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May 8, 2011

The Benefits of Plastic Cladding

Filed under: Plastic Cladding — Tags: cladding, Plastic Cladding, types of cladding, wall cladding — admin @ 10:41 am

Plastic cladding can be used for a number of different purposes, whether you want it for the inside or outside of your home. It can be used externally but can also make decorative facings on internal walls, but just what are the advantages of using this particular option?

The first would be its durability. The materials used make it incredibly durable (particularly when compared to wood) whilst being lightweight at the same time, fulfilling two important functions for this type of product. It’s also versatile and can be used in a variety of different situations, and with the range of options on offer you’re bound to find something that totally suits your individual project requirements.

But, certain types can also be very hygienic making it ideal for use in situations where safety and hygiene is paramount. Hygienic wall cladding can be easily cleaned and doesn’t trap dirt or bacteria, being perfect for use in hygiene-conscious environments. This only adds to its benefits and sheer versatility, making it a material that has a huge amount of potential.

The range of plastic wall cladding on offer means there’ll be something for everyone to suit all needs and purposes, being an all-round solution that meets a variety of different requirements. Here at Bliby Plastics we’re confident that we’ve got the products that you’re looking for, with our extensive product range including a variety of different PVC cladding options. Take a look around to find what you need, and make the most of this most versatile of materials.

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April 2, 2011

Achieve high hygiene with plastic cladding

Filed under: Plastic Cladding — Tags: hygienic wall cladding, Plastic Cladding, Plastics Suppliers, types of cladding — admin @ 2:53 pm

If you are responsible for a building that requires the highest standards of hygiene, you might find your have a constant battle on your hands. Whether you are involved in food preparation, the production of medical supplies or anything else, your battle against bacteria may well be constant.

And the consequences of you failing in this respect can be profound. If someone becomes ill because of lapses in your standards of hygiene, you may not only have your conscience to deal with. The individual affected might take legal action, which could be disastrous for your organisation.

But there are ways in which you can make your life easier. For example, you can invest in materials that make it simpler for you to clean. For example, you might benefit from the installation of plastic cladding on your walls. Such panels are excellent when it comes to hygiene because they are so easy to wash.

Here at Bliby Plastics, we stock a range of hygienic wall cladding options that could be ideal for you. Their smooth, easy to clean surfaces are straightforward to disinfect and they prevent dirt from becoming ingrained. Indeed, pressure washing can easily remove any superficial dirt.

In this way, plastic wall cladding is much better than wood, which contains many small holes and crevices for germs to amass in.

To find out more about the options available, simply have a look around our website. You might be delighted by what you see and it could help reduce your stress levels.

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February 27, 2011

Buying Cladding on a Budget

Filed under: wall cladding — Tags: Plastics Suppliers, PVC wall cladding, types of cladding, wall cladding — admin @ 2:22 pm

Budgets are increasingly tight these days and we all seem to be looking for ways to save some cash. We often try to find fantastic bargains when we’re looking for everyday items, and if you’re after wall cladding you could well be trying to stick to a tight budget. Luckily, if you spend the time to look, you shouldn’t have a problem finding plastic wall cladding at a price to completely meet your needs.

As with many things, it comes down to doing your research. You need to find products that are offered at exceptional prices, and it often pays to compare a few different suppliers to see what each one can offer. Heading online would be ideal as it’s here you’ll be able to find the best prices, and you’ll also find a much better level of choice than you ever would if you kept offline.

But, it’s important to ensure that you never sacrifice quality in an attempt to save money. This will only ever leave you disappointed as you won’t have the finish you expect, so you’ll ideally want to look for a supplier that can offer quality products at exceptional prices. Don’t be afraid to look around in an attempt to find added discounts as well, and always try to get the most for your money.

If you’re looking for quality PVC cladding without breaking the bank in the process, you need to come to us here at Bliby Plastics. We’ve got plenty of different options for you to choose from and we endeavour to offer the best prices possible, ensuring you never have to spend a fortune to get quality. Come and see for yourself, and you’ll soon be able to find plastic cladding on a budget.

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February 5, 2011

UPVC and the Environment

Filed under: Plastics Suppliers — Tags: fascias, Tips and Advice, types of cladding, UPVC fascia boards — admin @ 12:17 pm

With increasing levels of focus falling upon future sustainable housing guidelines, renewable energy, and low carbon production processes, questions have understandably risen from homeowners concerning the environmental impact of UPVC. For us, this affects just about all of our products – from fascias to cladding.

Here are a few points to consider about the eco-friendly aspects of UPVC as a domestic-use material.

• Eco-friendly doesn’t always mean natural raw materials. Setting aside the impact of deforestation etc (timber products being the main competitor of UPVC), UPVC production is very low in terms of environmental degradation. UPVC’s components – chlorine and ethylene – can both be produced without the use of fossil fuels, making UPVC one of the only materials on the market than can be made using only renewable energy.

