Products
  • Hardwearing paint from Leyland Trade

    Leyland Trade has added Acrylic Eggshell to its range of hardwearing products. The paint is designed to d ...

    Leyland Trade has added Acrylic Eggshell to its range of hardwearing products. The paint is designed to deliver a durable, mid-sheen finish on interior surfaces and is formulated with tough acrylic re ...

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  • Vapour permeable insulation from A. Proctor Group

    The A. Proctor Group has launched a new vapour permeable insulation, which offers superior thermal perfor ...

    The A. Proctor Group has launched a new vapour permeable insulation, which offers superior thermal performance and fire protection behind cladding. Spacetherm Slentex A2 is the result of extensive res ...

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  • New van locks from Van Guard

    Van Guard has recently launched its own range of aftermarket van locks and security plates and the new pr ...

    Van Guard has recently launched its own range of aftermarket van locks and security plates and the new products will be on display at Toolfair in September at Coventry's Ricoh Arena. Van security is t ...

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  • Adaptable knives from Hultafors Tools

    Hultafors Tools has launched a range of ‘Snap-Off’ knives for professional tradesmen and women. With 13 d ...

    Hultafors Tools has launched a range of ‘Snap-Off’ knives for professional tradesmen and women. With 13 different knives and four long-lasting precision blades, these all-round, ergonomic knives are d ...

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  • Step-by-step: installing a Mira Honesty ERD

    Professional Builder tracks the installation of a Mira Honesty ERD. Once the Mira Honesty ERD is installe ...

    Professional Builder tracks the installation of a Mira Honesty ERD. Once the Mira Honesty ERD is installed, users can divert easily between the deluge head and hand shower. The Mira Magni-Flo combines ...

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  • Solutions for small bathrooms

    Ellie Broderick, product manager – Geberit Duofix, explores the drivers behind an industry shift in favou ...

    Ellie Broderick, product manager – Geberit Duofix, explores the drivers behind an industry shift in favour of wall-hung toilets and the potential opportunities to installers. It’s no secret that a sma ...

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  • Step-by-step: installing cascade rainwater solutions

    Paul Wadsworth, specification manager at Brett Martin discusses the benefits of cascade rainwater solutio ...

    Paul Wadsworth, specification manager at Brett Martin discusses the benefits of cascade rainwater solutions, and gives an uncomplicated, step-by-step guide for self-builders to install these efficient ...

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  • CaberWood MDF storage and conditioning

    How should CaberWood MDF be stored and conditioned? Conditioning Wood panel products expand on taking moi ...

    How should CaberWood MDF be stored and conditioned? Conditioning Wood panel products expand on taking moisture from surrounding air and shrink on losing it. As a guide, a small increase in moisture of ...

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  • Review: Draper's brushless impact driver

    Phil Edwards, carpenter and tool enthusiast, checks out the Draper impact driver for Professional Builder ...

    Phil Edwards, carpenter and tool enthusiast, checks out the Draper impact driver for Professional Builder. The D20 20V Brushless 1/4" Impact Driver from Draper Tools. ...

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  • Dulux promises perfect finish

    Dulux has introduced Dulux Promise, a commitment to professionals that its products will deliver perfect ...

    Dulux has introduced Dulux Promise, a commitment to professionals that its products will deliver perfect colour, a uniform finish and the stated coverage, or else they will receive a voucher for a rep ...

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  • Power tools from JCB Tools

    JCB Tools has launched a new range of trade-quality power and hand tools. The team at JCB Tools has worke ...

    JCB Tools has launched a new range of trade-quality power and hand tools. The team at JCB Tools has worked closely with the JCB Industrial Design team to produce a range of tools and accessories. The ...

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  • New panel designs from Fibo

    Fibo UK has expanded its range of panel designs and colours. Nine designs have been added, reflecting the ...

    Fibo UK has expanded its range of panel designs and colours. Nine designs have been added, reflecting the trends for marble and natural stone effects, plus soft greens and neutrals. Four further panel ...

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  • Protective jaw covers from KNIPEX

    KNIPEX has introduced protective jaw covers for use with its pliers wrench, for when you want maximum gri ...

    KNIPEX has introduced protective jaw covers for use with its pliers wrench, for when you want maximum grip but need to be absolutely certain of causing no damage. The covers are designed for the KNIPE ...

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  • Why use wood panels in dry lining applications?

    What are the benefits of wood panels behind plasterboard dry lining? Plasterboard in itself is not suitab ...

    What are the benefits of wood panels behind plasterboard dry lining? Plasterboard in itself is not suitable for bearing weight so, if the wall is intended for holding weight over 15kg – such as TVs, s ...

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  • Top tips for choosing summer workwear

    As temperatures start to rise, James Whitaker, marketing director at Dickies Workwear, offers tradespeopl ...

    As temperatures start to rise, James Whitaker, marketing director at Dickies Workwear, offers tradespeople his top tips on how to dress for whatever the weather might have in store this summer. From t ...

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  • Fleece jacket from Snickers Workwear

    Professional Builder takes a quick look at a sure-fire winner from Snickers. It may be the height of summ ...

    Professional Builder takes a quick look at a sure-fire winner from Snickers. It may be the height of summer, but in certain parts of the country you may still find yourself in need of a lightweight ja ...

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