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14/3/2024

Button-fix: The small component with a big impact that improves the life-cycle assessment of your panels

Hanging panels using a demountable system such as Button-fix makes them easier to repair, repurpose or refurbish, ultimately reducing waste.

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14/3/2024

Button-fix: The small component with a big impact that improves the life-cycle assessment of your panels

Hanging panels using a demountable system such as Button-fix makes them easier to repair, repurpose or refurbish, ultimately reducing waste.

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Button-fix Type 3
11/1/2024

A testing time for Type 3

Any direct push-on panel fixing must be strong and reliable for the duration of its life. At Button-fix, we have put the new Type 3 through exhaustive testing to make sure we can confidently give recommended loadings that will pass the test of time.

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6/12/2023

Acoustic panels and Button-fix: two recording studio examples

These case studies show how Button-fix was used in different ways to create easy to install, adaptable environments for audio professionals.

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20/11/2023

Using the Multijig accessory

The Router Multijig makes machining the oval rebates for all Type 1 Fixes easy and precise. See the useful accessory in action.

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Button-fix Type 2
16/11/2023

Fitting a bath panel - a professional's perspective

It was clear from Gavin Tutton Carpentry's Instagram post that he loves using Button-fix. We interviewed him to find out why.

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16/11/2023

Using the Fix Marker

Fitting Type 2 Button-fix is simple and accurate, when using Fix Marker accessories. This three-minute video shows how.

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Button-fix Type 2
1/8/2023

Beso Furniture's Van Bed

Freddie Bowles, designer and maker of the Van Bed talks about using Button-fix for furniture designs and products in his campervan.

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31/7/2023

Our stockist in Bangalore

While visiting Bengaluru (Bangalore) for one of their product design clients, Tony Wills and Brian Watson had the opportunity to meet the local Button-fix stockist, SM Corporation, and to visit their showroom in the Queens Road district.

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Button-fix Type 1 Flush
21/6/2023

Invisibly fixing Aspects Bespoke's slatted TV wall

The Windsor-based joinery specialists share their experience of using Button-fix and explain how it helps them to install their bespoke fitted furniture.

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Button-fix Type 1 Flush
7/6/2023

Greenwich Alcove Company - a user's perspective

"Button-fix inspires confidence as a fitter." We listen to cabinet makers who use Type 1 Flush for their made to measure furniture and hear their experience on a recent kitchen fit-out.

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Button-fix Type 1
7/10/2022

Acoustic Structures use Button-fix for fitting out a recording studio

The consultancy, with years of experience in recording studio design, build and acoustics, have tried many different fixing methods for acoustic panels and found nothing came close to the efficiency and ease of Button-fix.

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13/7/2022

Where can you use Button-fix in a kitchen fit-out?

Button-fix is the secret to making a state-of-the-art kitchen fit-out slick and seamless. This interactive diagram, with 'X-ray vision', reveals some of the many varied ways the hidden fasteners can be used.

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Button-fix Type 1 Bonded
8/6/2022

Bonding to compact laminate

Adhesive specialists JIT demonstrate how best to glue Type 1 Bonded Fixes to compact laminate panels, using Parabond Fast - a high bond polymer adhesive.

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Button-fix Type 2
8/6/2022

Surefit Fitted Furniture create radiator covers using Button-fix

Concealing an ugly radiator is one thing; making sure it is still accessible for servicing is another. Surefit turned to Button-fix for a reliable and easy to install secret fixing.

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7/6/2022

Button-fix receives a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation

Receiving a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation in 2020 is the latest achievement for the design-led business behind Button-fix, and adds to the list of other product awards the company has won.

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Button-fix Type 1
2/6/2022

Surface Matter's material showcase studio

Using the flexibility and strength of Button-fix fastenings, Surface Matter has created a wall of interchangeable materials in its East London studio. Jane Campbell, Surface Matter's marketing director, tells more.

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Button-fix Type 1
2/6/2022

Banq-ing on Button-fix - upholstered seating applications

Button-fix, particularly our Type 1 Fixes, are ideal for banquette seating. Why? Because they don’t require glue or cause damage to any of the upholstered seating panels.

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Button-fix Type 1
2/6/2022

Interview with Cathy Cain from Scaeva Signs

"The product is so simple to use that it speaks for itself!" says Cathy Cain, owner of Scaeva Signs, who discovered a love for signwriting during the first coronavirus lockdown in Spring 2020.

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Button-fix Type 1
2/6/2022

A grand entrance for England Rugby

Artworks Solutions' managing director, John Sulzmann, comments on why using Button-fix was key to creating the striking ‘Rose of England’ feature wall panels his company created and installed at the world-famous Twickenham rugby stadium.

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Button-fix Type 1 Metal
2/6/2022

Ceiling panels

What goes up must come down, but preferably not unintentionally on someone’s head! We answer the frequently asked question: can you use Button-fix for hanging ceiling panels?

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Button-fix Type 1
2/6/2022

Imperial House reception - a case study

How Button-fix was used to fit wall panels in a prestigious office reception in Holborn, central London. Quick, safe, easy and happy fitters throughout - not to mention a crisp and precise end result.

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Button-fix Type 1 Metal
2/6/2022

Testing Type 1 Metal Button-fix to the extremes

Our super-strong concealed fastener takes performance to a new level. Diecast in zinc alloy and fitted with a stainless-steel spring, the Type 1 Metal Fix is designed for the most demanding applications.

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Button-fix Type 2
10/5/2022

Interview with Ben Burr from Benjamin Thomas Design

"Button-fix not only had the perfect fitting for my needs but also the perfect credentials", says the designer of Slöt Desk, the innovative solution for home working that can be assembled in less than 2 minutes with no tools.

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10/5/2022

How to hang a sign panel with Type 1 Bonded

Visible screw heads on the surface of a graphic panel are obviously distracting to the message or image so concealed fixings are essential. In our video, we show how to mount a foamed PVC Foamex panel using Type 1 Bonded Button-fix.

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Button-fix Type 2
10/5/2022

A quick service access panel using Type 2 Button-fix

This video shows how to make an easily removable, push-on, pull-off panel to access plumbing or electrics inside a wall or service duct. Type 2 Button-fix is ideal when you want the access panel to be flush on all sides to the surrounding wall.

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10/5/2022

NoiseBoys Technologies - a user's perspective

NoiseBoys are an award-winning company with over 15 years’ experience of fitting audio, lighting and visual installations for venues and churches, and recently used Button-fix Type 1 Flush for a special project in Oxford.

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Featured Button-fix products

Button-fix Type 1

  • Connects panels face-to-face with a 3mm or 8mm gap
  • Drop down or sideways engagement
  • Ideal for acoustic, wall and ceiling panels
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Button-fix Type 2

  • Connects panels at 90° or to a frame
  • Push-on engagement
  • Ideal for service access such as bath panels
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Button-fix Type 3

  • Connects panels face-to-face with a 3mm or 8mm gap
  • Strong push on/pull off engagement
  • Ideal for acoustic, wall and ceiling panels
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