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New Mapei Adhesives
MAPEI has added a new high-performance adhesive to its eco adhesives range. Ultrabond Eco 4 LVT is a high-temperature, solvent-free, fibre-reinforced adhesive for bonding internal LVT and PVC floors, and semi-flexible vinyl tiles. It is designed for fast, safe application on various substrates, and a high initial bond for rapid flooring fixing. Ultrabond Eco 4 LVT is a synthetic, polymer-based adhesive in water dispersion which is suitable for conventional absorbent substrates, in normal humidity levels. It has a paste-like consistency...
read moreRAK Expands Porcelain Offer
RAK CERAMICS has a new porcelain tile in its contemporary collection. Strata is a rock-effect tile, combining a natural aesthetic with practical benefits, and is suitable for contract and domestic applications. Strata has a semi-gloss finish and comes in three textural tones – light grey, beige and black. The tiles are designed for internal wall and floor installation and outdoor walls. In 60 x 60cm and 60 x 120cm formats, the tiles are said to provide floor slip resistance of ≥50 (dry), ≤24 (wet). The tile’s natural effect is...
read moreSnickers Work Gloves On The Dot
SNICKERS WORKWEAR, which has made working clothes for nearly 40 years, has won an international product design award. The Red Dot Design Award is known as a symbol of innovation and quality, and three styles from Snickers’ work gloves range have been awarded Red Dots – the specialised tool, specialised Impact and power grip gloves received the awards for excellence in functionality and design. Snickers work gloves can be bought individually, useful when one eventually wears out. They can be mixed and matched to suit the individual....
read moreT&R Launches Fusion Floors
T&R FLOOR COVERING DISTRIBUTORS has introduced the Fusion Flooring range, comprising 15 wood and stone effect designs, suitable for heavy-traffic commercial and domestic installation. The floors are said to provide R10 slip resistance, to comprise on average 40% recycled content, to be low VOC, 100% recyclable and to have an A+ Generic BRE rating. Fusion Flooring’s Wood Collection includes 11 wood plank designs, measuring 184.2 x 1,219.2mm. The Stone Collection has four designs 457.2 x 457.2mm. The floors have a bevel effect on all...
read moreInterface Is Inspired By Nature
INTERFACE has launched its latest collection, Human Nature, which takes its cues from the visual, tactile textures found in the most elemental of floorcoverings – forest floors, grassy fields and pebbled garden paths. The range features five 25cm x 1m skinny plank carpet tile patterns that pair with 50cm x 50cm tiles, being suitable for composing imaginative floor designs. The planks are also available in a range of textures, helping to delineate different working spaces. The planks are designed to absorb sound and improve acoustics,...
read moreN&C Launches New Catalogue
N&C NICOBOND has launched its largest tile catalogue, featuring larger formats, trends in interior design and more than 100 ceramic, porcelain, natural stone and mosaic ranges, available from stock. The large-format Mode tile collection catalogue features tile ranges suitable for all project requirements, from entry level through to designer options. It also shows the services offered by N&C Nicobond, such as nationwide, next day delivery (dependent on delivery schedule), £10m stock availability and the latest tiles, suitable for domestic...
read moreBostik Is Set To Flow Man Flow!
BOSTIK has unveiled Screedmaster Flow, a self-smoothing compound developed to have excellent flow characteristics and high-strength performance. The product is a two-component protein-free smoothing compound for levelling floors prior to laying coverings, and is suited to work with LVTs. The formula is low odour, high strength and can be used under a surface DPM. Other Screedmaster smoothing compounds include Speed, a high-strength polymer-modified underlayment which is said to set in 30 minutes for fast-track application, and Smooth,...
read moreStanley Hammer Cut Shocks
THE latest range of hammers from STANLEY features Anti-Vibe technology, designed following research into the ergonomics of a hammer blow. The research revealed a need for controlled force, while minimising the shock of impact on the user. As a result, Stanley developed a range of hammers using bespoke processes and parts. Each hammer has a steel core and high-impact polypropylene jacket, a Anti-Vibe shock absorbing layer, and a rubber overmold. A shock-absorbing collar isolates the head and handle from one another via a gasket,...
read moreHultafors Hammers Quality
HULTAFORS TOOLS’ new hammers range include ball hammers, t-block dead blow, and copper hammers. When designing hammers, Hultafors aims to minimise strain on the user’s body, without compromising on work efficiency. Developed to handle the toughest work, and to deliver the best levels of performance and safety, they are ergonomically designed for ease of use, in a range of sizes and with special grip technology. With vibration damping features and reduced recoil, one of the models has an anti-sparking feature. It has a downloadable...
read morePorcelain Tile Range Unveiled
CRAVEN DUNNILL blends different materials and textures with its new porcelain floor tile collection, Materia Mix. Materia Mix is a combination of concrete, wood and stone textures, achieving an urban style, and is designed for a durable specification. The Craven Dunnill Materia Mix tile collection is glazed porcelain and available in four natural palettes: Deep, Light, Steel and Sun, in a 600 x 300mm format. Craven Dunnill is an established tile distributor, working with contract customers across the UK. Based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire,...
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