Swedecor

Technical Support Services

Working with architects

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations exist to help ensure that the qualified professionals maintain competant practice. Our RIBA approved CPD presentation, Specifying Anti Slip Ceramic & Porcelain Tile - Designing Out Risk is available online at by clicking on the RIBA CPD logo.

Fixing Specifications

Powerspec is a cutting-edge specification tool designed to help architects select and specify the appropriate tile adhesive and grout products for their projects. Once registered, Powerspec will enable you to generate NBS format specifications that conform to all British Standards and the ability to download details, material safety and technical data sheets.

Through the product selector, Powerspec will allow you to receive recommendations on the correct BAL grouts and adhesives to use on a project.

Wedi

Wedi tilebacker building board is the world s leading brand of waterproof, light weight and thermal insulating board for bathrooms, showers, toilets, kitchens & conservatories. The range includes Fundo walk in shower and wet room systems, bath panel kits, pipeboxes and pre-cut board for achieving curved settings, steam / shower cabins and shower columns.

Movement Joints

Movement Joints must be placed correctly. Ceramic and stone tile installations can be subjected to a variety of stresses leading to tiles bulging, cracking or becoming detached from the substrate.

However, the correct placing of appropriate movement joints absorbs many of these stresses, preventing damage.

Schlüter Systems Ltd

Founded in 1993 Schlüter's UK operation, Schlüter-Systems Ltd, now has almost 4,000 products in its range. Working closely with Schlüter means that we can offer excellent customer service actively helping to ensure a long lasting attractive installation. Schlüter's renowned technical expertise means that we can advise architects, specifiers and contractors on the correct products to use for the installation preventing tomorrow's problems.

Ecolabel

Ecolabel is a quality mark used by the European Union certifying low environmental impact. For both consumers and designers, the highly selective procedure for obtaining the mark guarantees the purchase and use of environmentally friendly products. Speak to our technical services department for more information regarding which ranges carry the Ecolabel.

CAD Design & Specification Service

Swedecor can assist with the design for major projects by producing tile layout and sectional details in conjunction with a full fixing specification in the M40 format.

Technical Specifications & Slip Resistance

Working closely with the leading provider of testing for slip resistance, we are able to assure the architect or designer that the flooring products specified are fit for purpose.

Ceram are a UKAS accredited laboratory for both the pendulum test and the ramp test.

We are able to supply technical specifications, anti slip ratings (where applicable) and cleaning and maintenance documents for all products.

Saint-Gobain World Sourcing

As part of the Saint-Gobain Building Division we can offer the benefits of the world s largest tile resources and supply those materials most suited to your individual needs.

From our headquarters in Hull, we have developed a high level of customer service based on efficient supply chain and logistics throughout Europe and the UK.