For small masonry patches or the dubbing out of uneven walls, Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – has introduced Dryzone Fast-Set Plaster, a renovation plaster that facilitates the rapid … [Read More...]
Guide To Public Liability Insurance
Public liability insurance is one of the most important forms of business cover, but how does it apply to your business? Trade Direct Insurance are … [Read More...]
Somerset’s First Mental Health at Work – Changing Culture in Construction Conference
WHEN: Thursday 16th May 2019, 9am - 1pm WHERE: The Canalside, Marsh Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6LQ WHO: Conference working party - Becky Wright - New … [Read More...]
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Halftime 4Bonding With HalftimeTM 4Bonding Plaster Accelerator
NEW!!! Halftime 4Bonding reduces gypsum bonding plaster setting time from 2 hours to 20 mins for time critical projects. Ever found yourself needing to speed up bonding plaster on small … [Read More...]
Knauf Airless Finish Wows At New Sir Robert Ogden Cancer Centre
Knauf Airless Finish, part of the Knauf Ready mixed Finishes range (RMF) was specified on a project led by construction giant Interserve to build a new care centre for Macmillan Cancer Support and … [Read More...]
Safeguard Fights Flooding In Cumbria
A raft of products from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – helped to restore a community centre in the Cumbrian village of Botcherby after … [Read More...]
Safeguard’s Stormdry Now In 1 Litre Handy Pack
Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – is now offering its market-leading Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream in handy one litre tubs; … [Read More...]
PLASTERING STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The skills of over 30 plastering students from Northumberland College are benefitting from a national partnership with one of the UK’s leading providers of manufacturing materials. The Level 1, 2 … [Read More...]
Safeguard Research Shows Homes At Risk Despite Damp Treatment
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Nela Max Plastic Trowel Long Term Review
A lot of the reviews I've done in the past have been based on first impressions, especially with tools. However, I figured it is beneficial for a lot of you who follow plasterers news to know what my … [Read More...]
DeWalt Battery Plaster Mixer – Long Term Review
I was sent a DeWalt cordless plaster mixer a long time ago for me to do a review on. However, I decided I was not going to do the usual review where you use it once then give a verdict. I wanted to do … [Read More...]
Jolly Josh Needs Plasterers!!!
Oliver Cairns (AKA Olican) and Jess Roclawski (AKA JessThePlasterer) are members of The Plasterers Forum have gone on and decided to raise some money for a local charity close to their hearts. Jolly … [Read More...]
KAMMY, COOKING AND PUB QUIZZES – WHAT’S ON AT JEWSON LIVE 2018
From craft beer tasting to celebrity chefs, the latest products to pub quizzes, Jewson Live 2018 has it all for tradespeople. The UK’s biggest builders’ merchant show, which is free to attend, will … [Read More...]
David Hall, National Technical Academy Manager, British Gypsum picks up Lifetime Achievement Honour at The Plaisterers Training Awards
British Gypsum is delighted to announce that National Technical Academy Manager, David Hall has been awarded The Lifetime Contribution to Training Award at this year’s Plaisterers Training … [Read More...]
Sustainable Packaging For Reformulated UK House Render
House render ‘GoRend HBS’ now comes in sustainable and weatherproof plastic packaging. The extremely strong material is easily recycled, makes it easy to store and stack the bagged render, and is … [Read More...]
Solution to UK Government Cladding Ban
A render cladding system for use above 18 metres Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the government is due to ban the use of flammable cladding materials on buildings over 18 metres, but a UK … [Read More...]
Safeguard’s Stormdry Gets EST ‘Verified Status’ For Energy Savings
Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – has been granted ‘verified’ status by the … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Test for British Gypsum’s Thistlepro Durafinish
British Gypsum’s ThistlePro DuraFinish skimming plaster plays a significant role in protecting the walls from accidental damage at a new sensory room facility for charity organisation Autism Isolation … [Read More...]
Fewer Than Half of British Adults Are DIY Confident, Study Reveals
A recent survey commissioned by home improvement and repair service, Local Heroes, has revealed that fewer than half of the nation feel confident enough to undertake DIY projects around the home. The … [Read More...]
British Gypsum’s Thistle Plaster Packaging Gets a Revamp
British Gypsum is updating the packaging across its Thistle plaster ranges for the convenience of end-users. In line with the recent rebrand of British Gypsum’s plaster ranges to ThistlePro … [Read More...]
British Gypsum Rebrands Its Plaster Products Into Three Classifications for Ease of Reference
Grouping its plasters into three distinct categories, British Gypsum has rebranded its four Thistle performance plasters to ThistlePro, its standard plaster range to Thistle Essential and its patching … [Read More...]
