Bushboard Re-launches Prima Worksurface Range

Bushboard has re-launched its Prima 40mm worksurface range with a new brand identity, a raft of new designs and a tactile new Riverwash texture.

Developed in parallel with a new corporate identity for Bushboard, the new look Prima range showcases the brand's expertise in high print definition giving accurate reproduction of stones, granites and woodgrain decors in 14 new additions. Central to the re-launch is the new Riverwash texture that features on six new stone effects and which totally differentiate the brand.

Says Neil Horton, commercial director at Bushboard:

'We have built on Prima's strengths for classic and stylish looks in stone and woodgrains. Riverwash is a totally innovative and beautifully tactile 3D texture that gives these worksurfaces a very distinctive quality, allowing designers a new degree of design exclusivity.'

New to the 50-strong Prima line-up are the six Riverwash stones, three high gloss effects in Olympus, Italian Marble and Amber Kashmir, plus trend-led woodgrains in wenge, walnut and zebrano. Worksurfaces are available in 3m, 3.6m and 4.1m lengths in widths of 600, 665 and 900mm. Significantly, Prima also now offers 33 designs in matching upstands, reflecting the immense rise in popularity for this product. The full Prima offer is available ex-stock nationwide through 24 distributors.

For the retailer, Bushboard has a professional and comprehensive support package. This includes a 20 page brochure, A6 samples and laminate swatches, a freestanding display stand containing the entire range in 195 x135mm sample blocks. Bushboard also has a dedicated Customer Service Team on hand to provide product and technical support to retailers and consumers over the telephone, as well as despatching samples and information within 24 hours.

For more information on Bushboard products, please contact the Customer Service team on:

Tel: 01933 232 242
Email: worktopsamples@bushboard.co.uk
Web: http://www.bushboard.co.uk

Seven New Colours Further Enhance the Exciting Choice of Tones and Finishes for DuPont™ Zodiaq®

Following DuPont’s success with the ‘Concrete Block’ collection for DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surfaces - seven trend-hitting new colours have been introduced for 2007. The company says that Zodiaq® is fast becoming the rising star of the surfaces world, offering exceptional strength, hygiene, durability and sophisticated style.

After extensive research and development by DuPont's teams of experts, the seven new colours are launched in response to a market hungry for choices that are contemporary, and hi-tech and yet compatible with classic, timeless tones from both the ‘natural’ and ‘urban’ worlds. The collection includes both matt and polished finishes and further enhances the palette for Zodiaq® to a total of 30 creative colour choices.

Seven new colours for DuPont™ Zodiaq® in 2007:

Snow White - The demand for pure whites is perennial and this solid, bright, polished addition brings cool, luminous elegance.

In the Concrete Tints group, the four new matt choices are:
Jade Green - this is both the colour of the moment and a highly-prized classic. Graceful, tranquil yet utterly bold in its statement of precious luxury. Lightly textured with small particles.

Steel Blue - a chic grey-blue that tones beautifully with metallic finishes and ultra-contemporary schemes. Lightly textured with small particles.

Tawny Brown - Rich and earthy, this dark terracotta harmonises soothingly with all things warm and natural. Lightly textured with small particles.

Mahogany Brown - As deep and delicious as pure cocoa, this new choice will go anywhere, and with anything. Ultra fine particles make a very subtle textured effect.

Also now, by popular demand, two polished versions of the original Concrete Block matt colours:

Riviera Beige - takes a shine to the cool, calm tones of Sand Beige
Argil Brown - is a glossy counterpart to the soft warmth of Clay Brown

Massimo Fucci, consultant of DuPont Surfaces, responsible for new colours and aesthetics development in the Europe Middle East and Africa region, comments: ‘Colour hues within the neutral range continue to be very popular and we wanted to expand our offering with further fresh, contemporary choices. The very fine texture of the Concrete Tints range seems almost solid at a glance and yet the tone-on-tone particles and honed finish add intrigue and keep Zodiaq® right at the cutting edge of colour trends.’

