Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Paints",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Ian Williams warn landlords about fire risks from
Ian Williams, which we summarised at the time by saying "Thousands of properties across the UK could be falling short of strict new fire safety standards, because of the often unrecognised hazard presented by painted walls and ceilings".
The day before,
we featured the news release Q4 merchant sales figures show slowdown from
Builders Merchants Federation [BMF]: "Latest figures from the Builders Merchants Federation show that sales of building materials fell by 4.4% during the last three months of 2007, when compared with the same period in 2006".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Green Books
concerning its Guide to using natural finishes
- take a look at Step-by-step guide to using natural finishes
which says: "Lime and clay based plasters, renders and paints: a practical guide to one of the oldest and most versatile building materials".
Take a look also at the news release from Firstsight Vision, New halogen-free CameraLink cables,
as well as Marley Eternit extends weatherboard range from Marley Eternit,
and Sandtoft to form part of sustainability showcase from Sandtoft Roof Tiles.
See also:
Crown Trade gets Smart
(January 2008)
Smart Maintenance programme delivers tailored, cost-effective maintenance solutions for individual clients and projects
New Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish from Sikken
(January 2008)
Use of Sikkens' new Rubbol XD exterior gloss finish at The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a superb example of how modern technology can enhance traditional structures
Johnstone's new premium paint colour collection
(January 2008)
Inspired is a chip mounted colour card featuring an elegant palette of the most enduring shades and tones
Cladding is quick and colourful with Finncolour
(January 2008)
Finnforest has launched Finncolour, a pre-painted secret-fix timber exterior cladding system
Crown Trade Timonox does the double
(December 2007)
Crown Trade Timonox flame retardant paint systems has twice helped to prevent flames spreading through a high-rise block of tenanted flats in Manchester
Rockwool sustainable building at Ecobuild
(December 2007)
Rockwool energy-saving mineral wool insulation products will be demonstrated on its stand at Ecobuild
Installing graphics onto roller shutters
(December 2007)
Roller Vision are a patent protected company who install graphics onto existing customer roller shutters
A - Z Guide to making your home eco-friendly.
(November 2007)
Green Up! is a compact reference guide to greening your house, from minor improvements - such as what paint to use - to major ones, such as how to choose and install solar electric panels
Siding facades aid sustainable developments
(November 2007)
James Hardie fibre cement siding solutions offer an environmentally-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional cladding materials
Walleffects develop own acrylic products
(October 2007)
Walleffects are announcing their new range of decorative paints at the National Painting and Decorating Show in Coventry
HMG solution to painting in the rain
(September 2007)
HMG Paints has developed a unique single coat finish with outstanding early water resistance, allowing items to be painted and cured outside in inclement conditions
News on the Decorative paints and industrial coatings from British Coatings Federation (BCF)
(August 2007)
British Coatings Federation latest figures show useful increases in UK sales of decorative paints and industrial coatings
Single coat finish with early water resistance
(August 2007)
HMG Paints, has developed a unique single coat finish with outstanding early water resistance, allowing items to be painted and cured outside in inclement conditions
Beeck breathing, bonding mineral paints now in UK
(August 2007)
Whole range of Beeck's active silicate paints and treatments for plaster and masonry surfaces is now available in the UK
Real wood veneered doors get a makeover
(July 2007)
JELD-WEN change specification of its real wood veneered internal doors with the removal of lippings along the long edges
Laying sustainable foundations
(July 2007)
Ecos Homes announce that work to build five eco-homes at the brown field site in Stawell has started
Mobile post office restored to original condition
(July 2007)
Such a rare and valued vehicle demanded premium paintwork and HMG provided high performance, high solids system, comprising Acrythane XSC98 2K acrylic topcoat and AMC 2K polyurethane primer
HMG Among first to sign Government skills pledge
(June 2007)
HMG Paints of Manchester, was among a select group of 150 employers signing a 'skills pledge' to continue training its staff
Construction chemicals for long building life
(June 2007)
Buildings and structures are expected to have a considerably longer lifetime, according to BASF and its construction chemicals division goals reflect this
Identifying reputable and reliable tradesmen
(May 2007)
Consumer demand for good tradesmen brings 75% increase in TrustMark website visitors
Autodesk help visitors think about sustainability
(May 2007)
Autodesk has been highly commended for its 'sustainable participation' in Think 07, a recent new event for UK construction and property markets
Steyport restructure initiates paint sales refocus
(May 2007)
Steyport restructures its paint department to refocusing its sales on own-brand production and labelling for high street retailers while targeting Centurion Paints at the larger bulk purchasers
New Conference on Biocides and Plastics
(May 2007)
Rapra Technology's announces dates for New Conference on Biocides and Plastics
Setting a new sustainable standard
(May 2007)
ECOS Homes is embarking on a pioneering project in Somerset to build some of the very first zero carbon homes in the UK, which will be exempt from stamp duty
Plimsoll Publishing report more mergers likely
(April 2007)
At least 107 UK construction firms are prime targets for a takeover and another 176 could be sold off by their parent companies, according to a new report by Plimsoll Publishing
Injection-molded plastic pails for construction
(March 2007)
IPL Packaging introduces its full line of 12 Series containers/pails, complete with IPL Packaging's unique Tamper Evident system
News on the Centurion Paints from Steyport
(March 2007)
Steyport, producer of Centurion Paints, is improving its purchasing authority with appointment of new Buyer
70 years of success for Mapei
(February 2007)
Mapei and the founding Squinzi family celebrate 70 years in business
New Ecohomes show will be an ally in the green war
(February 2007)
New Ecohomes Show is part of The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC in March 2007
Strikolith re-launched into UK with SAS (Europe)
(February 2007)
Strikolith are a long established supplier of renders, decorative and spray plasters, paints and external wall insulation systems
Zero carbon buildings seminars
(February 2007)
Zero carbon buildings will be discussed at one of the seminars that will run at the Homes for Good Exhibition 2007
Centurion Timbercare targeted promotion
(January 2007)
Centurion Paints offering one free can with every four purchased on full pallet orders of its Centurion Timbercare product
IPL Packaging and In-Mold Labeling
(January 2007)
In-Mold Labeling is one of the fastest-growing decorative processes for plastic packaging, offering visibility and graphics that far surpass other methods
Mapei solution for wood flooring installations
(January 2007)
Ultrabond P990 1K is an extremely innovative polyurethane one-component adhesive, ready-to-use, elastic and solvent-free, for all types of wooden flooring and laminates