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News Release from: Catnic | Subject: PVCu plasterer
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 December 2003
Catnic Takes The Pain Out Of Plastering
Catnic, the leading manufacturer of lintels and building components has improved its PVCu plasterer's beads, making them easier and safer to handle on site.
As part of its commitment to continuous product development and improvement, Catnic, the leading manufacturer of lintels and building components, has worked in partnership with its customers and supplier to improve its PVCu plasterer's beads making them easier and safer to handle on site Previously, Catnic's PVCu beads featured cut outs on the outside edge of the product but, after customer feedback indicated that these notches had occasionally caused problems, Catnic took action to supply safer beads to its installers
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Catnic's PVCu bead supplier, Nenplas in Derbyshire, redesigned the bead to eliminate the cut outs, replacing them with a straight, smooth edge that would not cause injury to its users.
The new bead has been well received by builders and merchants alike who have welcomed the drive to maintain high Health and Safety standards in the industry.
Catnic's range of non-corrosive, impact resistant PVCu plasterers' beads has been designed for use where high moisture or damp may exist internally or externally and as a cost effective alternative to stainless steel.
Catnic offers five options in the range - Angle Bead, Plaster Stop Bead, Corner Bead, Bell Cast Render Bead and Dry Wall Corner Arch Bead.
Each profile is constructed from white, high density polyvinylchloride external window grade and packed for ease of handling and cutting in convenient polysleeves.
The versatility of the PVCu range allows plaster depths ranging from 3mm to 13mm to be accommodated, with excellent keying combined with ease of fixing.
Catnic's extensive range of plasterers' beads is designed specifically to offer specifiers, plasterers and builders one of the widest choice of beads available, satisfying all aesthetic and technical requirements for new build, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
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