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Homelux Properties is a wholly Zimbabwean
group of companies founded in 1998 by local
businessman Justin Machibaya. Over the
last 22 years, the group has grown to include
Homelux Real Estate, Homelux Property
Development, Semble-IT Kitchens (now
trading as Design Café) and Just Tiles and
Bathrooms – leaders in all areas devoted to
property and real estate.

The Homelux Real Estate division specialises
in buying and selling properties, rentals,
valuations of land, buildings and assets, and
property management for both residential
and commercial buildings. At any time they
have a wide range of properties on their
books from modest high density houses to
top of the range, luxurious family homes,
flats and apartments, land and commercial
buildings. They conduct valuations for
buyers and sellers, as well as for property
owners looking to apply for mortgages
from investment companies like Old Mutual
and CABS. Their independent valuations
also allow property owners to negotiate
reasonable rental values.

Their Property Development division are
leaders in the field with a number of very
popular and prestigious projects having
been successfully completed. The company
focuses on creating investible real estate
developments for both local and diaspora
investors. Just a few recent projects include
20 cluster houses at The Oxford Place,
11 cluster houses at Windsor Manors and
16 garden flats at Victoria Mews – all in
Newlands. They have also completed cluster
house complexes in Borrowdale, Greendale
North, Highlands and Groombridge so they
have a wealth of experience and expertise
in all aspects of property development and
construction.

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The Homelux Property
Development section includes
in-house architects, engineers,
quantity surveyors and various
experts in all fields of construction
like plumbers, electricians
and painters. They even have
an interior design team under
the banner of the Design Café.
(Occasionally, as needed,
Homelux has a group of approved,
independent contractors which
they can call on.)

Insert: The Marlborough Lifestyle
Apartments open plan kitchen by
Design Cafe

This means they can have complete control of the construction process ensuring that all their
projects are of the highest standards. Homelux can ensure that all materials used are of the
best quality and purchased at the most reasonable prices.

Just one of the current projects which is still in development is the upmarket Kinsley Estate
just past Borrowdale Brooke. There are over 200 serviced residential stands available within
a secure gated community with scenic views towards Shawasha Hills. There are a range of
21 architect designed plans on offer and Homelux are currently marketing and selling. It
promises to be one of the most prestigious addresses in Harare.

Homelux are about to launch one of their newest projects at 58 Marlborough Drive, just
off Harare Drive and close to Lomagundi Road. The development consists of 30 2 and 3
bedroomed apartments within a secure gated complex which is fully walled with an electric
fence and gate. The complex is on two storeys with the ground floor apartments having a small
garden at the back while the first floor apartments have balconies.

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The layout includes ample and secure parking space for residents
and visitors. The living room, dining room and kitchen are all open
plan, so although the apartments are compact and fairly modest
there’s a good sense of generous space and natural light. The
kitchens and bathrooms have been luxuriously and elegantly fitted
out with top quality finishes.
Although Homelux usually use their own in-house or local architects
for this particular projects they have selected to use a South
African company, 4D Architects, to create these modern Lifestyle
Apartments for relaxed family living. The architects’ design is
practical and stylish and although the main living space is open plan
they have still managed to incorporate a cosy family atmosphere with
aluminium window frames and wooden finishes.

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Lifestyle Stands for Sale Another Premium Development by
in Zimbabwe’s Premier
Gated Community

1.5km from Borrowdale
Brooke Estate

Kinsley Estate Features

Estate contained Borehole Water System 24 modern plans to select from
Clubhouse & Shopping Complex 24Hrs gated security, CCTV
Stand sizes from 2000sqm to 4000sqm Great views
Priced from USD95, 000 to USD 130, 000 A total of 240 stands

SECURE YOUR TOMORROW Contact: Emmah 0772 801 351, Kudzai 07773 244 662, Simanga 0773257676

www.kinsleyestate.co.zw

Office : +263 242 788106-11 [email protected]

real estate profile

The design is also sensitive to the
surrounding environment and doesn’t
impose on or overwhelm the neighbourhood.
The Marlborough Lifestyle Apartments are
conveniently situated with easy access to the
city centre as well as to Groombridge and
Westgate shopping centres. There are several
good schools close by as well as churches,
service stations and medical facilities. The
complex has a borehole and a dedicated
ZESA sub-station and all the apartments
have pre-paid ZESA metres, so residents
don’t ever need to worry about water and
electricity supply.

