Palace Chemicals: “Maintaining high standards in the adhesive sector”
When Palace Chemicals says it operates to some of the highest standards in the industry, these are not just words – the company has the accreditations to back it up. Palace has a list of certifications that reportedly demonstrate how its quality, environmental and health standards are globally recognised. Palace is accredited by BSI for […]
Movement joints and uncoupling membranes – critical elements of a good tiling job
In this article, Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, explains the importance of movement joints and uncoupling membranes, as well as how to use them properly. The natural expansion and contraction of tiles is to be expected in areas that change temperature, humidity and moisture. Tile movement is also caused by drying shrinkage, as […]
Underfloor heating – a great solution, provided it’s done right
Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, identifies some key considerations to take into account when tiling over UFH systems Although the use of underfloor heating systems (UFH) goes back to Roman times, the interest in them has accelerated in recent years, as knowledge of the benefits and ease with which UFH can be installed […]
Sustainability and customer service from Palace Chemicals
As an independent manufacturer of tiling adhesives, as well as building, construction and DIY products, Palace Chemicals says its ongoing commitment to technology and development has enabled it to bring to market one of the UK’s most extensive ranges of tiling adhesives and preparation products. The company’s tiling range includes preparation/aftercare products, ready-mixed adhesives, cement-based […]
Good training is key to successful tiling installations
Palace Chemicals recognises the importance of high-quality training for tile fixers in order to achieve successful project outcomes. Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, discusses this and in particular the need to keep up to speed with relevant building industry standards. At Palace, our commitment to training is absolute, which is why we operate […]
How to achieve a successful wetroom installation
Of all tiling jobs, wetrooms are among the areas where problems are most likely to occur. The risk of water getting into the substrate and causing failure of an incorrect installation is significant. Jim Percival, technical director at Palace Chemicals, assesses how these problems can be avoided, and a durable wetroom solution achieved when the […]
Pride in Palace “key to a dynamic company culture”
For Palace Chemicals, the company states, sustainability and customer service are two sides of the same coin, both stemming from its “caring philosophy” going back over 45 years. Customer service, sustainability and industry leading levels of staff retention are hallmarks of the way Palace has conducted its business ever since it was founded in 1978, […]
Palace supports tiling excellence at The Tiling Show
Palace Chemicals proudly presented its tiling product range at The Tiling Show on 10th May at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. With more than 45 years’ experience supplying products for the tiling industry, Palace has developed what it describes as a comprehensive range that includes preparation and aftercare products, ready-mixed adhesives, cement-based adhesives and grouts, levellers […]
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 […]
