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Coloured Movemement Joints (CMJ) produces bespoke joints for hard flooring, natural stone and slate, and specialises in colour-matching joints to the grout or the floor finish to create a stylish, seamless, designer look. The team at CMJ tells us more.
All hard flooring moves independently by expanding and contracting at different rates, so it is a necessary requirement for flooring installations to have movement joint protection. Movement joints are an effective way to protect ceramic and other hard floor coverings from the stresses that cause cracking, tenting or popping on the surface.
Clients generally do not like movement joints because it is felt that they can be obtrusive and spoil the aesthetic appearance of their carefully chosen floor. Specifiers and installers know that movement joints need to be used to absorb the natural movements in the floor. Architects are required to specify products that are fit for purpose and conform to building regulations and installers have a duty to provide good advice and workmanship. Whatever your job title, our team of friendly and experienced staff at CMJ is on hand to help guide you though the requirements of your projects.
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CMJ Movement Joints have been specified on many projects including retail, commercial, transport, education, hotels, sport & leisure, prisons and even the Olympic Village at London 2012. Major car brands including Ford, Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagon, to name a few, have used our Movement Joints because they create a high class finish and a seamless designer look, which is a preferred aesthetic in car showroom areas. Movement joints are also used in workshop areas because of their durability and ability to handle a wide range of loadings.
Movement joints are available in PVC, aluminum, stainless steel and brass. Our advice is that unless cost is an overriding issue we do not recommend the use of PVC profiles. They are a short-term solution and lack the durability that is needed for tiled flooring. Using aluminum based profiles adequately protects the majority of projects. Stainless steel
profiles provide the greatest strength but are the least visible due to the manufacture and design of the profile.
Not only can CMJ Movement Joints cope with heavy stresses and distribute them evenly between the foundation and floor covering, they can also prevent conduction of noise from footfall and other bodies. Even floors subject to heavy stresses remain in better condition for longer when our Movement Joints are specified.
All CMJ Movement Joints are designed and manufactured to exceed the requirements of BS 5385 and can be used with slate, natural stone and ceramic tiled floors. We also provide highly competent advice and support. No matter how complex the application we can provide the perfect solution, including both products and service.
www.colouredmovementjoints.co.uk
www.tomorrowsflooring.com
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