The apartments are an ideal investment
opportunity as a hedge against inflation
and are also a very attractive rental option
ensuring a good return on capital outlay. The
apartments are a great chance for a young
family to secure their own home, but they’re
also the perfect solution for a ‘lock up and go’
lifestyle – once normal travel resumes.

To find out more about Marlborough
Lifestyle Apartments (and other
developments) contact Homelux at:
108 McChlery Avenue, Eastlea, Harare
Tel: 0242 788107-11
Email: sales@@homelux.org

HOMELUX SUPPLIERS Duraroof
Candover Trading
Engineers - Hydro Untilities Civil Engineers Scribante Concrete
Project Managers & Main Contractor - Homelux Pomona Stone Quarries
Property Development Anchor Blasting
Quantity Surveyor - Soko Consult Africa Kainos Investments
Electrical Subcontractor - ImaLdape Electrical Oracle Security Merchants
Union Hardware Grapnote Steel
Grapnote Steel Homestyle
Nelville Investments Coventry Road Plasterers
LaFarge ZOL
Willdale BSK Engineering
Proplastics
Durapro

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Harare Bulawayo Esor Zimbabwe specialises in
four core sectors:
Tel: +263 4 754 765/7/8/2 Tel: +263 9 250 330
Fax: +263 475 4762 Physical: 49 Heyman Road PIPELINES
Physical: 27 Conald Road Suburbs, Bulawayo INFRASTRUCTURE
Graniteside, Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe PIPEJACKING / PIPE SERVICES
GEOTECHNICAL
PO Box GT 2070 PO Box 9087
Graniteside, Harare, Zimbabwe Hillside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe The Esor group has achieved the highest

possible ratings in construction from the

CIDB as well as SABS 9001, and OSHAS

18001 and ISO 14001 Health and Safety

Occupational Certification , empowering

Esor to tender for construction projects of

unlimited size and value.

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Esor Zimbabwe completes
huge warehouse and retail
outlet in Graniteside

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text by Michael Nott
photos by Structure and Design

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Esor Zimbabwe is jointly owned by Zimfranki stopped operating locally in The Esor group is widely known throughout
Zimbabwean investors and the South African around 2004 due to the economic downturn the SADC region as leaders in the field
based Esor Group. It operates in a largely but resumed work in around 2011. However of specialist geotechnical services, as
autonomous way although the directors still Esor later sold out the Franki section of well as in the construction of roads and
report to Esor SA and are able to draw on the corporation although they kept their earthworks, civil engineering and pipeline
their skills and experience. Esor Zimbabwe Zimbabwe office which is still operational construction. From their background
was previously known as Zimfranki Projects today. In 2013, in compliance with in sub-surface foundation work Esor
(wholly owned by the South African Esor indigenous legislation, Esor sold 51% of the Zimbabwe has recently expanded into to
Group). Esor and Franki were amalgamated Esor Zimbabwe business to English Breeze include above surface engineering and
in South Africa and listed on the JSE. Investments, a 100% indigenous company. construction work.

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Pat Dunn & Mark Futter is a leading Zimbabwean Construction services
company that provides bespoke solutions to numerous diverse market segments.

TRANSPORT & CRANAGE ENGINEERING Structural Steel Construction
Pat Dunn & Mark Futter has a reliable fleet Pat Dunn & Mark Futter are proud to offer Pat Dunn & Mark Futter are proud to offer a
of crane trucks and trailers. Specialising in wide range of services to clients from steel
rigging and haulage of a range of goods a wide range of engineering services construction to various types of engineering
from plant installations, to machine shop
from containers to steel. as well as transport and cranage.
fabrication.

