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Walls full of glamour
Glamour is a modern and attractive style of interiors decoration. Gentle metallic shade, elegant pearl gloss and trick of light and colour can improve the appearance of any room. Our…
Waterproofing – FAQ
What kind of primers should be used before the waterproofing application? How to apply the waterproofing correctly upon the gypsum plasters? Below we present the answers to the most frequently…
Salta S – state-of-the-art façade paint
Everybody awaited such paint – not only customers, but also contractors. And finally it is available in Atlas portfolio! It is called Salta S and it is a truly silicate…
Instruction for installing and seasoning floor screeds with water-powered underfloor heating
Water – powered underfloor heating systems has become a very common element of up-to-date flooring projects. Although popular and widely met, contractors very often ask us about the ATLAS recommended…
Tiles loosening – defect under investigation
Case 1. The investor observed tiles on a terrace which loosed off after two years of operation. Defect Although the adhesive was hard, it stuck firmly to the tile and…
Discolouration of tiles – defect under investigation
Discolouration of tiles and joints can destroy the visual effect of the most painstaking works. Some types of tiles, for example those made of natural stone, may be particularly vulnerable…
Fixing plasterboards upon a ceiling – comparison of two systems
Nowadays, one may choose between two existing solutions for fixing plasterboards upon a ceiling. The first one involves a construction made of metal profiles installed in a transverse arrangement. The…
How to easily fit a WC support frame with Atlas Building Board
Owing to the modern technology, the installation of WC support frame is getting easier and easier. In addition, the installation time has also been significantly reduced. Durability, convenience and safety…
Thermal insulation of buildings – defect under investigation
Even though thermal insulation seems like a simple technology, it produces dozens of errors. They are made by architects who prepare incorrect construction details designs or choose improper render in…
Floors and screeds – defects under investigation
Use of ready-made mortars helped to eliminate many errors which used to be common during independent preparation of flooring mortars by contractors. Unfortunately, ready-made mortars brought other problems. Let’s mention…
How to prepare the OSB substrate for tiling?
The assessment of properties and the method of surface preparation has critical impact on the durability of the ceramic cladding. OSB substrate (e.g. casings, partitions, floor layers) implies many technical…