WHAT’S NEW
Head Office warehouse is approx. 55,000 sq ft and we are in the process of significantly increasing that capacity.
How many displays? Is there a theme throughout? At least 150 across the retail stores. The theme is best summed up that we want to create a display that the customer will want every item in their own home – tiles, sanitaryware, uncoupling solutions, drains, underfloor heating, coordinating accessories.
Will you open more? We hope so. We are looking at a couple of new locations at the moment.
Why did you choose Schlüter-Systems? We have been using Schlüter products for 27 years. It started when floor tiles were becoming very popular, but they kept cracking (before porcelain). Schlüter introduced Schlüter- DITRA uncoupling mat to overcome that problem as an ‘uncoupling membrane’. We sell nearly 200 rolls (x30metres) each month and have yet to go out on a complaint where the product has failed. Other Schlüter products have been added over the years with a similar success rate.
What are popular products or ranges for you and your installers? DITRA, a wide range of tiling profiles, underfloor heating systems and drainage products.
How do you find the customer service from Schlüter- Systems? Is there anything that stands out to you? Always ‘Best in Class!’
Have you completed any exciting projects recently featuring Schlüter-Systems? Recent projects our tiles and Schlüter-Systems solutions have featured in include: The Mormon Temple, Centre Point, 30 Grosvenor Square, The Fitzrovia Hotel to name just some.
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Mapei has introduced two new protective wax finishes to its UltraCare range. New UltraCare Finish Opaca has a matt finish, whilst UltraCare Finish Lucida has a glossy finish. Both treatments create a wear and stain resistant finish and can be applied to all types of unpolished natural stone installed indoors.
Each of the new UltraCare Finish liquid waxes provides protection against a wide range of stains, including grease, oil, acid-based stains from lemon, vinegar, cola and other acidic liquids, alcoholic drinks and ink stains. Developed for a quick, easy and even application, the treatments are applied neat with a fleece or cloth after application of an UltraCare impregnator. A second coat is recommended, applied in a cross-ways direction – and with a 1-2 hour interval between each application – to avoid pinholes and ensure complete coverage. Once dry, both waxes can be buffed and, in the case of Opaca, this can be carried out to achieve a satin-type finish. To maintain tile lustre, both waxes can be diluted with water and applied periodically, after maintenance with UltraCare Multicleaner.
Both UltraCare Finish Opaca and Lucida are suitable for terracotta, stone, unpolished marble and recomposed tiles. The wax treatments do not retain dirt and promote easy removal of residues. As well as providing high wear protection, polymers and waxes within the finishes also provide superior transparency, elasticity and reduced slipperiness.
NEW ULTRACARE FINISH PROTECTIVE WAXES
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The Mapei UltraCare series includes cleaners and protectors for use on all types of tile and stone and suitable for professional and end-user application. Many also feature throughout Mapei UK’s Zero Line – a series of low environmental impact products that provide safe and sustainable high-performance solutions with CO2 fully offset in the entire life cycle.
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