Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Screeds",
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 Key Floors celebrate in style with Arditex from
Ardex UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ardex's multi-award winning Arditex universal latex-based sub-floor smoothing compound for recent school hall refurbishment project in Basingstoke".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Ardex Waterproof Protection System on a roll from
Ardex UK: "Ardex have specifically re-designed their Ardex WPC Flexible Rapid Setting and Drying Waterproof Protection Coat pack to make it user friendly".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Instarmac Group
- take a look at Growth means new building for Instarmac
which says: "Instarmac Group plc, doubled its manufacturing, research, training, warehousing and administrative capacity when it opened its new custom-designed premises in January this year".
Take a look also at the news release from Mapei UK, Mapei new RIBA accredited CPD - Fast-track Screeds,
as well as Effects of new technology on tile design from Schluter-Systems,
and High performance resilient layer for screeds from isomass.
See also:
Ardex new product at the Tile and Stone Show
(May 2007)
Ardex UK, who develop and manufacture specialist building materials for the tiling and flooring industries, will be appearing at the first Tile and Stone Show
Schluter-BEKOTEC-THERM wins industry award
(May 2007)
Revolutionary underfloor heating system, Schluter-BEKOTEC-THERM, was named The Tile Association's Best New Innovation at the industry's annual awards ceremony
Ardex A 45 dries in just 90 minutes
(March 2007)
Ardex A 45 gives a repair of exceptional strength, drying and hardening to such an extent that after only 90 minutes further work, such as fixing nosings and laying floorcoverings can be carried out
Mapei and the University of Central England
(March 2007)
Mapei products and flooring systems, were used extensively throughout the building supplied by Carpet and Flooring Bristol
New cancer research benefits from Systemardex
(February 2007)
Ardex UK and Grace Resin Flooring of Norwich worked in partnership to provide the ideal industrial flooring system solution for a new building on behalf of Cancer Research UK
Mapei and HMKM at Selfridges
(February 2007)
Following detailed design specification by HMKM, contractors prepared and installed the marble flooring using Mapei screed, adhesive and grout
Mapei and refurbishment at the Hurlingham Club
(February 2007)
Range of Mapei Products specified, with Domus porcelain tiles and mosaic, for substrate preparation, water-proofing, adhesion, grouting and sealing of various tiled finishes
Ardex UK two awards at Flooring Awards 2006
(January 2007)
Ardex voted 'Sub-floor Preparation Supplier of the Year' for seventh year and 'Adhesives Supplier of the Year' for the first time since the launch of their range of floorcovering adhesives
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
Mapei and flooring in the commercial environment
(January 2007)
Mapeproof ESM, based on a solvent-free pure epoxy resin, remains totally impermeable to water vapour rising from the concrete slab and allows the application of subsequent flooring products
Mapei and Floor Screeds
(January 2007)
Topcem Pronto is factory produced pre-blended screeding material that allows rapid drying and fast installation of subsequent floor coverings
Ardex appearing at the London Floor Show
(December 2006)
Ardex UK will again be exhibiting their outstanding range of technically advanced floor preparation systems including several new additions to their range at the London Floor Show in Olympia
Kier Western control sound with Regupol 7210C
(November 2006)
CMS Acoustics recommended Regupol 7210C to reduce impact energy generated by footfall at the new build school development at Priory Community School
BMF adds to specialist product selling guides
(August 2006)
Latest BMF Selling Guides, which cover Condensing Boilers, Showers, Access Chamber Covers and General Purpose Cement, are designed to provide clear, concise and relevant information
Floor smoothing compound of the year
(July 2006)
Ardex UK has been named winner of the Contract Flooring Journal/Contract Flooring Association award for Smoothing Compound of the Year with their ARDITEX range
Fast track installation of ceramic tiling
(July 2006)
Mike Langdon from ARDEX UK technical article on the fast track installation of ceramic tiling
Platon membranes promise watertight basement
(May 2006)
BBA approved Platon cavity drain membranes were specified as the structural waterproofing system for a new basement, part of major renovation works to a late Victorian property in Hammersmith
Interbuild to showcase innovative wetroom solution
(March 2006)
Interbuild 2006 is showcasing an affordable and easy to install wetroom solution called the Aqua-Dec, from leading wetroom supplier Impey UK
Arditex range of latex levelling compounds.
(March 2006)
Ardex a announce new developments to their market leading Arditex range of latex levelling compounds
Ardex specified for new school sporting facility
(February 2006)
System Ardex specified for new £3m school sporting facility
Ardex low cost levelling and smoothing compound
(January 2006)
Ardex UK introduce Ardex K 11 contract grade levelling and smoothing compound
Elcometer 7410 Moisture Meter
(January 2006)
Elcometer announce the launch of the Elcometer 7410 Concrete Moisture Meter
Ardex appearing at the London Floor Show
(December 2005)
Ardex UK will again be exhibiting their floor preparation systems plus a new addition to their high performance range of floorcovering adhesives at the London Floor Show
Ardex debut at The Surface Design Show
(December 2005)
Ardex UK, manufacturers of high performance commercial flooring, tile fixing and industrial flooring systems will be exhibiting at The Surface Design Show
Ardex natural stone at The Natural Stone Show
(December 2005)
Ardex UK, the name synonymous with the development and manufacture of specialist building materials for the tiling and flooring industries, will be appearing at the Natural Stone Show 2006
Conservatory pack fast-tracks underfloor heating
(December 2005)
World market-leader in tiling solutions, Schluter-Systems, has launched a special version of its popular underfloor heating system, just for conservatories and small extensions
Ardex AF 2300 rubber floorcovering adhesive
(November 2005)
Ardex UK announce the launch of ARDEX AF 2300, advanced adhesive for rubber floorcoverings up to 4mm thick, to add to their range of high performance flooring adhesives
Mapei announce CPD status
(November 2005)
Mapei UK are members of the Construction CPD Certification Service which aims to assist in the continued high quality and professional development of organisations
New one day floor repair system from Tremco
(November 2005)
Tremco has developed a system for repairing, damp proofing and smoothing that speeds up the process of floor repair by allowing a complete installation in just one working day
Mapei research flattens yet another barrier
(November 2005)
Mapei Ultraflex S2 Mono, the first ever single part, high performance, highly flexible class S2 (EN12002) adhesive, launched at CERSAIE 2005
Ardex at the Scottish Stone Show
(October 2005)
Ardex UK, specialist building materials for the tiling and flooring industries, will be appearing at Scotland's first dedicated international stone event: the Scottish Stone Show 2005
Top marques for tile protection
(September 2005)
Parkside Tiles, marked its 21st anniversary in style - supplying the full tiling package for a highly prestigious Bentley Motors car showroom in Leicester
Innovative industrial flooring product from Ardex
(August 2005)
Ardex UK introduce the ARDEX R 90 P to their comprehensive Industrial Flooring Range
Ardex in top 100 innovative companies
(August 2005)
Ardex UK has been recognised by the Vienna Economic Council among the TOP 100 companies for outstanding innovative performance