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New ProductsLandau: imaginationis the only restrictionfor curvesCurves offer kitchen designers theperfect opportunity to create astunning totally ‘one off’ kitchen.Curved kitchens are becomingincreasingly popular; they are moreergonomic than straight lines andallow you to build cupboards intocorners and other awkward spaces.Landau have a range ofexceptionally high quality moulds thatenables them to thermoform convex &concave curves in both Parapan andthe v-line range of exotic veneers toform any radius of arc for doors,drawers, end panels and islands.The 9 v- line exotic veneers can befinished with a variety of surfacetreatments whilst high gloss acrylicParapan is available in a choice of 22colours. The Metro handless systemcomplements the textures of highgloss and veneers can also be usedon curves.In this kitchen white Parapan hasbeen used to make cupboard doorsthat follow the contours of the room.u 01482 440680u www.landauparapan.co.ukBAL Acousti-Bond idealfor sound insulationBAL Acousti-Bond elastomericsingle-part adhesive meets thetechnical requirements of theNational House-Building Council foruse with a BAL-approved soundreductionmatting system. Thecombination meets the impactsound insulation requirements ofless than 62 dB required forpurpose-built rooms for residentialpurposes.Lighter than traditionaladhesives, it is particularly beneficialwhen weight is an issue such aswhen used on suspended flooring.Not only is it manufactured usingminimised-waste processes andusing recycled materials, each sackused helps to protect threatenedrainforests. As an official partner ofCool Earth, Building AdhesivesLimited makes a donation for everyproduct sold from its Go Greenerrange of environmentally responsibleadhesives. The scaled donation meansthat up to 2.5 m 2 of Peruvianrainforest is protected for each sack ofBAL Acousti-Bond sold.BAL Acousti-Bond can be used withmost tile types including porcelain, indry interior areas and is ready forgrouting after five hours. It is availablein 7.5 kg bags from authorisedstockists nationwide. As with allproducts bearing the BAL name, itcarries the industry’s only full 25-yearguarantee.u 01782 591100u www.bal-adhesive.comFlush and 3D Bevelrock tilesjoin RAK’s surface collectionRAK Ceramics has launched a newstone effect tile range. Bevelrock has aspeckled matt finish and is available ina range of earthy tones, patterns andformats which combine rustic andcontemporary design elements.Different tile finishes can be combinedto create both flat and 3D ceramiceffects, providing a wealth of creativeoptions alongside high performancebenefits.Bevelrock is available in 33cm x50cm and 25cm x40cm format with a45cm x 45cm coordinating floor tile.In addition to plain matt finishes inivory, beige, grey and brown, multitoned3D décor tiles are availablewhich feature a unique textured finishthat gives an embossed appearance.The distinct design is created usingthe latest digital printing technologywhich applies tiny droplets of colourseamlessly across the surface of thetile.Other new tile ranges to join RAK’ssurface collection include Craft – aseries of polished rectangular ceramictiles in glossy white, brown, beige andivory; and Sandust - a range of rectifiedporcelain tiles with a Lapato finish.RAK’s product portfolio includesceramic sinks, sanitary ware,brassware and acrylic baths.u 01730 237850u www.rakceramics.co.uk4 BKU SEPTEMBER 2012