Dural (UK) Company Profile
Dural is a leading designer and manufacturer of profiles and skirting which ensure a perfect finish for any type of flooring. The company was established in 1981 and is continuously researching and developing the product range to create new and innovative solutions which are technically and aesthetically exciting.
The extensive range of products offered by Dural is widely used by the construction industry, flooring installers and ambitious DIY enthusiasts in over seventy countries worldwide who have recognised the quality, design and functionality of the products. Dural offers a complete range of solutions which cover every aspect of flooring including profiles and skirting for parquet, laminate, carpets and tiles.
To complement the product range, there is a selection of solutions and systems for sealing, drainage and insulation. Dural is also leading the way in terms of providing buildings without any impediments to the elderly or disabled, a requirement specified by many new-build and refurbishment applications. A full range of special tools and accessories are available which will allow for a straightforward installation.
Services
Dural’s products are available through a global network of partners and the company is committed to ensuring that every client receives competent advice and support, regardless of the size and complexity of the project. Every client is treated as an individual and Dural offers a 6-point partner program which includes:
- Individual consultancy
- Targeted support
- Reliable logistics
- Fair pricing
- Exceptional products manufactured to exacting standards
- Continuous product development with attractive shapes, aesthetics and design and the right functionality
Products
Dural profiles are used to provide a perfect finish for flooring applications every time. Whether installing with laminate, parquet, tiles or carpet, Dural can provide a complete and perfect solution. The product range includes:
Profiles
Dural specialises in the design and manufacture of profiles for every type of flooring to provide the perfect solution for every detail. Options include:
- Step-Nosing Profiles: Step-nosing is used on stairs which undergo a large amount of stress and provides protection for the floor covering of the stairs and to ensure a good grip. Step-nosing comes in various styles, materials and colours and can be used internally or externally with all types of flooring including linoleum, laminate, tiling or parquet
- DiamondStep Step-Nosing: Diamond Step aluminium stair-edging profiles and Tredsafe stair-edging profiles with exclusive Diamondtred inserts
- Tredsafe Step-Nosing Stair-Edging Profiles: Tredsafe stair edging profiles feature a special Diamondtred insert to prevent slipping and to make steps safer
- Movement/Expansion Joint Profiles: Controlled expansion joints are capable of withstanding heavy weights and spread the load evenly across the floor and foundations. This reduces noise of footfall and sounds conducted through the floor. The movement joints also prevent damage at the joints in an installation caused by changes in temperature, settling of foundations and differing expansion coefficients in the materials used. Options include Duraflex movement joint profiles for applicable widths of 5mm to over 50mm, Multifloor edging for floor coverings up to 14mm high and Trifloor movement profiles for matching of heights on laminate and parquet floors, 7-17mm
- Edging Profiles: Edging profiles can frame any kind of flooring such as tiles, laminate, parquet, carpet or PVC to create a perfect whole. This sleek solution can also be used in awkward places such as corners and edges and is available in various designs and materials including shiny stainless steel, aluminium, brass or PVC. Designs include Clipper 2000, Trifloor, Multifloor, Adapt, Click System, Hook, Teka and Clic
- Balcony Angle Profiles: The Durabal balcony angle profiles provide safe junctions between balcony tiles and underlays to stop water penetrating through and they also provide protection to the tile edges
- Decorative Profiles: Decorative profiles not only make the complex details of tiling installation more attractive, they offer protection to the tiles and their foundations at the corners and edges. A wide range of finishes and colours are available
- Linoprofile: Linoprofile is used for linoleum flooring applications which can withstand a lot of punishment, whilst maintaining superior standards of hygiene. Dural can provide solutions for even complex details such as rounded corners and tight junctions
- Separators and Covering Profiles: Separators and covering profiles are ideal for providing good transitions between differing types of floor
- Junction Profiles: Junction profiles provide a perfect transition between any types of flooring. The profiles ensure that the join is perfect and can be adapted to accommodate height differences and cover gaps
- Corners and Edges: Corner and edge profiles provide protection to tile edges and corners and offer an attractive finish
- Doormat Profiles: Dural doormat frames keep mats safely and firmly in place; they can be recessed into a tiled floor so that the mats are flush with the floor level. This not only looks good, but ensures safety against slipping and tripping
- Flexible Profiles: The flexible range of edging profiles are made in a Z-flex format that can be easily bent into concave or convex forms. This enables the installer to create junctions between various flooring types with millimetre accuracy
Skirtings
Dural’s Construct skirting range provides a superior quality finish coupled with perfect functionality and offers an elegant highlight for attractive room design. The skirting is available in aluminium, stainless steel, real wood, MDF or PVC to create the perfect look. Cables can be easily stored behind the strips and the simple installation enables them to be removed and replaced as required.
Systems
For commercial or living rooms, bathrooms, balconies and terraces, Dural has developed a special series of systems for difficult surfaces including old screed or wood. The systems include:
- Matting Systems: Dural's matting systems can provide perfect sealing, optimum insulation and drainage, protection from damp and can be used to reduce the noise from footfall. Dural's matting systems allow tiles, carpets, parquet and laminate floors safer and easier to lay and can prolong the lifespan and strength of a floor
- Durabase Cl++ Matting: Cl++ underlay matting is used in conjunction with tiles which are being installed onto cracked subfloors for waterproofing. Cl++ works by decoupling the tiles and bridging any cracks and allows water vapour pressure to be compensated for should there be any residual moisture
- Tilux Floor-Level Shower System: A ready-made shower element from Dural which allows for the installation of floor level showers quickly and safely
Linear Drainage Systems
The Ti-Line and ultra-flat Basic-Line shower systems are innovative, stylish and fully up-to-date with current trends. The linear shower drainage channel systems are at the forefront for barrier-free floor-level showers with the ultimate in design appeal. Options include:
- Ti-Line Linear Rapid Drainage Channel: A stylish finish rapid drainage channel which sets new standards for barrier-free floor level showers
- Ti-Drain Precision Surface Linear Drainage: A fast and reliable drainage system for floors in areas exposed to wet conditions such as wetrooms
- Basic-Line Ultra-Flat Linear Drainage Channel: Basic-Line is an ultra-flat drainage system which is used for barrier-free, tiled shower rooms. Basic-Line uses dual drainage chambers with two removable inlets, making it extremely easy to clean. Also available is the Basic-Line ultra-slim floor drainage channel system for tiled showers
Accessories
Dural offers a comprehensive range of innovative tools and accessories to ensure a fast, easy and safe installation of flooring systems. Options include:
- Mitrerite profile and mitre cutters
- Tilesitter is a tool which aids the laying of tiles
- Tileminator is a tool used for applying tile adhesive over large areas
- Tile attaching magnets
- Clipfix is a simple and safe attachment used for inspection openings using a spring system
- Drain covers and frames that can be integrated into tiles surfaces over existing drains
Dural is committed to designing and manufacturing a wide range of profile and skirting systems that will ensure that any flooring system is safe and protected. The experienced and dedicated customer service team welcomes enquiries and can provide in-depth advice and support regardless of the size and complexity of a project. The product range is being continuously researched and developed to ensure that Dural remains at the forefront of the industry.