RANGE REVIEW: ADHESIVES & SEALANTS HIGH PERFORMANCE SUSTAINABLE TILE ADHESIVES RANGE
Palace Chemicals has launched an Extra- Lite range of sustainable tile adhesives that deliver twice the surface coverage of previous comparable products. Palace, one of the UK’s largest independent manufacturers of tile adhesives, grouts, sealants, building chemicals, wood treatments and decorating sundries, formulated the product range as part of its ongoing environmental improvement programme. Currently consisting of two versions, Fast-Set
CRYSTAL-CLEAR CHOICE OF SEALANT AND ADHESIVE
With its crystal-clear appearance and excellent UV stability, OB1 Diamond is a hybrid sealant and adhesive that offers a wide range of applications and benefits.
One of the standout features of OB1 Diamond is its crystal-clear aspect. Unlike traditional sealants and adhesives that leave a visible residue or discoloration, OB1 Diamond dries completely clear. This makes it ideal for applications where aesthetics are crucial, such as glass bonding or any project that requires an invisible bond. The crystal-clear finish ensures that the final result is flawless and professional looking. In addition to its transparency, OB1 Diamond boasts excellent UV stability. This means that it can withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight without yellowing or degrading over time. This feature makes it an ideal choice for outdoor applications, with the UV stability ensuring that the sealant remains strong and visually appealing even under harsh conditions.
OB1 Diamond can be used on a wide variety of common building materials and is perfect for both bonding and sealing applications. It is also extremely user friendly and contains no solvents, tin or phthalates. OB1 Diamond is a must-have for any DIY enthusiast, professional craftsman, or anyone seeking a reliable and visually appealing sealant or adhesive solution.
For more information about OB1 and its range of products, visit
www.ob1original.com or call our sales office on 01226 771600
and Standard-Set, the Extra-Lite range offers product performance of equivalent coverage to other tile adhesives but using only half the weight. Supplied in a smaller, 10kg sack, this not only
reduces carbon footprint in terms of haulage, space and fuel economy, the new product contains 40 per cent recycled raw materials, further reducing the depletion of natural resources.
The advancement is part of a wider
environmental programme by Palace, which includes the recent introduction of one million containers made entirely from recycled plastic along with the removal of over 80,000 composite paper sacks from its waste system. The pioneering new products are the result of Palace’s ongoing ‘objectives for improvement programme’. Under the programme, which has operated as a BSI accredited ISO 14001 approved Environmental Management System
since 2004, the firm has invested in numerous other sustainable technologies and processes. Other advances include a closed loop dust extraction system, on-site emission reductions and a continual push to replace certain energy- intensive raw materials within its building and construction products with effective ‘waste’ by-products from other industrial processes.
To find out more, visit
www.palacechemicals.co.uk
INSTANT DRYING PAINTABLE CAULK SAVES TIME
SX Instant Paintable Caulk Is a high quality acrylic sealant specifically developed to be over painted with water based and synthetic paints immediately after application. The SX Instant Paintable Caulk can be used to seal and fill gaps and cracks where movement can occur; such as those between plasterwork and window frames, door frames, skirting boards, windowsills and architraves. It can also be used for filling cracks, screw
and nail holes in walls and ceilings. Use prior to painting and wall papering to prevent unsightly cracks developing later. SX Instant Paintable Caulk also has good adhesion, without primer, on concrete, brickwork, plaster and painted wood. Designed for interior use, SX Instant Paintable Caulk also has additional benefits, including: it’s paintable immediately after application with water based and synthetic paints. It helps reduce cracking and discolouration of the paint. It offers perfect adhesion without the use of a primer to most substrates, including concrete, brickwork, plaster and painted wood. It has low odour, it’s almost odourless, it’s easy to apply and clean, is non- corrosive towards metals.
Find out more about this product by visiting the Siroflex website at
www.siroflex.co.uk or call the sales office on 01226 771600
PRETTY IN PINK SEALANT OFFERS HIGH GRABBING STRENGTH
Choosing the right adhesive or sealant is a vital part of any home improvement job. It must be high quality, versatile, durable, easy to use and cost-effective too. Whether you’re a trained professional or a DIY enthusiast, you need to consider several factors, ranging from the ingredients the adhesive or sealant is made from to what it’s going to come up against. For example, does it need to be highly water- resistant? Will it be exposed to much sunlight or humidity? That’s why U-PRO, a growing online retailer of DIY supplies, offers a wide range of sealants and adhesives for all types of usage. U-PRO’s most popular sealants include the Soudal Exterior Frame Sealant, which provides a fast and neutral cure on a broad range of materials including wood, metal and glass, and the Dowsil range that’s best for bathrooms due to its high resistance to mildew and mould growth.
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The Everbuild Pinkgrip is U-PRO’s bestselling adhesive as its incredible grabbing strength and excellent gap-filling properties means that it’s suitable for use on both non-porous and porous surfaces, inside and outside of any property. What’s more, its revolutionary initial ‘direct bond’ eliminates the need for double stick methods.
Find out more online at
www.u-pro.co.uk/ collections/adhesives-sealants
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