Design Buy Build Issue 34 2018 | Page 52

Coatings, Sealants & Paints Earthborn used for tiny passive house A new 2 bedroom eco house in London occupies just 83sq m but makes the most of every inch of that space by using six half-storey floors linked by open stairs. Most of the house was painted with white Ecopro Matt Emulsion to maximise light transmission through the building. The light grey Tuffet shade of Claypaint provides a calm ambience in the two bedrooms. Claypaint is a unique, clay based emulsion - a high performance, highly breathable paint that covers exceptionally well and gives a distinctive, ultra matt finish. Ecopro Matt Emulsion is especially useful for new plaster, having excellent covering properties. The lack of oils and acrylics means Earthborn paints do not give off harmful emissions, and are much better for the health of building occupants as well as the environment. Claypaint is available in Earthborn’s signature palette of 72 shades, while Ecopro is available in all 100 colours of BS4800. They are both approved to the stringent EU Ecolabel standard. For further information visit: www.earthbornpaints.co.uk | www.warehome.co.uk Ronseal adds pioneering product to BBA certified woodcare range Ronseal has expanded its bespoke trade range of BBA accredited wood care products to include the new Ronseal Trade 10 Year Woodstain. The range of Ronseal Trade products was launched in April 2017 following research with merchants and end users that identified an increased demand for Ronseal’s well respected woodcare products in the trade segment. independent certification recognised throughout the industry as a symbol of quality and performance. Mark Pereira, Trade Product Manager at Sherwin Williams, said: “We’ve had a wonderful response from trade channels since we re-launched these products in April 2017, and we’re certain the 10 Year Woodstain will be just as welcome for our trade customers. The innovative new 10 Year Woodstain product helps professional tradesmen protect exterior wood for even longer. Rainproof in only one hour and with added protection to resist cracking, peeling and blistering, its unique formulation means you only have to paint exterior windows and doors once and they will stay protected and looking great for the next ten years. “The product has been designed to help make the lives of professional builders and tradespeople that much easier. The decade of protection it provides, as well as its BBA certification offers added assurance of quality from an independent body.” As well as Ronseal Trade 10 Year Woodstain, the range includes: • Ronseal Trade Decking Protector • Roseal Trade Total Wood Preserver • Ronseal Trade Fencing Stain • Ronseal Trade Crystal Clear Exterior Varnish • Ronseal 5 Year Woodstain • Ronseal Trade Danish Oil • Ronseal Trade Ultra Tough Floor Varnish • Ronseal Trade Ultra Tough Polyurethane Hardglaze Varnish • Ronseal Trade Quick Dry Interior Varnish The revolutionary product - the only one promising a decade of weatherproofing on the UK market – has been created by Ronseal’s Research and Development team using new resin technology to provide a barrier against whatever the great British weather tries to throw at it, including UV rays and wet, cold, icy, conditions. Like the original nine products in the range, Ronseal 10 Year Woodstain has been independently accredited by The British Board of Agrément (BBA), an www.ronseal.com 52