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Bringing you the latest news and information on surface preparation equipment, spares, accessories and services – all updated daily.
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Welcome to the Mapei Dream Team Latexplan NA!
Mapei introduce Latexplan NA, a two-part, fast setting, smoothing and levelling compound to the ever popular ‘Dream Team’ range of levelling compounds Latexplan NA is a two-part, fast-setting, moisture tolerant, cement based levelling compound, suitable for levelling differences in thickness between…
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Cara Mills appointed new Managing Director of Uzin Utz UK Ltd
Cara Mills has been appointed the new Managing Director of Uzin Utz UK Ltd. After joining Cara said “I am delighted to have been appointed the Managing Director of Uzin Utz UK Ltd which over the past 26 years has…
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M P Plastering working with Saint-Gobain Weber for Cotswold Homes Ltd
Experienced rendering contractor M P Plastering of Somerset excels with the use of high performance, technically advanced products manufactured by Saint-Gobain Weber. As a specialist applicator, M P Plastering has a wealth of experience in the application of sprayed renders…
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Uzin flooring systems rise to the challenge at Wythenshawe Hospital
By adopting a UZIN flooring system over 2000 square metres of flooring was renovated without having to close down the Starlight Children’s Ward within Wythenshawe Hospital. The challenge: Wythenshawe Hospital provides hospital services and community services across South Manchester and…
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Safeguard’s Drybase is in the mix for floor and wall sealing
The Drybase range from Safeguard Europe specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – ECS Epoxy Floor Coating is a highly durable damp-proof epoxy coating for floors and walls from. Supplied as a two-part water-dispersed epoxy resin, Drybase ECS Epoxy Floor…
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Bostik’s subfloor preparation products pave the way at Stratford Hospital
Bostik has been selected by commercial flooring contractor, Pinnacle Flooring, to supply a range of subfloor preparation products to the new, £22million Stratford Hospital development. The project, built in the centre of Stratford upon Avon for South Warwickshire NHS Foundation…
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Flooring moisture should be no barrier to quality flooring
A flooring moisture barrier is key to quality, high-performance flooring. It’s particularly pertinent when installing a resin surface, a process that can be severely hampered if a substrate beneath an existing surface is damp. In such instances the obvious solution…
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Uzin Flooring Systems installed at Silverstone University Technical College
Silverstone University Technical College is right in the heart of one of the world’s most famous motor racing circuits. This stunning new facility is a centre of excellence for pupils to study and the client required a first class finish…
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UZIN flooring system used to renovate floor at Peterborough Regional College
A variety of UZIN flooring system products were used to renovate the flooring within the reception at Peterborough Regional College. The flooring contractor, Superior Finish Contracts was appointed to remove the old wood block flooring and install the new luxury…
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New RIBA Assessed Flowing Floor Screeds CPD by Saint-Gobain Weber
Saint-Gobain Weber, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance products, systems and technologies for the construction industry, is pleased to introduce their new CPD: ‘Introduction into Flowing Floor Screeds’. In the industrial environment speed, strength and durability are key to a successful…
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Weberfloor Industrial Floor Screed achieves glass-like surface for Kawneer Industrial Facility
Weberfloor industrial floor screed by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified in the extensive refurbishment of a manufacturing unit at Kawneer UK Limited, Runcorn, Cheshire, a leading manufacturer of commercial construction and architectural aluminium systems. Continual growth in market share has…
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UZIN flooring systems used at Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust
The flooring contractor Superior Finish (Contracts) Ltd was asked to replace the 30 year old floor with new vinyl tiles. The new flooring had to be installed in the very busy corridors that link different areas of the hospital, so…
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Sustainability starts with the suppliers, long before the construction phase – Marldon UK
In an age where green builds and sustainability are increasingly important, there’s a lot of responsibility lying with architects, specifiers and construction professionals. However, it can be argued that sustainability starts much sooner in the supply chain. As the old…
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Trust in each step with Marldon
You may have noticed a small change to Marldon, we understand the importance of continual improvement and moving with the times, and so we have taken steps to enhance the look and feel of our brand. We hope you agree…
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Bostik receives top marks for flooring at the University of Huddersfield
Titan Flooring was the main flooring contractor for the £27.5m development, which includes the new six-storey Oastler building that will house the University’s Law School and part of the School of Music, Humanities and Media. The building has a…
