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Osmo Site More ‘User-Friendly’
OSMO UK has launched a revamped website with improved usability and layout after careful assessment of customer feedback. It allows easy navigation around new features, along with access to all Osmo brochures. The ‘Latest News’ section will keep visitors up to date with the launch of new products, new partnerships, collections and events. The ‘Osmo Recommends’ section is dedicated to helping customers and architects with specifications. It advises customers on the most suitable product(s) for a specific job. The new website is...
read moreMapei Addition
MAPEI has introduced a fast-drying skim-coat and finishing mortar to its surface preparation range. Planiprep Skimcoat is a fine polymer-modified cement-based product designed for repair, levelling and feathering. The mortar is suitable for skimming uneven subfloors and joints, filling screw-holes in plywood surfaces and repairing other minor surface defects. Planiprep Skimcoat is designed for professional trowel application onto clean, dry surfaces and is mixed with water to achieve a paste-like consistency. Available in 10kg bags, it...
read moreFirst Choice Safety From Itec
JOINING the Isafe One and Isafe Apex ranges, Isafe First from ITEC CONTRACT FLOORS provides an alternative for projects needing the slip-restraint of safety flooring in a competitive specification. In eight multi-directional colourways, Isafe First is said to achieve 36+ low slip potential and comes in a 2m width. The collection features Hyperguard+ PUR, designed to standardise maintenance and to resist scuffs and stains. Hyperguard+ was developed to enable Isafe First’s use in a variety of environments without specialist cleaning....
read morePPC Unveils New Vacuum Units
THE PREPARATION GROUP has introduced two new model industrial vacuum units – the 202DS LP and the M450 LP – featuring the Longopac Safe Bagging System. Instead of a bin, dust and solid material is collected into a continuous feeding bag of 90m in length, which is twisted and sealed by the operator into manageable 20/30l bags for disposal. It is claimed that no particles enter the atmosphere, making the system suitable for situations where dust is critical, or in dealing with toxic and hazardous substances when using optional Hepa...
read moreLeoline Updates Comfytex Range
COMFYTEX is the new name for the revamped Comfylux Xtra from LEOLINE. Updated sample books and cards feature the collection’s new looks, including a dramatic black tile in Barcelona and the mineral-inspired Sand decors. Said to be R10 rated for slip resistance, it is available in 2m, 3m and 4m widths. Equipped with Superguard PU protection, the floor is said to resist scuffing and to require no specialist maintenance. Thanks to the Luxatex textile backing, Comfytex has been designed to combine the thermal, comfort and acoustic benefits of...
read moreKährs Adds To Classic Nouveau
KÄHRS has introduced four new wood floors to its Classic Nouveau Collection. The new surfaces share a one-strip plank format and are crafted from sustainable rustic oak. They join the Collection’s mid- to dark-toned colour options and feature individual surface treatments, to reinforce a natural look. Each design has a matt lacquer pre-finish, and handcrafted treatments include bevelled edges, brushing, colour staining and smoking. All floors measure 2,100/2,420 x 187 x 15mm wide and are multi-layered in construction. Requiring no...
read moreAntron Offers Colour Creativity
INVISTA Antron carpet fibre has launched an interactive colour palette tool that allows designers to create custom palettes using colours taken from its Colour Trend 2014/2015 forecasting. Compatible with desktop and tablet devices, the interactive drag and drop functionality is designed to make it easy to create coordinated palettes from a range of 32 referenced colours, which are available in Antron carpet fibre. A user-generated PDF displays the custom palette along with colour reference conversions. Designers can also find out more...
read moreGradus Extends Stair Edgings
GRADUS has added four new profiles to its XT range of stair edgings. The Gradus XT range, which offers protection against the risk of slips, trips and falls on stairs, has two new rake-back and two new square-back profiles. Developed in line with BRE research, the additions feature PVC-u channels. A choice of slip-resistant inserts extends around the leading edge of the stair edging, so that foot contact is made with the slip-resistant element of the stair edging. The additions, in 7.5mm and 9.5mm gauges, have been developed for use with...
read moreMany Workers Unhappy
THE attitudes of employees in the UK to their jobs, revealed in a survey, should be a cause of concern to employers. Many say they are unhappy and would leave tomorrow, given the choice. Nearly 40% of full-time workers in the UK would change jobs tomorrow if they could, says an employee engagement study titled The Science of Engagement by PR agency Weber Shandwick. It concludes that the poor levels of workplace commitment stems primarily from employees feeling unappreciated. According to the research, only 35% of employees feel valued by...
read moreNCCA Awarded
THE National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) has gained scheme operator status for TrustMark, the Government-endorsed quality mark for expert tradesmen. NCCA members can now apply for TrustMark status so they can be found by homeowners using the TrustMark postcode search facility. The TrustMark quality mark gives customers of NCCA members additional protection and reassurance that they comply with high standards of workmanship and trading practices. Founded in 1968, NCCA is the UK trade association for professionals in the cleaning,...
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