One of the perks of being behind the 2 biggest plastering sites on the internet is that I get to see some of the latest tools and also get the pleasure of trying them out. I get sent lots of tools and I have tried a number of new tools recently but when this new plastering trowel landed on my doorstep this morning I could not contain my excitement and had it unwrapped and sat on my desk in a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Akzonobel Makes Unprecedented Investment In Trade Brands
AkzoNobel has announced a record investment in its trade paint brands, as part of its commitment to reinvigorating the painting and decorating industry. The £12m investment will include a striking new appearance for Dulux Trade, including new look metal packaging, and a series of product and service innovations to drive the industry into the fore of craftsmanship, quality and … [Read more...]
Good News for Bettertax and a Word of Warning To Plasterers
During 2013 Bettertax voluntarily went through a rigorous and thorough vetting by HMRC. Senior inspectors visited our offices and went through what we do with a fine tooth comb. It was difficult and arduous but the end result is this: “I am happy to say that the revised pre-return processes and procedures, will indeed put Bettertax in a much better position to ensure accurate Returns” HM … [Read more...]
Two-coat Plaster Provides Durable Solution For Peabody
British Gypsum plaster has been used as part of a new £11 million, seven-storey affordable housing development in Bethnal Green, London. The building, which is owned by Peabody Trust and consists of 67 contemporary apartments and houses, required a highly durable plaster solution that also helps meet key sustainability requirements. To achieve high levels of airtightness and robustness in its … [Read more...]
Mapei System Joins Cutting-edge Spec In Wilmslow
A Mapei wall protective and decorative system has been specified alongside an ICF (insulated concrete formwork) at a new build project in Wilmslow. The contemporary dwelling occupies a 500m2 area, close to the town centre, and features a variety of cutting-edge architectural features. All works were carried out by Deyplas for main contractor, Hartvale Construction. Throughout the project, all … [Read more...]
Beat damp in a day with Safeguard Dryzone
The scourge of rising damp can now be dealt with easily, cleanly and quickly using the Dryzone System damp-proofing products available from Safeguard – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions. These materials combined allow for treatment and room reinstatement in around a day – a massive improvement over the weeks that more traditional methods may take … [Read more...]
How (and Why) is the Gypsum Industry Becoming More Sustainable?
Used in both plasterboard and cement, gypsum is a key component of the construction industry. One of the key benefits of gypsum is sustainability, and the industry is increasingly being obliged to recycle gypsum due to closures in landfills and higher costs of tipping. Gypsum products are, in fact, indefinitely recyclable and keep their natural properties during repeated application. Efforts … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum® February Round Up
We thought that January was an exceptional month but February has proved to be an even bigger month for The Plasterers Forum® and also Plasterers News. The Plasterers Forum® has not quite reached 20,000 members but it is going to happen any day now. As we are very new to this huge milestone. We also breezed past 390,000 posts as well considering that February was a very short month I am really … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Is Now A Registered Trademark
The Plasterers Forum® has been around since 2006, and as we have grown we have had to overcome lots of obstacles, and as we have gained more and more recognition within the construction industry the better the forum has become. What does this mean for The Plasterers Forum®? With The Plasterers Forum® now being a registered trademark it gives us exclusive rights to using the name, and it helps … [Read more...]
Isover’s Optima IWI System Achieves Top BBA Certification
Leading insulation manufacturer, Saint-Gobain Isover, has achieved certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for its Optima Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) system. Following several stages of robust testing, Optima has been awarded The BBA’s ‘Agrément Certificate’, which recognises high-quality construction products and systems. The pioneering mineral wool system is designed to … [Read more...]
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