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 State of Trade Survey indicates that more new orders … [Read more...]
Thistle Plaster Helps To Create Long-lasting Care Environment
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 health complex in Aylsham. The self-contained flats, which have a 24 hour fully … [Read more...]
Knauf Grows Ready-Mixed And Spray Range With Sheetrock
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 for fast, smooth joint finishing. Good for … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Fantasy Football League Is Back
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 from www.dreamteamfc.com. Your first team entry is free and you can pre-register a team now and confirm your registration on the 1st … [Read more...]
Aquapanel Speeds Construction At The Redcar Beacon
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 seaside – the lighthouse and the helter-skelter – the Redcar Beacon is a … [Read more...]
Akzonobel Paints Help Transform Factory Into Modern Living Space
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 use of materials. Situated in Shoreditch, East London, the factory was … [Read more...]
Venture Housing Protects Homes With Pyroshield
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 scheme in Birkenhead, which is home to over 16 residents. The key … [Read more...]
UK Recovery Boosts Plasterers And Builders
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 with a massive spike in the increase of business in recent weeks. This is great news as its a clear sign that … [Read more...]
Need Tax Advice? Ask the Experts!
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, especially as they got me back over £6000.” Buckingham-based Bettertax work exclusively for … [Read more...]
Bag Yourself A Van In £20,000 Knauf Promotion
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 Fein Drywall Guns – worth £400 each – Stanley trowels and, last but not least, dozens of … [Read more...]
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