Ever found yourself needing to speed up finishing plaster on small jobs? Eazymix Ltd. have launched a new unique plaster accelerator aimed at helping the trade plasterer to do more in less time. Designed and developed by Mark Shepherd, a plasterer with over 20 years’ experience, the proprietary chemical accelerator speeds up the chemical gypsum crystal formation that causes the gypsum … [Read more...]
It’s unpack and go with the new Knauf Sliding Door Kit
The new Knauf Sliding Door Kit allows for one-man installation of space-saving doors in as little as 20 minutes with a solution that is specifically designed to fit UK standard stud sizes without the need to pack out the frame. Sliding door installation kits sold in the UK have traditionally been designed for European sized studs, meaning that the installer is faced with the cost of buying stud … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Launches Revolutionary Finishing Products To Reduce Installation Times
British Gypsum is launching two innovative finishing products to revolutionise corner installation. Designed to increase durability and make fixing faster and easier, Gyproc AquaBead and Gyproc EasyFlex Pro support installers in completing projects faster, while greatly reducing call backs due to snagging. Officially launching 1st September, Gyproc AquaBead is a new water-activated adhesive … [Read more...]
A Closer Look At The ExtraTime Plaster Retarder
Hi, My name is Pete, and I was asked by Danny to give my thoughts on the ExtraTime plaster retarder by EazyMix. Why I tried ExtraTime Plaster Retarder When ExtraTime was released, I ordered a box of 100 to give it a trial on as many jobs as I could with British Gypsum’s Board Finish and Multi-Finish and up until now I have used about 75 sachets of ExtraTime. I wanted to know exactly what the … [Read more...]
AeroTherm Installer Training Update
AeroTherm is a new ultra-thin wall insulation product, which is applied like a plaster to provide a heat reflective coating to internal walls and ceilings. As heat reflective coatings are a relatively new concept to the UK insulation market, it is important to fully understand how AeroTherm works and be able to explain the benefits its provides to potential customers. It is therefore recommended … [Read more...]
Contractor Transforms Home With Thistle Magnetic Plaster
Nottingham based contractor, JWS Property Services Ltd., has helped to create a home with a difference using a plaster innovation from British Gypsum. The semi-detached home in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, had recently undergone extensive remodelling to change the existing layout of the interior spaces. Following a kitchen extension and loft conversion, the previous kitchen-diner was … [Read more...]
Thestudio Offers Greater Flexibility With British Gypsum Magnetic Plaster
British Gypsum has helped leading city centre meeting and event venue, thestudio, enhance its distinctive customer offering using Thistle Magnetic Plaster. The innovative venue, which hosts meetings, training and creative events for up to 200 people, has installed the magnetic walls in two of its most popular rooms to aid creative activities and collaboration during group discussions. … [Read more...]
The ExtraTime Bucket Test
Recently I was sent a few samples of ExtraTime plaster retarder sachets. I had a good think about how to test this new product; I thought that I could spin up two batches of plaster, one with ExtraTime in, and put on some walls. However after further thinking I decided that this would not be a fair test as the different walls may have had different suction rates. I also thought that I could have … [Read more...]
More Time With Extratime™
Ever found yourself needing a little extra time when plastering large walls or ceilings? Eazymix Ltd. have developed a unique plaster retarder specifically aimed at helping the trade plasterer. Developed by Mark Shepherd, who is a trade plasterer with over 20 years’ experience, the unique chemical retarder slows the chemical crystal formation that causes the gypsum plaster to set. Mark Shepherd … [Read more...]
TV Architect, George Clarke, Puts British Gypsum Lifestyle Wall Through its Paces
As part of its investment to bring the innovative Lifestyle Wall solution to market, British Gypsum has teamed up with renowned architect George Clarke. The partnership with George Clarke has included a tour of the Sherburn-in-Elmet plant to meet the team behind the solution and see what it takes to manufacture Lifestyle Wall. He also attended a blogger event at the Good Housekeeping … [Read more...]
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