From tanking a basement to waterproofing a water feature, the Vandex Cemelast 100 Tanking Kit from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – delivers a convenient, accessible solution that is simple and swift to apply. Developed especially for concrete and masonry, the tough, elasticised coating not only protects structural elements … [Read more...]
NELA Trowel Updates
Plasterers 1 Stop Shop has been blown away by the response from everybody regarding the NELA trowels and has run out of stock but don't panic there will be some more NELA Trowels in next week. The NELA trowels have been exceptionally popular with The Plasterers Forum and also Plasterers News and thankfully Plasterers 1 Stop Shop has now been given exclusive rights to them in the UK, and … [Read more...]
Breaking News – The New Speedskim SF™ Is Finally Here!
After comprehensive testing in the field, and much anticipation in the market place the Speedskim SF™ is now available! About the New Speedskim SF™ The New Speedskim SF™ is a completely new concept in plastering finishing. With all the attributes of the existing ST blade in terms of its flexibility the New Speedskim SF™ completes the system and delivers a great finish. … [Read more...]
New Plasterers Trowel Set to Take on Marshalltown
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...]
Knauf’s Cube Proves Commitment To Training And Innovation
Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems – has shown its long-term commitment to training and innovation in the UK with the official opening of The Cube: its multi-million pound training, visitor and administrative centre. A striking modernist inspired building designed by leading architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, The Cube is a statement of the … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Exhibits Innovations At Healthcare Estates 2013
British Gypsum will be showcasing some of its latest interior lining solutions at Healthcare Estates (8-9 October 2013, Manchester Central, Manchester). Visitors to the plaster and drylining manufacturer’s stand (BZ20) will be able to learn more about a range of products developed for the healthcare sector, including its new ACTIVair technology. ACTIVair is a mineral additive purpose designed … [Read more...]
Isover Gets ‘in Touch’ With Innovative Insulation Technology
Saint-Gobain Isover launches new insulation material, G3 Touch: great performance, gentle to use, good for the environment Insulation manufacturer Isover has launched a new high performance, robust yet gentle mineral wool, G3 Touch, which is being rolled out across its full range of UK-manufactured products. Developed in response to detailed industry research into installers’ insulation … [Read more...]
I Finally Get To Have A Play With A Mix M8
I was recently sent a sample Mix M8 and I have actually passed on quite a few of them to members of The Plasterers Forum just to see what they think, and the feedback has been mixed (excuse the pun) but last week I had the pleasure of giving the Mix M8 a real test to see if it is actually any good. Below is a video from Mix M8 just so you can see what I am talking about before I get … [Read more...]
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