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wet, resulting in a slip hazard. To rectify this issue, many anti-slip finishes have been introduced to the UK market. These products apply a clear anti-slip finish to the floor, which doesn’t compromise the overall appearance.
Prior to the application of finishes, it is essential to ensure the flooring is adequately prepared in order to achieve the best results. Whether it is a newly laid floor or an old renovation, sanding out uneven surfaces will enable the finish to achieve a better result. Without proper preparation and the removal of pre-existing treatments and varnishes, new finishes may appear uneven and will not saturate the surface sufficiently to perform the required job.
Natural finishes & wellness For many years, finishes for hardwood floors have been criticised for the odours they produce and this has left clients complaining about the smell or having to leave their home during hardwood floor refinishing. This situation arises because most conventional oil-based hardwood finishes contain high levels of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which produce gases that can be detrimental to
health when breathed in. VOCs can be found in stains, lacquer and other finishes and when applied, the gases become airborne. Not only is this unpleasant to put up with, but it can be harmful. The reason oil-based finishes are formulated with solvents (or VOCs) is to improve performance and durability. These benefits need to be balanced with the real cost. If the continuing use of this type of product comes at the price of customer satisfaction, as well as a long term detrimental effect on the environment, then their future use needs to be called into question. Thankfully, awareness is growing of the possible health risks associated with effects on air quality, and this concern has driven the demand for products with lower VOCs. Extensive research and development has bought about a situation where there are products available that are low in VOCs, which release minimal gas and are virtually odour-free during application. My advice would be to pick eco-friendly oil/wax-based finishes that contain natural vegetable oils and natural vegetable waxes.
Steve Grimwood is managing director of Osmo UK
Introducing Frammenti, the new terrazzo-inspired tile collection
The latest collection to join CTD Architectural’s growing portfolio of terrazzo-effect tiles, Frammenti offers a truly contemporary twist on the traditional patterned design. Reflecting its roots as a handmade product, the new range of wall and floor porcelain tile designs combines the appearance of fragments of earthenware, marble and glass in four distinctive colourways. Specifiers, architects and interior designers can choose from the on-trend hues of terracotta, light white, calming blue or deep black in either a micro, macro or décor design to create statement wall and floor features within all styles of residential and commercial settings. For a perfectly balanced scheme, a heavily glazed maiolica brick tile accompanies the terrazzo-inspired tiles beautifully in eight complementary shades of terracotta, pink, black, blue, white, grey, green and sky blue. Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market.
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Changing your kitchen doors can be a great way to create your new kitchen without the cost and hassle of starting all over again. It is now easy to freshen up your doors quickly if they are getting tatty or create a new kitchen more to your style. The range of colours and styles of
kitchen doors has grown dramatically over recent years with quality of manufacturing improving all the time. With replacement doors ranging from vinyl wrap to solid wood; the choice is yours; not to mention there are 100’s of colours and styles to pick from. For more considerations visit Granite & TREND Transformations’ website.
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