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Floorcoverings specialist Gradus is bringing new ideas to the UK contract market through its exclusive partnership with Japanese flooring manufacturer TOLI. Developments include the introduction of a new range of loose lay vinyl offering ease of installation, dimensional stability and superior aesthetics. The new LL300 range of tiles and planks is Gradus' latest addition to its collection of floorcovering solutions. TOLI is one of the ten largest commercial floorcoverings manufacturers in the world and this partnership reflects the Gradus Group’s commitment to offering its customer base a variety of product solutions. The LL30 range is designed for heavy traffic areas in retail and commercial premises. It is also quick and easy to lay, as little or no floor preparation is required. A loose tackifier is used to fit the tiles and planks to the sub-floor, saving both time and money while minimising disruption to the end-user.

Accessories specialist Gradus has issued a specification guide detailing its portfolio of stair edgings, floor trims and skirting products including its latest high performance XT range.

The lighting scheme inside Nottingham's Grade II listed St Barnabas Cathedral has been improved by recommendations and installations from Cheshire-based Gradus Lighting. The original lighting system was a of a high standard, but the 132 different grid switches were time consuming to operate and freely accessible to the public, which subject them to high levels of usage. This caused the metal halide lamps to fail regularly, diminishing the intended lighting effect. The programme proposed by Gradus included standardising the halide lamps as well as highlighting specific features such as the Bishop's throne by installing extra light fittings. A password protected switching solution was fitted, featuring ten push buttons to create different scenes and combinations of light for mass, baptisms, weddings and funerals.

A second wave of XT aluminium stair edgings has recently been launched by Gradus Accessories. The company's XT range comprises slip-resistant inserts that extend around the leading edge of the stair edging to provide safety underfoot. The inserts are securely held in place by a combination of a locking mechanism in the profile design, plus an adhesive bond for additional strength. It also incorporates 55mm treads and both 40mm and 55mm risers to meet the latest guidance. The second wave includes four double channel and two bullnose profiles joining the eight existing profiles in the line-up. They are available in a range of coloured inserts in order to provide a contrast to the surrounding floorcovering.

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Stair edgings from Gradus Accessories have been installed in Peterborough Regional College as part of a ?600,000 refurbishment. The specified product for the college was the Gradus Elite aluminium ramped stair edgings with Jet black inserts. Up to 600m of stair edgings were fitted onto beige terrazzo staircases throughout the facility's buildings to replace worn out step edges. The black colour was chosen to contrast with the beige to meet health and safety guidelines by defining the stair edge. Concealed screw fixings are also provided with the insert fitted on-site after the channel is screwed to the floor, providing a secure fixing that is also neatly finished.

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A bespoke skirting solution has been provided by Gradus Accessories for use in a refurbishment project at the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, Cheshire. The hospital required a decorative pvc skirting to provide a neat finish to the 30 bedrooms on its general surgical ward. Complementing the interior design scheme, the colour Helvellyn from the Textura range was manufactured using a profile from another Gradus product in order to create a bespoke solution. The natural stone coloured skirting was used in conjunction with vinyl floorcovering to provide an easy to clean solution for the hospital staff.

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Continuing its relationship with Wicanders, Gradus has developed new sample folders to assist specifiers in selecting cork flooring. Cork finishes are available in 37 different colours and in four collections - Originals, Identity, Personality, and Nuances. Some 30 wood finishes are available in the Classic and Vintage collections. Offered in plank, two-strip and three-strip formats, the range takes the basis of cork and adds a wood veneer.

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To protect the walls of Braidburn Special School in Edinburgh, products from Gradus' Wall Protection range have been installed. Preventing abrasion and impact damage caused by pedestrian and wheelchair traffic, the company's Wall Guards stop unnecessary ware. Also installed are its InPro 2000 handrails which guide pupils safely through circulation areas.