These introductions have come at a perfect time for a market in which the radiant yet robust beauty of Zodiaq® is very much in demand. Wilbert Broeksmit, business manager of DuPont™ Zodiaq® for Europe Middle East and Africa, says, ‘Snow White was an absolute must, according to the feedback received from our sales & marketing teams in Europe who work closely with commercial specifiers and kitchen and bathroom studios. We are very pleased to add this option, as well as the polished versions of two already very popular choices. The four Concrete Tints add another level of more richly coloured tones to our very fashionable matt range. We are confident that the enhanced palette will make a significant contribution to the ongoing growth of Zodiaq® throughout Europe.’

The seven new colours for DuPont™ Zodiaq® are available from April 2007. For further information about Zodiaq®, please visit http://www.zodiaq.com or call 0800 962 116 in the UK.

Mermaid Launches New Colour Range

Norske Interiors U.K. Ltd has launched a number of new decors for Mermaid - the wall panel system. The company displayed the new Designer collection and eight other additions to the current Mermaid ranges on its stand at B&K Expo.

Norske Interiors says that Mermaid is widely recognised as a market-leading product in the industry and the company is aiming to further strengthen its position in 2007. The launch of the new colours is a key part of this strategy and these are the first additions to the company's product line-up in two years.

The new Designer Collection is a range of panels in pastel tones and shading which allows customers to fit them in a number of different combinations to create the desired effect. The delicate colours result in a subtle and unique design. The collection is initially going to be available in four colours; Palm Mist, Pacific Mist, Pearl Mist and Silver Mist.

The contemporary new Pixel decors are additions to the existing and successful Coastal and Metropolitan ranges. The new panels are available in Bronze, Pearl and Silver, and have a glimmering effect achieved by the square design.

Other new additions include fashionable new metallic décors which push the boundaries of modern design. Available in Concrete, Copper and Ferrite, these panels are suitable for those embracing city living or with an eye for design-led finishes.

Finally, the design of Firecoat and the effect of Nebula add two further options to the new decors and complement a number of colours that are already available.

Mermaid panels are suitable for shower enclosures, domestic steamrooms and full bathrooms. They incorporate a 'Click-Seal' profile, are guaranteed to be leakproof and watertight for ten years, and are resistant to condensation and mould penetration.

'We have already had much success with the current Mermaid decors,' explains David Beach, General Manager of Norske Interiors UK Limited. 'However, we did some extensive market research to determine the current trends and what potential customers are looking for.

'On this basis, we have launched the Designer Collection and eight new additional colours which are both fresh and modern. There will be a new panel to suit all tastes and we think that they will be popular and become a huge success on top of our existing ranges.'

Tel: 01472 240832
http://www.norske-int.co.uk/

The Ultimate in Interior Decorative Panelling: Geo-Panel

Geo-Panel™ from Freefoam Plastics provides a smooth, decorative, waterproof wall covering for new and existing interior walls in homes, offices and in Industrial applications where hygiene is key.

Geo-Panel™ is available in a large range of stylish designs and colours. It provides many benefits, it is waterproof, hygienic, and durable, virtually maintenance free and does not discolour.

In addition, the panels fit together with a waterproof tongue-and-groove joint to ensure quick and easy installation without the need for grouting.

Geo-Panel™ offers homeowners, house builders, local authorities, developers and installers a stylish, modern and convenient interior decorative panelling system.

Freefoam Plastics is a leading manufacturer of PVC-U and PVC-UE products in the UK, Irish and Mainland European markets. Brendan Hyland, Marketing Manager, comments,

‘Geo-Panel™ offers consumers a cost-effective and practical alternative to tiling and other conventional materials.

'It is easy to install by the average DIY homeowner. It comes in a variety of colours and designs and will add a touch of style to any home.’

