Architect and Builder August/September 2018 | Page 6

NEWSWATCH
THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
NEWSWORTHY
COROBRIK’S STRIKING NEW PAVING SELECTION
Corobrik’s paving range has always
proved popular in both commercial and
residential developments, and the newly-
launched piazza pavers are set to continue
this trend as Corobrik meets market
demands of aesthetics and quality.
PROMINENT PAINTS
LAUNCHES ACCESS RANGE
Prominent Paints, one of South
Africa’s leading paint manufacturers
and a member of the PPG Group,
has introduced Access, a new range
of quality, affordable paint targeted
at the budget conscious consumer.
As a brand that’s traditionally been
under-represented in the low end
of the market, Prominent Paints
expects its new offering will help
alleviate the mounting pressure
on the consumer wallet which is
already stretched; a phenomenon
not expected to change soon.
The new Access range consists
of the essential four products that
will cover 90% of the market’s
needs, including an Acrylic PVA,
Basic Matt, a Gloss Enamel and a
Plaster Primer.
According to Prominent Paints Mar-
keting Manager, Carolien Haden,
the
company
sees
the
“We noticed a surge in the number of
customers requesting tones of grey, from
light graphite to dark onyx, as a paving
option,” explained Musa Shangase,
Corobrik’s Commercial Director. “Corobrik
has always prided itself in the ability to meet
market requirements as they emerge, and
the introduction of the latest piazza paver,
doppio and cobble pavers has proved
timeous and on-trend.”
Corobrik has traditionally provided the
standard size paver 220 x 108.5 x 50mm,
however the newly launched piazza paver
220 x 50 x 50mm, doppio 220 x 220 x 50mm
and the cobble 110 x 110 x 50mm are hitting
the mark. These add to Corobrik’s range of
clay pavers which boast a mixture of colours,
size and types, offering a unique style and
tone for every development. Currently the
popular paving designs include the use of
the same colour paver, alongside a different
size for the header or edging. Alternatively,
the borders of the paved surface are being
highlighted by introducing a different colour
for the header or edging.
The herringbone paving pattern remains
a popular option for driveways because of
the superior interlocking properties and an
improved overall look, while pathways are
still predominantly in the stretcher bond
pattern. When it comes to paving appli-
cations, there is a choice of the sand-grouted
or closed joint, alternatively the cement
grouted or open paving variations.
Because every paver is sourced from
age-old deposits, they each exude an
appealing earthy nature that is both
aesthetically profound and extremely
durable, able to withstand high levels of
loading. The pavers are renowned for their
colour integrity – possible through natural
pigmentation – rich texture and minimal
maintenance requirements.
“The timeless, earthy look and inherent
durability are some of the primary reasons
Corobrik’s pavers are constantly chosen for
outdoor construction,” said Shangase.
www.corobrik.co.za
huge
potential of this market which is
all about volumes and pricing and
expects this range to be of great
benefit to its many independent
retailers, franchise stores and paint
centres around the country.
“As a brand leader, we need to be
represented in all categories and
to serve the entire market and by
launching a line of products for a
budget consumer market, we are
on our way to achieving this. With
this new range we also expect
to increase our market share,”
says Haden.
www.prominentpaints.co.za
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