In the paint arena water-based products are almost exclusively used, apart from some niche areas that still require a solvent-based product for performance reasons.

When coating timber it is important that you select the right type of coating to achieve the finish you or your client desires. 

In many countries paint is produced in the factory to a variety of colours which are then held on the shelf. 

Unfortunately timber is attacked by water, UV, moulds, fungi, and foot traffic (flooring and decking). To ensure the longest life and best ongoing appearance of a timber structure it should be coated.

ebossNOW should look different this month.

Great design has two components – the creative vision and the practical solution.

Stats NZ results for September show that migration is continuing to climb.

Stats NZ reported today that the seasonally adjusted volume of all building work put in place fell 0.7 percent in the March 2009 quarter.

New Zealand's annual net migration was up nearly 100% on the year to April 08, with more kiwis deciding to stay put, and a few returning home.

April's consents were valued $885 million, down 21% from April 2008.