• Conservation of raw materials and environmental damage is aided by domestic UPVC use. Our cladding and fascia products require no annual maintenance in the form of re-painting, chemical cleaning etc.

• Installing UPVC fascias or plastic wall cladding tends, for the most part, to be a decision based around heat efficiency, weatherproofing and durability. UPVC is proven to be the most cost effective, market accessible form of additional thermal protection available for the domestic buyer.

• UPVC home products (e.g. UPVC fascia boards) are 100% safe, making UPVC the perfect material for everything from hygienic cladding to home First Aid kits.

• The compounds of UPVC are near 100% recyclable. When disposing of your old UPVC products, be sure to contact your local council for advice regarding the most suitable recycling centre in your area.

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November 30, 2010

How wall cladding can help attract retail customers

Filed under: wall cladding — Tags: plastic wall cladding, Plastics Suppliers, Tips and Advice, types of cladding, wall cladding — admin @ 2:20 pm

Opening a shop, bar or restaurant can be a financially daunting experience. However, whilst there are some costs you can’t control – such as rent and rates – focusing on minimising the costs of those things over which you do have control will greatly help the bottom line. It is important however, so as not to deter potential customers, to shop around not just for the cheapest goods and materials, but to marry cost efficiency with quality.

One area where this principle of matching quality with cost-effectiveness is absolutely crucial is in the area of shop-fitting.

Any business premises which exists primarily to service or entertain patrons must possess a safe, attractive and welcoming interior. Whilst there is almost no limit to how luxurious the internal decorations, fittings and fixtures can be, it does of course make sense for those businesses on a tight budget to identify internal furnishings and decor that create the right impression without costing the earth.

A highly effective interior modification which is relatively cheap and easy to install is plastic wall cladding. Manufactured in a variety of long panel shapes, plastic cladding is designed to connect together easily and to attach equally easily to the walls. Plastic cladding is both durable and easy to clean and maintain; and, since it is available in a range of colours, including natural wood-grain effect, the visual impact it gives to a room can be truly stunning.

At Bliby Plastics we can help find the most suitable, cost-effective wall-cladding solution for your business premises.

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September 5, 2010

Installing wall panelling

Filed under: wall cladding — Tags: Plastic Cladding, plastic wall cladding, Plastics Suppliers, Tips and Advice, types of cladding — admin @ 9:47 am

When it comes around to the installation of plastic wall cladding, it soon becomes clear that there are many advantages over the other materials with which you might have decided to use.

Very little preparation is needed beforehand. It is possible to affix the panels directly onto a number of different surfaces such as plaster, brick or battens. The panels can also be fixed onto ceramic tiles as long as they are stuck firmly to the wall. There are several ways of attaching plastic cladding according to the suitability of the surface to which they are being attached. At Bliby Plastics, our team will be able to advise you about which installation will be best suited for your project.

For example, some panel installers prefer to use adhesive to attach wall cladding directly to the wall. Since the adhesive used to attach panels is reasonably thick, it may also be used if the surface is uneven, to pack out the cladding. It is not necessary to coat the entire panel with adhesive. A few blobs in random places will suffice since the panel will be held in place by its neighbouring panel, using the groove and tongue system.

With plywood or plasterboard walls, stapling the panels is a good way of fixing them in place. In a situation where the walls are extremely uneven, it is recommended that battens should be used. The cladding may then be fixed to the battens using either staples or adhesive. A plastic fabrication company can be of help.

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August 8, 2010

Wall cladding around the house

Filed under: wall cladding — Tags: Plastic Cladding, Tips and Advice, types of cladding, wall cladding — admin @ 1:11 pm

Plastic cladding on kitchen walls and ceilings is attractive, hygienic and very easy to clean. Since there is no grout where germs and bacteria can hide, it makes wall cladding the perfect solution for anywhere where food is being stored or meals prepared. The panels can be quickly and effectively cleaned with the appropriate cleaning materials.

A word of warning though, plastic cladding will warp and melt if installed too close to a direct source of heat such as the kitchen cooking hobs. In this case, it is wiser to install ceramic tiles in the hot areas, and then wall cladding could be used for the rest of the kitchen.

If you have ever painted a ceiling, you will realise what a boon plastic cladding could be. At Bliby Plastics, you will find a wide range of wall cladding that may also be used on the ceiling.

If you intend to use panelling throughout the room, choose a lighter colour for the ceiling and a different and darker one for the walls. The reasoning behind this choice of colour schemes is mostly psychological. A room with uniform colours on ceiling and walls can feel rather clinical.

Make sure you have measured the areas accurately before buying the panels. Remember, too much can be reduced, too little cannot be increased except by going back to the DIY store and buying more. The best way of cutting panels should this be necessary is to use a hand saw. Fine teeth will ensure a neater cut.

