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[H1] Commercial Flooring Contractors in Nottingham
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Forester Flooring Co was established in 1999, and we are specialist commercial flooring contractors with years of experience, based in Nottingham but also covering Leicester, Derby, and Sheffield.To give you complete peace of mind, we commit to using only the best products and the highest skilled craftsmen and because we take pride in our work, we can guarantee that you will be impressed with how we organize ourselves and the work we do.Nottingham and NottinghamshireNottingham is our home City and thanks to great transport links, we are well placed to travel quickly and easily to other towns and cities in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands, and this has really helped our customer base grow over the years.As the ‘capital of the East Midlands, we love it because Nottingham offers so much choice. With its vibrant and diverse city centre and its shops, two universities, cafes/bars, museums, and the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall - and the sporting glory of yesteryear, Nottingham has something for everyone to enjoy.Commercial Flooring Installation ServicesWe want to reassure every potential commercial flooring client, whether the contract is large or small, that we are experts in our field. Our commercial flooring installation services specialize in installing first-rate flooring into offices, office buildings, commercial offices, and other commercial spaces.And recently we have finished working on flooring projects in a nursing home, a shopping center, two show houses and an apartment, a medical center, a wedding venue, a factory, student accommodation, and an adult special-needs facility. And of course, we've been doing a lot of work in the hospitality sector as the industry gears back up to re-open after almost a year of lockdown due to the virus.“Minimal disruption to your business”Whether you choose carpet, carpet tiles from carpettilewholesale.co.uk or any other flooring finish, our whole specialist team understands that having a new flooring installation can be disruptive. So to make the process as trouble-free as possible, we all take the time to listen carefully to what we can do to minimize that disruption and promise you that all our installation work will be carried out efficiently, safely, and on time.What is the best flooring for retail space?The best flooring for retail space depends on the type of business. A food retailer will require a hygienic floor that is easily cleaned and resists spillages and bacterial growth, whereas a furniture retailer may prefer the more luxurious appearance of fitted carpet or carpet tiles. Usually, a floor finish should be unobtrusive and not detract from the goods that the retailer is selling, but some outlets such as pubs and restaurants will want to create comfortable surroundings and the floor finish can contribute to this. For example, a warm oak floor in a country pub will create a far nicer ambiance than a more practical vinyl.Is vinyl flooring good for commercial use?​Vinyl flooring is excellent for commercial use. It is tough and resilient, resistant to spilled liquids, and is easy to mop. Vinyl flooring is available as a sheet product or LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and is offered in many different designs and colours. Sheet vinyl can be specified as a safety flooring with improved slip resistance, with different grades manufactured for specific end uses. For example, more robust products may be specified for safety for both bare and shod feet in sports changing rooms or where excess grease could be a factor, such as commercial kitchens.Click to get in touch
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Project ManagementWe want all our customers to know that as a professional company ourselves, we have built our well-regarded reputation by providing the highest standard of installation, service and finished work.We will provide you with a detailed quote and samples, order the flooring you've choosen, and fit and finish the job to a standard you’ll be thrilled with. Every commercial installation we do, is run and project managed by one of our directors, giving you that all important personal point of contact.Only Quality Carpets, Carpet Tiles, LVTs InstalledBy supplying only the best quality carpet, carpet tiles and other flooring products, we’re able to make sure that every flooring installation contract we work on, surpasses our clients highest expectations.And because we take pride in our work, we commit to using only the highest skilled and specialist craftsmen, who have years of experience and expertise. We guarantee to make your flooring journey a pleasure!Just call or email to let us know how we can help.
[H4] What is the best flooring for retail space?
The best flooring for retail space depends on the type of business. A food retailer will require a hygienic floor that is easily cleaned and resists spillages and bacterial growth, whereas a furniture retailer may prefer the more luxurious appearance of fitted carpet or carpet tiles. Usually, a floor finish should be unobtrusive and not detract from the goods that the retailer is selling, but some outlets such as pubs and restaurants will want to create comfortable surroundings and the floor finish can contribute to this. For example, a warm oak floor in a country pub will create a far nicer ambience than a more practical vinyl.
[H4] Is vinyl flooring good for commercial use?
Vinyl flooring is excellent for commercial use. It is tough and resilient, resistant to spilt liquids and is easy to mop. Vinyl flooring is available as a sheet product or LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and is offered in many different designs and colours. Sheet vinyl can be specified as a safety flooring with improved slip resistance, with different grades manufactured for specific end uses. For example, more robust products may be specified for safety for both bare and shod feet in sports changing rooms or where excess grease could be a factor, such as commercial kitchens.
[H4] What is commercial vinyl flooring?
Commercial vinyl flooring is designed specifically to withstand the rigours of commercial use. It needs to be tougher and more hard wearing than the domestic equivalent and withstand aggressive chemical cleaning with industrial strength cleaning products. Frequent cleaning in a commercial environment calls for a floor that will not fade or become worn during the maintenance process. Commercial vinyl offers protection to the sub floor against moisture ingress. Domestic products tend to be purely decorative.
[H4] What is the best flooring for a business?
There are many different factors to consider when selecting a floor finish for a business. These include durability, appearance, ease of maintenance and cost effectiveness. Specific requirements must be taken into consideration such as whether slipping is a potential hazard, or if an element of sound proofing is required. The demands put upon the floor finish will guide your choice - some floors will be more suitable for your requirements than others. Once you have established the most practical solution you can then assess whether to choose a sheet or modular product. Carpet tiles and Luxury Vinyl Tiles can minimise wastage over the equivalent broadloom carpet or sheet vinyl.
[H4] How long does commercial flooring last?
The lifespan of a commercial floor depends upon the type of usage it will sustain. The correct product, properly installed and maintained, should last for at least ten years. It is not unusual for commercial floors to last for double this amount of time providing the correct specification floor covering has been selected for the work it has to do, and the floor covering has been maintained in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
[H4] Is vinyl better than laminate?
Vinyl is 100% synthetic whereas laminate is manufactured from wood products. Consequently, vinyl is more stable in high temperatures and is completely waterproof. The wood core of a laminate board will swell if it gets wet. Modern laminates can feel more comfortable underfoot, but vinyl is more versatile and can be installed anywhere, it withstands aggressive cleaning and can be completely soaked. Laminate should just be swept or mopped with a mop that is virtually dry. The final choice comes down to personal preference based upon the demands that will be made of the floor.21/05/2026

