By RANOBA BAOA
A seminar enabling building contractors to understand further on grout, glue and tile positioning was conducted by an international company expert at Suva’s Tanoa Plaza on Thursday night.
The event organised by Pasifika Roofing and Hardware Supplies saw contractors, construction and hardware companies listening to Malaysian-based Saint-Gobain Weber.
Known to many as Weber, the international company’s focuses on various arms of the building business.
Participants were informed on fixing all types of tiles on all types of support, realise decorative and technical grouts, protect against humidity.
Company representative from G.M.R Muhammad & Sons Ltd. indent purchasing officer Faizal Ali, said the session raised valid points that would be useful for the company.
“The seminar was very informative because it gave members, especially contractors, construction and hardware persons the chance to become further knowledgeable about grout, glue when fi tting tiles,” Mr Ali said.
“There are certain colour that must be used for grout as well as glue to avoid colour fading, fungi collection and peeling due to over time wear and tear.
As a token of appreciation participants received souvenir plaques from Saint-Gobain Weber.