Nearly 1,900 Join The Flooring Show South Launch
The UK flooring industry turned out in impressive numbers this April as the inaugural edition of The Flooring Show South made its debut at Sandown Park, Surrey.
Held on 15–16 April 2026, the brand-new event welcomed nearly 1,900 flooring professionals across two busy days, bringing together retailers, contractors, fitters, designers, specifiers and suppliers from across the South of England and beyond.
Created to bring a major flooring trade event closer to flooring professionals across the South of England, The Flooring Show South delivered two packed days of product discovery, networking and business conversations — reinforcing strong demand for a dedicated flooring trade event in the region.
A Successful First Edition
More than 100 brands exhibited at the launch event, showcasing the latest in:
- Carpet
- LVT
- Wood flooring
- Laminate
- Vinyl
- Underlays and adhesives
- Installation tools and business solutions
Leading manufacturers and suppliers including Karndean, Tarkett, Cormar Carpet Company, Furlong Flooring and Abingdon Flooring welcomed visitors across the two-day event, with busy stands and strong engagement throughout.
Bringing the Industry Together
From packed aisles and live conversations to product launches and supplier meetings, the atmosphere across Sandown reflected the continued value of face-to-face events within the flooring industry.
For many visitors, the event offered an opportunity to discover new products, strengthen supplier relationships and connect with industry peers without travelling further north.
Product Discovery & Flooring Trends
Visitors explored the latest trends and innovations shaping the flooring sector, including:
- Sustainable flooring solutions
- Premium wool collections
- Design-led LVT ranges
- New installation technologies
- Emerging interior and commercial design trends
The event also gave attendees early access to new product launches and collections from across the industry.
Supported by Our Launch Partners
The successful launch of The Flooring Show South was made possible with the support of six founding launch partners who backed the event from day one:
- Elements & Textures Inspirations
- F. Ball & Co.
- Furlong Flooring
- J2 Flooring
- Kellars
- Likewise Floors
Their support helped bring the industry together for two days of product discovery, networking and business conversations at Sandown Park, helping establish a strong new event for flooring professionals across the South of England.
Looking Ahead to Harrogate 2026
Following a successful launch in Sandown, attention now turns to The Flooring Show 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre from 20–22 September 2026.
With more than 400 brands expected and thousands of flooring professionals set to attend, this year’s show is shaping up to be the biggest edition yet.
Register now for your free* pass
*A fee applies to private sector or commercial organisations that wish to target the event audience.
Thank You for Joining Us
A huge thank you to all exhibitors, visitors, partners and industry professionals who supported the launch of The Flooring Show South.
The energy, engagement and turnout across the two days made for an incredibly successful first edition — and we look forward to welcoming the industry again soon.
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