This recent Public Toilet project delivered in Newcastle Co. Down, in collaboration with main contractor, CDM Ireland, along with Eugene Davis Tiling, highlights the quality and performance of systems we supply.
The works included external granite cladding, completed using a high-performance build-up of Sopro products — Sopro HPS 673 Primer, Sopro FF 450 Adhesive, and CASEA bauprocalc 830 as a pointing mortar — ensuring durability and a premium finish.
Internally, the facility tiling was expertly carried out by ED Tiling (Eugene Davis), using Sopro GD 749 Primer, Sopro FF 450 Adhesive, and Sopro DF10 Grout to achieve a clean, long-lasting result.
All materials we supplied reinforces our reputation for delivering superior-quality systems across both external and internal applications.
SMET’s professional tiling systems are designed to deliver reliability and consistency on every project, combining technical expertise with premium materials. SMET ensures that contractors benefit from industry-leading solutions that meet the highest standards in both performance and finish.
Does your floor need a tricky refurb or a change of surface? Our Smet Supported Partner, contractorMaco Construction, uses a practical solution for professional flooring contractors or tilers.
VS 582 is a self-levelling smoothing screed with excellent mouldability for laying to falls. A flexible, self-levelling, mouldable, rapid-set, cementitious, fibre-reinforced surface filler, with 2-in-1 formulation for simultaneous levelling and creation of falls. Excellent workability and mouldability because you also have the flexibility of adding water.
It’s strong, with a compressive strength after 28 days: approx. 35 N/mm² (as levelling coat laid to falls), dries quickly and is pumpable!
With numerous tricky floor levels and coverings, holes, steps and uneven surfaces, and a quick turnaround needed, a complete renovation was in order. See the video above for the complete overhaul and renovation.
Sopro EPG 1522 Epoxy primer was utilised in this project as an adhesion promoter on smooth (Terrazzo) substrates, as a liquid damp proof membrane in areas where moisture-sensitive floor finishes were going to be installed. The product was also used to fill cracks in the existing substrates and change of substrates. As an extra precaution, Sopro PG-X Armour Mesh was installed before the installation of Sopro VS 582 levelling screed to improve crack-bridging performance and stress relief.
We supplied our CASEA Sudanit 280 Binderto our Smet Supported Partner, Fast Floor Screed Ltd. The industry experts pump-applied 3,500 m2 Südanit 280 Alpha Hemihydrate Screed using their Mobile Screed Factory in the delivery of the flooring solution in these new apartment blocks. This was installed quickly and efficiently, completing the flooring solution for the entire project in 6 days.
That’s an incredible achievement of just one crew – meaning no delay for follow-on trades.
This CE-marked, self-smoothing, self-levelling screed is the most technologically advanced floor screed available, complying with the performance requirements of EN 13813. Südanit 280 Alpha Hemihydrate Screed’s advanced composition means it reacts with water quickly – providing consistent, reliable drying characteristics and considerably faster drying times – enabling follow-on trades to proceed without delay.
The automatic production process ensures materials are precisely weighed, fed to the mixing bin, and into the pump for easy, mess-free installation. This ensures the Fast Floor Screed Mobile Screed Factory produces Sudanit 280 Alpha Hemihydrate floor screed to a consistently high quality. Have a look at Fast Floor Screed’s past projects.
Did you know…? This Fast Floor Screed Alpha Hemihydrate Screed can be installed in a heated floating-floorscreed construction, uniquely, with the commissioned underfloor heating system up and running at 25°C?!
Did you know…? Fast Floor Screed Alpha Hemihydrate Screed can be installed with baseTherm® Poured Floor Insulation. This ensures efficient heat transfer, making it an ideal choice for both baseTherm® and underfloor heating (UFH) systems in both new builds and retrofit projects across Ireland.
We were delighted to have specified and provided technical support for an exceptional project recently completed at York Terrace, London, featuring the Sopro SMART® Flooring Renovation System. The installation was expertly carried out by our Smet Supported Partner, McDaid Screeding Services Ltd, on behalf of the Principal Contractor, London Projects Ltd. The project was designed by Thomas Croft Architects and encompassed a total floor area of 500 m².
Mc Callion Group, principal contractor, completed works for the latest LIDL Store in Maynooth, Co Kildare. This new Lidl store in Maynooth—Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket – is a major milestone in Lidl’s commitment to sustainability, using a range of innovative, lower embodied carbon materials. Source: Lidl LinkedIn.
Mc Callion Group states: “McCallion Group is proud to serve as the main contractor on a landmark sustainability project for Lidl Ireland in Maynooth, Co. Kildare — the country’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket. This €10 million+ investment sets a new benchmark in Irish retail construction and showcases what can be achieved through innovation, sustainability, and expert delivery. Powered entirely by onsite renewable energy, the supermarket will feature:
A 575 kWp solar panel system across the roof and car park — the largest rooftop solar array in the country
Concrete incorporating 50% recycled materials
Sustainable glulam timber beams and low embodied carbon roof panels
100% onsite reuse of stone from Lidl’s original Maynooth store
The store is designed to save the energy equivalent of over 40 Irish households annually and deliver carbon savings comparable to avoiding 1,500 flights from Ireland to Spain each year.
With over 150 local construction jobs supported during the build, this flagship project marks a significant step towards Lidl’s goal of achieving net zero emissions across its supply chain by 2050 — and a proud milestone for McCallion Group in delivering sustainable construction at scale.”
