Suspended Ceilings do not always have to be White…discover how Black Ceilings add value and satisfy design needs. Black ceilings are increasingly becoming a trendy design feature as they offer several benefits, including creating intimacy and coziness in a large space, hiding unsightly elements such as pipes and wires, and adding sophistication and elegance to…
The Perfect Corner Solution – Prefabricated 90-Degree Shadowline Corners The use of shadowline trims to create a floating ceiling effect has become especially popular in upmarket ceiling installations. Architects and contractors enjoy using the shadowline trim profiles where the shadow created by the trims can create an aesthetic look and feel adding interest to the…
Decorative Cornice Insights: EPS vs XPS? The short-term for expanded polystyrene is EPS, and for extruded polystyrene, it is XPS. The main difference between expanded and extruded polystyrene is that expanded polystyrene is manufactured from solid beads of polystyrene while extruded polystyrene uses solid polystyrene crystals. This makes EPS more affordable, but while being more…
By Colleen Miller | Posted October 17, 2022 Tagged with Cornice Maker
The Importance of Acoustics in your Boardroom or Office
Acoustics is an essential component of an efficient and productive workspace, especially in a boardroom, conference room or office space. These areas are usually the hotspots where vital decisions are made and clear communication is expressed for business success. What do we mean when we say ‘acoustics’? Acoustics relates to how sound travels in a room….
Glancing light is the light that shines obliquely across the surface of a wall or ceiling that magnifies surface irregularities and can make a high quality surface finish look imperfect. Installers and finishers aim to achieve the appearance of a flat and even surface for both walls and ceilings which at times can be impossible…
By Denise Gould | Posted November 23, 2018 Tagged with JUMBO Plasterboard
ORAC Décor – Durofoam, Duropolymer or Purotouch?
For over 40 years, Orac Décor have developed and manufactured decorative profiles in new materials offering innovative and unique concepts for people who love decoration. The enthusiasm for all things beautiful is in the genes of this European family run business. ORAC Decor products are made from high quality polymers combining the strong, workable characteristics…
By Denise Gould | Posted May 21, 2018 Tagged with Orac Decor