Complete Construction Services
Pat Dunn & Mark Futter are proud
to offer a range of services to
clients from steel construction to
civil and mechanical engineering,
project management as well as
transport and cranage.

CONTACT US

42 Edison Crescent, Graniteside, Harare
+263 242 771 385/ +263 773 290 233
[email protected]

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Commercial & Industrial epoxy,
polyurethane, MMA & Polished
Concrete flooring specialists.

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39 Belvedere Road
Harare, Zimbabwe
+263 777579609
+263 242 774629/+263 242 774698
[email protected]

METRO PEECH

Architects & Engineers - UIP
Project Managers & Main Contractor - ESOR

CONSTRUCTION
MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Pat Dunn & Mark Futter

Trellidor
Electrosales
Specialsed Flooring Services
Chroma Paints
Scribante Concrete

RSC
Kopje Glass

Tektronix
PPC Cement
S & M Bricks

Halsteds
Bathroom Botique
Bhola Hardware

Derbshyre
Dennetois Blasting

City Plastics
Butler Sands
Homestyle

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The Esor group has achieved the highest
possible ratings in construction from the
CIFOZ as well as SABS 9001, and OSHAS
18001 and ISO 14001 Health and Safety
Occupational Certification, empowering
Esor to tender for construction projects
of unlimited size and value throughout
the region and to draw on a vast and
diversified set of skills.

Recent projects in Zimbabwe include
the foundation work for the Eastgate
SME market and the Lupane State
University as well as a number of joint
ventures with, R. Davis & Co, and water
and sewerage reticulation for ZINWA
including the construction of reservoirs,
pipelines and pumping stations. Other
projects include piling for private
houses (notably an impressive project
in Borrowdale Brooke), warehouses and
commercial ventures.

One of their latest projects to be
completed is the impressive Metro
Peech & Brown and Meat Market
warehouse and retail outlet along the
Seke Road on the corner of Boshoff
Drive. The huge new construction is
very imposing and impossible to miss.
Its 180m x 40m and stands at height
of 12m at the peak of the roof, with
ample paved parking space on both the
Seke Road side and the Boschoff Drive
side. Currently construction is complete
(bar the usual few snags and finishing
touches) and the tenants are busy fitting
out and stocking the interior in time for
their imminent official opening. With
no other commercial retail venture of
a similar type and scale in the area
it promises to alter the shopping
opportunities for locals as well as for
the workers and residents in the whole
southern region including Sunningdale,
Parktown, Mbare and the surrounding
suburbs. In fact, it promises to draw
both wholesale retailers and household
shoppers from across Harare looking for
an enormous range of products at very
competitive prices.

The project was designed in conjunction
with Engineer Valentine Zvomuya from
UIP (Urban Infrastructure Projects
Africa), initially built on spec by a local
property developer but later with some
input requirements from the prospective
tenants. Work began on site towards the
end of 2018 and was mostly completed
by mid-2020, despite delays caused by
the Corona pandemic.

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New Head Office
for Steelmate Investments

