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How Much For Plastering A Room?

How much for plastering a room is such a common question on The Plasterers Forum. Most weeks, I get an email from somebody asking me how much for plastering a room. I thought it would be a good idea to try and address this question and see if I can

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RENDER SOLUTIONS LAND IN JOHNSTONE’S DECORATING CENTRES

Johnstone’s Decorating Centres has announced that the Johnstone’s range of render systems is now available from all of its 177 stores nationwide – which means that professional decorators and renderers can quickly and easily get their hands on the full range of expert solutions. What’s more, there’s a specialist same-day

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Safeguard welcomes new law to ensure rented homes are habitable

March 20th 2019 saw the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 become law. The act forces private landlords to ensure their properties are fit for people to live in, addressing issues including repairs, freedom from damp and ventilation. Hudson Lambert, managing director of Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and

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Safeguard’s Dryzone Fast-Set Plaster is no slouch

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 repair of treated damp walls owing to its setting time of only two hours. The

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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 here to answer that question, and many more, with our comprehensive guide to public liability insurance. So sit back, grab a cup of tea and

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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 South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Northallerton, Yorkshire. For such a well-known client, it was important

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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 damage caused by Storm Desmond. The centre’s kitchen, vital to many of its groups and activities, had been out

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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; providing a cost-effective solution for those dealing with localised rain ingress through masonry, and tradespeople wanting a convenient ‘on the van’ option for when needed. Stormdry

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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 and 3 Diploma in Plastering students, aged between 16 to 19 are gaining real working experience in using a range

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Safeguard Research Shows Homes At Risk Despite Damp Treatment

Homes throughout the UK may be at risk from rising damp despite being equipped with chemical damp-proof courses (DPCs), according to research from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology. Laboratory tests at its research and development laboratory have proven that DPC creams with low concentrations of silicone

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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 Josh Jolly Josh was founded by Carole Kelly, in memory of her 1-year-old son Joshua Kelly, who

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