Overall, the project required a high degree and cost-effective finish to match the neighbouring structures and to meet the homeowner's expectations.

The Challenges Encountered by CHAD
The project was divided into several stages. CHAD worked closely with existing tradespeople to ensure that a consistent and efficient workaround time was achieved; working on shifting schedules.

During the final stages of refurbishment, CHAD finished the bathroom installation of cornices. In tiling application, tilers usually run the tiles to full length. Chad's method of cornice application where tiles are involved include providing the size of the cornices to the tilers. This served as their guide to run the tiles at an approximated height, leaving the topmost corner free for the cornices to fit in conveniently. Adequate spacing was needed to avoid fixing the cornices through the tiles, as it can lead to tile cracking, thus compromising the overall aesthetics.

CHAD also needed to do a lot of wall repairs and create new moulds to match the existing cornices.

CHAD Repair Works and Product Range
CHAD used the following products to achieve the desired project outcome.

1. CHAD Render
CHAD Render has excellent adhesion; one of the reasons why it was used as a corner cement for the ceiling panels application. The existing walls of the structure are standard brick walls which had to be rendered. Aside from repairing the damaged walls, CHAD Render was used to fix the plasterboard onto the existing wall.

2. CHAD Victorian Cornices
CHAD's handmade traditional Victorian cornices offer elegance with their distinct deep-cut profile, while the new Victorian cornices provide a subtle sophistication with their refined profile. CHAD's Victorian cornices will add character to any structure, with a variety of designs to choose from,

CHAD installed both the traditional and new Victorian cornices to fit the project specification.

3. Ceiling Panels and Roses

CHAD installed a variety of decorative ceiling panels including roses and rectangular article panels for diversity in design and architectural structure. CHAD used two types of fixing for the panels and roses: Adhesive fixing, where corner cement was used in the decorative ceiling application, and screw or mechanical fixing using metal battens attached behind the plasterboards.

4. Wet Area Plasterboard

CHAD Wet Area Plasterboard were installed in areas where water resistance is needed. The wet area Plasterboards were used in the laundry room, kitchen area and toilet and bath of the Victoria Avenue project.

Premium Plaster Service from CHAD
For Chad Plaster experts, casting new profiles for external or internal mould application can trigger product and quality comparison against the old moulds, especially when the new profiles are moulded from the existing ones and end products are placed side by side.

CHAD aims to deliver a seamless and integrated quality finish that meets the critical eyes of specifiers. This is done by removing the old structure altogether and replacing them with newly designed or moulded panels to provide a consistent, high-quality finish.

The Result
CHAD streamlined product range, installation expertise and efficient system paved the way for transforming an old structure into a revamped heritage home that fits the modern standard of living.

CHAD were able to complete the project within the client time frame and budget. However, for CHAD, their greatest feat is exceeding the client's expectations and expression of satisfaction at the result.

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