James Caine Ltd - Carpets and Furniture, Isle of Man

Tempur Memory Foam Mattress “In Stock Offer”

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:23:18 +0000

4’6” RRP £1699 Offer Price £1199

5’0” RRP £1999 Offer Price £1350

48 Hour Delivery – While Stocks Last

TEMPUR^® Mattress Collections – A perfect fit for every body

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years.

Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

Mattress and pillow warning from OFT | Isle of Man

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:06:00 +0000

Don’t buy cheap memory foam mattresses, mattress toppers and pillows from door-to-door salesmen, or through classified ads in newspapers.
That warning comes from the Isle of Man Office of Fair Training, which says the heavily discounted goods may appear to be a bargain, but could turn out to be a potential death trap.

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years. Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

The OFT says they may not be labelled appropriately, or at all, and the packaging may not carry any brand information, manufacturer’s details or barcode.
Genuine traders should be aware of the appropriate labelling requirements which show that products have passed the requisite fire safety tests.
If you’ve bought any such products call Trading Standards on 686520 for advice.

The benefits of wool carpet

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:18:32 +0000

A feature in the Sunday Express “Wrap up your Home in Wool” (5th February 2012) in which Jane Slade discussed the benefits of wool and how it can be used throughout the home.

“Wool has been used for centuries and despite the wide range of cheaper, man-made materials on the market it is still the number one natural product for durability, eco-friendliness, ease of handling and installation and looks great year after year.” said Jane.

From wool duvets, to woollen loft insulation, the feature goes on to discuss the benefits of a warm wool carpet. “More and more people are turning their back on laminate flooring as it can feel so uninviting and cold” commented David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpets. “Carpet not only feels warm underfoot but it’s also a great insulator too, which helps on the heating bills over the winter.”

Cormar Carpets offer a wide range of carpets to suit every single room in the home. From 100% wool loop pile carpets for complete luxury, to 80% Wool twists suitable for every single room in the home which offers superb resilience to wear, down to 50% wool twist options for home owners that want the luxury and value for money.

Find out more at James Caine Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle of Man

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Why Carpets Make Sound Sense for Educational Buildings

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:29:00 +0000

The acoustic performance of classrooms is often cited as a major influence on the learning process for students, with poor classroom acoustics often presenting a major barrier to that process.

Research shows that when noise levels in the classroom rise above 35 decibels, students can start to experience difficulties in understanding speech – even if the speaker is only a few yards away. A classroom full of children or adults engaged in conversation can soon start to generate this level of noise, especially if there are plenty of hard surfaces – walls and floors etc – which cause any sound to rebound around the room, creating a wash of discordant noise which effectively robs the listener of the opportunity to hear clearly.

The problem can be especially bad for young children, who are often sensitive to background noise and reverberations which adults are only vaguely aware of. They also have a limited vocabulary, so they are far less likely than an adult to be able to comprehend speech by ‘filling in’ the words they do not hear clearly. Add to this the fact that poor classroom acoustics can create a significant extra barrier for pupils who have hearing problems, and especially those who use hearing aids which tend to amplify both wanted and unwanted sound. And we should not forget the poor teacher, who can often find themselves having to shout to be heard above the ambient noise, or to repeat things many times in order to be understood. It’s clear then that good acoustics can bring about significant benefits to everyone involved and this means that they should be treated as a primary aim for any classroom environment.

The hard floor of a classroom is obviously a major culprit when it comes to reflecting sound back around the room and causing the acoustic performance to deteriorate. The choice of floorcovering here thus becomes a vital decision to which there is only one effective answer – carpet. No matter whether it is a nursery, primary, secondary school or college, selecting the most appropriate carpeting can make a huge contribution to achieving good acoustic performance.

A clear understanding of all the relevant parameters is important in making the correct decision, and this is one of the main reasons why it makes sense to seek the advice of a specialist in carpets for educational project. For example, although a small classroom and a large lecture room will both benefit from reducing the amount of reverberation, each will present a different set of acoustic parameters to be dealt with.

When examining these parameters, a specialist carpet manufacturer will consider which type of carpet will offer the best acoustic performance. For example, a good quality carpet that includes a surface bonded to a background layer can often provide greater sound absorption capabilities than a single layer alternative, delivering 2 or 3 decibels more of acoustic damping in the process. This may not sound a lot, but the logarithmic nature of measuring decibels means that 2 or 3 decibels can make an enormous difference to helping a classroom’s acoustic performance.

