The year 2016 is almost over. The balance is positive. Very much so.
Over the past 12 months, 2 years after the restart, ARCH Valadares has gone further.
We created new products, new solutions, embraced new challenges, bet on difference, on design, launched trends.
We presented the new general catalogue of the brand 2016, with all products, from basic to technical, and many new features.
We opened doors. We reach new markets. We grew up.
We carried out projects and fulfilled objectives.
We showed what we do and what we are in the most varied events.
We communicated. We were closer to people.
We opened the Valadares Showroom.
We made news, for the history, for the determination, for the passion, for the results.
We were an inspiration and an example.
We kept our values, our principles.
We are a brand made by people and thinking about people. We privilege the handmade manufacturing process. We have sustainability at the base of everything we do, from the first moment. We invest strongly in innovation and technology, in order to guarantee the uniqueness and maximum quality of the solutions we create, providing the comfort and satisfaction that our customers seek and deserve.
In 2017 we aim to create more, challenge limits and achieve new goals.
The future is our inspiration. We will continue to build and affirm the Valadares brand.
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Life in its most intimate expression..
Tiles in geometric shapes and patterns combine tradition and modernity.
A striking element of Portuguese culture, the tile gains prominence in the interior and exterior of the house, applied to the walls or the floor, as a total covering or as a detail. On the patio, in the kitchen, in the bathroom or in any room, the tiles give a very special touch to the spaces.
In addition to the diversity of options, applicable to all styles, tiles are also a coating solution that has great advantages, particularly with regard to maintenance.
This is one of the great trends in architecture and interior decoration for 2017. The tiles with geometric shapes and / or patterns, can be smooth or in relief, in a single shade, in classic black & white or very colourful, combining well with others.
The choice depends on the style of each space. Regardless of the option, the tile is a winning bet.
The taps are prominent elements in a bathroom.
With modern or classic design, with author’s signature, in different materials and finishes, there are currently taps for all styles, tastes and prices.
After choosing the ideal faucets, you must ensure that they remain perfect for a long time. For that, it is advisable to take some care..
Faucets, used daily, accumulate more dirt than basins or washbasins. Cleanliness is essential, but there are rules. Not all products or techniques can be used either in faucets, in toilets or vitreous china. Some can even cause irreversible damage.
Here are some basic tips for cleaning taps.
1.A method for each type of finish
First of all, it is important to determine the type of finish of the faucet. Different finishes require individual cleaning, if the basic one does not work. Products or techniques especially suitable for a chrome tap may not be effective on a piece of made up of other finishes.
2. DIY cleaning mixture
All corrosive cleaning products and even bleach must be avoided.
The best is still the traditional soap and water.
You can prepare a simple mixture at home: Add 2 glasses of warm water (0.47 l) with 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of detergent in a small container.
Dip a sponge or cloth in the mixture and carefully rub the entire tap area.
3.Brush method
A toothbrush, for example a toothbrush, can be a perfect tool for cleaning more difficult areas, particularly soiled ones due to the deposit of minerals.
Cover the brush bristles with baking soda and rub. Adding some water can help.
4.Rinse
After removing all the dirt, wash the tap with cold, clean water.
5.Set and finish
Finally, use a microfiber cloth to dry and shine. Et voilá! Perfectly clean taps. The tips presented can be used in most faucets, bathroom or kitchen. However, in some cases, it may be necessary to resort to specialized techniques and products.
When buying faucets for your home, inquire about the various solutions available on the market, in order to choose the most suitable for your needs (design, performance and ask the manufacturer / distributor for cleaning instructions.
Registration until September 14, 2015.
The “This is Concreta” event is a “Construction, Rehabilitation, Architecture, Design and more” fair promoted by EXPONOR, which, in the 2015 edition, will have the presence of the Northern Regional Section of the Order of Architects (OASRN), through the participation of architects in the Fair, stimulating the spreading of the services provided by its members and the launch of the 2nd edition of the “WORK IN PROGRESS” Prize.
The “WORK IN PROGRESS” Award aims to create an attractive dynamic between architects and building materials companies, constituting a challenge for both parties, taking into account the design of a 2x2m module and the respective construction of the winning projects, promoting the architect’s creative capacity and, at the same time, the promotion of the companies’ own building materials, creating the opportunity to launch innovative proposals in this market.
The architects will idealize an exhibition module for one or more, with a maximum limit of three, of the four participating companies, these being executed in the material (s) marketed by the Company. The solutions will demonstrate the potential that that material provides to manufacturers and owners. The winning proposals will be built / executed and exhibited at the “This is Concreta” Fair.
This Prize is organized by OASRN in partnership with Exponor – Porto International Fair, within the scope of the “This is Concreta” Fair, with the support of the following Construction Material Companies / Manufacturers: Electrumtrofa; Madeivouga; Revigrés; Valadares.
Rules and registration at: https://bit.ly/1MznKU4