Interiors; Safety & Security Helping further explain the upgrade and benefi ts of Diamond Matt
Following the recent news that Dulux Trade has reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product, the company has shared two exciting videos that will further explain the upgrade and the benefi ts. T e fi rst is a ‘Behind T e Scenes’ interview with Hannah Beeke, R&D team leader at AkzoNobel. She explains more about the product’s durability and improved sustainability credentials, as well as the Tested & Approved process and what it means for the industry. You can watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AW4gMn_MOw
In the second video, AkzoNobel’s Duncan Lochhead, commercial sustainability manager at Dulux Decorator Centre and Peter Howard, sustainability & CSR lead discuss what the new Diamond Matt will mean for architects and specifi ers. T ey talk about why Dulux Trade Diamond Matt has been upgraded and the benefi ts it off ers, including the importance of sustainability and why it was placed front and centre when updating the Diamond Matt formula. T ey also delve in deeper to explain what sets the new Diamond Matt apart. You can watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9EI9cFycrE
0333 222 7070
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Beaufl or® Smartex Pro is an aff ordable vinyl fl oor that’s available in a wide range of home-like looks that makes it perfect for housing projects. Suitable for use throughout all domestic areas, Beaufl or Smartex Pro can be used as a comfortable and aff ordable fl ooring solution in new and refurbished housing projects. Equipped with a textile back that means it can be loose laid in rooms up to 36 m2, Smartex Pro is also fast and easy to install. Multiple width options (2 m, 3 m, 4 m) also help to cut down on installation waste and reduce the need for seams in large rooms. T ere’s 26 home-like looks to choose from within Smartex Pro. Ranging from warming oak eff ects and fashionable herringbone to stone tiles, modern concrete and classic ceramic tiles; Smartex Pro’s wide range means that it’s easy to fi nd a look that matches the interior design of your project, and which will give a homely feel for residents. Featuring Beaufl or’s Natural Look surface, Smartex Pro brings the best out of its designs while an R10 slip-resistant fi nish provides assured footing and means that it can be used in bathrooms without worry. In fact, with a Class 22 General Domestic rating, Smartex Pro can be used in hallways, living areas, kitchens and bedrooms too. Chris Roberts, sales director UK, Beaufl or says: “Smartex Pro is a fl oor that ticks all the boxes when it comes to housing.”
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Dulux unveils its Colour of the Year 2024 .
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Dulux has announced its Colour of the Year for 2024, Sweet EmbraceTM
T e colour is a delicate, optimistic and modern tone that is understated and comforting and brings a sense of stability and soſt ness to a space.
To complement Sweet EmbraceTM ,
Dulux is also launching three versatile colour palettes to provide architects, specifi ers and designers with a wealth of colour inspiration when creating beautiful spaces for the housing sector. Please visit the Dulux website for more information.
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Kidde Safety Europe, a trusted fi re safety leader for more than 100 years, has unveiled a signifi cant rebrand. With a new logo that represents the home combined with the strapline: ‘T e Power to Protect,’ the roll-out of the new identity started to hit the merchant and wholesaler shelves on new packaging earlier this year with the launch of Kidde’s new CO2
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housingmmonline.co.uk is a one-stop source for all the latest press releases providing any visitor with access to information about products and services that they may require. From the website, you can fi nd links to digital issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as email alerts to keep you as informed as possible.
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15/02/2022 11:28 Monitor. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global
Corporation (NYSE: CARR). T e new look sees Kidde Safety Europe move away from its traditional shield logo to one that now represents a home, with the lettermark icon representing the ‘K’ in the Kidde name.
03337 722227
www.kidde.com/fi re-safety/en/uk
At FASS (Fire And Smoke Solutions) the company has practical experience in designing, installing and commissioning natural air relief pressurisation systems, powered air relief pressurisation systems and Lobby extract systems. FASS has successfully upgraded legacy concrete high-rise residential blocks originally built to CP3 standard with smoke control systems that protect the stairs and increase safety for residents, as proven in real-life fi re instances. As long-term and active members of the SCA, FASS contribute to developing industry guidance and have been accredited with IFC SDI 19 certifi cation.
02476 980 820
www.fi reandsmokesolutions.co.uk
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