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MAPEI WELCOMES ULTRALITE D2 TO


ULTRALITE FAMILY Announcing the latest addition to the Mapei Ultralite family; Ultralite D2 is a ready-mixed, lightweight and brilliant white adhesive for ceramic wall tiles, ideal for areas such as residential and commercial showers and wetrooms.


Bright white Ultralite D2 can be used with large format tiles up to 350mm x 350mm, producing up to 45% extra yield compared to standard weight adhesive. An area of up to 8m²* can be tiled from one bucket when using standard size wall tiles.


Jason Brunt, Ceramic Product Manager at Mapei UK commented “As our light weight technology moves on in the cement-based market, we were keen to develop similar technology in our ready mixed business. We have developed this adhesive as a cost- effective brilliant white adhesive and its performance so far exceeds the expectations of a ready-mixed adhesive. I encourage tile fixers to price compare on meterage rates for this high quality Mapei adhesive”.


Ultralite D2 is a ready-to-use paste and has excellent initial grab. The viscosity of the paste enables easy trowelling on to vertical surfaces, providing excellent coverage when fixing larger tiles. Ultralite D2 can be used for installing porous bodied ceramic tiles and mosaics onto internal walls and highly deformable substrates in both commercial and domestic areas, fixing tiles to plasterboard, plaster walls and tile backer boards, as well as painted surfaces or existing tile surfaces.


* Coverage is dependent on flatness of substrate and trowel size.


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FILA FOCUSES ON TILE SAFETY IN NEW RIBA-


APPROVED CPD FILA has introduced a new RIBA-approved CPD presentation, entitled “Ceramic and porcelain – how a correct cleaning regime can safeguard slip resistance”. The new seminar examines surface maintenance and its importance in terms of health and safety, giving advice on correct specification, with examples of high profile UK case studies.


With slips and trips a major cause of injury, FILA’s new


BATHROOM BRANDS GROUP EXPANDS WITH TWO NEW


APPOINTMENTS Bathroom Brands Group has announced the introduction of two new appointments, with Juan Pillay joining the team as Crosswater Brand Manager and Ben Morling taking on an exclusive role for the Group Projects channel.


As Bathroom Brands Group continues to lead the market in bathroom design, Pillay will be responsible for the continued growth of the distinguished Crosswater brand name, whilst Morling will support the Projects team across events and trade PR, representing each of the


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seminar discusses the link with poor maintenance regimes and, in particular, an inadequate ‘initial clean’. Tile finishes are examined, as well as issues surrounding sealer specification and the use of acid and alkaline- based detergents. FILA then presents best practice advice, in terms of product specification, methods and maintaining slip ratings. Associated health and safety, sustainability and lifecycle issues are also explored, with tile samples available to provide tactile examples during the presentation.


www.filasolutions.com individual brands as a collective.


Joining the Crosswater team from the appliance industry, Juan is well- positioned to lead the Crosswater brand, taking on responsibility for the marketing and product development within Crosswater’s expanding collection of bathroom products.


With considerable experience and expertise as an integral part of the Crosswater team, Ben Morling has previously held the position of Trade Marketing Manager for the Bathroom Brands Group. As one of the company’s major growth drivers, Ben is a valuable addition to the Group Projects team as it enters a new chapter of international expansion in the projects market.


www.bathroombrands.com www.tomorrowstileandstone.co.uk


Ceramic and porcelain – how a correct cleaning regime can safeguard slip resistance


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