For more information, contact Freefoam directly on 01604 759871 in the UK, 021 4911055 in Ireland, or email marketing@freefoam.com

New Colours for REHAU'S RAUSOLID Range

German design guru Dr Leonhard Oberascher has helped REHAU to develop seven new colours for its RAUSOLID solid surfacing range.

The colours reflect the current trends for pale surfacing and natural looking finishes in the commercial sector and include both plain and stone effect finishes.

Allison Tucker, Business Team Manager for REHAU's Furniture Products in the UK, says: ‘In commercial, retail and clinical environments, specifiers are increasingly choosing light, matt finishes to complement natural woods and pale metallic finishes. REHAU has responded with colours which are right at the cutting edge of contemporary design, anticipating rather than just following trends.’

RAUSOLID is used extensively for reception areas and work surfaces in office environments, in bathrooms and washrooms and in retail and restaurant settings.

REHAU also believes that the new white and cream plain finishes will prove popular in clinical environments such as hospitals, health centres and dental surgeries.

The additions to the range comprise white and cream in plain finish, a pale fine décor finish and four coarse décor finishes in both 3mm and 10mm sheets.

They are available direct from REHAU and via the new customer ordering portal accessible from its website at: http://www.rehau.co.uk

Viento brings Texture to Modern and Classic Kitchens

Windswept landscapes and years of exposure to the natural elements have inspired CaesarStone's luxurious new Viento texture and colour palette.

CaesarStone, the original quartz surface, offers architects, designers and renovators an alternative to the standard polished and honed surfaces. Viento appeals to all the senses and creates greater design possibilities, adding warmth and dimension to modern or classic environments.

Viento is created using a specially designed mould that the ground quartz, polymer resin and pigment mix is set into during manufacture. The resultant surface is extremely durable and, like its polished and honed counterparts, does not require sealing, unlike textured natural stones.

Available in popular shades from the existing colour palette, Ivory, Mink and Blizzard, or the new shades of the ultimate Jet Black, the warm beige Latte, and the steely grey of Titanium - these colour and texture variations will enhance any kitchen or bathroom project.

CaesarStone is the reliable worktop choice. It has been used in thousands of kitchens worldwide and, like the original CaesarStone polished and honed surfaces, Viento is resistant to heat, cold, dangerous mould, mildew, bacteria and stains. Its properties make it ideal for food preparation and ease of maintenance means that you can 'cook up a storm' without a worry.

Further details and information on the CaesarStone range are available on the Ebor Equipment website, http://www.ebor.co.uk or telephone 01706 863600.

Dramatic Worktops from DK Distribution

Selected to suit the company’s 18 kitchen units, DK Distribution offers a selection of 14 exotic 40mm bull-nosed worktops including some dramatic new finishes. These include wood effect, granite and metallic effects and the new ‘spark’ finishes with random light reflection sparkle.

The finishes are as follows: Everest Gloss and Matt, Myriad and Amber Granite, Night Frost, Walnut (Wide Block), Myan Stone Gloss, Inca Midnight Gloss, Luna Terracotta, Black Jade Matt, Pluto Root Gloss, Polaris Metallic, White and Black Spark.

The worktop colours are displayed on the back cover of the new DK Distribution Vie Kitchen Collection brochure available on request from 0161 230 0700.

DK Distribution delivers nationwide and to Ireland on a weekly basis.

REHAU Adds Texture to its Edgeband Range

REHAU has expanded its portfolio of RAUKANTEX edgebands with a new range of embossed finishes.

The Impressions range shifts the emphasis towards textures rather than just colour and design and offers designers an innovative new edgeband option.

Impressions focuses on the natural materials which are currently popular in the contemporary design market and includes raised wood grain finishes for the kitchen and furniture markets and coarse grained natural stone for shop fitting, bars, reception areas and industrial/commercial premises.

The embossing is much more defined than on most other edgebands of this type and demonstrates not only REHAU's technical expertise but also its determination to maximise the potential impact of edgeband in modern design schemes.

