08 June 2015

Microbarr paint limits the spread of infection at NHS facility

Hawthorne Court can accommodate up to 18 patients and provides rehabilitation for people experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. The centre provides a range of therapy rooms, including an arts and crafts room as well as patient bedrooms, communal dining, living room areas and a secure garden space. Feature walls in green and blue were[…]

  • 08 June 2015

01 June 2015

Armourcoat new Rusteel finish makes industry Award final

Rusteel Finish. Photo credit : ©Apache Studios (‘Wingback’ chair – James UK; ‘Hooked 3.0 Nude’ lighting – Buster Punch) Armourcoat new Rusteel finish authentic rusted iron or patina effect, creating an aged, weather-beaten, metal surface This time-worn finish similar to weathering (or Corten) steel is created from a water-based paint with metal particles which naturally[…]

  • 01 June 2015

29 May 2015

Silicone masonry paint provides durable and robust protection

Silicone Masonry binds with mineral substrate and is therefore highly flexible – it offers high resistance against the elements, making it ideal for bare masonry, renders, precast-concrete, concrete blockwork, brickwork and external wall insulation systems. Silicone Masonry provides a highly durable, long-term exterior masonry solution. The coating is designed to offer high quality coating breathability,[…]

  • 29 May 2015

27 May 2015

New Classic Select range of woodstains for exteriors

The Classic Select range is designed to allow the natural grain of the wood to show through, making it ideal for use on exterior wood, to protect large external areas such as cladding and fascia. The Classic Select range is ideal for exterior wood such as cladding and fascia. The product is available in four[…]

  • 27 May 2015

27 May 2015

Flame-retardant paint ensures safety in housing development

Crown Trade transformed Coast and Country Housing’s complex – consisting of 38 one-bedroom flats – using a calming and muted colour pallet of its flame-retardant Timonox paints. The new stairwell of Raithwaite House following a makeover with Crown Trade’s Timonox Flame Retardant paint. Colour specialist Jemma Saunders from Crown Paints worked with the tenants to[…]

  • 27 May 2015

20 May 2015

A considered approach to colour

A clear rationale rooted in trend and forecasting analysis can help specifiers to reassure clients and help them make informed decisions about decorative schemes. As design trends change over time, staple colours such as creams and blues tend to transcend shifting fashions and remain ever popular. However each year can also bring with it dramatically[…]

  • 20 May 2015

20 May 2015

BIM objects added to Crown Paints online services

The new service can be accessed via the Crown Paints’ Specification website, or by visiting the paint manufacturer’s profile on the National BIM Library – an online library consisting of generic and proprietary BIM objects such as walls, windows, doors, foundations, cladding and roofs. BIM Objects enables users to integrate Crown Paints’ products into a[…]

  • 20 May 2015

07 May 2015

Responsible glazing systems ensure fire safety

Wrightstyle’s Managing Director, Tim Kempster Before modern fire and building regulations, responsibility for the safety of a building and its occupants fell firmly on the shoulders of the building’s owner. Since the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 however, responsibility has shifted across all UK jurisdictions, now requiring commercial premises to have a named ‘responsible[…]

  • 07 May 2015

07 May 2015

New decorating frame offers complete coverage

Cageless design Purdy’s new Revolution Frame is compatible with several of its existing paint products The Revolution Frame’s cageless structure allows it to release paint easily to ensure an even coverage without grey streak. Its innovative design also allows for easy cleaning and maintenance, whilst avoiding the creation of mess. An extension to Purdy’s decorating[…]

  • 07 May 2015

01 May 2015

Matt paint used to replicate Georgian interior for a historic home

Johnstone’s Flat Matt was used to re-create a period aesthetic for Fenay Lodge Located on the outskirts of Huddersfield, Fenay Lodge is a Grade II Listed property which has recently suffered from a roof leak. The leak caused damage to the stairs, hall and landing of the 18th century property; in light of this, it[…]

  • 01 May 2015