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August 5, 2010

Wall cladding – a better way to decorate

Filed under: wall cladding — Tags: fascias, plastic fascias, types of cladding, wall cladding — admin @ 1:06 pm

Preparing the walls in the bathroom then affixing tiles can be a fiddly job and very frustrating at times as well as time-consuming.

Wall cladding, on the other hand, is much simpler to work with, easier to install and cost effective into the bargain. The problem with ceramic tiles is that they are cold and condensation forms very quickly on them with the resulting growth of mould. Bathrooms and kitchens are two areas of the house that tend to have high humidity, so it makes sense to use plastic cladding in those areas since it is much less likely to attract condensation; it does not occur and thus the growth of mould is more restricted.

You will find that, at Bliby Plastics, we have a wide selection of wall cladding and fascias to suit your needs for the coordination of colours.

Bathroom plastic cladding is completely waterproof and there is no need to remove the tiles first since the panels can be fitted over them. Plastic cladding may also be used to create a new look for your shower cubicle. If you are fitting a new shower, by the way, it is recommended that you install the shower tray first. Then you may fit the panels, making sure that you run them inside the tray to ensure a completely effective seal.

When fixing wall cladding behind radiators or in the kitchen, make sure you read the manufacturers’ recommendations concerning the highest temperature to which it is safe to expose the cladding.

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March 11, 2010

Gain The Benefits Of Hygienic Cladding

Filed under: Plastic Cladding — Tags: hygienic wall cladding, Plastic Cladding, plastic wall cladding, types of cladding — admin @ 2:00 pm

Wall cladding is used in building construction to refer to the layering of one material over another. This is done to protect against the elements (to prevent water or moisture penetrating), or to provide a decorative finish.

While cladding is often used for walls, it can often be found all around the house – plastic cladding is ideal in bathrooms due to its waterproof nature – and around windows too.

Materials traditionally used in the interior of homes, such as wood and brick, have aesthetic benefits over practical ones. Plastic cladding is easy to clean and hygienic, while wood becomes damp when cleaning and brick is difficult to clean. Wood and brick absorb dampness and moisture in a way that plastic does not.

This in-built protection against moisture and natural durability, combined with its easy to clean nature and hygienic elements makes plastic cladding the ideal material for use in many parts of the home (kitchens and bathrooms particularly), as well as hospitals and catering establishments.

Aesthetics do not need to be sacrificed in order to benefit from the practical aspects of plastic cladding. Wall cladding now comes in many designs and colours, meaning you can create an attractive and pleasant environment in your home, which is also easy to clean and care for.

Other benefits of using plastic cladding are cost (it is cheaper than other materials), and while it cannot be recycled, plastic wall cladding does not release toxins in the way that paint does, and requires less energy to process than other materials.

For aesthetic and high quality, hygienic plastic cladding at affordable prices, contact the professionals at Bliby Plastics.

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March 2, 2010

Opt For Plastic Cladding Over Brick And Wood

Filed under: Plastic Cladding — Tags: Plastic Cladding, plastic wall cladding, types of cladding, wall cladding — admin @ 1:32 pm

Traditional building materials such as wood and brick have lots of nostalgia value, but their practical benefits are limited – especially in a damp climate where it rains more often than not.

In damp weather, wood absorbs moisture; and a lot of the time you can’t even tell it’s happening until the wood is rotting before your very eyes. Brick is incredibly hard to clean, if not impossible, and does not always keep weather out the way you would like – absorbing moisture like wood.

Plastic wall cladding, layer upon layer of it, provides perfect protection against all types of extreme weather (hot and cold), moisture and dampness. This is so important in all houses, but particularly those which are detached, as they are not benefited from the warmth and protection provided by having another structure right next door. Country cottages are a perfect example of the kind of building that would benefit from plastic wall cladding: remote, detached and have little protection from the elements.

Plastic cladding used in bathrooms and kitchens is particularly effective. Not only are they the rooms in the house which receive the most wear and tear, but these are also the two places where an easy to clean, durable and waterproof surface is most appreciated.

Its cost-effectiveness compared to wood, aluminium and brick also gives plastic cladding the competitive edge over other materials. Installation is cleaner, quicker and easier, and what this means for a homeowner is less mess, stress and tidying up when the builders come out.

There is a time and place to utilise the charm of traditional materials, but plastic cladding beats them hands down when it comes to practicality.

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Achieve high hygiene with plastic cladding

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Buying Cladding on a Budget

February 5, 2011

UPVC and the Environment

November 30, 2010

How wall cladding can help attract retail customers

September 5, 2010

Installing wall panelling

August 8, 2010

Wall cladding around the house

August 5, 2010

Wall cladding – a better way to decorate

March 11, 2010

Gain The Benefits Of Hygienic Cladding

March 2, 2010

Opt For Plastic Cladding Over Brick And Wood