Allison Tucker, the Business Team Manager for REHAU's Furniture Products, said of the launch: ‘REHAU is constantly looking to show that edgeband can be much more than just a commodity product and Impressions is an excellent example of how it can become the focus of a design scheme rather than a simple add-on.’

Tel: 01989 762600

A Heart of Glass for Kitchens and Bathrooms from Häfele

Sales of glass splashbacks and upstands for kitchens and bathrooms - and of larger one-off bespoke decorative panels - is taking off at Häfele with the launch of a new range of colours, according to sales director Ray Fisher.

The colours suit the clinical mood of today's contemporary designers, he adds,
and now a new range of 16 shades contrasts and complements today's fashionable fascia colours - particularly the new generation of gloss finishes.

Vermeer Red, one of the strong new colours from Häfele in kitchen splashbacks and upstands in glass.

Hafele's new splashbacks, upstands and décor panels in glass conform to current British Safety Standards - BS62606 and PREN 12600 - and they've never been easier or safer to handle or to work with. Hafele's glass panels are mounted on a self-adhesive backing of acrylic foam making installation a DIY job - and simple for a professional - only around 10% of the backing actually needs to be in clear contact with the mounting surface.

Glass is structurally very strong and the adhesive backing ensures that the panels are shatter-proof and will remain safely in position for easy replacement. Only the highest quality float glass is used in manufacture to exclude air and potentially damaging oxides and to ensure a perfectly flat, smooth and visually perfect surface.

Sixteen fashionable new colours are infused into the glass at high temperature and because they penetrate deep into the surface, colours are guaranteed for life. All colours are light and heat fast and because of the penetration depth, even chipping or marking remains invisible.

Häfele's new glass splashbacks, upstands and panels come in a range of standard sizes from stock for kitchens or bathrooms, though they are easy to cut on site using a conventional glass or tile cutter. ‘They are therefore able to accommodate awkward shapes easily and’, says Ray Fisher, ‘glass is very competitive with other, more conventional decorative surfacing products, area for area, as well as being more practical and versatile in use’.

Tel: 01788 542020
Email: ray.fisher@hafele.co.uk

Cosentino UK Presents a New Range to its Silestone Collection: 'Polished Rivers'

Following the successful UK launch of its Silestone Rivers Range in 2006, Cosentino UK is launching an additional element to the collection, which features a polished finish.

Launched in March 2007, this worksurface has been created to reflect the beautiful and harmonious tones and shades that only Mother Nature can provide. The range features seven exclusive colours, which incorporate a rippled effect and are named after some of the most famous rivers in the world: Sonora, Nile, Mississippi, Amazon, Rhin, Tigris Sand and Yukon.

Each colourway from the Polished Rivers range is designed to appeal to those architects and designers looking to create kitchen and bathroom worksurfaces in more neutral tones; in line with current trends.

As with all Silestone quartz products, the 'Polished Rivers' range contains Microban© a built-in antibacterial agent that provides continuous protection against harmful bacteria. Silestone is also highly resistant to scratches, heat and staining and can be cut and profiled to provide unlimited design options.

Cosentino UK: 08700 118 788
Web: http://www.silestone.com

Added Design Value with Omega Plus 60mm Worksurfaces

The addition of a 60mm laminate worksurface, in place of a traditional 40mm option, can greatly elevate the perceived value of the kitchen, making it especially good for the retail and contract market.

As the trend for thicker worksurfaces gathers pace in the premium end of the worktop sector, worktop manufacturer Bushboard has captured this key design look in laminates with its Omega Plus range of 60mm worksurfaces.

Bushboard offers a palette of 8 designs in granite and woodgrain effects with a deliberately contemporary mood. From crisp white in Crystal, to the neutral tones of Craquele, and from rich walnuts in Antique Block Walnut to the classic Solok black granite, Omega Plus offers designers a palette that covers all the bases as kitchen frontals centre increasingly on plains, neutrals and darker woodgrains.