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We are a family business trading from our Nottingham flooring showroom and warehouse since 1999.

“Family business with a reputation for exceptional service”

We serve clients mainly across the Midlands but also across the UK. Our reputation has been built on high standards of workmanship and we make each customer’s satisfaction a priority. Your project will not be compromised by us rushing an installation for our own purposes, we will work with you to agree a schedule of works to suit your time frame before the start of each project.

Every project we undertake is allocated a dedicated and specialist team who will oversee the project from start to finish. This allows us to make sure that your work is carried out without a hitch ensuring your satisfaction with the finished job.

Because we are committed to providing each of our clients with high quality products and services, no matter what business they’re in, what flooring or finish they require or whether the project is large or small, and by listening carefully to the needs and concerns of our clients, our customer driven culture results in many referrals and recommendations.

We understand the importance of durable and long-lasting floorcoverings which is why we only use top-quality products and our own specialist commercial installation teams.

We are committed to ensuring that every customer is completely satisfied, from initial contact to final handover. Each project is personally supervised by one of our Directors.

We think of ourselves as selling ‘peace of mind’ rather than a ‘flooring service’, and promise to turn up on time, get the job done properly and clean up after ourselves.

Just give us a quick ring to find out what else we do that sets us apart from other commercial flooring companies. We would love to hear from you.

Ashley Haigh and Marilynn Haigh
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[H1] Commercial Flooring Contractors Sheffield
Forester Flooring Co is a long established commercial flooring business, employing specialist flooring professionals and contractors, based in Nottingham. We regularly work throughout the East Midlands but especially in Sheffield and are fast becoming known as "Sheffield’s premier flooring company".

