Tag: Wall
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Should you paint skirting boards the same colour as your wall?
If you’ve ever stared at a tin of paint wondering whether to keep your skirting board ideas white or match them to your wall colour, you’re not alone. It’s one of those simple decorating choices that can make a surprisingly big impact – and one that interior designers are increasingly rethinking. Painting skirting boards the…
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American Lighting Debuts Rein Low-Voltage Wall Grazer
American Lighting, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality lighting innovations for residential, commercial and specialty projects, introduces the Rein Low-Voltage Wall Grazer. The Rein is a low power consumption, rigid linear LED fixture optimizing the metrics of a performance luminaire for indirect and accent lighting applications. Featuring a lumen output of up to 1100 lumens,…
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TrafFix Devices Highlights the Urbanite™ Pedestrian Wall
TrafFix Devices, a leading manufacturer and supplier of traffic control devices and crashattenuation products, highlights the Urbanite™ Pedestrian Wall, a next-generation solutionengineered to meet today’s most pressing safety and crowd management needs. Combininglightweight construction with rugged durability, the Urbanite is designed to streamline setupwhile delivering exceptional protection in pedestrian zones, events, and construction sites. At…
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How much does cavity wall insulation cost?
Just how much does cavity wall insulation cost? If you are considering adding it in or upgrading existing insulation, this is likely to be a consideration for you right now. Cavity wall insulation can be one of the best ways to reduce heat loss in a home, yet bad installation, the wrong materials and and…
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Inpro Unveils 30 New Continuum Wall Protection Designs
Inpro has launched 30 new finishes and patterns in its Continuum™ Wall Protection line, expanding design options for high-performance environments. Engineered for spaces where hygiene, durability and cleanability are critical, Continuum™ features a non-porous, fiberglass-free surface that’s easy to wipe down — ideal for food service areas, commercial kitchens and modular spaces with temperature shifts.…
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Contractor fined after collapsing wall kills ‘full of life’ employee
A building company has been fined £56,775 after an employee was crushed to death when a 1.8m-high retaining wall collapsed on him. Gary Anstey, 57, from Bristol, was working for H Mealing & Sons Ltd at a school construction site in Bath when the incident happened on 19 March 2019. An investigation by the Health…
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Do I own a retaining wall? Here’s how to find out
If you’ve ever puzzled over a boundary between your home and next door, you might have wondered: do I own a retaining wall, or does my neighbour? Retaining wall ownership isn’t always straightforward, and in some cases, the answer can be surprisingly complex. In general, if a retaining wall sits on your land and encloses…
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Wall mounted vs portable air conditioner – which is better?
Wall-mounted vs portable air conditioner – just which should you choose? We are living in a world where temperatures are on the rise meaning this is a question you should be giving some serious thought to if you want your home to remain at a comfortable temperature throughout the summer – and even beyond. Both…
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What is Stucco plastering? Discover its benefits for a durable wall finish
If you want to know what stucco plastering is, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we run through common questions and give you the answers you need to decide if it’s a good choice for your home. As you might have guessed, thanks to its name, stucco is a type of plaster, and…
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Tiling an uneven wall to get a smooth professional finish
No one wants wonky tiles and raised edges spoiling a beautiful-looking bathroom or kitchen wall. To prevent this, you need to start from the right place. Here, we examine a selection of smart solutions for tiling an uneven wall, some of which are quicker, simpler, and less expensive than others. The current state of the…