Correx is one of the best protection solutions on the market and a highly sought-after material for a number of different jobs and functions. This is in large part thanks to its wonderful versatility. It can be used in all manner of situations, whether during a construction job or a renovation project or even as a crafting supply. To introduce you to the world of Correx, we have put together this guide, explaining all you need to know about this fantastic material and the different jobs you can use it for.
What is Correx sheeting?
Correx protection boards are corrugated plastic that is tough, durable, and impact resistant. It is mainly used as a protection solution such as during a renovation, home removal, or construction job, helping to protect things like floors from any damage. However, they also have many other valuable uses.
This plastic-like cardboard is made from polypropylene and is essentially a twin-walled plastic sheet that is lightweight, easy to manipulate, and ideal for indoor and outdoor use, in the workplace and at home. They can be ordered to specification and in large quantities making them very popular in the building industry.
Why is Correx so versatile?
The innate attributes of Correx are ultimately what makes them so versatile and allow them to be used for such a great variety of different jobs and projects. We have listed some of these amazing attributes below:
- Correx is 100% waterproof
- Correx is highly durable
- Correx is easy to handle
- Correx is impact resistant
- Correx is reusable
- Correx is resistant to mould
- Correx won’t break down after use
- Correx can be custom printed
What can Correx be used for?
Correx has a long list of uses, even beyond a protection solution, and to give you a sense of the possibilities, we have highlighted some of the most popular uses for Correx below.
Floor and wall protection
When it comes to building projects like house renovations and decorating, protecting important parts of a building like floors and walls is vital, allowing tradespeople to get on with the job at hand without worrying about drops and spills. Correx is the perfect material for floor and wall protection. As with something like heavy duty polythene sheeting, Correx is ideal for shielding floors. It provides long-lasting, complete surface protection, providing efficient shelter from all sorts of incidents like knocks, scratches, and spills. Correx protection sheets also come in a breathable model to help disperse condensation and allow the floor underneath to breathe.
Door and window protection
Another area in which Correx excels is door and window protection - two important parts of any renovation, building project, or home removal job. When lugging heavy items around a building, removing awkward furniture from a home, or decorating with materials that can cause material damage, doors and windows are two vulnerable areas. Correx boards and sheets can be put in place in such a way to cover both, thanks to how easy they are to tailor to a specific size while also providing sturdy resistance. With doors placed at the bottom of stairs and decoration work around windows, Correx should certainly be considered.
Stair protection
In jobs where you are working in stairways, taking steps to protect the stairs is important. From dripping paint and chemicals to heavy items that might cause damage to the steps if dropped, laying down protection material could make all the difference. Correx can be a great choice here as well, giving the stairs durable protection in case of an accident. Drops and spills can’t always be avoided so Correx will provide peace of mind and the fact that it can be reused makes carrying out works on different stairways in the building much more economical.
Other uses
Beyond being utilised as a protection solution, Correx has a range of other excellent uses that those who are outside of the trade industries will appreciate.
Sign making
Correx is often used in order to make signs, thanks to its lightweight and durable nature, making it a much more preferable material to card or laminated paper. It is often used for estate agent signs, direction signs, and even for construction signage. Sign maker company GJ Plastics shares: “All construction sites need to have the relevant health and safety board in place at the site entrance. These signs often need to last for a few months or a year at most, so the Correx board is the perfect substrate for the job.”
Crafting
Correx is very popular with crafters, being a material that can be used for all kinds of creations. Not only can it be utilised as a creative material, but it’s also used for protecting surfaces such as desks and worktops while glueing, painting, and carrying out other steps in the crafting process. As such, having some spare Correx around is always helpful for those who enjoy creative hobbies like crafting and art.
Pet hygiene
Pet owners can also make great use of Correx, as it provides the perfect surface to protect the floor from pet cages and aviaries. Further still, because Correx is water and chemical resistant, it can be hygienically wiped clean, making it ideal as a flooring option for pets and larger animals.
Privacy screens
Such is the versatility of Correx, that it can even be utilised for something as bespoke as privacy screens, such as in an exam. Because Correx can be cut to any size and is easy to move around, it’s an ideal solution for providing privacy during situations where people need to be sectioned off from one another.
Correx is the ideal protection solution
As you can see, Correx is a truly versatile material, used for all manner of situations and jobs but where it truly shines is as a protection solution. If your business might benefit from having some Correx boards or sheets for your next job, please do get in touch and make an order.
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