Sheffield/South Yorkshire
Sheffield is a vibrant and diverse city in South Yorkshire, home to over half a million people. The nearby countryside is made up of rocky ridges and moorland as it forms part of the Peak District National Park.

As it is such a thriving area, new commercial flooring contracts are always being planned and we are very happy to travel and discuss any replacement floors, whether the new projects are for carpets, carpet tiles or LVTs and other vinyls.

Professional Installations
The construction industry sometimes earns itself a bad reputation by cutting costs and doing shoddy work. But because we are all specialists at Forester Flooring Co., with experience and skills acquired over many years, you can be assured of a professional installation using quality flooring products and highly trained floor-laying professionals.

We are used to working on construction sites, so working alongside and liaising with other trades but still creating the type of top quality flooring you’ll be thrilled with, will never be a problem when you team up with us. You can rely on us to be professional at all times and just get on with the job.

Installing the most suitable and cost effective carpets, carpeting, carpet tiles, vinyls and LVTs is a priority and we will make recommendations to help you make the right choice.

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Based in Nottinghamshire
Teams from across the Midlands
Working throughout the East Midlands
3rd generation family business
Plan to cause minimum disruption
Every job personally run by a Director
And peace of mind – guaranteed!

Project Management
Well thought-out and carefully planned project management processes are what sets us apart from our competitors. One of our directors will project manage the whole job from the very beginning to the very end, and only sign off, when you are completely happy with everything. You will have one main point of contact and you will know that you are dealing with experienced contract flooring professionals who have experience and skills honed over many years.

All our contract flooring teams have been trained to appreciate all the latest health and safety regulations and recommendations. We also document all our risk assessments and liaise with you over any health and safety concerns.

Installing contract flooring can be a fraught and disruptive process with the wrong team in charge, but do rest assured that we will do everything possible to minimise that disruption and keep every situation calm.

We regularly install flooring into offices, other commercial buildings, shops, nursing homes, schools, children’s day nurseries, medical facilities and all types of hospitality venues, so whatever the type of flooring, in whatever the type of commercial premises, we will be able to help you.

Customers and Clients
We are so proud of our reputation, we won’t do anything to risk our good name. So you can be assured of our very best intentions and work at all times, have a quick look at what some previous contract flooring customers have said about us:

“Each and every time they have been excellent. The workmanship is second to none, installation is quick and to an exceptionally high standard.”

“Very professional and punctual, very reasonably priced and happy with the overall works they undertook. Will definitely use again.”

“We have used this company on many occasions over the years for installing safety flooring. They are very efficient and the installations are always completed to a high standard. We would highly recommend this company.”

See all our other smashing reviews on our ‘See our Work’ page.

Why not get in touch
Just a quick email or a quick phone call is all it takes to get professional advice about your next commercial flooring project. We’re always happy to talk things over, with no obligation whatsoever.

So just pick up the phone and tell us how we can help you.

[H4] What is the most durable commercial flooring?

Any commercial flooring is designed and manufactured for use specifically in commercial installations. It is important to decide what the floor covering needs to do and select the correct product for your location. A 750 gram 100% nylon carpet tile is very durable, but no good for wet areas, so it’s important to identify the type of flooring you require. Having done so, select the highest specification that the budget will allow.

[H4] What is the best flooring for the money?

To try and decide what is the best flooring available for the money means you’ll have to carefully consider the footfall of the area. Is it a busy commercial area with high footfall or a remote back office, and is the new floor going to be laid in a dirty workshop or a clean reception environment.
Then you can decide what is the best flooring for the money. New or reclaimed carpet tiles are the best value flooring for a clean office environment, whereas heavy duty commercial vinyl will be the best value flooring for a workshop.

[H4] What is the toughest flooring?

The toughest flooring is usually thought of as being a commercial grade, heavy-duty vinyl. This type of vinyl floorcovering is manufactured to withstand every scenario in a tough environment and is very easy to keep clean. The installation costs may be higher than if you chose carpet tiles but if you need a flooring product that will withstand the harshest of environments, it would be best to look at the commercial vinyl flooring options.

[H4] What is the best flooring for heavy traffic?

