Trading conditions in the specialist ceiling, drywall, plastering, screeding and lightweight steel framed system sector remain tough despite signs that the market is starting to improve, according to the latest Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors (FPDC) State of Trade Survey covering the second quarter of 2013. The latest FPDC
A durable two-coat plaster system from British Gypsum has been used to create a high quality, long-lasting finish in 30 flats for elderly residents in Norfolk. Thistle Hardwall undercoat plaster and Thistle Multi-Finish Skim coat plaster were selected for the Lovell development, which is a major part of a new
Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems – is now offering the Sheetrock range of ready-mixed jointing compounds and spray finishing plasters, along with the Tuff Hide primer/surface, following its acquisition of USG Corporation’s European interests. Sheetrock All Purpose Ready-Mixed is an easy working product
It’s that time of year again and The Plasterers Forum fantasy football league is back and this year it is set to be a belter of a year. Below is some more information on the event written by the main organiser Artisan. You need to register and select your team
The eye-catching curves of the iconic Redcar Beacon – the landmark development for the redeveloped seafront at the North East England resort – were made simpler and faster to achieve by using Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Cement Boards as the render carrier board. Blending the designs of two buildings associated with the
A range of AkzoNobel coatings have been used in the award-winning conversion of a Victorian chocolate factory into a modern day living space. The building, which now comprises 48 residential apartments, was awarded the Evening Standard New Homes Award for Best Apartment, due to its impressive layout, high quality finish and
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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