PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Setcrete’s new pack size for Rapid Set Repair Mortar Setcrete, the manufacturer of subfloor preparation products, has launched a new smaller pack size for its popular Rapid Set Repair Mortar. The new, half-size 2.5kg sacks have been introduced to meet customer demand for a more convenient option that reduces waste on smaller jobs, and will be available alongside the standard 5kg pack size. Setcrete Rapid Set Repair Mortar is a single component mortar for repairing a wide range of damaged or worn concrete surfaces and is walk on hard from 30 minutes, making it ideal for time-sensitive projects. It offers freeze-thaw resistance, making it suitable for external, as well as internal, applications and can be applied to both horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces.
setcrete.co.uk
Frontline Bathrooms’ Ophelia freestanding bath
Frontline Bathrooms expanded its Aqua Range with the launch of the Ophelia, a freestanding bath that combines sculptural elegance with comfort for modern bathroom design. Available in a choice of Timeless White or Dramatic Black, Ophelia is designed for a variety of bathroom schemes from contemporary urban spaces to classic, more traditional interiors. Measuring 1700mm in length and 780mm in width, it offers a versatile choice for projects of all sizes. The Ophelia also features an in-built tap deck. As part of the Aqua Range, Ophelia delivers on the collection’s reputation for products that are easy to specify and effortless to install. The simplicity of its design and the availability in just two finish options allows for
HMG Paints colours up HMG Paints relaunched its Floor Paint Range, complete with redesigned packaging, a simplified
selection process,
and an enhanced colour offering. The packaging now features updated labelling with icons, usage scenarios, and clear product benefits, making it easier to match the right paint to the job whilst consumers are browsing shelves.
The revamped range consists of three high- performance solutions, HydroPro Floor Paint, Polyurethane Floor Paint, and Epoxy HD Floor Paint.
www.hmgpaint.com
Setcrete Launches Fast-Track Primer DPM
straightforward specification while catering to a wide range of customer tastes. Its contemporary silhouette and premium look make it an ideal centrepiece for displays.
www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk
Ideal Heating announces 10-year warranty on Evomax 2 boiler
Heating manufacturer Ideal Heating announced that its Evomax 2 boiler is now available with a 10-year warranty. The new warranty covers 10-year parts and labour when Evomax 2 is installed on an Ideal Heating pipework header kit with plate heat exchanger, and commissioned by Ideal Heating Commercial.
The new 10-year warranty does not affect the existing 5-year warranty proposition, which will continue to be available with free commissioning.
Commissioning is provided as a free service and not only saves installers time and money, but ensures that the boiler is operating correctly before it is put into service. An Enhanced Appliance and Primary System Check, which is chargeable at £250 per boiler, is also required under the terms and conditions of the 10-year warranty.
Evomax 2 is available with a range of accessories, including hydraulic separation, all with market-leading availability, all designed and manufactured in the UK.
idealheating.com
West Fraser’s CaberMDF in the house West Fraser’s CaberMDF comprises five prod- ucts, and can be used to form architectural features, fascias, shelves, fitted units, ward- robes and kitchen and bathroom furniture – including door and drawer fronts as well as carcassing.
CaberMDF Trade is a versatile, lightweight
board, for general purpose, CaberMDF Trade MR and CaberMDF Pro MR offering additional moisture
resistance.Finally, CaberMDF Indus- trial, which is moisture resistant and designed for the production of furniture and fittings. All timber used is responsibly sourced and FSC
certified. West Fraser’s range of board prod- ucts is available in a wide selection of sizes to minimise waste.
ukwestfraser.co.uk
December 2025
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net
Floor preparation products manufacturer Setcrete launched a new fast-track, two-in-one Damp Proof Membrane (DPM) and primer. Each coat requires
15-30 minutes drying time, cutting the wait time for installing floorcoverings over newly poured screeds.
The one-component, ready-to-use product is simply applied to sound, smooth and clean sandcement screed or concrete surfaces in two coats with a roller to create a barrier against residual construction moisture where relative humidity levels are up to 95%.
Setcrete Fast-Track Primer DPM is supplied in 5 litre bottles, which will cover an area of approximately 20m2 and is pigmented yellow to allow the user to gauge application uniformity.
setcrete.com
Frontline Bathrooms adds new basin The Cabanes Basin, by Frontline Bathrooms, is ideal for cloakrooms, ensuites, and smaller bathrooms, providing a stylish, space-saving solution.
Available in 400mm or 500mm sizes and offered in Matt White
or Matt Black, each basin is crafted from solid surface stone resin – a carefully balanced blend of natural stone minerals, resins, and pigments
www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk 39
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