When you start to consider what is the best flooring for heavy traffic, it helps to think about what type of heavy traffic. Is it heavy footfall or is it machinery and is it clean or dirty heavy traffic.
For heavy but clean footfall, a nylon carpet tile will do a great job but if it’s dirty footfall, it would be best to choose heavy duty vinyl flooring product which will be easier to clean. And of course, if the heavy traffic is dirty as well, it would be most advisable to choose dark coloured flooring in a commercial grade vinyl. A concrete or stone floor would be the best option if the floor will have to withstand heavy machinery. There are so many options, in most cases it’s best to talk to a professional flooring company before you make a final choice.

[H4] What is the best low maintenance flooring?

Many modern commercial floors require little but frequent maintenance. In normal use, carpet or carpet tiles need regular vacuuming and will benefit from being professionally cleaned periodically. Vinyl and wood can be revived with a damp mop – again, a professional clean for vinyl will keep the floor looking good should it become too soiled. Solid or engineered wood floors benefit from a light sand and re-sealing every year or two, rather leaving it for a long time which then requires the floor to be heavily sanded and refurbished. Routine maintenance spreads and limits the cost, leaving a floor until it is badly soiled or damaged can lead to premature and costly replacement.

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[H1] Commercial Flooring Contractors Leicester
Forester Flooring Co is a specialist commercial flooring contractor with over 20 years of experience, based in Nottingham and covering the East Midlands, particularly Leicester, Derby and Sheffield.

Leicester/Leicestershire
Leicestershire is home to more than a million people but as more than half live in the Leicester urban area, there is a lot of open countryside and outdoor space within the county for everyone to enjoy with their friends and family.

From a commercial point of view, Leicestershire is served well with great transport links and is a thriving county with opportunities for business growth. The Highcross Leicester shopping centre is a state-of-the-art shopping complex. In the field of science, there is the National Space Centre on Exploration Drive, which attracts many young visitors. Some of our biggest flooring customers have been in Leicester and we feel we have a special bond with the city and the wider county of Leicestershire.

Customers and Clients
​Reassuring all potential customers and clients that we are a professional commercial flooring business is not always easy. No company wants to take a risk by trying out a new firm, it’s always easier to stick with who you know.

But we offer so much more than other commercial flooring contractors. Whether we're working on big or small contracts, our existing customers and clients know us and trust us to do what we say we’ll do. They also know that we’ll always go the extra mile with our levels of service and promise never to leave a job until they're totally happy.

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Based in Nottinghamshire
Teams from across the Midlands
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Plan to cause minimum disruption
Every job personally run by a Director
And peace of mind – guaranteed!

Flooring and Floorcoverings
Forester Flooring Co can supply and professionally install all types of quality flooring and floorcoverings to a very high standard. We specialise in supplying all top quality flooring products into all types of commercial buildings and these include carpets, carpeting, carpet tiles, vinyl flooring, vinyl tiles and LVTs.

We’ll happily offer suggestions which products will stand up to the footfall in your building if you’re not totally sure which floorcoverings would be most suitable, so don’t worry about being overwhelmed with the job of choosing your new flooring. We’ll make it a lot easier than you think.

Professional Commercial Flooring Business
By taking a professional approach to our commercial flooring business we know that you will be impressed with the way we work, the quality of our work and our commitment to customer service.

We are also committed to growing our business and know that the most successful way to do that is to retain clients, so we guarantee that we will be working especially hard to exceed your highest expectations. And we also know how important a word of mouth recommendation is to a business, so we will be keeping an eye on every step of your customer journey with us, to make sure that you feel happy to recommend us if ever the occasion arises.

Project Management
On every project we guarantee to only ever use the best installation teams (who are all insured and fully trained), only top quality flooring products (whether you choose carpets, carpet tiles, vinyl flooring or vinyl tiles) and one of our directors will oversee each installation. This personal level of project management is why our reputation is growing so fast as experts in the specialist world of commercial flooring contractors.

So, if you need to install new flooring into any commercial premises, just email or phone to let us know how we can help. You won’t regret it, we promise.