Of course, other factors will influence the choice of carpet for a classroom. Appearance is obviously a key consideration, while carpets for IT suites should have special antistatic properties, and carpets for general classrooms must also be hardwearing and easy to clean. However the unseen problem of poor classroom acoustics can have far-reaching implications. Only by getting the choice of carpet correct will you make a significant contribution to improving the actual performance of the room and helping those people who have to use it.

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The world’s quietest laminate floor

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:56:00 +0000

The demands on the quality and aesthetics of floors are particularly high. Even if high-grade laminate is now visually almost indistinguishable from real parquet – the reputation of being “loud” and echoing noises almost unfiltered back into the room, continues to hamper laminate floors.

Another breakthrough has once again been achieved here with the ComforTec technology available exclusively from HARO. Recent tests how that compared with floating laminate floors with conventional insulation, HARO TRITTY Silent CT reduces room sound by more than 60%. Whether it be children playing with building bricks or the dog trotting through the living room: the noise level is kept low and the pleasant home-life atmosphere is undisturbed.

Self-adhesive laminate floor
The secret why HARO TRITTY Silent CT is so ultra quiet is hidden at the underside of the boards: the HARO ComforTec innovation. Self-adhesive strips of solvent-free synthetic rubber provided on the underside of each board allow firm gluing of the boards to the subfloor. The result: Walk with the pleasant acoustic of a full glue-down floor.

HARO TRITTY Silent CT with ComforTec technology

Reduces room sound by a sensational 60% compared to standard floating laminate floors with insulation
Just as affordable but audibly quieter than laminate floor with a high-quality insulation underlay purchased additionally
Easy to install with Top Connect®
Installs without glue or harmful emissions
Ready to “live on” immediately
Provides highest durability with up to 10 mm (13/32") thickness and up to 25 years warranty
Suitable for use with underfloor heating
Available in over 80 styles in the TRITTY 75, TRITTY 100 and TRITTY 250 series.

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Rugs Sale Isle of Man

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:56:00 +0000

20% OFF ALL STOCK RUGS.

Choose from an inexpensive acrylic hearth rug at £29.95 to an exquisite hand made Afghan room size carpet at £2900 and take off the discount!!

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years. Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

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Vinyl Flooring Sale Isle of Man | Flooring Sale IOM

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Cushioned Vinyl Flooring. Superb collection of tile and wood effects from Armstrong “Rhino” and Nairns “Cushionflor” ranges.

Non repeatable rolls all offered at an incredible saving.

Usual price £15.95 to £19.95 sq yard, sale price £7.95 sq yard. (3m = 9’10” wide)

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years. Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

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Flooring Sale Isle of Man

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:50:00 +0000

Woolrich 80% wool 20% nylon twist. Heavy domestic quality 50oz per square yard pile weight for use anywhere in the home. Choose from four fashion colours with berber effect for good looks and practicality.

Usual price £19.20 sq yard, Sale price £13.95 sq yard. (4m = 13’1” wide)

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years. Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

Follow our blog for more details of the Special Offers from the James Caine Sale 2012

Carpet Sale Isle of Man

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:45:00 +0000

City Wilton stainfree fibre ideal for stains and spills. Woven Wilton available in mink and dark brown backgrounds with a small geometric design. Perfect carpet for flats or developers.

Usual price £8.95 sq yard, sale price £3.95 sq yard. (4m = 13’1” wide)

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years. Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

Follow our blog for more details of the Special Offers from the James Caine Sale 2012

Mirrors Sale Isle of Man

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Scoop purchase quality mirrors in modern and traditional frames all with bevelled glass.

Call in and see our superb selection at less than half normal prices.

James Caine Ltd – the independent family Furniture and Flooring Store of the Isle of Man, established 125 years. Make it James Caine for Karndean, Tempur and all your Flooring and Furniture needs.

Follow our blog for more details of the Special Offers from the James Caine Sale 2012

James Caine Ltd - Carpets and Furniture, Isle of Man

Tempur Memory Foam Mattress “In Stock Offer”

TEMPUR® Mattress Collections – A perfect fit for every body

Mattress and pillow warning from OFT | Isle of Man

The benefits of wool carpet

Why Carpets Make Sound Sense for Educational Buildings

The acoustic performance of classrooms is often cited as a major influence on the learning process for students, with poor classroom acoustics often presenting a major barrier to that process.

The world’s quietest laminate floor

Rugs Sale Isle of Man

Vinyl Flooring Sale Isle of Man | Flooring Sale IOM

Flooring Sale Isle of Man

Carpet Sale Isle of Man

Mirrors Sale Isle of Man

TEMPUR^® Mattress Collections – A perfect fit for every body