Says Neil Horton, commercial director at Bushboard:
‘With 60mm laminate worksurfaces developers can bring a premium look into their kitchens for a nominal cost increase over the price of a conventional 40mm top. In real terms, the cost difference is vastly outweighed by the heightened perceived value that will appeal to the end customer.’

Laminate worksurfaces and the complementary products of upstands and splashbacks are ideal for the contract market. They are quick and easy to install, high performance, low maintenance, while achieving fashionable looks at a competitive price point.

Omega Plus worksurfaces come in 4.1m x 600mm width and breakfast bars in 3m x 900mm, giving developers the flexibility to create long runs of units and island units. The complete Omega collection offers 50 worktop designs in 40mm thickness, 8 Omega Plus worktops in 60mm, 14 complementary splashback designs in two sizes and 17 upstands.

For more information on Bushboard products, please contact the Customer Service team on:-

Tel: 01933 232 242
Email: worktopsamples@bushboard.co.uk
Web: http://www.bushboard.co.uk

REHAU Announces New Board Matches

In line with its policy of securing matches for all the leading furniture boards, edgeband manufacturer REHAU has announced a number of new matches for Egger and Kronospan.

Two new Egger boards - Natural Rosewood and Autumn Plum now have REHAU matches available along with five Kronospan boards - Westminster Oak, Mandalay Teak, Lissa Oak, Moldau Acacia and Cherry Luce.

REHAU produces its own edgeband in the UK at a large production facility in North Wales and has the resources necessary to develop matches for all the most popular board designs and the capacity to ensure that it can deliver these on time and in the quantities required.

Allison Tucker, Business Team Manager for REHAU's furniture products in the UK and Eire, says the new boards are a benchmark of the trends gaining popularity in the kitchen door market so REHAU has responded quickly to deliver the edgeband matches to keep pace with these trends.

REHAU is one of the UK's leading edgeband manufacturers with more than 7,000 colours and designs in its range for the office, shopfitting and kitchen marketplaces.

Tel: 01989 762600
Email: Jo.Price@rehau.com

IDS has added to its extensive portfolio of decorative surfaces with the launch of the Alloc Wall & Water tile system that is suitable for bathrooms, wetrooms and even kitchen splashbacks. ‘As waterproof wallcladding systems go, this is the top of the range specification replicating an authentic 3D tile effect,’ says Rebecca Slinn, marketing manager at IDS.

Alloc Wall & Water differentiates itself in the market by its sophisticated combination of print definition and surface textures that combine to give a product of unrivalled authenticity compared to other brands.

Says Rebecca:
‘Waterproof wallpanelling has long suffered from its 70's throwback of plastic marbles and naffness. The Alloc product mirrors the advances made in laminate worksurfaces and flooring for high quality print definition and tactile textures and has successfully re-invented itself as a very credible, design oriented tiling product.’

And there's not a Classic Onyx in sight. The palette of 8 colours includes nature -inspired limestone and slate effects, along side easy combination plains and neutrals. There's also a choice of three surface textures that give the all important tactile quality, while offering easy maintenance and hygiene benefits. Further reflecting its modern design emphasis is the choice of 5 different tile structures 60 x 240, 60 x 30, 60 x 15, 20 x 30 and 15 x 15cm. This opens up much greater design freedom and closely mirrors trend developments in ceramic tiles for slab effects, oversize oblong formats, narrow strips and squares.

The product's unique locking system means it can be installed easily and speedily, guaranteeing that the wall panels are joined perfectly and will remain that way, with a uniform tight joint. There is no need for any wet trades as the job can be done by a joiner. The panels come in 2400 x 600mm and the recessed grout lines cleverly hide the joints giving a virtually inconspicuous result. For refurbishment or new build in the contract market this is a superb productAlloc Wall & Water is available ex stock from any of IDS's 10 branches nationwide.

Tel: 08457 298 298
Email: info@idsurfaces.co.uk
Web: http://www.idsurfaces.co.uk

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