeting old friends. Her talent and dedication to the business is very impressive. Starting at a very young age she wanted to do something with art. Her design is built around the authentic image. Malene b is a Brooklyn based carpet designer with a multi-disciplinary background in textile arts, painting and illustration from New York's Fashion Institute of Technology.

For more than a decade, Malene b has been creating carpets for industry professionals and private label brands. Now, with the launch of her own company, Malene b- Custom Handmade Carpets, her collection's are showcased in showrooms across the US and Canada. In addition, her work has been featured in several national and international magazines such as Interior Design, New York Magazine and Hospitality Design.

Malene b’s unique carpets, inspired by her international travels, boldly interpret cultural icons, landscapes and rituals in an entirely fresh and personal way. Her passion for all things cultural stems from Malene b’s world travels to places like Dakar, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur. Malene b personally designs each carpet to fit perfectly into your environment. Her signature style incorporates the use of three dimensional hand sculpting techniques resulting in varied surfaces, pile heights and textures.

It is important for Malene b to be socially conscious in all her endeavors. To that end, she proudly supports Goodweave and Aid to Artisans in their quest to eliminate child labor practices, provide education and preserve handmade crafts in Africa, Asia and South America.

for samples and inquiry please contact us at richard@interiorsurfaces.ca

Designers love Tretford....Sample books just arrived at interior surfaces

                    http://www.tretford.com/

comes in a variety of colors



Tretford Carpet | Barbie House - Shanghai



CEU (continuation education units) "the vinyl flooring revolution"

Interior Surfaces ‘ Richard Munden presents CEU “the Vinyl Flooring Revolution” at IDIBC 2^nd Annual CEU day

The second annual day meant to enhance designers ability to network, have fun and receive several CEU credits in one sitting was another success on Friday November 5, 2010.

The one hour presentation written by Parterre Flooring Systems was presented by Richard in an effort to increase designers awareness of the features and benefits of luxury vinyl tile and sheet goods and the enhancements made over the years. Munden spent a fair amount of time on installation, concrete floors and preparation as well as on product as the site conditions can make or break the installation. For complete product info on Parterre Flooring systems and to download the CEU presentation go to www.parterreflooring.com

For further feedback check out www.idibc.org

Interior Surfaces is the exclusive agent for Parterre Flooring systems in Western Canada

Special thanks to Kevin Barrett ( http://www.impactoffice.ca/) for hosting the event !

http://primewalls.com/





Expansion to the West

Furthering their commitment to National representation Prime flors is pleased to announce their partnership with Interior Surfaces in Western Canada. Located in Richmond , BC. Interior Surfaces is an Independent Agency for quality products, primarily, but not limited to floorcovering. “We are committed to servicing the Flooring Contract and A&D community and Prime Flors and Prime Walls provides us with that missing piece to round out our portfolio” Richard Munden, President of Interior Surfaces says. Furthermore it is clear that Prime is committed to the growth of the Canadian market and I look forward to a long and prosperous partnership” Munden is quoted. And with almost 30 years experience in the floor covering market Munden and his team has the capability to quickly entrench prime flors and walls in the Western Market and Hawaii.

PRIMEFLORS LAUNCHES NEW ‘SOCIAL ARCHITECTURE’: INSTANT-SHIP, ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CARPET TILE

Toronto, October 29, 2010 – Roya Manufacturing & Supply Canada Inc. launched new collections in its Primeflors modular carpet and Prime Walls wallcoverings lines in Toronto in late September at IIIDEX/NEOCON, Canada’s largest trade show and conference for the built environment.

Social Architecture, our flagship Primeflors introduction, epitomizes emerging style trends, says Roya President and founder Ali Nikzad. “Designers have been asking for more geometric, multitone and random-lay patterns.”

The new collection is part of our expanding Prime Quick Ship program, a same-day, instant-ship offering that is unique in Canada.

“I’m very happy with Roya’s instant-ship program,” says Omar Rivera, Principal at retail and hospitality design firm Blue Banana Design Collective in Mississauga. “They have a lot of product in stock. We had a great experience working on a restaurant with Roya’s product because it arrived exactly when we needed it. We were in a time crunch with only three weeks, from conception to completion, to do the renovation. Without Roya, we couldn’t have pulled it off.

“Not only that, but our installer commented that it was one of his quickest and easiest lay installs ever because the random pattern was actually packed randomly in the box. Often, this isn’t the case, and it can be a problem because you don’t want to put all the thick and thin stripes together. Our installer was quite impressed.”

