BEST OF 2012 Worldwide Success
for SmoothFlow Ultra Floor’s Prime IT AR, Level IT one HDB and Level IT SmoothFlow were used to lay new flooring in Google’s Haifa office in Northern Israel. Technocrete (1992) Ltd, last year finished subfloor preparation and application of heavy duty flooring sealant in a number of rooms at the Haifa office. The work was carried out in two phases within a three-day window using Ultra Floor Prime IT AR, Level IT one HDB and Level IT SmoothFlow. Prime IT AR is an acrylic emulsion primer suitable for use on porous substrates. It helps reduce the absorbency of the floor and improves the adhesion of cementitious underlayments. It was applied to the concrete substrate prior to levelling with Level IT one HDB, which is uniquely formulated for the preparation of all types of cementitious sub-floors. Level IT SmoothFlow is Ultra Floor’s premium single part concrete floor leveller. The product contains a blend of specially graded fillers, fine cements and polymers for smoothing and levelling of uneven internal floors. For more information telephone 01827 871 871 or visit
www.ultra-floor.co.uk
Going against the grain
Although more typically known for its comprehensive range of metal switch plates and sockets, decorative electrical wiring accessory manufacturer Hamilton Litestat proved last year that the natural look can sometimes be best. Hamilton’s Woods collection is an elegantly styled range of natural wood switch plates and sockets, designed to provide a stylish finishing touch, whether in a contemporary barn conversion, rustic cottage or classic period property. Available in a selection of finishes including dark, medium and light oak, and antique mahogany, the plates are hand-finished at Hamilton’s Wiltshire headquarters, ensuring quality of manufacture at every stage. Customers have the choice of two edging designs: the clean, simple Woods Chamfered or the more detailed Woods Ovolo, both of which can be matched with any of Hamilton’s switch or socket inserts in a variety of metal finishes from satin steel to antique brass. For more information telephone 01747 860088, email
info@hamilton-litestat.com or visit
www.hamilton-litestat.com
Groundbreaking National Trust restoration
Earthborn paints played a significant role in last year’s BBC TV series, The Manor Reborn, which followed the restoration of the National Trust’s Avebury Manor in Wiltshire. The National Trust teamed up with the BBC and Russell Sage Studio to bring the Grade I listed property back to life. The rooms have been redecorated in five different styles: Tudor, Queen Anne, Georgian, Victorian and pre-war modern. Earthborn paints were specified because they were best suited to the technical requirements of the restoration. Paints used in historic buildings need to be highly breathable to protect the fabric of the building. Earthborn paints deliver on that requirement as well as being hard-wearing and environmentally friendly. Numerous shades of Claypaint were used at Avebury, as well as Earthborn’s casein paint, emulsion, clear wall glaze and clear interior wood stain. Customised colours were achieved by blending the paints with Earthborn pigments. Working alongside the historical experts, the lead interior designer on the project was Russell Sage. Russell says: "We chose Earthborn for this project as the high performing formulations and colours were absolutely perfect for the age of the property and conditions we had to work with. We were able to match the original feel of three key rooms and colour schemes exactly, and were confident in the fact that the paints would work in harmony with the building over the coming years – bonding to the surfaces, preventing damp and giving a beautiful matt finish. Earthborn managing director, John Dison comments: “We were delighted to be involved in this project and worked closely with Russell and the architects to help achieve the transformation of a fascinating property." The result is an authentic but imaginative interpretation of the house across five centuries. The National Trust describes it as an immersive visitor experience where the public can touch, sit on and enjoy all aspects of the building. For more information telephone 01928 734171, email
info@earthbornpaints.co.uk or visit
www.earthbornpaints.co.uk
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