[H4] What is the best flooring for a commercial office?

The most popular choice for a commercial office is carpet tiles. Carpet tiles allow easy access to the void beneath raised access computer floors and their modular construction makes them economical to use compared to broadloom carpet. They can be lifted and replace easily and worn tiles may be rotated to prolong the life of the floor. A nylon tile has good recovery capability once pressure is removed thanks to the memory properties of nylon. A solution dyed yarn is coloured all the way through rather than just on the outside, so solution dyed tiles can be cleaned aggressively.

[H4] What is the most inexpensive flooring?

Our range of recycled (reclaimed) carpet tiles provides a floor finish with many of the qualities of a new tile for around one quarter of the new cost. This is probably the cheapest way to cover your floor, but the price needs to be considered alongside the required performance of the floor covering. The cost over the lifetime of the floor should be considered – a £5000 floor that lasts 20 years is better value than one half the price that lasts a quarter as long.

[H4] What is the difference between residential and commercial sheet flooring?

Residential vinyl tends to be less substantial but softer and warmer underfoot to satisfy the homeowner’s need for a product that is both comfortable to walk on and aesthetically pleasing. Local Marketing Reports (local-marketing-reports.com)strength cleaning products. Commercial vinyl can be hot welded to create watertight seams and coved vinyl skirtings which protect the bottom of the walls from moisture.

[H4] Is vinyl flooring good for commercial use?

Vinyl is an excellent choice for commercial installations. Vinyl flooring has always been durable and tough, if a little functional, but with modern manufacturing processes, more attractive and authentic-looking designs are available. Commercial vinyl is water resistant, hygienic and easy to maintain and, when looked after properly, can retain its appearance for many years.

[H4] What is commercial vinyl flooring?

Commercial vinyl flooring is available either as a tile product, a single-layer sheet (homogenous vinyl) or multiple-layer sheet (heterogenous vinyl). Homogenous vinyls provide great depth of colour, heterogenous vinyl is available in a wide range of designs replicating wood plank and ceramic tiles. Both may have their seams hot welded, which prevents moisture from penetrating the sub floor and emulsifying the adhesive. Commercial vinyl is also available in different tile formats which allow endless design possibilities.

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[H1] Commercial Flooring Contractors Derby
Forester Flooring Co is a specialist commercial flooring business with over 20 years experience, and we cover surrounding areas across the East Midlands.

Derby and Derbyshire
Derbyshire is in the East Midlands and a large part of the county is home to the Peak District National Park. The City of Derby has a population of over a quarter of a million people whereas the largest town in Derbyshire is Chesterfield, with a population of over 100,000.

The city is proud to boast of its engineering status hosting the offices of Derby and Hucknall branches of Rolls Royce and the University of Derby is on Kedleston Road.

Derby and Chesterfield provide us with a lot of our commercial flooring enquiries, so we have a big soft spot for these areas and always look forward to visiting commercial buildings and meeting new people in Derbyshire to measure up and quote for contract flooring projects.

Installation and Services
As specialist commercial flooring contractors, we guarantee to only use our experienced commercial installation teams, who are all fully insured and experts in their field. They are all trained to an exceptional standard in their floor-laying skills, whether they need to install carpet, carpeting, vinyl flooring, vinyl tiles, LVTs or safety flooring. A lot of attention is also given to customer service training and Health & Safety processes.

You can feel comfortable and assured that all our teams are professional tradespeople who will treat you and your premises with thoughtfulness and respect.

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Based in Nottinghamshire
Teams from across the Midlands
Working throughout the East Midlands
3rd generation family business
Plan to cause minimum disruption
Every job personally run by a Director
And peace of mind – guaranteed!

Project Management
We offer a project management system that beats all others (in our opinion)! A director with years of contract flooring experience will oversee and manage every commercial flooring project to ensure that all installations run smoothly and on time, whilst keeping an eye on the budgets.

Our professional commercial flooring business has been able to expand and grow because we pay attention to every detail to make sure that every customer and client ends up with flooring of a quality they are pleased to show to their own customers and clients.

