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    Has anyone heard of Emrend?

    We are pricing a job near Slough for which the developer's QS has called up a product called Emrend self-colour render - has anyone heard of this product? If they have, could they recommend a plastering contractor in the Slough area - 4 No. large houses involvedv- approx 500 sq m each?
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    K-rend lotus effect sealer

    Sto make a lotus effect paint called Lotusan if this is any help
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    Floor Screeders - Slough

    We gave the job to CSC Screeding Ltd. as they gave us the best quotation at first asking. They were excellent to deal with and delivered a quality job with the minimum of fuss. We would recommend them highly.
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    Floor Screeding Contractors - Slough Area

    Would anyone recommend some good floor screeding contractors for Slough area - Putzmeister or similar pump would be required
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    Floor Screeders - Slough

    If people would be working for an Irish contractor, we can provide you with trade and other references from people we have already worked with in the UK.
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    Floor Screeders - Slough

    At the moment our plan is to have floor screed contractors on site at the end of this month. We will build the twin metal stud walls separating each apartment and each entire apartment can then be screeded without the obstruction of the partition walls dividing the rooms. If you would like more...
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    Floor Screeders - Slough

    1190 sq m is the area we have at present - we can firm up on this when we get dimensioned drawings from the developer, Mackenzie. This would average 85 sq m per apartment. There may be a small bit to do on the ground floor - 30 sq m approx.
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    Floor Screeders - Slough

    Hi, We have a 14 apartment, 4 storey new building in Slough where the 3 upper floors have to be screeded with 75mm thick cement & sand reinforced screeds on isolating membranes. Our company is Unique Fitout and we are based in Cork, Ireland. We have worked on the earlier 39 apartment phase of...
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    Best Suppliers of Plastering Tools?

    Tools for external solid insulation systems mainly
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    Best Suppliers of Plastering Tools?

    Guys, could you tell me which companies are the best suppliers of plastering tools please?
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    Paper tape

    Paper tape is stronger and should always be bedded and not stapled. If it is stapled there will be no bond between the back of the tape and the board and you will be left with a weak joint. Paper tape should always be used in a fire-resistant partition if you want the system manufacturer to...
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    acrylic render job

    When using acrylic plasters it is vital to protect door, windows, pavings, etc. or be prepared to spend hours cleaning. The other thing is to watch the weather as these products air dry and don't "set" like cement based renders. For instance, STO Armat Classic base coat can take 3 or 4 days to...
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    acrylic render job

    When using acrylic plasters it is vital to protect door, windows, pavings, etc. or be prepared to spend hours cleaning. The other thing is to watch the weather as these products air dry and don't "set" like cement based renders. For instance, STO Armat Classic base coat can take 3 or 4 days to...
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    Using scrim tape for drylining joints

    Hi there, if the partition is expected to offer a fire resistance then paper tape should be used. Scrim is often used to form joints but paper tape gives a better performance although it takes a bit more skill and practice to do successfully.
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