Category Archives: Latest News

In our Latest News you will find out about key points within the CES calendar. This is your best port of call for any changes in opening hours during holiday periods/bank holidays. It is worth checking out this section of our website for details of our main closure of the year, Christmas  You will also find updates to our product lines, including exciting new products or offers. CES will also often do their part for charity so the Latest News Section of the blog is the place to come to find out about our charitable endeavours. Whilst there is plenty of CES business news, you will also find a little of that extra-curricular ‘fun stuff’ that the team may get up too.

10 tools to make Plastering Easier

Top ten plastering tools

Plastering is tough. It’s a physical job. And don’t even mention plastering ceilings. No need for the gym when you’ve got ceilings to plaster! However there are tools to make plastering easier. CES have a range of plastering supplies that will save you time and ensure a quality end result. If you invest in the correct equipment you can eliminate that muscle strain and achieve perfect plaster. So let’s get to it, here are the essential plastering tools.

Can Resin Bound Surfaces really help the Environment?

Approximately 2.4 million people live in immediate flood risk areas in England. That translates as one in six homes in the UK are at risk of flooding.  So, statistically you are more likely to get flooded than burgled. The increased risk of flooding is due to climate change and urban expansion. Paved/tarmacked driveways also have their part to play in contributing to climate change.

How does a Plastering Machine Work?

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Is this you? Aching back, neck, shoulders? (Take your pick, you feel like you’re falling apart!) Knackered when you get home? Thinking you may not have many years left in this game? Plastering is puts your body under a lot of physical stress. It is hard manual labour and may not be a job you’ll be doing until you’re 60. However, there is a solution. Plastering machines. Spray machines for plastering have been popular in Europe for some time and are becoming increasingly common in the UK.

What are the advantages of a Forced Action Mixer?

Forced Action Mixer

What are the advantages of a Forced Action Mixer? Versatile A Forced Action paddle mixer has many advantages from the traditional cement/concrete mixer. Firstly, it is incredibly versatile in its ability to mix a wide range of materials. The pan mixer is compatible with sand and cement, plaster, render, lime mortar, masonry mortar, some adhesives, […]

What is a Forced Action Mixer?

Baron E120

Lumpy mixture and constant clock watching? No, I’m not talking about an episode of The Great British Bake Off, this is more mixing of the construction variety. Across many parts of the world the cement or drum mixer is the mixer of choice, mainly as they have never been aware of an alternative. However, more and more, builders are looking for more powerful and versatile machine that can multi-task; this is where the forced action mixer steps in.

Deltec…the Decorators Dream

Deltec tapes blog

CES are delighted to launch our Deltec tape range; seriously the Bentley/Rolls Royce (choose your premium car of choice) when it comes to tapes. Deltec have 20 years of tape experience behind them, giving them the expertise to develop a world class product. This premium tape delivers perfect results. It creates the straightest, cleanest lines with no bleed; the painter and decorators dream. As tedious as it is, preparation and clean up is vital to enable perfect paint results. Expert masking really transforms a job. As a leading manufacturer of tapes, Deltec products create a quality finish and saving you time.