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Title: Corner protectors
Post by: Chris_H on 08 October 2010, 16:03:48
I know peeps on here like answering weird questions so here goes....

I need some of that industrial plastic right-angle strip that you glue on corners of walls to stop trolleys destroying the plasterwork.  I can find manufacturers but need a small outlet for a couple of 1.5m lengths.

Searching DIY websites turns up nothing useful.

Any (helpful :)) ideas?
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Nickbat on 08 October 2010, 16:17:57
Any good, Chris?

http://www.supaprice.co.uk/p/result.jsp?ga=uk&q=corner+plastic
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Welung666 on 08 October 2010, 16:19:07
Seek and ye shall find... at your local B&Q ;)

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=homelux+external+pvc+angle
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: redelitev6 on 08 October 2010, 16:22:38
Try somewhere that does perspex signs, or a proper builders suppliers,( especially if they supply hospitals/schools etc)if they haven't got it in stock they might be able to source some for you
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Chris_H on 08 October 2010, 16:29:07
Right thanks for those, guys.  I didn't see the B&Q stuff even though I'd scoured the website.

It was more substantial stuff that I was hoping for; sort of 100mm-ish like in hospitals
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Welung666 on 08 October 2010, 16:48:20
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Right thanks for those, guys.  I didn't see the B&Q stuff even though I'd scoured the website.

It was more substantial stuff that I was hoping for; sort of 100mm-ish like in hospitals

In that case you want the sort of stuff we have here (primary school) that we get from here:-

http://www.bliby.net/products.php?id_page=52

Search down for 'Solid PVC Angles', they go from 1" up to 4" :y
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 08 October 2010, 17:48:45
have a looksie on ebay, most things are sold there.
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: redelitev6 on 08 October 2010, 17:53:03
try this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CORNER-PROTECTOR-WHITE-500MM-LONG-50MM-X-50MM-LEGS-/120465835796?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_LE&hash=item1c0c52c714
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Chris_H on 08 October 2010, 19:16:24
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Right thanks for those, guys.  I didn't see the B&Q stuff even though I'd scoured the website.

It was more substantial stuff that I was hoping for; sort of 100mm-ish like in hospitals

In that case you want the sort of stuff we have here (primary school) that we get from here:-

http://www.bliby.net/products.php?id_page=52

Search down for 'Solid PVC Angles', they go from 1" up to 4" :y
That's getting close although 1.5mm thick is not going to take a canteen trolley at char-lady speeds I suspect.  This is for a church kitchen I've agreed to decorate.  EHO don't like the possibility of germs stuck in the gouged plaster.

I can find manufacturers but no outlets.  May have to ring one.

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try this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CORNER-PROTECTOR-WHITE-500MM-LONG-50MM-X-50MM-LEGS-/120465...
I don't think they go to 1.5m long.  Would need 3 on each corner and EHO don't like joins 'cos of germs. :(
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Mysteryman on 08 October 2010, 19:31:20
Fabricate some from sheet aluminium.


I said 'sheet' aluminium.
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Chris_H on 08 October 2010, 21:53:40
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Fabricate some from sheet aluminium.


I said 'sheet' aluminium.
I'd need a bender.  Are you volunteering?
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: pscocoa on 09 October 2010, 00:57:24
have you tried the corner shop?
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Welung666 on 09 October 2010, 08:40:27
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Right thanks for those, guys.  I didn't see the B&Q stuff even though I'd scoured the website.

It was more substantial stuff that I was hoping for; sort of 100mm-ish like in hospitals

In that case you want the sort of stuff we have here (primary school) that we get from here:-

http://www.bliby.net/products.php?id_page=52

Search down for 'Solid PVC Angles', they go from 1" up to 4" :y
That's getting close although 1.5mm thick is not going to take a canteen trolley at char-lady speeds I suspect.  This is for a church kitchen I've agreed to decorate.  EHO don't like the possibility of germs stuck in the gouged plaster.

I can find manufacturers but no outlets.  May have to ring one.

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try this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CORNER-PROTECTOR-WHITE-500MM-LONG-50MM-X-50MM-LEGS-/120465...
I don't think they go to 1.5m long.  Would need 3 on each corner and EHO don't like joins 'cos of germs. :(

It takes PE trolleys and the lunchtime hot trolley without a mark! They are 'no more nailed' on and sealed around with silicone and have taken many a knock but are still perfect.

Any thicker and your getting towards cladding stuff!
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Richie London on 09 October 2010, 09:19:54
http://www.yeomanshield.com/protection_panels
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Mysteryman on 09 October 2010, 09:23:23
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have you tried the corner shop?

That derserves more than it got... ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: pscocoa on 09 October 2010, 09:58:37
yes I thought so too - OOF members a bit slow on the uptake or disgusted - not sure which
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: Chris_H on 09 October 2010, 10:04:49
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yes I thought so too - OOF members a bit slow on the uptake or disgusted - not sure which
Fast asleep at the time - and rightly so! ;D ;D ;D ;D

It was a good line and I commend you for it! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Corner protectors
Post by: pscocoa on 09 October 2010, 10:19:26
Yes I was in reasonable form last night after 6 hour business lunch - seriously we were working most of the time.

Over limit so my wife picked me up and we went for a meal with drinks - then decided to go to pub with friends. Of course I was not tired so booted up the pc about 12.30 and the rest is history!!