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Some three new products in the flooring accessories range have been introduced by Gradus Accessories. The ADM5 aluminium stair edging, Photoluminescent stair edging inserts and AVR5020 aluminium floor trim, assist specifiers in meeting new legislation. For use on stairs where there is no floorcovering, the ADM5 provides a ramp back profile in a 55 by 55mm size. It incorporates a pvc slip resistant insert which utilises a solid band of colour to meet guidelines in Approved Document M and BS8300:2001 relating to dimension and step edge definition. The AVR5020 is designed to repair resilient floorcoverings, where welded joins have failed. Available in a 2mm gauge, it is a repair solution but can be specified and installed at door interfaces to offer a robust transition. Photoluminescent stair edging inserts are available in a single colour. They provide an after glow effect in dark conditions with Class A Photoluminescent Safety Product Association classification.

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Specifically designed to meet the guidelines in BS8300: 2001 and Approved Document M, Gradus Wall Protection has launched InPro Dual Rail, with the aim of also assisting specifiers meet requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act. Dual Rail utilises a specialist bracket to combine a handrail with a wall guard, providing a cost-effective solution for a variety of applications where both wall protection and pedestrian support are required. It is particularly suitable for healthcare environments and meets the NHS Estates Health Technical Memorandum 69. Three new products have been launched to form the product and consist of two handrail options, pvc and timber - and a pvc-u guard. The InPro 950 and 1500 Wall Guard are available in 35 colours. Four wood finishes of Ash, Oak, Maple and Utile are offered from the timber alternative, the 450. Both handrails have a diameter of 45mm, a distance of 60mm from the wall and 50mm bracket clearance.

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Interior finishes company Gradus has announced its exclusive partnership with Wicanders. The deal will see the company market and distribute a range of Wicanders' engineered wood and cork flooring products throughout the UK. Gradus are to launch six Wicanders flooring products - two specialist acoustic lines, two traditional stick downs and two clip-type systems.

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Extending the Esplanade Plus range, Gradus Matting has launched the Esplanade Plus 12mm, offering specifiers a heavy duty barrier mat. For buildings without deep matwells, it does not require dig outs or infilling. An aluminium base supported by pvc-u bridging strips; flexible pvc hinges allow for minor undulations in the sub-floor, allowing for heavy traffic.

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Stair edgings from Gradus have been installed at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth, as part of a ?2.5 million refurbishment project. Specified by the project architect to define the step edge, the company's aluminium stair edgings in Snowdrift white with pvc slip resistant inserts, to avoid trip accidents, were installed on all auditorium staircases. During performances, light is limited, so the company manufactured welded corners to form a safe, neat and attractive edge around the open end of the step by concealing the corner of the carpet and stair edging, further limiting any potential trip or slip accidents.

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Two new barrier carpet products have been introduced by Gradus Matting. Boulevard 2000 and Boulevard 5000 are designed to look like a conventional carpet but perform as a barrier mat, offering protection for floor coverings at access points and in public areas, especially those subject to heavy soiling and moisture ingress. Boulevard 2000 is available in eight contemporary colourways with a patterned design to disguise soil. Available in ten colours, Boulevard 5000 is a traditional secondary barrier carpet, which can be utilised in any area of a building prone to soil and moisture damage.

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Fabrics from Gradus have been fitted throughout a new extension at the Willows Nursing Home, Chester. The Home chose products from the Vista, Inspirations and Bridgeford ranges for curtain and duvet requirements, across 25 bedrooms, two lounges, dining room and corridors. A key reason for specifying Gradus was its supply and fit service.

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Heavy duty primary entrance matting from Gradus has been specified for St Pauls Catholic College following in its move to a new 31 acre site at Burgess Hill, West Sussex. With some 900 students, teachers and support staff, as well as regular visitors, the Topguard matting was specified to offer protection against the problem of high levels of walked in soil, dirt and moisture. The 18mm Topguard was installed in the main entrance area and four other areas across the site. Matting with single grey wipers and aluminium linking straps were selected by the project team for an aesthetically pleasing appearance. After receiving several samples, architects FM Modern Design specified Topguard because it met the College?s heavy duty requirements. In addition, the matting also has the benefit of being reversible to provide an extended life.

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Three options are available in the latest range of stair edgings designed by Gradus to meet the requirements of Document M. These include the DDA pvc-u hardnose profiles which offer a colour contrast and slip resistance. Also available are the RNC pvc-u edgings which feature a slip-resistant front edge and 40mm riser, and the ADM collection of aluminium profiles which are 55mm on tread and riser and give a more traditional appearance.

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