interiors

The need to deliver a supportive, good quality interior at a low cost presents difficulties in the selection of flooring within social housing projects. Speed of installation, homely design, easy maintenance and durability all at a low cost, is not something every floor can deliver.

Beauflor sheet vinyl flooring offers an attractive finish across a wide range of popular natural looks with benefits for the developer and tenant alike. For the housing association, it’s cost-effective, fast to install and durable helping to deliver value throughout its life cycle. Tenants benefit from a homely and comfortable floor that’s hygienic, easy to maintain, safe to walk on and which has the potential to support their feeling of wellbeing.

Comfort, exquisite details and technology lead the world of architecture and decoration in the transition to a new year of potential challenges and possibilities.
Forecasting what 2023 holds for the world of architecture, construction and interior design is a demanding challenge, but history proves that in a period of metamorphosis corresponding opportunities present themselves for growth and renewal. Faced with a multitude of possibilities, in times that evoke beginnings, comfort and energy, Vicaima outlines the main trends that could be incorporated and inspire new projects in the
year ahead.

As the construction industry gets ready to welcome a new year with a fresh set of challenges and opportunities, 2023 heralds the dawn of changing trends and possibilities in the world of interior timber doors and door sets.  Ever one to embrace innovation and seen as a true manufacturing trailblazer, Vicaima bring design, performance and quality solutions to the interiors arena. With this in mind, the launch their latest incarnation of the perennially popular Interior Door Selector (IDS) has been much anticipated.
In recognition of changing specifier preferences, Vicaima is largely moving away from conventional paper-based brochures, towards digital catalogues.  This is not only environmentally friendly, but also enables a more dynamic user experience. New products and useful information can be updated instantly and at the same time enabling links to other resources such as technical data, so that specifiers can be fully equipped to make an informed decision about their next project.

Alexandra West, EGGER UK’s Product Manager, shares how making simple swaps in furniture and interior design can offer more than just a cost saving.

"Whether it is time, budget or design demands, there are simple solutions in the market to help value engineer even the most complex of projects. With consumers more conscious of their cash flow than ever before, it is important to offer solutions with added benefits.

Hazel Verschuere, building products director from Deeplas, highlights some of the wide-ranging PVC-U product choices that can deliver budgetary and operational advantages for housing associations.

Housing associations must continually optimise the support and services they provide, while at the same time delivering high levels of tenant comfort and satisfaction.

As a result, it is important product specification choices take account of upfront costs, material performance, aesthetics, and ongoing maintenance commitments. Of these, any reduction in repair and maintenance can help cut financial pressures.

Innovative door design can often be limited to visual perception. In other words, does it turn heads and stand out in its surroundings?  A not unrealistic aspiration, although seldom achieved these days. The use of colour and wood grain pattern can elevate interior doors immeasurably. This is something Vicaima have been perfecting for over 60 years, with their factory finished decorative door portfolio.  However, now they take us on a new journey of sensory experience with the introduction of doors that invite you to feel in every sense of the word. 

Introducing Primed 2 Go from Vicaima, saving valuable time and costs on site with a revolutionary new surface finish.  With its specially developed ultra-smooth surface, Primed 2 Go allows you to just wipe the face clean and paint without the need for time consuming sanding or priming on site. All doors are manufactured to Vicaima’s superior construction with timber lippings and softwood rails. Fire performance options are also available.  Why sand and prime a door when you can use Primed 2 Go.