“Carpet is always a critical link in meeting construction deadlines,” says Micheline Bartlett, President of Toronto-based Intercede Facility Management, a full-service interior design and relocation management firm. “Carpet is an item that can really mess up the progress of a project because you have to have it on the floor before the furniture and people can move in. They can move in without doors, hardware or even permanent lighting. But you would never move in without carpet because you’d have to lift all the furniture out and put it back in again.

“Another aspect of why carpet can be a problem is, often, a contractor who wins a job doesn’t order the carpet in time. Then we designers have to scramble to find a substitute, because the contractor can’t hold up the deadline on completing the project and the client’s move-in date.”

Although designers typically have comfortable lead times to specify carpet, Bartlett cautions that designers still run into a time crunch.

“Just because we specced it doesn’t mean it got ordered that day. First, the client has to approve the product—the pattern and colour scheme. Then, several budgetary approvals have to take place: No carpet company will produce the carpet until they’ve got a purchase order in their hands.”

Social Architecture modular carpet boasts a lifetime warranty; UniBak Plus, one of the most reliable carpet tile backing systems in the industry; and sustainable environmental attributes. Roya’s ISO 9000 quality management system, ISO 14001 environmental management system and CARE carpet reclamation program helps customers earn LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) points. We are also a socially responsible company, committed to manufacturing within North America.

As for Roya’s Prime Walls wallcoverings, “Interior designers want a unique product, and we have an aggressive plan to provide lots of it,” says Roya’s Nikzad.

At IIDEX/NeoCon, we also introduced Shardana, a high-end collection featuring an embossed, three-dimensional metallic surface and hand-placed beads, for a distinctive, romantic look. The patterns encompass wide horizontal stripes, narrow vertical stripes, lacy interlocking circles, a harlequin pattern and a diagonal grid superimposed on a checkerboard. Shardana is available in custom colours for orders as low as 30 yards.

Richard Eppstadt of Toronto retail and hospitality firm Eppstadt Design says, “As a Zen minimalist, I’m drawn to Shardana’s horizontal stripe. It strikes out in a new direction because most people in the industry are using a vertical stripe. The horizontal figure is nice because it elongates a wall. I could see using it behind a bed in a hotel room. The horizontal stripes would look out of context and thereby add drama to the room.”

About Roya Manufacturing & Supply Canada Inc.

Toronto-based Roya Manufacturing & Supply Canada Inc. supplies Prime Walls wallcoverings and Primeflors modular carpet. Prime Walls encompasses a wide-ranging collection of vinyl, textile and high-end, handmade wall coverings, all exclusive to Canada. Primeflors is Canada’s only commercial-grade carpet tile supplier with an in-stock, “instant-ship” program. Visit us at http://www.primewalls.com/ and http://www.primeflors.com/.

Where is the breeder bar when you need it?

Conveniently located at the center of the show

Designed by Jim Toy, False Creek Design



Well at this moment I am in the midst of renovation at the pad in Waikiki, cork flooring installed by yours truly and still waiting for the bathroom to be assembled, the cabinets to arrive and praying for the shoji doors to fit in the elevator. Anyone in this situation deserves to have some great wine!



Consulting:
With almost 30 years in the floorcovering business and deemed an expert in his field by his peers Richard has a wealth of knowledge to offer clients of all types including Builders, Designers, Architects, Decorators,flooring retailers and consumers.
If you are looking for the best advice on what flooring to use for a project, single home or multi family, hospitality or health care we can help. Deciding on what fiber, product, and areas to use them in can be critical to the success of any interior finish.
If you are a Retail flooring showroom looking for advice on merchandising, product innovation or sourcing we are your answer. After years of experience in merchandising showrooms, studying showrooms around the globe we can identify areas of improvement and how to make your showroom more profitable with these changes in merchandising and in product offerings, including staff sales training and product knowledge education.
Contact us for a consultation information either by the hour or project.
 
Richard Munden
www.interiorsurfaces.ca
 
mobile 604 788 8893
richard@interiorsurfaces.ca
 

http://www.coasthardwoodfloors.com/

Thank you for showcasing our rugs at the Coast Flooring By Design booth at the IDS WEST show.




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Under The Sea

Our most recent partnership with "SURFACE INNOVATION INC"

"interior surfaces" now has a wonderful and exciting product sandstone veneers and real slate as wall covering ! You would just be excited of all the possibilities it can offer! I have travelled and I have seen luxurious hotels and beautiful homes in Florence, Greece even in Asia where marble is used everywhere. Do you know what they have in common? Their homes are made of concrete and slabs of stones adorn their homes. Of course these countries can find resources right in their backyard but for us here where the walls are not so secure and the resources for these stones are mostly imported, now we offer a solution!  It is economical, carbon foot print is extremely low and it has the effect you are looking for...luxury and easy installation! (the slates are 2mm thin.)

