eye and highly developed practical skills to achieve the monolithic effect that many interior designers ask for. For example, too much pressure through the trowel gives a dull, uniform look rather than a crafted one. A great deal of planning should go into how a
floor should be laid, from consideration of room temperature and drying times between coats to which tools are best for the job. This expertise is also needed for the reapplication of sealants, to ensure the beautiful finish lasts for years. You can see such floor-finishing expertise to
great effect in a project in London. A satin finish in dark grey was used to give a smart, urban feel on an extensive floor area of around 100m2
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with a seamless effect achieved. Another recent project in the capital saw a similar finish, but in charcoal grey. Again, the aim was for a natural
stone effect and the textured finish is seamless. Pared back floors for 21st century living may
look simple, but if you are considering this type of finish, it is worth remembering that it can only be achieved with high-quality polished plasters applied by experts. Follow this advice and you will be rewarded with stunning floors that keep their looks for years to come.
Tom Kitchener is sales manager at Aliva UK
A SATIN FINISH FLOOR USED TO GREAT EFFECT IN A HIGH-END PROPERTY
A coating with a matt resin sealant was ideal to ensure a consistent look in wet areas
A MULTI-MILLION POUND PROPERTY IN HAMPSTEAD INCORPORATED A POLISHED PLASTER FLOOR TO GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF NATURAL STONE
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New Camaro collection for the home
Kingspan insulates Grand Design
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www.polyflor.com Enq. 171 All round knee protection
Redbacks Cushioning Ltd, the manufacturers of the World’s only patented, ‘leaf-spring’, non-foam or gel kneepads offer a strapped version as an addition to its original, big-selling product for pocketed work trousers. Designed by a senior Ergonomist, Clinical Scientist and Biomedical Engineer, the kneepads retain the company’s award winning cushioning technology which incorporates a flexible TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) leaf-spring set within a unique
honeycomb matrix. Durable and hardwearing, Redbacks strapped kneepads give the user unrivalled, all-day comfort and long-term protection.
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www.sbhonline.co.uk Kingspan TEK beats the snow in the Alps
The Kingspan TEK Building System has been installed as part of a luxury ski chalet in the French Alps, helping the project to be completed within the tight schedule of the Alpine building season. 400m2
Polyflor, is proud to announce the launch of the brand new Camaro PUR luxury vinyl tile collection designed for the home. The updated Camaro domestic flooring range includes 30 stunning, authentically reproduced wood and stone effects which live up to the level of beautiful design and high performance that flooring contractors and customers alike have come to expect from the Camaro brand. Following extensive design, trend and performance research,
Polyflor’s experienced product designers have hand selected a collection of 18 wood designs and 12 stone effects for the new Camaro collection.
A range of premium and high performance products from Kingspan Insulation have been installed on a stunning new beachfront home on the Isle of Wight, featured on Grand Designs. Kingspan Kooltherm K8 Cavity Board was used to insulate the majority of the walls throughout the property, whilst a further two layers of Kooltherm K7 Pitched Roof Board were applied to the ground floor overhang. With thermal conductivities as low as 0.020 W/m.K, the products
delivered the required thermal performance with a slim build-up, helping to maximise space within the rooms.
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of the Kingspan TEK
Building System was specified to complement the green oak frame. The System comprises of structural insulated panels (SIPs), which are pre-cut to each project’s exact specifications, limiting on-site alterations and waste. This bespoke approach, combined with the
panelised system construction, helped to maintain the fast and predictable installation programme needed to complete the build.
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