Trust in Palace Chemicals – “Because we care”
While it may be easy for any company to say that they care, Palace Chemicals says it has been putting this into practice for over 45 years – caring for its team, caring for the environment and caring for its customers and other stakeholders. For internal stakeholders, this approach is said to be exemplified by […]
The importance of the levelling up process
This month Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, considers the importance of levellers when installing a tiled floor finish. Any newly-laid or screeded floor surface is likely to need levelling with the use of a self-levelling compound to ensure there is the lowest possible height variance in the floor and ideally achieves the SR1 […]
Operational excellence strengthens Palace Chemicals in specification
Having cemented its activity in retail and distribution over 45 years, Palace Chemicals says it’s now continuing to expand its existing profile in the architectural and specification market. There is a strong opportunity in that sector, which the company now believes it can contribute to more fully. To continue its growth in this area, the […]
Take good care of your tiles
This month, Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, sets out how you should look after your tiled surface after it has been installed. Fit and forget is not a good policy when it comes to tiling. Anyone who thinks that, once your tiles are in place and the grout is dry, the job is […]
“Operational excellence facilitates product excellence” at Palace Chemicals
Having recently marked its 45th anniversary, Palace Chemicals says it’s carved out a unique niche among suppliers of tiling, building, construction and DIY products. Firstly it is a question of scale. The company has grown to be one of the largest UK manufacturers in the market – with its primary focus being on the production […]
Efflorescence and how it can be avoided
This month, Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, considers that potential scourge of tiled surfaces – efflorescence, and advises that, although it can ruin the aesthetic appearance of an otherwise good tiling job, it is actually a natural occurrence, which isn’t actually the fault of the grout itself. Its effects can be mitigated by […]
INDUSTRY INTERVIEW – Charlie Clapham, Palace Chemicals
This year, Palace Chemicals, one of the UK tiling industry’s stalwart manufacturers of adhesives, grouts and other products, is celebrating its 45th anniversary. To mark the occasion, TSJ sat down with founder Charlie Clapham to speak about the company’s history, its highlights and challenges, as well as its plans for the future. When Charlie left […]
Sustainability – remember that it starts with the products
In the first of a series of columns for TSJ, Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, considers how sustainability needs to start with product formulations if it is to mean anything substantial for a tile adhesive and grout manufacturer. Sustainability is a top buzzword in our industry just now – and quite rightly there […]
Palace Chemicals builds up to big anniversary
Palace Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of tiling, building, construction and DIY products, which was established in 1978 in Speke, Liverpool. The company has grown consistently year-on-year for 45 years and next month the Palace team is celebrating a big anniversary! Its people have been a key driver of the company’s growth and success, the […]
On the level with Palace Chemicals
Palace Chemicals is an independent manufacturer of products for the tiling and stone sector, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Established in Speke, Liverpool, the company’s ongoing commitment to technology and development has enabled it to bring an extensive range of tiling products for the UK market. The company produces over 250 formulations in total, […]
Palace Chemicals strives to be an industry leader on sustainability
An independent manufacturer of tiling, building, construction and DIY products since 1978, Palace Chemicals aims to set the industry benchmark for sustainability, both in terms of its product launches and also the environmental measures installed at its Liverpool manufacturing facility. One of the company’s most recent products has been developed to provide a more sustainable […]
Palace Chemicals strengthens sales & support team and acquires leading brands
Palace Chemicals, an independent manufacturer of tiling, building, construction and DIY products since 1978, has announced the appointment of several senior sales personnel. The appointees bring with them a combination of tile industry experience, contacts and knowledge, strengthening Palace Chemicals’ position in the market. The company is also acquiring a number of former Norcros Adhesives […]
