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

30 April 2015

Coatings brand selected for Fusion21 framework

Frameworks are a pre-completed route to market which provide a vehicle to centralise procurement spend. Fusion21 evaluated a number of manufacturers’ products before selecting Johnstone’s Trade. Using frameworks enable Fusion21 members – which include a range of registered social landlords, local authorities and NHS bodies – to avoid the high cost and time constraints of[…]

  • 30 April 2015

28 April 2015

Textured High Build Coating demonstrated in new video

The advanced masonry product boasts a uniform finish for uneven surfaces and has the reassurance of 15 years’ durability, independently certified by the British Board of Agrément. The new video shows the effect of Sandtex Trade Textured High Build Coating The short film shows off different types of decorative finish that can be achieved using[…]

  • 28 April 2015

28 April 2015

Crown Paints reveals exhibit at The Building Centre in London

Based on Store Street, Central London, The Building Centre was established in 1931. Crown Paints hopes its exhibit at The Building Centre will extend its services across the South East. The independent forum attracts approximately 2000 visitors every week to their architecture and design galleries. The Product Exhibition space Crown Paints’ display will join the[…]

  • 28 April 2015

20 April 2015

Sadolin Classic and Extra protect and enhance new joinery

Sadolin Classic and Extra protect and enhance new joinery Sadolin Classic and Sadolin Extra provide protection on their own on various wooden surfaces. Sadolin Classic two-coat application for planed and rough sawn timber Sadolin Extra durable maintenance coat, for windows, doors and other exterior joinery Together the products combine to offer best in class performance[…]

  • 20 April 2015

14 April 2015

Crown Paints renews support for pioneering Youth Zone Programme

Blackburn Youth Zone Programme Crown Paints has renewed its support for Blackburn Youth Zone At the heart of the charity’s work is Blackburn Youth Zone, providing a positively-charged environment to transform the prospects for eight to 18 years old in the area. open 365 days a year, seven days a week offers up to 20[…]

  • 14 April 2015

09 April 2015

Crown Paints offer ‘Effective Paint Specification’ CPD seminar

Crown Paints brings ‘Effective Paint Specification’ CPD to Leeds and Manchester The Crown Paints seminars: Manchester – Wednesday, April 15, 10:00 until 11:00 at the Ramada Manchester Salford Quays, Trafford Road Leeds – on Thursday, April 16, 15:45 until 16:45 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wellington Street Book through the Crown Paints’ Specification Team services[…]

  • 09 April 2015