- 19 June 2026
Do You Need a Primer or Sealer Before Rendering?
It’s one of the most common questions on a render job, and one of the easiest steps to skip under time pressure: does this substrate actually need a primer or sealer before the base coat goes on, or can the render go straight onto the wall? The honest answer is that it depends entirely on […]
- 20 May 2026
Architectural Mouldings vs Traditional Masonry: Weight, Cost and Install Time Compared
Columns, window architraves, parapets, and decorative profiles have always been part of how a facade reads from the street — but the way builders deliver that detail has changed. Cast concrete and rendered masonry have historically been the default, and they still get specified. Increasingly though, lightweight architectural mouldings are replacing them on projects where […]
- 15 October 2025
Why Unitex Base Board Lightweight Cladding Systems Are the Future of Australian Walls
Why Unitex Base Board Lightweight Cladding Systems Are the Future of Australian Walls Construction in Australia has changed. Projects demand speed, efficiency, and precision without compromising durability or aesthetics. Heavy, traditional wall systems are increasingly being replaced by solutions that deliver both performance and practicality. Unitex base board lightweight cladding systems are designed to meet […]
- 05 August 2019
Announcement of Sale of Unitex to German Company Sto SE & Co KGaA
1st August 2019 – The Acquisition will provide Unitex with an expanded range of products and access to wider untapped Australian Markets. The owners of Unitex are pleased to announce that after 36 years in business are proud to pass ownership onto Sto SE & Co KGaA who are a similar, quality focused worldwide manufacturer. Unitex are […]