As the appointed plastering contractor, Gerard Doherty Plastering Ltd applied the LIDL External Render System using a machine application method. Externally, bauprotec FLP Plus, a lightweight render, was applied to Poroton blocks. For key coat application onto mass concrete and insulated plinths, bauprotec RHS Multi-Purpose Render was utilised.
bauprotec RHS Multi-Purpose Render is a CE-marked, factory-produced, highly polymer-modified render specially designed for hand and machine application, produced to EN 998-1: 2010.
bauprotec FLP Plus – Ultra Lightweight Fibre Render is a factory-produced, highly efficient, lightweight mineral lime cement render, produced to EN 998-1, specifically designed for high-insulating masonry for interior and exterior use, with excellent working properties.
The special render properties, lightweight, low thermal conductivity, high yield, and Smet Supported Partner’s superior technical backup, are key factors in choosing SMET.
For Poroton Clay Blocks
For Lightweight Blocks
High Product Yield
Excellent Breathability
Technical Support
Specification Support
UK and IRL Nationwide delivery
SMET is committed to delivering consistently superior, German-made Render Systems to Lidl Plastering and rendering contractors across the UK and ROI.
All LIDL spec SMET Render System products are available directly from Smet Building Products Ltd, which ensures the contractor has a superior level of technical backup in the machine application of the LIDL specification.
Ganson Group Construction, the principal contractor, completed works for the latest LIDL Store in Newcastle, Co Down.
IFP Plastering Ltd, as the appointed plastering contractor, applied the LIDL External Render System using a machine application method. Externally, bauprotec FLP Plus, a lightweight render, was applied to Poroton S8 blocks. For key coat application onto mass concrete and insulated plinths, bauprotec RHS Multi-Purpose Render was utilised.
Internally, the LIDL Internal Render System was implemented with bauprotec 850M applied to Poroton T10 blocks, and bauprotec FLP Plus applied to Poroton S8 blocks.
“The new concept store in Newcastle is the latest in the retailer’s £150 million investment plan for upgrading and expanding its store network in Northern Ireland. The store, located at Shan Slieve Drive and Bryansford Road at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, opened its doors on Thursday, June 19, relocating from its existing position at Railway Street in the town centre, which has served the local community since 2001. Occupying a site of 12,236 square metres with sales floor space of 1,338 square metres.” (Belfast Live 30 Apr 2025)
bauprotec 850 M – Lightweight Lime Cement Render is a factory-produced Lightweight Lime Cement Render, specially designed for machine or hand application, produced to EN 998-1: 2010 and is CE Marked.
bauprotec RHS Multi-Purpose Render is a CE Marked, factory-produced, highly polymer-modified render specially designed for hand and machine application, produced to EN 998-1: 2010.
bauprotec FLP Plus – Ultra Lightweight Fibre Render is a factory-produced, highly efficient lightweight mineral lime cement render produced to EN 998-1, specially designed for high insulating masonry for interior and exterior use with excellent working properties.
The special render properties, lightweight, low thermal conductivity, high yield, and Smet Supported Partner’s superior technical backup, are key factors in choosing SMET.
For Poroton Clay Blocks
For Lightweight Blocks
High Product Yield
Excellent Breathability
Technical Support
Specification Support
UK and IRL Nationwide delivery
SMET is committed to delivering consistently superior quality, German-made Render Systems to Lidl Plastering and rendering/plastering contractors across the UK and ROI.
All LIDL spec SMET Render System products are available directly from Smet Building Products Ltd, which ensures the contractor has a superior level of technical backup in the machine application of the LIDL specification.
We supplied Sopro Rapidur® EB5 additive to our Smet Supported Partner, B Doherty Mobile Screed Factory. Using its Mobile Screed Factory and Laser-guided Screed Robot, they laid 240 m2 at 80 mm of their unique Fast Track Screed on behalf of Martin & Hamilton for the new Pizzeria, Little Wings.
Quadruple-BSI-certified SMET Building Products continues to champion sustainability and ethical responsibility in the construction industry, making it a trusted partner for conscientious builders and developers.
SMET’s bauprocalc products are CE-marked, factory-produced hydraulic hardening skim coat plasters and render based on lime, specially designed for hand and machine application, produced to DIN EN 998-1. bauprocalc KG and bauprocalc 830 contribute to a healthy internal atmosphere.
They are an excellent alternative to plaster and renders containing gypsum or patent cement which are too strong and have less vapour permeable qualities.
They are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and rooms where high humidity levels are expected. bauprocalc KG produces a mortar that is softer than cement mortar. After the initial set, stability and strength gradually build up over time, allowing enough flexibility to cope with minor settlement or movement in the building during this period, thereby reducing the risk of cracking.
Good vapour permeability performance allows an unhindered transference of excess internal moisture through the building to the outside, thereby contributing significantly to a balanced and healthy internal atmosphere.
SMET NHL binders are particularly suited for ecological new builds, conservation, restoration, and preservation works. The products’ special composition allows mortars to breathe and permits constant hygrometric exchange between the substrate and the environment.
Does your floor need a refurb or a change of surface? Our Smet Supported Partner, contractor, B Doherty Mobile Screed Factory uses a practical solution for the professional flooring contractor or tiler.
VS 582 is a self-levelling smoothing screed with excellent mouldability for laying to falls. A flexible, self-levelling, mouldable, rapid-set, cementitious, fibre-reinforced surface filler, with 2-in-1 formulation for simultaneous levelling and creation of falls. Excellent workability and mouldability because you also have the flexibility of adding water.
It’s strong, with a compressive strength after 28 days: approx. 35 N/mm² (as levelling coat laid to falls), dries quickly and is pumpable!
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