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    P.O. Box 53, Heidehofintie 2 FI-01301 Vantaa Finland
    +358 20 191 2000
    https://tikkurila.com/
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    Pastels, bright colors and natural hues; what are the best colors for summer? In conversation with two professionals from Tikkurila

    Summer and all that it has to offer – lazy days spent by the sea and the bright colours of fresh fruit and vegetables – is here. We sat down with Yvonne Karlsson, color designer at Tikkurila and Tikkurila’s Senior Researcher Ilkka Vehmaan-Kreula to map out the colours of summer and give tips for refreshing a summer home.What are this summer’s best color combinations? What about forever favorites? Yvonne Karlsson: There are some timeless combinations for summer houses like crispy white combined with dark navy blue that is classic. Pastels in all their shades – soft pinks, light greens and

    What will the scientific community of colors look like tomorrow? In conversation with two chemistry professionals from Tikkurila’s Research and Development team.

    It goes without saying that women are intelligent, tough and capable of changing the world. Despite that and the huge progress that has already been made, a big gender gap still exists at all levels of science around the world. That’s why, on February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science organized by United Nations. Today, we raise a toast to the diverse workforce of Tikkurila by interviewing two steadfast professionals: Heidi Helkamo, RDI Director Tikkurila Finland and Minna Perttu, a researcher from our research and development department. Behind

    Tikkurila’s innovation speeds up work and reduces costs in façade construction

    Finngard Thick Render insulation system’s durable and affordable steel fastener has been designed to help contractors’ work. Only about half as many of such new fasteners are required, saving time and money during construction. Thick render insulation systems suitable for northern conditions have been used in Finland for more than 30 years, but this new fastener developed by Tikkurila is the first innovation on the market for this specific use that brings considerable cost savings. Since the fasteners have excellent load-bearing capacity, you need far less of them than in other

    Characteristic shades – Trend analyst Nina Bruun selects the most prominent colors for 2019

    How do we use interior colors in 2019? The renowned Danish trend analyst Nina Bruun sees that we are moving from pale ‘copy-paste’ homes to more expressive style with powerful color choices. Bruun has chosen monthly color collages for Tikkurila Group throughout the year 2018, both paving the way in the design world and topical surfaces. Bruun, the former design manager of a Scandinavian design company Muuto, perceives that we have more courage to surround ourselves with colors and mix different shades together to showcase our personality. She feels that the domination of grey and

    Blue universe – Trend Analyst Nina Bruun explores cold and warm shades in December

    Danish award-winning trend analyst Nina Bruun's monthly color collage blends blue hues. Her visual mood boards consist of interesting surfaces, completed with Tikkurila and Beckers color codes. Color Journal No 10: Blue ”Blue is such an interesting color with a great deal of diversity. We all know the color from more basic settings such as the shirt of a businessman or the darker nuance from a classic suit. Trough many years we’ve seen the Yves Klein blue, which has been used a lot - often applied with other colors for contrast and signal value. There is no reason to be afraid

    Tikkurila introduces new Fontefloor PU Cem coating system for superior protection of concrete industrial flooring

    Fontefloor PU Cem is a heavy-duty coating system with outstanding resistance to chemicals and abrasion. It is specifically designed for use in the food industry, especially in locations where the floors are being exposed to chemicals, or organic and inorganic acids. It also protects the floors against salt, alkalis, fats, oil, and water. The coating system has excellent resistance to thermal shocks and permanent water loading. Because it does not absorb any liquids or dirt it is also easy to clean which helps to ensure hygiene in environments where it is a critical requirement.

    Pastels please – Trend Analyst Nina Bruun plays with delicate nuances in November

    Danish award-winning trend analyst Nina Bruun's monthly color collage calms with dreamy soft tones. Her visual mood boards consist of interesting surfaces, completed with Tikkurila and Beckers color codes. Color Journal No 9: Pastel "This month’s Color Journal is about milky pastels. Apply these soft tones if you’re a bit skeptical about implementing strong colors in your home. This milky scale of pastels gives a more modern and classical look compared to the earlier, and more pop - or baby influenced, color scales we have seen. Natural materials such as marble or stone can be

    We spend up to 90% of our time indoors – Tikkurila contributing to cleaner indoor air development

    People spend about 90% of their time indoors, at home, at school, at work and in public places.* This is why indoor air quality is extremely important for people’s health. Tikkurila has joined the Indoor Air Quality Ecosystem (IAQe) initiative. The purpose of the IAQe initiative, launched in 2018 and funded by Business Finland, is to develop new solutions that improve indoor air quality, bring together Finnish expertise and export them to the international markets. The objective is to work together to improve indoor air quality and to find new solutions in the form of joint and

    Inspiration from stories, nature and strong colors – 19 murals completed in Finnish cities

    In the space of one month, Tikkurila paints were used to paint 19 murals in 12 cities around Finland as part of the UPEA18 Street Art Festival. Today, experiential storytelling, bold colors and closeness to nature are prevalent in urban art.[Upeart] As before, this largest public space art event in Finland organized for the third time involved internationally renowned artists who created impressive murals on building facades in September. This year's achievements can be admired in Espoo, Helsinki, Hyvinkää, Iisalmi, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kemi, Kotka, Oulu, Salo, Seinäjoki, and Tampere.

    Climate change threatening building facades – Tikkurila’s Finngard Clean is the answer

    Tikkurila’s Finngard Clean product family, which has received the Finnish Key Flag symbol, is the answer to challenges posed by climate change to aggregate-coated facades. Due to the superhydrophobic surface, Finngard Clean products repel water and dirt, but allow any structural humidity to evaporate through it. The facade renovation of a housing company in Finland chose Finngard Clean because it repels water and dirt. Climate change has changed the weather conditions, with the winters being milder and more humid. Facades are under increasing stress, and surfaces remain wet for

    Dare to decor with red – Trend Analyst Nina Bruun embraces bold color palette in October

    Danish award-winning trend analyst Nina Bruun's monthly color collage encourages to use red in Scandinavian interior decoration. Her visual mood boards consist of interesting surfaces, completed with Tikkurila and Beckers color codes. Color Journal No 8: Red Red is definitely a color that we can use a lot more here in Scandinavia. I think we’ve been a bit scared of the color for a long time, but red is so much more than the “mailbox-red” that a lot of us might be used to. It’s a really diverse and warm color and I’m so happy to see how Scandinavian is embracing it in a new way.

    Tikkurila paints will brighten murals in twelve Finnish cities

    Tikkurila will take part in the national UPEA18 Street Art Festival, which will bring unique public artworks to twelve Finnish cities in September. With Tikkurila’s durable surface treatment products, over fifteen large-scale mural artworks will be created to gladden the hearts of Finns in their everyday environments. Tikkurila will take part in the national UPEA18 Street Art Festival, which will bring unique public artworks to twelve Finnish cities in September. With Tikkurila’s durable surface treatment products, over fifteen large-scale mural artworks will be created to gladden

    Tikkurila providing surface treatment products to Finland’s first kindergarten with Nordic Ecolabel

    Kenttäkatu Kindergarten in Hyvinkää is the first kindergarten in Finland to receive the Nordic Ecolabel. Tikkurila’s safe and environmentally friendly products have been used on the building façade and in interior surfaces. Kenttäkatu Kindergarten in Hyvinkää, which was opened in August 2017, is the first kindergarten to receive the Nordic Swan Ecolabel. The 2,062 square meter kindergarten designed for nine groups of children, is made of 29 prefabricated modules, and an air-raid shelter built on site. The building, which fulfils strict environmental and health requirements, won

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