More on the floor

Choosing Forté products is easier than ever with two new showrooms in Christchurch and Queenstown.

The Forté vision is to be the most caring supplier in the building space. “We’re a family business,” says General Manager of Forté, Gaius Piesse. “We’re based on care. That’s something we’re very passionate about. We understand there’s a lot of complexity, so we like to work in the simplest way possible, making it easy for specifiers and homeowners.”

As a provider of timber flooring, wall and ceiling panelling and decking, Forté knows the importance of seeing – and feeling – its products during the decision-making process, so has therefore opened two new showrooms in Christchurch and Queenstown.

“We wanted to create more of an experience. Our products are very tactile, people like to feel the natural texture of the timber and therefore there is a lot of product on display,” says Gaius.

Both showrooms are especially designed so that all products can be immediately seen rather than tucked away into sample drawers.

“We went with an art gallery style that allows clients to browse and quite quickly understand what they do and don’t like,” says Gaius.

The spaces are thoughtfully designed in an architectural style, in keeping with the quality of the products and to help clients envisage the finished effect. The showrooms offer plenty of samples to take home.

“We have our full collection of products on display,” says Gaius. “This includes timber flooring, wall and ceiling panelling and Millboard decking, enabling our clients the opportunity to create a seamless indoor- outdoor flow.”

Designers and architects are encouraged to bring clients in and use the space. “They can use it like their own,” says Gaius. “Some people like to work on their own, or we can partner with them, offering a hands-on approach.
By booking an appointment, our clients will receive the full Forté experience from our showroom consultants, who have a high level of technical expertise.”

He says there are a lot of changes going on with building regulations at the moment. “So we’re proud to be the first company in the flooring industry to have achieved a CodeMark certification.”

And for further peace of mind, Forté has a team dedicated to aftercare, ensuring clients are well looked after post-installation.

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