“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 […]
Palace Chemicals offers“effective system solutions” for wetrooms
Proper attention to waterproofing (tanking) is essential to achieve a successful wetroom project. A tiled surface is not a barrier to the penetration of moisture and tile adhesive and grout will not prevent the transmission of water through to the substrate beneath the tiles. Where this substrate is known to be sensitive, the application of […]
Palace Chemicals receives”welcome break” at TTA Awards
Palace Chemicals is celebrating after its involvement in a Welcome Break services in Nottinghamshire was highly commended in this year’s TTA Awards. The Liverpool-based manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, building chemicals, wood treatments and decorating sundries, received the special commendation alongside Balderton Tile in the Best Large Commercial Project category. Palace’s products were the first […]
Palace Chemicals announces appointment of key account manager
Palace Chemicals, a supplier of building, construction and DIY products, is announcing the appointment of Bethan Bright as key account manager. Bright joined the Liverpool-based company from Norcros Adhesives shortly before it announced it would cease trading earlier this year. Bright had worked with Norcros for a decade. Starting in an office role, she was […]
HMRC office conversion“not taxing” with Palace Chemicals
A former HMRC building in Sheffield has been converted into a 95-apartment residential scheme called Iron Yard. Leeds-based TileLife explains here why it turned to Palace Chemicals to assist the “mammoth” task of tiling the 135 bathrooms and a reception floor. The upmarket residential development, aimed at young professionals, consists of 95 one- and two-bed […]