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Instarmac are proud to announce the acquisition of Aztec Aerosols
Instarmac Group plc is a privately owned company established in 1977 whose primary activity is manufacturing. It has developed an excellent reputation for innovation, exceptional levels of customer support, manufacturing skills and people development. Operating within the construction and building…
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Self-levelling with Sika
A Health and Safety Executive study revealed around 1,300 work-related injuries were reported between 2015 and 2016 in the food and drink industries. Of these, it’s estimated at least 25% were caused by uneven surfaces. Level flooring is therefore essential…
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UltraFloor know speed is key when working in fashion
New Next stores in Cardiff and Tamworth have opened to the public with tiled floor installations completed using a leveller, primer and tile adhesive from the Instarmac ranges. Experienced contractor, LGM Flooring secured both jobs during the end of 2016…
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The Ultimate Defensive Line-Up with BAL Tiling Solutions
BAL tiling solutions have expanded their portfolio with two new preparation products to provide fixers, contractors and specifiers with strong and protected backgrounds for fail-safe tiling. For the first time, BAL has introduced a new lightweight tile backer board for…
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Brand New flooring in ward refurbishment at Barnsley District General Hospital
Commercial flooring specialists, A Cumberlidge, have fitted over 1,500 square metres of brand new flooring as part of a ward refurbishment at Barnsley District General Hospital. The 350+ bed hospital, built in the 1970s, serves a population of over 250,000…
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WeberFloor – The only flooring products for Weber HQ refurbishment
Major refurbishment is underway at the Saint-Gobain Weber HQ in Flitwick, Bedfordshire where weberfloor products are being used extensively. The work involves renovation of 240m² of industrial and commercial floor space. The Flitwick warehouse project involves the demolition of the…
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Military seal of approval for UltraFloor Level IT Super30
Long-standing UltraFloor customer, Sovereign Installation Services Ltd. were contracted to install new flooring in 30 kitchens within the barrack’s accommodation blocks. A popular solution to flooring contractors, Level IT Super30 has been used nationwide for over 10 years. The product’s…
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The only floor coating for Line Marking at the speed of light!
Some places never get a rest. In areas where activity continues 24/7 installing floor markings is a challenge. After years of research, a ground-breaking innovation has now arrived: a rapid action floor coating that is fully cured and 100% load…
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Uzin deliver outstanding performance at Gaia Spa and Gym – Boringdon Hall Hotel
Uzin flooring systems were used at the Grade one listed Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plympton, near Plymouth is a former medieval Manor House where style and luxury meet the Elizabethan architecture. The hotel aimed to create luxurious fitness and spa…
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UltraFloor and UltraTile used to refurbish Ann Summers store
Florspec have completed a new tiled floor installation using UltraFloor and UltraTile as part of the Ann Summers Gloucester refurbishment. Working in partnership with Oakwoods which is a regular refurbishment contract over the next few months. The Gloucester store was one…
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Marldon provides Damp Proofing Solutions for London Luxury Apartments
In the heart of Westminster, surrounded by the capital’s most important buildings, Great Minster House is one of London’s most perfectly placed luxury apartment developments. Marldon saved over a month off the build time by providing a damp proof flooring…
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Mapei Ultraplan Eco 3210
Mapei’s best-selling Ultraplan Eco 3210 is now available in 20kg packaging, rather than the original 23kg weight. Ultraplan Eco 3210 is an ultra-fast hardening, self-levelling and smoothing compound for levelling differences in substrate thickness and can be applied in 3-10mm…
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Weberfloor creates staff gym for Norwich Recruitment Agency
“Staff recruitment is exclusively a people business and providing the best possible facilities for my staff is priority.weberfloor 4310 fibre flow pumped screed was the fast flooring solution for our new recreation centre,” reports Jason Adams, founder and managing director…
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Marldon subfloor systems deliver high specification sound reduction
Royal Arsenal Riverside is an exciting new development that will offer remarkable apartments with views overlooking the River Thames and towards Canary Wharf. Marldon’s bespoke subfloor system delivers high specification sound reduction and dependable damp proofing within a tighter than…
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Marldon at the Canadian High Commission
The Canadian High Commission, at Canada House in Trafalgar Square, is a key diplomatic building providing a wide range of services. Marldon provided an acoustic solution with a low profile, which solved sound transference issues without creating new problems with floor…
Read More » Win big with Floorwise Pro-Screed Gold
To celebrate the launch of the new Pro-Screed Gold versatile leveller from floorwise; fitters, contractors and end-users alike have the chance to win big with a fantastic double promotion. Simple to enter, the twin incentive is open to anyone keen…