text by Michael Nott
photos by Structure and Design

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industrial profile The parking area is protected from the street by
a palisade fence and a guarded gate so it’s very
Steelmate Investments recently opened their secure.
brand new – and very smart – distribution
centre in Willowvale. The company started The longer arm of the L-shape consists of the
out in 2015 and in just 5 years has become a warehouse section while the shorter arm,
leader in the field of steel distribution. which is a double storey structure, provides
the sales, administration and management
Steelmate Investments is a wholly offices. The exterior of the office block is
Zimbabwean owned company led by Mr painted a dark steel grey colour similar to
Clive Chisenye and Mr Edmond Chiduro who the Chromadek cladding on the warehouse
between them have more than 20 years which helps the two structures to look more
of shared experience in the steel retailing unified. The doorways and the windows on
business. the office block have a bright orange frame
around them which echoes the Steelmate
Their first outlet was situated at Gate no 8, logo and gives the building a crisp, modern
Magaba Home Industries in Mbare. It proved so look. There’s a small balcony which extends
successful that they opened a second branch, out from the first floor and provides shelter
also in Mbare, at 1 Esterman Place, Magaba. and covering over the entrance to the sales
department.
Initially supplying steel products to the
home industries, through friendly service,
sound technical advice for their customers,
and the most competitive prices, Steelmate
Investments soon became the preferred steel
suppliers for a wide and diverse customer
base. Their clients now include consumers
from various sectors of the economy
including the agricultural sector, mining,
engineering, manufacturing, construction
and even other steel retailers. However, at
all their branches, they continue to supply
smaller quantities for individual customers.
Steelmate Investments pride themselves on
the fact that for them no order is too small or
too big, and every customer receives the best
possible service.

As their client base grew the Mbare branches
soon became too small to service all their
prospective customers. In addition, access
for bigger delivery and collection trucks
proved to be a little challenging and awkward.
So the decision was made to expand the
business yet again and open a third branch
in Willowvale at 346 Affirmative Way. The
Willowvale branch is conveniently situated
close to a number of major industries, access
is easier for deliveries and collections, and
there is more warehouse space enabling
Steelmate to house and distribute a wider
range of stock.

The new premises were designed by local
architect Brian Malunga and custom made to
suit their needs. Construction was relatively
quick, starting towards the end and 2019,
and despite the delays caused by the Corona
pandemic, Steelmate opened the doors of
their venue on 1st June this year.

The buildings basically form an L-shape with
a generous paved forecourt providing covered
parking for customers and enough space for
bigger vehicles to easily access the warehouse.

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HOME OFFICE SCHOOL KITCHEN

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To the right of the sales is the door to the
reception area and the management section.
The reception desk is at the top of a short
flight of stairs with steel treads and steel
balustrades that show off the versatility of
their product. The interiors are bright and
light with loads of windows, bright white
floor tiles and recessed lights. Overall
the interior fittings throughout are very
contemporary in style with simple lines, and
in shades of black, white and steel grey.

The huge warehouse section is solid brick
at the bottom with Chromadek sheeting
extending over the top part of the walls and
onto roof. Inside the high roof there are
numerous skylights so there’s loads of natural
light and there is also additional electrical
lighting, so it feels bright, airy, clean and well
organised. There are big roller shutter doors
providing easy access for larger vehicles to
load and off load. In addition there are two
5 tonne overhead cranes to make loading
even easier and quicker. One section of the
warehouse has rows of racks for their wide
range of stock while another section has
machinery for cutting, bending and forming.

Their huge range of stock includes flat
bars, square bars, deformed bars, angles,
pipes and tubes, sheets, plates and
expanded metal, as well as a variety of
wire and mesh – in fact just about every
type of steel you could ever need. Of
particular interest is their range of Q-tiles
which are becoming increasing popular
with architects, designers and home
owners. Q-tiles are manufactured on
site to the customer’s requirements and
are basically Chromadek or IBR sheets
designed to look like conventional roofing
tiles. The advantage is that they look good
but are much lighter and more durable
than traditional roof tiles.

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Apart from selling steel Steelmate offers customers expert
advice on what materials are best suited for their particular
job, ensuring that you always get the right product, whether for
engineering, manufacturing or construction.

The future certainly looks bright for Steelmate Investments!