Word of mouth referrals and retaining customers and clients is how we’ve managed to keep our business growing, with no big advertising spend, which also means our quotes can stay competitive. Everyone’s a winner and we promise we will work hard to make sure you are happy to come back to us for further projects and also happy to recommend us to others.

Flooring and Floorcoverings
The quality of the product that’s being laid on the floor is just as important as the skill of the floor-laying professional. Quality flooring and floorcoverings can make all the difference to the look of the finished job and whether you want carpets, carpeting, carpet tiles, vinyl flooring or LVTs, you need to choose the best quality flooring and floorcoverings you can.

As specialist commercial flooring contractors, helping clients and customers choose the right flooring and floorcoverings for their premises is a big part of our job. We take the uncertainty out of the choice and only recommend flooring products that will last and still look good. The first two questions we usually ask are:

“How busy is the space” and “How long do you want your new flooring to last?” That’s a good starting point and we can all go on from there.

Customers and Clients
The vast majority of our customers and clients have chosen to use us because we have been recommended by another customer and have been told that we are experienced specialists.

And as a specialist commercial flooring business, our reputation means everything to us. That’s our guarantee to all our customers and clients, we will always do our very best work to preserve our good name.

Here’s what a few of our customers have to say:
​“The team completed an excellent job as always! Thanks.”

“They are very efficient and the installations are always completed to a high standard. We would highly recommend this company.”

“We have used Forester Flooring Co for many years and they have always provided a first class service, great value for money and the work is always carried out to an excellent standard.”

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Get in Touch
If you need any type of commercial flooring installing in any type of commercial premises, please don’t hesitate to send a quick email or pick up the phone. As soon as you do that, the wheels are in motion and as a specialist commercial flooring business, we’ll be able to help and advise. Even if you’re not ready for the work to be done yet.

Or you could always come and see us in our offices or showroom. The kettle is always on!

[H4] What are the disadvantages of vinyl flooring?

Commercial vinyl flooring must be installed onto a completely flat, smooth surface. Because vinyl is typically only 2mm thick any imperfections in the sub floor can show through, so the sub floor preparation needs to be done properly and can be expensive. Sheet vinyl cannot easily be repaired and can be difficult to remove. Vinyl’s appearance may fade over time.

[H4] Which is more expensive vinyl or laminate flooring?

The price of both varies dependent upon quality. Installation costs are higher with vinyl since the sub floor must be prepared properly. This involves screeding a concrete floor, or over boarding a wooden sub floor with flooring grade plywood. Concrete slabs must be checked for moisture and a damp proof membrane installed if moisture is present. Thicker laminate products will ride over slight imperfections in the sub floor, possibly avoiding expensive preparation work, although any damp issues will need to be remedied the same as for vinyl flooring.

[H4] What is the best flooring for the money?

Whilst cost is a consideration, it is important to choose the correct commercial floor for your premises. Once you have established exactly what it is that you require from your floor covering you can then look at the associated costs and compare them.

[H4] What is the most scratch-resistant flooring?

All commercial floor finishes will suffer scratch damage if due care is not taken to protect the floor when moving furniture. In general, any commercial floor covering will resist scratches, but all are capable of being marked. The best floors for scratch resistance are porcelain, bamboo, concrete, solid and engineered wood, laminate. Non-laminate wooden floors can be sanded and re-finished.

[H4] What is the best flooring for heavy traffic?

Most types of floor finish are suitable for heavy traffic providing you select a robust version of your chosen flooring. Some carpet tiles will not last twelve months in a busy office, but we sell a tile for just £2.95 that has a fifteen-year commercial wear warranty. Along with the durability of the product the maintenance regime must also be considered, we see many floors that look dreadful but have not been down that long – they are filthy rather than worn out. Your floor covering is an investment that must be protected and maintained to achieve its full potential over an extended life on the floor.

[H4] Do dark floors make a room look smaller or bigger?

Dark floors tend to make a room look smaller, but a dark colour hides marks better. The effect a dark floor creates may be countered by clever lighting and light wall coverings. The floor finish should be considered alongside wall finishes and displays – the floor should not detract from whatever is being sold.