As you can see their booth was inundated with consumers, contractors, builders, designers and agents like us.
for inquiry about this product visit http://www.interiorsurfaces.ca/

Presenting Richard Munden "www.interiorsurfaces.ca"

"Interior Surfaces needs to succeed because I want to be able to take my children to school in the morning and take my family on Vacations and watch my family make sandcastles on the beach. To have the ability to make my own decisions and live by my own accountability" by RM


We made this video to let people know that flooring and wall covering is what frames your home, your condo, office, retail and commercial spaces and often it is thought of as unglamorous and we wanted to show that our company "ïnterior surfaces" can bring glamour, design, and fun to your walls and floors and most of all competitive pricing and great service. 


Please enjoy the video and there will be lots more to come very soon !

Richard Munden and Interior Surfaces

Studio G3 Glass was a Grand Central Station last night !

http://studiog3glass.com/final/  at the IDS West Show 2010

Please visit us at the http://www.idswest.com/

Interior surfaces will be at these booths to answer any questions you may have, thank you and see you there!StudioG3 Glass booth 831/ 832 http://studiog3glass.com/final/ and
 Progressive Kitchens booth551/553 http://www.progressivekitchensltd.com/

Dates, Directions & Transit

IDSwest 2010 in the New Vancouver Convention Centre
October 14 to 17, 2010.   
 
The new Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC
Located at the foot of Burrard Street, North of Cordova
Public Dates and Hours:
Thursday, October 14 - Opening Night Event 6PM-10PM
Friday, October 15 - Trade Only, no general public 10AM-4PM
Friday, October 15 - Open to the public 4PM-9PM
Saturday, October 16 - General Public 10AM-6PM
Sunday, October 17 - General Public 10AM-5PM

Our latest collaboration with www.lumidesign.ca

This is Michelle, she has a classical oval shape

with a hint of frost giving a soft and elegant feel

Introducing Elizabeth, with the etched design, dynamic in every room, wether it may be in your pwder room or by the entrance of your home.

Custom Area Rugs and Broadloom

http://cortenaer.com/

Now available in BC and Alberta for competitive pricing please contact richard@interiorsurfaces.ca

My newest slogan "Today is the best day of my life"

People asked me lately how I am doing and my reply is " never been better, the best day of my life! " I guess people thought I would crawl under a rock and wither away but instead I chose to be a survivor. To survive means a lot of things to people, most need their family, others.... the basic needs in life like water shelter and food. I chose keep my head up high and live like I've never lived before and love my family as if life depends on it. So for all the people who have lost something, someone and people ask you how you are doing?  you respond "never been better, the best day of my life ! " because let's face it tomorrow may never come.

Thank you for all your support to my family, friends and colleagues !

Missoni Fleury, color Multi

Missoni Fleury, color Multi.

 Prestige's most innovative and popular designs, Missoni Fleury, color Multi.  It's an 80/20 wool/nylon. Since 2002, Prestige Mills and Missoni have collaborated to bring Missoni's unique flare and unmistakable signature designs to the world of floor covering. Prestige Mills is the exclusive distributor of Missoni broadloom carpet in North America and the UK. For decades, Missoni has had an unparalleled reputation within the global fashion community and, with the aid of Prestige Mills, Missoni is now recognized as one of the more innovative and refeshing labels within the floor covering industry.

http://www.prestigemills.com/homeMain.cfm 

interior surfaces website!

Added a few things to the website and if anyone has any questions please feel free to contact us.
http://www.maleneb.com/ is now exclusive for the rest of Canada excluding BC and Alberta.

Special thanks to Nancy Kibbee of Natural Interiors http://www.naturalinteriors.com/ for the video she produced now on You tube!

Our website below also has the video.
http://www.interiorsurfaces.ca/

Why Wool ? I was recently asked....

Check out my article picked up by BC home published it and now on BC living.
http://www.bcliving.ca/living-space/environmentally-friendly-alternative-petroleum-based-carpet

Creating a name...

Ambient Bamboo

NOVA Distinctive flooring

Creating a name for yourself is difficult but having great products and standing by them is rare. Really believing in your products and knowing the story and the history behind the line is what it takes to sell the product. People want to buy the heart, you want to sell reasonable priced products made with great intentions behind them. Where the products produced to last? To provide livelhood for the workers that make the products? Is it good for the environment? These are questions you must ask when buying any products.

 http://www.inbar.int/Board.asp?Boardid=159

Starting over with interior surfaces

Wall covering made of Capiz shells, great for retail, commercial or residential application