To contact the Head Office:
Visit: 346 Affirmative Way, Willowvale, Harare
Email: [email protected]

[email protected]
Landline: 0242 611802/03
Cellphone: 0788 930 556-560

Angle Bars

Your Friend
in Steel

Galvanised Wire

Barbed Wire IBR Chromadek

Mesh Wire

Channel Irons

Steel Tubes

346 Affirmative Way Willowvale, Harare Deformed Bars

Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Landline: +263 242 611802-5 | Cellphone: 0788 930 556-60

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EasyLite

MULTIPURPOSE
SKIMMING PLASTER

Apply 2.5 to 75 mm thick APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
For quick and easy application onto Brick,
Gypsum baord, Sand & Cement 1. Apply EasyLite Multipurpose
Plaster onto surface with a
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION steel trowel.
2. Using a steel trowel smooth
EasyLite Multipurpose Skimming Plaster is an all-in-one, lightweight surface as much as possible
undercoat and finishing plaster. It is very quick and easy to apply; 3. Leave until partially set.
and has been specially manufactured for internal application onto 4. Rubber floating the product
brickwork, concrete blocks, and Siniat plaster boards. It can also be will bring fat to the surface to
applied on sand cement substrates as a as a finishing plaster. help smooth any
imperfections.
COVERING CAPACITY: 5. Using a steel trowel scrape
the fat off the wall. Throw the
The approximate coverage of a 20kg bag of EasyLite Multipurpose access fat away.
Plaster is detailed in the table below. These coverage rates are 6. Leave to harden and polish
according to laboratory tests. with a steel trowel.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

● Store this product in a well
protected area, away from
the influences of the weather, off the floor on a level surface.
● For interior use only.
● Not for human consumption.

WHEN APPLYING

● Surfaces should be clean and free from dust, oil, and other residues.
● Use a Marley Building Systems bonding liquid in the event of
plastering onto pre-treated or questionable surfaces.
● Do not apply epoxy type paints to the product.
● Do not apply when the temperature is below 0C
● Plaster primers are recommended and should be considered
together with your paint manufacturer for quality and perfomance
assurance.

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WIREMAX
SECURITY!

In a world of uncertainty, one of the few things in life To top it off, literally and metaphorically, additional security is
that is guaranteed is change. Whether you resist it or offered in the form of spike rails, razor wire and full electric fencing
whether you embrace it, you certainly cannot stop it. which can be accommodated on a post extension.
We, at Commercial and Industrial Holdings, make it a policy to
embrace change and look for the emerging opportunities that Seeing is believing so we have erected a WIREMAX SECURITY
invariably exist within change. We are constantly seeking to fence at our Wolverhampton property in Bulawayo. It is a fine
expand our range and have been exploring various options on example of what we can offer and, in times of uncertainty, who
security fencing for quite some time. After careful consideration, doesn’t love a makeover?
we believe that we have found the perfect solution.... introducing
National Fencing’s WIREMAX SECURITY!

This high security fencing system offers an anti climb, anti cut
product which is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. It
offers high visibility whilst providing a barrier that is extremely
difficult to breach. Fabricated from 3mm, 4mm or 5.6mm wire
with a choice of aperture size and finishes, it is a high security
fencing solution whose elegance and beauty belies the steely
strength that lies within. The panels are slotted over the front end
of the post and clamped by a front cover plate. These are pinned
together with a concealed fixing system which offers a neat finish
and minimises tampering.

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WIREMAX

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Reinvented, Rejuvenated
and Ready to Relaunch –
Plascon looks to the future

Plascon has remained Africa’s go-to coatings manufacturer
for over 130 years as a result of its ability to continuously
reinvent itself. Plascon’s entry into Zimbabwe in 2013 to
merge with the giant paint manufacturing company, Astra
Paints has cemented its relationship with Astra to give
consumers a wide range of choice through the various
brands available under our stable to become the no. 1 paint
manufacturer in Zimbabwe.

This year marks Plascon’s biggest brand renewal yet, with
rejuvenated products, exciting initiatives and a bold new
look, to top things off.

