Ecological colors. A real natural color is characterized by the fact that the raw materials come from renewable or mineral sources
Building envelope & interior 2023, April
Fall accidents are still the order of the day in Germany. In 2016, BG BAU registered over 8,000 crashes with 29 deaths. An effective one
This list gives some examples of glaze products, classified according to binder basis or product group. The product overview does not collect any
Your customer loves the individual? Great, then you are exactly right with a spatula technique! Because the variety of decorative fillers and
Since March, ZERO MagicTouch has also been available in gold (standard color) and as ZERO MagicTouch Pearl (another 180 new colors according to the ZERO Color System
The MagicTouch filler is suitable for decorative wall design on all substrates suitable for dispersion coatings. Inside and
Why are art and industrial buildings so rarely combined? This was asked at Covestro Deutschland AG, a manufacturer of high quality
With a structured lime clay plaster, you can design wall dresses in the sought-after shabby chic. The patterns are created using large-format templates
A new protective metal coating should make metal coatings easier and more economical. The paint also adheres to coil coatings or powder coatings
The design quality also contributes to the sustainability of buildings - the DGNB accordingly complements its certification with the award
Smooth wall surfaces have been a trend for years. To implement them, craftsmen use mineral fillers, among other things
Potatoes contain a lot of starch. This “waste product” is now used for a new type of binder that is used in an interior wall paint
Sound absorbers: the acoustics in a vaulted cellar at the medieval Scharfenstein Castle in Thuringia, where whiskey tastings take place
Creative wall design techniques were very popular again in 2018. The trends change here too - similar to colors or wallpapers
It resounds in the basement. Especially in a historic vaulted cellar, which, like the boarding school at Hagerhof Palace in Bad Honnef, is used as a cafeteria
Daniela Volk lives in a small apartment in Rohrbach in the Odenwald. There she works in her father's painting company, which the family works together in
"Building in existing", this art is dominated by the Stuttgart office Lederer + Ragnarsdóttir + Oei. For example in Brackenheim, where the baroque town hall
Over a hundred years ago, the Kurhaushotel in Bad Salzhausen, a district of Nidda, was a meeting place for high society. Remember these heydays
As in most historical buildings, acoustics is a problem in the former 18th century dicasterial building in Koblenz. The solution
The restaurant in the Old Train Station Zoo in Wuppertal is decorated with ceiling paintings based on historical models. Nina Voigt, Caparol A between dusk and
In the past, coatings only had to give the surface color and structure. Today, however, colors can also perform certain functions. At the
The trend for light-colored lacquer and glaze surfaces on wooden components indoors continues. The requirements for the coating work can be very
Opulent or subtly metallic, full-surface or as an accent: with the new Capadecor effect colors, every wall becomes unique. Together with the Caparol
The era of large-scale effects is over - today it can glitter, shimmer or shine a number smaller. Designed as accent surfaces, they stand
From March 25 to 27, the companies Caparol and Forbo presented the multi-award-winning concept “Habitats for
Gone are the days when most of the bathrooms were tiled to the ceiling. In modern bathroom design, the proportion of tiles
The natural sorption capacity of selected building materials, such as special plasters or paints, can be used specifically to
Glass fabrics are valued for their uncomplicated processing, their robustness and their crack-bridging properties. In design
Designs with stucco profiles and panels create lively interplay of light and shadow and connect wall and ceiling. Martina Lehmann, Caparol
Once the mold has spread, it is important to remove it as soon as possible. But it really must always contain active ingredients
If rust imitations were once only in demand for backdrop painting, they are currently also used to design modern living or commercial spaces
With the new trend collection, Caparol shows the future trends in interior design. The innovative trend worlds for color, structure and
Bathrooms are predestined for mold. But there are some ways to keep the microorganisms at bay. Rudolf Kolb
Craftsmen and planners who are looking for a detailed overview of floor coatings for industry, trade and parking garages will find the new one
Some people find unpleasant smells, electrosmog or noise in the interior very annoying. With suitable coating materials
At the Badische Fachfachschule in Lahr, acoustic panels were tested in a “self-experiment”. Jürgen Rehberg of Caparol clapped his hands briefly: “Listen
In recent years, glazes have not only conquered interiors, but increasingly also facades. No wonder - lend the semi-transparent
A sensitive use of color plays a significant role in the interior design in day nurseries. When children are in their familiar family environment
The color concept for the children's home in Pforzheim is a model for a child-friendly design. To create an optimal atmosphere, too
Good room acoustics increase well-being and increase the ability to concentrate. When improving acoustics, however, aesthetics should also