Dulux Trade Pyroshield Durable Eggshell has been used in the redecoration of Venture Court, a development of 16 flats in Liverpool, managed by Venture Housing Association. As part of its annual cyclical painting programme, Pyroshield Durable Eggshell was specified for the full redecoration of all interior communal areas at the scheme in Birkenhead, which is home to over 16 residents. The key … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
UK Recovery Boosts Plasterers And Builders
The recovery in the construction sector and also the housing market has given a very nice boost in profits at two of Britain's biggest builders merchants. Travis Perkins who also own Wickes as well as Toolstation, Keyline and Tilestation put a very poor start to the year right behind them with a massive spike in the increase of business in recent weeks. This is great news as its a clear sign that … [Read more...]
Need Tax Advice? Ask the Experts!
When plasterer and dryliner David, of Plymouth, used tax and refund specialists Bettertax for the first time, he was very impressed. “They have done exactly what they said they would do,” David said. “I was well informed throughout and will definitely be using them again. I would highly recommend them, especially as they got me back over £6000.” Buckingham-based Bettertax work exclusively for … [Read more...]
Bag Yourself A Van In £20,000 Knauf Promotion
Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems – is reprising its popular Golden Ticket competition from last year with another stunning prize promotion worth over £20,000. Top of the prize list is a VW Caddy Van, which retails at over £14,000. Runner Up prizes include Fein Drywall Guns – worth £400 each – Stanley trowels and, last but not least, dozens of … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Launches Inspiring Ceiling App
A new app, designed to inspire and inform architects and designers working on acoustic ceiling designs, has been launched by British Gypsum, part of the Saint-Gobain group. The ‘Gyptone Acoustic Ceilings and Walls’ app allows users to browse imagery and information about some of Europe’s most innovative acoustics installations as well as narrow down their search by selecting a specific sector, … [Read more...]
Isover Launches Innovative New Cavity Barrier Range
Leading insulation manufacturer Saint-Gobain Isover has launched a new range of cavity barriers, providing a solution to meet fire, acoustic and thermal building regulations in concealed cavities. The ULTIMATETM Cavity Barrier range has been developed using next generation mineral wool technology: ULTIMATETM, an innovation in insulation created by Isover that combines the fire protection benefits … [Read more...]
Knauf Metal Sections Simplify Installing Ceilings And Partitions
Providing the maximum performance with minimum fuss, Knauf Metal Sections are easily installed in any modern interior or refurbishment project to construct partitions and suspended ceilings in systems that are rigorously tested to meet a wide range of acoustic and fire protection requirements. As part of an integrated range of plasterboards and accessories, Knauf Metal Sections offer designers … [Read more...]
Plastic Trowel Comparison
So the last few days I have been plastering for a very good friend of mine, and as usual, I had tools to play with and see what they are like :) As you have probably read in the past I have been right behind plastic trowels from day one, and I have a lot of experience now with them. When I was approached by Plasterers 1 Stop Shop with on of their new plastic trowels, I was very very keen to have … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Extends Voc-reducing Product Range
British Gypsum has extended its range of solutions specifically designed to improve indoor air quality by incorporating its innovative ACTIVair technology across three further product lines. ACTIVair, a mineral additive that absorbs and converts volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and prevents their re-emission back into the atmosphere, was first made available across British Gypsum’s Gyptone … [Read more...]
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