In preparation for this relaunch, Plascon has been in a state Plascon’s new photographic style refreshed commitment to focus on
of metamorphosis for quite some time. “Businesses are includes images that speak to its people and purpose.
facing a number of challenges this year and an already tough brand story with the paint as the
economic climate has been worsened by the COVID-19 hero. The style is clean, African, We have also taken the opportunity
pandemic. To continue to remain relevant, we’ve set 2020 modern and approachable. Rooted to give one of our brands, Imperial
as the year to add even more value to our customers in this in Plascon’s heritage, the new brand a fresh new look to be in line
already difficult market. In addition to the brand’s refreshed identity embraces simplicity and with the mother brand Plascon. This
aesthetic and corporate identity, a new range of innovative contemporary styling, whilst is now available in stockist retail
and eco-friendly products that offer incredible new maintaining the boldness and outlets.
technologies with advantages for personal wellness and the integrity for which Plascon is
planet will be available through renewed operations, logistics known. For more information visit www.
and distribution,” says Mr Ebenezer Gumbo the General plascon.com or contact Ebenezer
Manager for Plascon Zimbabwe. Furthering its commitment to Gumbo on 0772 324 124
environmental conservation
The concept behind Plascon’s new logo is a vision of the has been a big part of Plascon’s About Plascon:
future. This idea of a forward-looking vision is intertwined relaunch. The brand is taking
with the golden thread of re-invention that runs through meaningful steps to reduce its Plascon has been a leader in the
Plascon. It tells an inspiring and confident story. impact on the environment with the coatings business since 1889
introduction of new, eco-friendly and has repeatedly set new
The striking new logo replaces the former ellipse shape and products. benchmarks by reimagining and
takes the typography of the brand name into a more accessible reinventing trustworthy products
lower case – with a bolder and upright form that communicates Expect a range of other powerful that will make people’s lives easier
confidence and leadership. The letter forms are created with new products from the country’s and better, without compromising
even stroke weights as if made with a paint roller or brush, leading coatings brand in the later on quality. Plascon continues
which adds an extra dimension to brand storytelling. half of the year, to be launched to innovate, with a focus on
under the brand’s refreshed developing pioneering products
Plascon’s iconic oval lives on in the open space created by corporate identity. These changes while being conscious of their
the new vision field and allows the logo to adapt easily to affirm Plascon’s re-orientation and environmental impact.
various online and offline communication platforms. The
logo lives predominantly in a field of red that is intuitive and
responsive and can be used as a tag on various executions.
Plascon’s colour landscape has also been updated from
the previous light red to a rich bold red. The primary colour
palette is vibrant and evokes the sense of a new Africa,
creating standout appeal across the brand assets, elevating
Plascon’s presence in the mind of its customers.

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Plascon Micatex 77

Re-imagine extra-toughness - Plascon Micatex

In a world-first move, we’ve combined the trusted strength of Plascon Micatex
with the proven crack-filling performance of Polycell Fine Crack Filler to bring
you the new, re-invented Plascon Micatex.
Two times thicker than conventional paints, and with a paint film that’s 23%
tougher than a leading competitor, hairline cracks will be gone and damp kept
at bay. The low dirt pick-up feature will ensure that your walls have that
“just-painted” look for longer.
Plascon Micatex also comes with a 12-year guarantee, and a 360-degree
business solution.

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Plascon Double Velvet Pure

Introducing Double Velvet Pure – Now with Air Purifying Technology

• Icon to indicate new air purifying technology

• Hero icon to indicate the main feature of
improving indoor air quality

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Plascon Double Velvet Pure

Re-Imagine Wellbeing – Plascon Double Velvet Pure

Imagine if paint could be more than just decorative, and positively influence the health
and wellness of our consumers. With people spending more than 90% of their lives
indoors and some indoor air being more than 5 times more polluted than
outdoor air because of Formaldehyde released from regular
household items, long-term negative effects are to be expected.
Plascon’s Double Velvet is renowned for effortless elegance and luxury and now also
features a first of its kind technology in Africa, formaldehyde abatement
technology which actively cleans the air. A Double Velvet wall will break down and
neutralise the formaldehyde in the air of your home, releasing harmless vapour –
drastically improving the quality of the air that you are exposed to. With Double
Velvet now also being completely VOC free, it’s more than just
a paint, its Plascon Double Velvet Pure.

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