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Steve Davidson

Image of a jigsaw with european flag and a union jack piece moved away to symbolise Brexit.

Brexit FAQ's

With new rules coming into force on the 1st January 2021 we want to make sure all our customers are clear on how it will work for orders from univarSC.com to Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland after the 1st January. We've put together some FAQ's below.

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The Ultimate Guide to Paint Rollers

The Ultimate Guide to Paint Rollers

Paint rollers are a staple when it comes to decorating and are used by almost every professional and DIY enthusiast to quickly paint large areas. The problem is there are so many roller frames and roller sleeve types available. In this article, we will look into the different types of roller sleeves and roller frames and what you can expect from each of them to help you discover which paint roller is right for you.

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WRX Trade Spray Paints | Yellow cupboard with plant pots on top and mirrors on the wall behind.

Univar add some colour with WRX Paints distribution

LONDON, July 14, 2020 — Univar Solutions BV, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions. (NYSE: UNVR) (“Univar”), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, has entered a partnership with industrial paint manufacturer WRX Trade Paints. This new partnership sees Univar Specialty Consumables add the new range of spray paints to its portfolio with immediate effect.

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How to keep it clean with ZipWall® Dust Barrier

When carrying out any kind of maintenance work or refurbishment dust and debris can be a real issue. Not only is it messy and contaminates every surface but it can also be damaging to our health. OK so you've got all the right PPE but what about the customer or other members of staff. According to the HSE over 500 construction workers are believed to die from exposure to silica dust every year so protecting your customers and other staff is just as important as protecting yourself.

 

This article explains how the ZipWall dust barrier system can be used to quickly create a barrier around your work area to contain dust and debris when working. This article is also relevant to the current COVID-19 situation if you are looking to section off areas and create temporary barriers between staff and areas to help with social distancing.

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Product Review: 4 Things To Know About Two Fussy Blokes Rollers

Two Fussy Blokes rollers burst on the decorating scene a few years ago. Since then the brand has gone from strength to strength. Decorators use rollers every day and many big name brands have a number of different rollers in their ranges. Where Two Fussy Blokes are different is that they came to market with a single mini-roller in two nap lengths, but why i hear you ask?

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Unleashing the beast: The rise of OX Tools

It seems like there are new tool brands entering the market every week, this makes it difficult for new and existing brands to make a statement and be noticed. One thing that tradies value more than anything is durability, will the tool hold up to the daily abuse of working on a busy site? If the quality of the product is not up to scratch, then you don't have much chance of succeeding.

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