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The benefits of British Gypsum’s products

|Date: 9 December, 2020

The benefits of British Gypsum’s products

Gary Blackburn, Plaster Support Manager at British Gypsum, takes a look at some of the manufacturer’s pro ...

Gary Blackburn, Plaster Support Manager at British Gypsum, takes a look at some of the manufacturer’s product options and their benefits. Choosing the right plaster for a refurbishment Using a good qu ...

9 December, 2020
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Free for all giveaway January 2020

|Date: 18 December, 2019

Free for all giveaway January 2020

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter ev ...

Every month, Professional Builder magazine contains a bumper ‘Free for all’ giveaway and you can enter every single competition from the January issue simply by filling in your details at the bottom o ...

18 December, 2019
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Avoiding inappropriate replastering

|Date: 26 September, 2019

Avoiding inappropriate replastering

Safeguard Europe looks at the problems that can arise when inappropriate replastering systems are used on ...

Safeguard Europe looks at the problems that can arise when inappropriate replastering systems are used on damp walls. In order to reduce heating costs and meet carbon emissions targets in the UK, an e ...

26 September, 2019
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Renovating with Roman cement

|Date: 6 August, 2019

Renovating with Roman cement

Master plasterer Phil Bailey and the team at Triskele Conservation tell Professional Builder about a reno ...

Master plasterer Phil Bailey and the team at Triskele Conservation tell Professional Builder about a renovation using Roman cement. What did the Romans ever do for us? Well, when it comes to Roman cem ...

6 August, 2019
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The problems caused by replastering – and how to avoid them

|Date: 31 July, 2019

The problems caused by replastering – and how to avoid them

In the latest of its building defects series, Safeguard Europe looks at the problems that can arise when ...

In the latest of its building defects series, Safeguard Europe looks at the problems that can arise when inappropriate replastering systems are used on damp walls. One of the more overlooked aspects ...

31 July, 2019
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Plasterers’ Grit Coat from AlphaChem

|Date: 18 June, 2019

Plasterers’ Grit Coat from AlphaChem

AlphaChem from Cromar has introduced Plasterers' Grit Coat. As all plasterers are aware, preparation is k ...

AlphaChem from Cromar has introduced Plasterers' Grit Coat. As all plasterers are aware, preparation is key to ensure the plaster will adhere to non-porous surfaces such as smooth or painted surfaces, ...

18 June, 2019
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New site-ready skimming course from British Gypsum

|Date: 22 February, 2019

New site-ready skimming course from British Gypsum

British Gypsum has announced a six-week 'site-ready skimming course', which has been designed to provide ...

British Gypsum has announced a six-week 'site-ready skimming course', which has been designed to provide participants with the skills needed to make an immediate contribution on site. The course was d ...

22 February, 2019
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British Gypsum’s certified plasterers’ scheme

|Date: 28 January, 2019

British Gypsum’s certified plasterers’ scheme

In the latest part of our series on British Gypsum, we speak to three members of the company’s certified ...

In the latest part of our series on British Gypsum, we speak to three members of the company’s certified plasterers scheme to find out how it is positively influencing homeowners’ perception of plaste ...

28 January, 2019
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Watch: The British Gypsum Process

|Date: 3 September, 2018

Watch: The British Gypsum Process

Watch the video below, showing the process British Gypsum's plaster undergoes before arriving at trade co ...

Watch the video below, showing the process British Gypsum's plaster undergoes before arriving at trade counters. The process of producing gypsum products from rock to room is fascinating. With m ...

3 September, 2018
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Highlighting Britain’s Drylining Heroes: Sean Dooner (Part Seven)

|Date: 2 August, 2018

Highlighting Britain’s Drylining Heroes: Sean Dooner (Part Seven)

As British Gypsum celebrates 100 years in the industry it wants to champion the trade and has been out on ...

As British Gypsum celebrates 100 years in the industry it wants to champion the trade and has been out on the road meeting some of the unsung drylining heroes. British Gypsum catches up with drylining ...

2 August, 2018
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