Innovative materials from Knauf’s comprehensive portfolio of lightweight building products are now available at the SCIN Gallery in London’s Clerkenwell district, best known for boasting the densest architectural community in the UK. Standing for Surfaces and Coverings for Interior Design, SCIN is the leading UK sourcing and advisory company and provides a showcase for products and architectural … [Read more...]
Knauf Puts Its Green Credentials On The Line
Demonstrating its commitment to both public accountability and sustainability, Knauf has published its first ever Sustainability Report for its UK operations on its website. The Knauf Sustainability Report 2013 sets out in comprehensive detail the ethos and the practical strategies the company has adopted to improve the sustainability of its products and processes. The report’s publication … [Read more...]
A Day Out At The Skillbuild Finals 2014
Skillbuild is an event that happens every year, and you have plastering apprentices competing to be crowned the UK's best plastering apprentice. I have been a couple of times now and have also had the pleasure of going to some of the regional finals earlier on in the year. The Skillbuild finals were held again at the NEC and were a part of the Skills Show which is here to help young people get on … [Read more...]
Mapei Contributes To Outstanding Green Spec At The Crystal
A Mapei subfloor and tile installation system has been specified at The Crystal – Siemens’ iconic Sustainability Centre, located in East London’s Royal Docks. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will, the glass-clad structure is one of the world’s greenest buildings, achieving Outstanding BREEAM and Platinum LEED accreditation. Mapei systems contributed to the … [Read more...]
A DIY Attempt At Stone Effect Render
As an example of DIY, the Wallcrete project which John Grant the Sales Manager at Pics undertook with his sister-in-law Deb Haynes at her property in Bristol, was a tricky first time installation. Carrying out a stone effect "Mountain Drystack" design to a 12 sq mt block wall, including shelves and planter features, was an interesting undertaking, but successfully completed over two … [Read more...]
Renovation Project #19: Magnetic Plaster Second Attempt
Today was the day that I was going to be using Thistle magnetic plaster again, and it will be the second time in my renovation project that I use it. The first time I used magnetic plaster in a real-life situation it didn't go so well. I mixed it up a little too wet and it just really didn't work quite as well. The walls look fine now it's painted, but it just didn't go quite as well as I'd hoped … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Silent Floor Achieves Quiet Mark Approval
British Gypsum’s new Silent Floor solution has achieved Quiet Mark approval from the Noise Abatement Society in recognition of its ability to minimise internal noise travelling within the home. The innovative Silent Floor system, which is part of the manufacturer’s ‘Rooms Made for You’ range, offers enhanced sound insulation performance for internal floors, achieved through special resiliently … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Achieves ISO 50001:2011 Certification For Energy Management
British Gypsum has achieved certification to ISO 50001:2011, the Energy Management System standard, thanks to the company’s on-going commitment to improving its energy management. The drylining systems manufacturer has put in place a number of energy management initiatives over the last few years, including parent group Saint-Gobain’s CARE:4 standard, which requires all the company’s office … [Read more...]
British Gypsums Unifinish Selfie Competition
To celebrate the launch of British Gypsum Unifinsh they would like you to get involved in the their selfie competition. The prizes are not your standard prizes British Gypsum are giving away ten weekend trips away for two to dublin which includes flights and B&B stay. I have to say the prizes from British Gypsum are getting bigger and bigger, recently a member on The Plasterers Forum® won a … [Read more...]
Keep Black Mould At Bay With Safeguard Dryzone System Paint
Guaranteed to protect against black mould for five years, Dryzone System Mould Resistant Emulsion Paint from Safeguard Europe provides lasting protection against the effects of condensation and is easily applied over standard paint finishes. Black mould is a particular problem in tenanted properties where moisture build-up from cooking, showering and drying clothes condenses on cold surfaces when … [Read more...]
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