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Surface Preparation News
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 beyond. The Starlight Children’s Unit at the hospital provides care for children aged 0-16 needing a hospital stay for medical treatment or surgery. However the floor at the Starlight Children’s Ward was in need of…
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Industrial News
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 Coating is applied in two coats using a brush or roller. Hard-wearing, stain resistant and able to withstand foot and light vehicle traffic; typical applications for Drybase ECS Epoxy Floor Coating would be treating damp…
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Surface Preparation News
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 Trust, includes 5,300m2of space, spread across three floors. This is approximately twice the size of the current hospital. The new building will house specialist cancer and eye units, making state of the art treatment much…
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Surface Preparation News
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 would be to break-up and replace the substrate and risk adding considerable project time and cost. A moisture barrier – in the form of a liquid solution which is applied to a slab – offers…
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Adhesives News
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 to match the aspirations of the project. The flooring contractor, CD Flooring Installations Limited turned to UZIN because minimising risk was essential on such a prestigious project which involved installing several different types of floor…
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Surface Preparation News
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 vinyl tiles after a burst pipe flooded the reception. As the College provides education and training to over 10,000 students and businesses a year, it was extremely important that the new floor could withstand the…
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Screeds News
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 floor installation. Weber’s technically superior range of industrial floor screeds provide these essential attributes creating stronger, smoother, longer lasting floors. The speed of application is up to ten times faster than traditional screeds, and the…
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Screeds News
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 necessitated the installation of an advanced materials handling system to manage the precision aluminium extrusions used in glazing and cladding systems throughout the construction industry. The new precision racking system was installed in an existing…
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Surface Preparation News
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 the contractor installed the new floor overnight and in sections so the corridors could be used whilst the job was being carried out. As the corridors are frequently used to transport beds and patients between…
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Wood Flooring News
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 saying goes, “a workman is only as good as his tools”, a saying that is especially true in modern times as specifiers, architects and construction firms strive to achieve ever increasingly sustainable buildings. Prestigious accreditations,…
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Surface Preparation News
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 that our new marque matches the quality of our products and service, watch this space for further developments. We may have changed but we still hold dear the same values of providing high quality flooring…
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Screeds News
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 range of environmental features which have helped it achieve BREEAM Excellent status. A number of products from Bostik’s range were selected to ensure a superior floor finish across the Oastler building. These included the Screedmaster…
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Industrial News
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 market place the company produces products for the highway maintenance, tiling, commercial flooring, urban regeneration and internal finishing markets. Materials are manufactured at the company’s industry leading facility based near to Tamworth in the Midlands.…
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Surface Preparation News
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 in heavily-industrialised areas involving high-levels of footfall and machinery usage. Without the need for rigorous effort, Sika’s self-levelling cementitious compounds can quickly even-out a large floor. Once the product is mixed with water according to its data…
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Surface Preparation News
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 and worked on the large stores for several weeks before handing them over. At the Cardiff store the substrate was plywood which was primed with UltraFloor Prime IT Multi-surface Primer prior to levelling with Level…
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Tiles - Stone - Ceramic News
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 all internal environments. BAL Board is a moisture and water-resistant alternative to plasterboard and timber and helps tilers tackle problem walls and floors when fixing tiles. Easy to cut and install, it provides a solid base…
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Vinyl Lino Rubber News
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 people and provides a full range of district hospital services to the local community and surrounding area including emergency department services, outpatients clinics, maternity and children’s services. The Cumberlidge team was tasked with delivering the…
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Surface Preparation News
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 old training workshop to make way for a new product storage area. Here the floor area has been pre-treated and primed with weberfloor 4716 primer which is designed for use on all substrates prior to…
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Screeds News
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 formulation is free from ammonia and protein, creating a very low odour material suitable for confined areas, proving particularly suitable for kitchens and other hospitality and catering areas in domestic or commercial environments. In addition,…
