De Vere Gardens

Initially contracted to provide tile adhesives (Kerakoll), grouts (Kerakoll) and bespoke bronze trim profiles, the role expanded to include the provision of temporary protection, water-based stone-sealer (Vulcaseal V286) and a range of specialist tools and site-consumables.

Whilst Trimline where involved in this project, the sanitary ware contractors had fitted all sanitary ware before the tiling contractor had a chance to seal the stone. Ordinarily, with a solvent based sealer this would have required covering up the taps, basins, mirrors and other sanitary ware to apply the sealer. Trimline recommended and supplied the water-based sealer (Vulcaseal V286) which could be spray applied without damaging this sanitary ware, also eliminating the need for covering. This saved 20 site labourers 7 days of work, reducing both labour and material costs.

Trimline went on site to do a test bathroom with the stone sealer, and wrote full technical specifications to fix the 20 mm thick stone to walls and floors. Trimline sent stone samples to Italy for pull-off testing to ensure British standards were met. The team also submitted samples of bespoke bronze tile trim to the client, provided on-site training for stone installers, and monitored the entire installation, offering technical guidance throughout the project.

Logistically, Trimline adhered to precise booked-in delivery times- mostly requiring tail-lift. Being central to London, the team were able to carry out cab deliveries to the project-site – in several instances, within an hour and half of order placement. Begun in late 2013, and completed in late 2015, the project was a success, and Trimline have since worked on other projects with the client.