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Marldon from Concept to Completion
“Marldon provides technical support and innovative solutions from concept to completion for the specification industry.” Founded on 40 years of flooring heritage, Marldon, has been developed specifically to provide architects, specifiers and construction professionals with innovative flooring solutions to many…
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SolidLux – industrial floor coating that cures at the speed of light
– We are urgently looking for contractors and distributors – On 24 February 2016, Dutch paint manufacturer Van Wijhe Verf in Zwolle, the Netherlands, introduced a breakthrough in the area of industrial floor coatings: SolidLux Instant Coating, the only industrial grade,…
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Your Complete Wood Flooring Solution Partner: Marldon UK
Marldon UK specialise in high-quality, reliable systems and our passion for constant innovation results in revolutionary products is already proven on projects such as; The Shard and One Tower Bridge. Combining high performance with low environmental impact and delivering quality…
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Havwoods Accessories on the case at The Shard
Case Study – The Shard The 87 storeys of The Shard tower over 300 metres above the city of London, creating an iconic addition to the famous skyline. Marldon provided a sub-floor solution that allowed for flexible movement of the…
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UltraFloor smoothing underlayments – Helping deliver a good night guarantee
King’s Cross Premier Inn has been refurbished using smoothing underlayments from UltraFloor. HSB flooring contractors finished the hotel refurb in 2016, following several weeks of work whilst the hotel remained open. When a building remains operational during a project additional…
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New Tremco SX500 cuts the hassle with fast drying times
As a flooring contractor regularly working for Bristol City Council, Fantasy Flooring is often involved in the refurbishment of social housing in occupied blocks of flats. Laying new flooring is always naturally troublesome in communal areas because of the need…
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New moisture resistant weberfloor DPM saves time
Saint-Gobain Weber, the manufacturer of many innovative, high performance construction products and systems, and specialists in industrial and commercial flooring products, has introduced weberfloor DPM, a highly moisture tolerant, epoxy resin damp proof system. weberfloor DPM has been designed to bond to…
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What’s on the Weber training agenda at the Saint-Gobain Technical Academy
At the Saint-Gobain Technical Academy in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, Weber’s training programmes embrace all categories in the company’s diverse product range. This includes External Wall Insulation (EWI), monocouche through-coloured renders, tile fixing, technical mortars and flooring systems. Courses can be designed to…
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Instarmac Products at the Touch of a Button – Product Planner App
Instarmac are proud to announce the launch of their new product planner App. The App has been developed using the latest mobile app development technology and has been designed with their customers’ needs in mind. Have you ever been stuck…
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Instarmac Launches NEW Website
Instarmac are proud to announce the launch of their new website – instarmac.co.uk. The website, launched earlier this month, has been developed using the latest online technology and designed with their customers’ needs in mind. The new website boasts many…
Read More » Weber.Floor Flex with low dust technology just got quicker
Recent technical improvements to Saint-Gobain Weber’s weber.floor flex with Low Dust Technology has resulted in improved set-time by as much as two hours. Established as one of Weber’s top selling floor screeds the set-time for light foot traffic following application has improved from 2-4 hours…
Read More »Bostik Launches Screedmaster Flow
Bostik has introduced Screedmaster Flow, a self-smoothing compound developed specifically for its excellent flow characteristics and high strength performance. Screedmaster Flow is a two component protein-free smoothing compound for levelling floors prior to laying coverings, and is particularly suited to…
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CCF Flooring expertise now accessible 11 hours a day
Leading interior building products distributor CCF has made it even easier to contact its national sales team for flooring products, providing greater flexibility for customers who require quotations and orders outside of the traditional nine to five trading hours. …
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NEW: BAL Quickset Cement
BAL’s programme of constant improvement has continued with the introduction of its new BAL Quickset Cement. The popular product has been completely re-engineered, with fixers and contractors nationwide trialling and providing feedback to the development team. Fixers appreciate the new…
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BACK TO BASICS – with Osmo
The backbone of installing a fantastic flooring surface is ensuring the basics are done correctly. Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of Osmo UK offers his advice… We have held a number of training sessions at Osmo recently and it has given…
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Bostik System is First Class for New Bristol University Building
