Knauf, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products and systems, has achieved third party certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for the Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Render System. In achieving this certification, specifiers, architects and installers can be assured that the Knauf render system adheres to the highest quality standards in the … [Read more...]

Dozens of Knauf employees have pledged their commitment to the charity, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) at a joint event at the Knauf plant in Sittingbourne last week. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of lightweight building products and systems, Knauf and its employees throughout the country, have selected WWTW as its charity partner for 2017.  WWTW Director of Fundraising … [Read more...]

After winning plaudits from clients and contractors alike for its fine finish and time-saving properties, Knauf Airless Finish Light has been recognised by industry experts as the Best Site Product in the Housebuilder Product Awards 2017. Knauf Airless Finish Light is a ready-to-use ,spray-applied alternative to traditional plaster providing an exceptional quality finish 2-3 times faster than … [Read more...]

Knauf AQUAPANEL ® cement boards are combined with high-quality products to provide a full exterior and interior ceiling system supplied by a single manufacturer – Knauf, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems. Knauf provides a one-stop-shop for ceiling design and specification where protection against high humidity and chemicals is required. The … [Read more...]

Early specification of Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior at the design stage of a 60-bed care home in Winnersh has provided both speed and cost savings for specialist care home developers Castleoak Group. By utilising the lightweight performance of the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior panels, compared to brick and block construction, designers were able to reduce the size and weight requirements of the … [Read more...]

Tasked with plastering two properties on Horse Shoe Lane in Guildford, Currier Plastering used Knauf Airless Finish, and soon realised that the Airless range provided a stunning finish whilst saving time on plastering by traditional methods. Contractors Merit Building Services tasked Currier Plastering with the boarding, plastering and painting of two large plots on Horse Shoe Lane in … [Read more...]

Knauf is taking its Readymixed Finishing Solutions on the road delivering live demonstrations of its spray plaster and finishing range to customers on Friday 4th November. ‘The Perfect Friday Finish’ event will give plasterers, decorators, contractors and architects the opportunity to get up close a personal with the range of Knauf Readymixed Finishing Solutions. Live demonstrations … [Read more...]

Knauf has been shortlisted in the Best Social Media Campaign category for the Construction Marketing Awards for its light-hearted Facebook project which successfully grew Knauf’s online following. The Knauf Summer of Sport was created with the intention of driving likes and followers to the brand new Knauf Facebook group amongst contractors and plasterers. With a summer filled with major sporting … [Read more...]

Freshly redesigned, Knauf’s improved AQUAPANEL® Interior Cement Boards are significantly lighter, making them both quicker and simpler to install. Knauf AQUAPANEL® Interior Cement Boards have always had excellent performance. Manufactured from inorganic materials, the boards still demonstrate the same resistance to water, mould and mildew meaning they perform well for a wide range of wet area … [Read more...]