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industry partner education... extraordinary things to consider by: Steve Hillis, Durkan Patterned Carpet • What is the budget for the product? This can narrow down the type of product and manufacturer you need to work with. Durkan can provide products from the lowest price point in guest rooms or back of house to the high end customized CYP carpets that rival Axminster. • What are the maintenance capabilities of the property and are there concerns with spills, odors or other maintenance related issues that may require special moisture barrier backings or special fabrics or fibers to resist stains or clean easier? Durkan has a wide range of fibers that include type 6 and 6.6 nylon (solution dyed and yarn dyed), and many backings to meet a variety of performance needs. • What is the design/aesthetic intent or theme of the property? This could direct the designer to certain manufacturers with the ability to assist with the pattern and color development by creating the right product for the design intent. Durkan has the most extensive and flexible design support department in the industry with 11 in-house artist/designers in Dalton, Ga., New York, LA and Las Vegas. CUSTOM DESIGN ACCOUNTS for over 80% of the interior finish specifications in the hospitality business. Hospitality owners need the customized décor to keep their property interesting, fresh and differentiated from other properties. To accomplish this level of customization, designers, owners, purchasing companies and manufacturers must work together closely and efficiently to select, purchase, manufacture and install custom products in a short period of time. And, the company that can provide this level of quality and custom service on a consistent basis will continue to win the business. There are many extraordinary things to consider when designing custom jobs such as: • What are the performance requirements of the environment the products are going into? This can determine the type of product to start with, such as carpet with tight dense construction to withstand heavy traffic and retain appearance for 10 years. Durkan has over 49 print base grades with various constructions, fibers, and textures to choose from. • Is the design intent originating from a new design or from a previous design of a textile that may have copyright issues to consider? If it is from an existing design, make sure to work very closely with the manufacturer in order to avoid copyright problems. It is important to research this in the beginning to avoid having delays or issues late in the project due to copyright issues. Durkan has over 4000 patterns to choose from to start the process of custom design along with over 10,000 archive patterns that date back to the 1800’s that can be previewed on the Durkan website. • What is the quantity of the custom product on the project? Check for minimum quantity requirements from the manufacturer and involve your sales representative early in order to allow enough time to properly design, review strike-offs and make any necessary changes. Durkan will do custom design for as little as 150 yards of carpeting on print and 500 yards on CYP and Merit. Some tufted constructions require larger minimums, up to 2000 yards, and your sales representative can assist you with this information. 55

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - May 2003

NEWH - May 2003
Contents
Letter From the Editor
Hospitality News
Spotlight on NEWH
Tips on Specs....Chandeliers
On the Road Again
Did You Know?
Ancient Storytelling Comes to Life
Indian Gaming: Developing the Latest Gaming Trend
You Can’t Sue an Indian Tribe, Can You?
Putting the Pieces Together: The Steps It Takes to Develop a Casino
Building the Fantasy
The Icing on the Cake: The Importance of Architectural Millwork in Casino Design
Designing Today’s Casino Resort: How to Make Entertainment Memorable and Distinctive
Casino Advertising: A Sure Bet!
Understanding Code Issues Related to Riverboat Casinos
Purchasing on a Dime
Under Wraps
Small Business Advice
Working With Team Players...
In My Opinion...
Taking the Gambling Out of Specifying Gaming Furniture
Industry Partner Education
Bios

NEWH - May 2003