A full system of products from leading manufacturer Bostik has been used throughout a flagship £54 million new building for the University of Bristol. The 13,500 m2 Life Sciences building will provide research and teaching facilities in the heart of…
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Bostik Subfloor System for High Profile London Development
A system of subfloor preparation products from Bostik has been used at a prestigious new residential development in central London. The Cheval Three Quays contains 159 luxury apartments and penthouses, situated next to the Tower of London alongside the River…
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Bostik Screedmaster Ultimate the Choice for Leeds first direct arena
A full system of Bostik subfloor preparation products, including Screedmaster Ultimate smoothing compound, has been specified by Soper Group for a high profile new arena in Leeds. The first direct arena is a new 13,500 capacity entertainment arena, and…
Read More » Pallmann – Subfloor preparation – Wood Floors
Download: Subfloor Preparation Guide – Pallmann Sums up the Pallmann full range offer for the installation, renovation and maintenance of wood floors. This straight talking guide from the experts at PALLMANN will walk you through the subfloor preparation steps to…
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UZIN Smoothing compound – Nottingham City Hospital
UZIN products were used to install safety flooring within the kitchen at the Nottingham City Hospital. The project was extremely complex and very problematic because extensive remedial work was required. Several different types of old floor coverings had to be…
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UZIN Turbolight system = Level floors
Q: How do you easily create a substrate up to 300 mm? A: UZIN Turbolight system: lightweight, flexible and fast! The UZIN Turbolight system combines mutually compatible materials that rapidly create lightweight and flexible floors. The unique combination of individual…
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Sustainable and Recyclable – UZIN
UZIN is especially focused on developing new environmental solutions and have innovated the Cube It Simple packaging. The new packaging means: – 87.5% less CO – The cube packaging allows much more efficient method of transporting as more weight and…
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Bostik Has it Covered at Kiddicare Rotherham
“We were very pleased with the performance of Bostik products. Projects of this sort demand us to deliver a high quality job in a tight timeframe, and the subfloor preparation products certainly helped us to do just that. Nik Ward,…
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Proof of Performance with Bostik Surface Membrane Products
Bostik’s range of surface membrane products offer the ideal way to suppress moisture and enable the best performance from smoothing compounds, adhesives and floor coverings. Bostik Screedmaster One Coat Membrane is a solvent-free two part epoxy surface membrane that protects…
Read More » Healthcare Projects in Safe Hands with Bostik
Healthcare Projects in Safe Hands with Bostik We find that the combination of Bostik’s reliable product quality and excellent technical support allows us to get the job done accurately time and again. Michael Day, Operations Manager, Orchard Flooring Introduction Orchard…
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Diamond Xpress Series – HTC Machinery
Better work environment, faster process Diamond Xpress from HTC professional flooring systems reduces the number of grinding steps required to achieve the desired gloss. The grinding is performed completely without water. The slurry that is normally formed during wet grinding in…
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Wacker – Novel Polymer Binders for Concrete and Construction Applications
Wacker at The European Coatings Show 2013, in Nuremberg from March 19 to 21, 2013 Munich-based WACKER Group is showcasing its latest polymer binders for concrete modification and environmentally sound construction applications. The new ETONIS® 260 makes drainage concrete for road…
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Bostik Launches Screedmaster Speed – the 30 Minute Smoothing Compound
Bostik UK, a leading provider of professional flooring products, has announced the launch of Screedmaster Speed – a self-levelling smoothing compound that sets in as little as thirty minutes. Specifically designed for projects where tight deadlines must be met without…
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Ultra Floor furnish
Ultra Floor’s new innovative flooring compound Level IT three and primer, Prime IT N have been used to transform part of an IKEA store in Warrington. The outlet, based on the Gemini Retail Park in Warrington, was IKEA’s first UK…
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Uncoupling system made easy using Ultra Tile
Uncoupling system made easy using Ultra Tile Long-standing Ultra Tile customer, Ebberns Tile Centre recently completed a testing tiling installation using the renowned ProFlex SP+ES and an uncoupling system. The project involved subfloor preparation to include levelling with Ultra…
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City of Coventry Health Centre given the Mapei treatment
A full system of Mapei products have provided a quality platform at the City of Coventry Health Centre in preparation for the 7,700m2 of resilient floor coverings and 1,500m2 of ceramic tiling. Mapei’s Mapeproof ESM surface applied damp proof membrane,…
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HTC Greyline™ – Easy floor grinding!
HTC Greyline, world leading technology in a powerful and cost effective package! Simplicity added! HTC Greyline™ consists today of four different floor grinders, two vacuum cleaners and specially designed diamond tools for removal of floor coverings and leveling of concrete…
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