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Resin News
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 resistant, immediately after installation. SolidLux Instant Coatings give minimum disturbance and maximum time efficiency. At Solidlux we appreciate how difficult it can be to renew or re-site line markings and signage in busy, live environments.…
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Surface Preparation News
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 facilities, therefore a high quality finish was paramount. Approximately 900 square metres of new flooring needed to be installed throughout the new Gaia Spa including treatment areas, gym, boutique, restaurant as well as the reception…
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Screeds News
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 of the most recent to be reopened in May following the new floor installation. High flow, two component smoothing underlayment, Level IT Two is UltraFloor’s most popular leveller. It is compatible with a vast number…
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Adhesives News
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 solution that did not require the concrete to be fully set. THE PROBLEM Time is money in construction, however cutting corners is never advised, especially in luxury developments priced at up to £3.2m. One of…
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Screeds News
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 per coat. The very low VOC content of Ultraplan Eco 3210 means that it is excellent for use on eco and sustainable projects, for the interior levelling of new or existing substrates. Part of Mapei’s…
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Screeds News
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 of I4 Recruitment Limited, Norwich. I4 has taken over the neighbouring premises to its office complex in the Vulcan Road Business Zone of the City. The commercial building had previously been a recycling centre and…
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Acoustic Flooring News
Marldon subfloor system delivers 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 anticipated budget. The Problem Great sub-floor preparation is the foundation for any perfect floor and one of the most important aspects of a project, especially when working with statement wooden floors. This project has bespoke…
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Adhesives News
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 height. THE PROBLEM The Canadian Embassy is a busy set of offices where sound reduction is essential, not only to avoid disturbing the staff below through footfall and chair movements, but also to prevent sound…
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 to explore the high-level performance, versatility and value for money of the new Pro-Screed Gold two-part levelling and smoothing compound from floorwise. The first rewards anyone who purchases the bag and bottle levelling and smoothing…
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Acoustic Flooring News
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 build problems. We 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…
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Business News
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, coloured floor coating system that cures at the speed of light. After a warm reception in the home market this unique system is being launched on the European market. The introduction of SolidLux is a…
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Wood Flooring News
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 without compromise, our products overcome challenges, saving time and speeding up your build to keep your project on track. Installation, Maintenance, Refurbishment The professional’s choice designed by the professional, creates products to fulfil your needs. Using…
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Adhesives News
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 wooden floor in response to heating and air conditioning. The Problem One of the most striking features of The Shard is its walls of windows stretching toward the sky with enough glass to cover eight…
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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 challenges are always presented. This project ran without issue or delays due to the versatile UltraFloor Level IT Bond and speedy Level IT Super30 being selected for installation. Level IT Super30 is the original ‘level…
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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 to balance continuity of access with the extended drying times of the products used. All this changed when the team at Fantasy Flooring was introduced to TREMCO’s SX500 rapid drying smoothing compound. Fantasy Flooring has…
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Carpet and Rug News
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 concrete surfaces even when the concrete is still drying out and when it contains a high degree of moisture. It is a two coat system which is easy to apply to concrete and cement-based substrates…
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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 meet product-specific requirements, or to suit different levels of experience and skills. Many one-day courses follow pre-determined content and are available on scheduled dates throughout the year. “We understand how important training is for the…
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Adhesives News
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 on site with no internet connection and need to find out how quickly your tile adhesive will set? When your pothole repair can be trafficked? Which smoothing underlayment you should use? The new Instarmac Product…
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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 improvements and new features including a dedicated homepage for each of Instarmac’s 6 brands – UltraCrete, UltraScape, UltraTile, UltraFloor, Wondertex and Granfix. Each of the branded homepages feature commonsense product categories which allow visitors to…
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 down to 1-2 hours, allowing fastest possible access. weber.floor flex with Low Dust Technology is a high performance, cement-based, self-smoothing and self-levelling renovation screed. It is used for correcting irregularities on difficult surfaces including concrete slabs,…
