Viewers of the Channel 4 series Grand Designs have seen Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Cement Boards used as the render carrier board during the transformation of an Edwardian Art Deco cinema to a strikingly stylish Modernist home. In fact, the audience saw rather more of the panel’s weatherproofing properties than the construction schedule had intended, observed builder Richard Wilson of Wilsons … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Takes On Apprentices Nationwide
British Gypsum has taken on fifteen apprentices from plaster contractors across the country to complete a nationally recognised qualification in drylining. The Drylining Apprenticeship, which has been developed by British Gypsum in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and industry, is designed to meet employer’s needs and develop young people into the installers of the … [Read more...]
Imprinting a Dry Stone Effect using Wallcrete Stone Effect Render
There are many styles of stunning stone effect walls that can easily be created using a range of different design imprinting tools and even this range can be expanded using your imagination and introducing various personal ideas into your work. In this instance the very popular Mountain Dry Stack was chosen. The process involves wetting and priming the existing scratch coat, (as per clip 1, … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Scoops Top Accolade For Green Deal Training Programme
British Gypsum has been awarded a prestigious accolade for its Green Deal training package for installers. The leading plaster, plasterboard and drylining manufacturer scooped the top prize in the Excellence in Retrofit Training category at this year’s Retro Expo awards. The Retro Expo Awards, held at the Business Design Centre, London, celebrates excellence in all stages of the retrofit … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum App News
The Plasterers Forum app has been out a couple of months now and is growing everyday and although the Apple version took a lot longer to get launched as the process was a very complicated system it launched and was fairly bug free. However the Android version was launched and it had a lot of problems that we worked on tirelessly to fix and improve. Well 2 weeks ago we launched an update that was … [Read more...]
Creating Coloured Stone Coping with Wallcrete Stone Effect Render
In this clip, we will look at constructing a beautiful stone effect coping stone using Wallcrete. A very similar methodology also enables Wallcrete to be used to form traditional looking stone effect lintels, pillar caps, quoin stones and plinths. In addition wood effect surfaces can be created to form very realistic wooden beams. To form a coping stone, firstly secure wooden batons in place as … [Read more...]
Applying a Scratch Coat Onto An Existing Background For Stone Effect Render
Applying a scratch coat to ensure a stable and uniform background with a good mechanical key is the first step towards constructing a technically sound installation whether that is for a traditional render or for Wallcrete. It is important to ensure that any existing background is structurally sound and clean prior to applying a scratch coat. The process is simple, as indeed it is for a … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Works Well At Welwyn Garden City
A range of British Gypsum plaster and plasterboard solutions have been used in a contemporary housing complex developed by Taylor Wimpey’s North Thames regional business in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, to help the housebuilder meet thermal and acoustic requirements. The large scale new-build development, which is situated on the east side of the esteemed garden city, includes 159 … [Read more...]
A Visit To The SkillBuild Plastering National Finals
It was a couple of weeks ago when I was talking to Scott from Speedskim, and he mentioned that they were headed to the NEC to see the UK's best plastering trainees compete at the SkillBuild Plastering National Finals and show off their talents as plastering trainees. This event was to be held at the Skills Show and is an event that showcases school children from around the country what they … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Showcases Its Latest Innovations At Education Estates 2013
British Gypsum will be showcasing some of its latest interior lining solutions at Education Estates (26-27 November 2013, Manchester Central, Manchester). Visitors to the plaster and drylining manufacturer’s stand (A11) will be able to learn more about a range of products developed for the education sector, including its new ACTIVair technology. ACTIVair is a mineral additive that has been … [Read more...]
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