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 work with LVTs. The formula is low odour, high strength and can be used under a surface DPM. Bostik category manager Katharine Egerton commented: “Screedmaster Flow has been designed to offer leading flow properties for…
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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. Now offering support for an impressive 11 hours a day, the team of flooring specialists are on-hand to answer customer queries from 7am until 6pm, five days a week. This service is backed by a…
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Adhesives News
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 BAL Quickset Cement formulation for its versatility and on-site performance. It is suitable for all key applications, including use with underfloor heating, with resilient and wooden floor finishes and in such total immersion areas as…
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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 me the chance to talk to flooring contractors in more detail and find out what advice they are looking for from manufacturers. It was interesting to hear that they still want more information on how…
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Adhesives News
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 the city and is split into three zones, containing a five storey laboratory wing, a central atrium and office wing. CW Jones is one of the largest flooring contractors in the South West, and…
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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 Thames. As you would expect from a high-end development in the centre of London, owner Cheval Residences has employed the services of top architectural and interior designers, as well as accommodating a number of retail…
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Adhesives News
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 the first of its kind for the city. Leeds had previously been the largest city in the UK without a venue of this type, and the new £60 million building is set to host a…
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 ensure that everything is as it should be before the installation of a wood floor. Some basics: Prepare the building for the wood floor. If the building isn’t in absolute “live in” condition, then DON’T…
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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 removed from the old kitchen floor, revealing multiple substrates with latex residues. With such a complicated and challenging project the flooring contractor chose an UZIN system due to their extensive experience and expertise when working…
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Adhesives News
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 components, comprising of UZIN NC 194 Turbo, UZIN RR 201 and UZIN NC 195 allows sound and level floors to be created even on deformed and problematic substrates. The patented system is easy to install,…
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Adhesives News
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 units can be put on a pallet. Transportation is therefore reduced and less CO2 discharged. – 77% less waste – Only the liner is made from plastic, which can be returned and disposed off. The…
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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, Director, Newards A full system of Bostik subfloor preparation products have been used by Newards Flooring at a new superstore for leading baby specialist Kiddicare. Acquired by supermarket chain Morrisons in 2011, Kiddicare is opening…
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Adhesives News
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 from residual moisture in power floated concrete slab and sand/cement screed. A one coat application is suitable for up to 97% relative humidity. Bostik Screedmaster Rapid DPM is a single part surface membrane for cementitious…
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 Flooring is contracted to fit flooring in new build and renovation projects for Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of residential and nursing care homes across the UK. The success of this partnership is built on…
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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 a conventional grinding process is a health and safety problem as well as a major expense for the contractor. Dry grinding of natural stone floors improves the work environment and reduces costs since slurry management…
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Flooring News
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 surfacing in railway tunnels durable yet water-permeable. This enables rescue vehicles and fire engines to get to the scene of an accident inside a tunnel quickly and without any problems. Furthermore, it facilitates the transport…
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Flooring News
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 compromising on quality, the high strength formulation of Bostik Screedmaster Speed allows subfloors to be prepared for covering as quickly as possible. Stewart Lacey, National Sales Manager for Bostik, said: “We recognise that a big…
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Flooring News
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 store which opened its doors in 1987. IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishing retailer, has a grand total of 280 stores in 26 countries that are visited by over 620 million people a year, 18…
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Adhesives News
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 Floor Level IT two. Level IT two combines excellent flow characteristics with strong adhesion properties through the inclusion of a synthetic latex liquid component. This component provides increased flexural capacity, ensuring the product has exceptional…
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Adhesives News
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, Eco Prim T primer, Latexplan Trade levelling & smoothing compound, Ultrabond Eco 380 vinyl/PVC adhesive, Ultrabond Eco Tack carpet tile tackifier, Keraquick rapid-set tile adhesive and Ultracolor Plus grout were utilised in the £22.5m new…
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Industrial Machinery News
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 floors. The series smallest machine, HTC Greyline™ 270 with a grinding width of 270 mm, can also be equipped with an accessory kit which turns the machine into an efficient edge grinder in just minutes.…
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