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Magnificent Homestead: FlockHill’s Eco-Friendly Luxury

by | Apr 18, 2023 | fabric protection, furnishing protection, Leather Protection

Magnificent Homestead: FlockHill’s Eco-Friendly Luxury Accommodation

Nestled amidst the picturesque Arthur’s Pass in New Zealand’s Southern Alps lies FlockHill Homestead, the magnificent country homestead exuding elegance, comfort, and sustainability.

FlockHill Homestead is a testament to the hard work and creativity of an incredible team of experts, including architect Jonathan Coote, of the Auckland-based firm Warren and Mahoney, interior designer Jessica Close, and featuring luxury furnishing brands Monmouth Glass, Nodi Rugs, B&B Italia and Treology. The team worked collaboratively to create a space that combines stunning innovative design with practicality, all while focussing on New Zealand made sustainable materials and products.

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With authenticity, integrity and comfort governing the interior design direction for FlockHill Homestead, we are proud to be a part of the team that helped shape this standout property with the use of our Premium Surface Protection products. With our premium fibre protection at the forefront to keep the luxurious rugs and furniture looking fresh and new for years to come, it would be remiss not to mention the sustainability aspect chosen by this team to protect these items and not contribute to fast design. Additionally, our fire retardant products were used to provide safety and peace of mind in case of an emergency. The use of these products demonstrates Flockhill’s commitment to not only creating a beautiful and functional space but also to ensuring longevity, beauty and safety of furnishings.

 

The homestead’s sustainability is evident in its design, which incorporates a range of eco-friendly features. The architecture firm, Warren and Mahoney, designed the homestead with passive solar principles in mind, allowing natural light to penetrate the space while reducing energy consumption. The homestead also features locally sourced building materials and was designed to be used in a fluid way, with almost continuous connection between internal and external spaces, creating the sense of being fully immersed in the landscape ‘a true luxury escape in every sense of the phrase’.

 

The luxury furniture brands used throughout the homestead are also worth noting. Interior designer, Jessica Close, chose pieces that are both stylish and functional, with a focus on quality and sustainability. Monmouth Glass, Nodi Rugs, B&B Italia and Treology provided unique pieces that add warmth and character to the space while also being eco-friendly. These brands share Flockhill’s commitment to sustainability and quality, making them the perfect fit for the homestead.

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Flockhill is a magnificent country homestead, a once in a lifetime stay opportunity. The use of Premium Surface Protection products on lounges, rugs and drapes, ensures that the homestead furnishings will remain looking their best for years to come, while the sustainable features make it a responsible choice for those who care about the environment.

Surrender to the wilderness  &  uncover something new.

FLOCKHILL Homestead

VISIT TODAY: FLOCKHILL Homestead

INTERIOR PHOTO CREDIT: FLOCKHILL Homestead

SHEEP PHOTO CREDIT: Premium Surface Protection Team

Fabric Protector NZ

Not all fabric protectors are made equal, effective or safe. Premium Surface Protection products, Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal, are the safest, most effective furniture protection solutions in the world.

Where do I find a professional fabric protector company in NZ?

Premium Surface Protection have a national list of qualified applicators who use Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal protection solutions.
Just contact us for an Applicator nearest you home or business.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE   |   NON ALLERGENIC   |   ZERO VOCS

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“Hi Brad, A Customer just called to pass on his thanks to you and the team, said you were very professional and personable, and they couldn’t be more grateful to you.
Really appreciate it, what excellent feedback!”

Imogen Angus | Assistant Manager – KING Auckland

Sustainable Design at the Heart of Omana Luxury Villa

by | Jan 18, 2023 | fabric protection, furnishing protection, Interior Design, Leather Protection, Rug protection

Sustainable Design at the Heart of Omana Luxury Villa

When owners Cobus and Silmara Scholtz set foot on Waiheke Island, their initial dream was to build a retreat for themselves.

Yet, when they realised the land’s true potential, their vision quickly transformed into the development of four luxury villas; Villa Serenity, Villa Haven, Villa Surrender and Villa Joy, built in harmony with the breathtaking landscape.

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Everyone involved in the project was hand-picked for their renowned quality and passion for working in harmony with nature. This ethos was ingrained in every aspect of the build, from the design, right down to protecting the furnishings with environmentally safe and non-toxic products. 

Highly regarded New Zealand architect Pete Bossley was behind the design. His work exceeded the highest sustainability standards, using only environmentally certified materials, bought locally where possible. 

The project also included the restoration of the surrounding Omana forest. Exotics, weeds and pests were cleared and a native planting program was developed to create a thriving environment for wildlife—one which has already brought the tuis back.

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The same level of environmental consideration was also required for the interior.

 

​With a flair for interior design, co-founder Silmara Scholtz selected bespoke pieces for each of the four luxury villas.

It was essential to protect each piece including rugs, chairs, headboards, daybeds and drapery from spills, mould, sun damage and of course wear and tear—especially in an environment where staying in is as much a part of the experience as venturing out. 

Premium Surface Protection was chosen to treat all the chairs, rugs, daybeds, headboards and drapery, with MicroSeal and Fiber Protector, recommended for their effectiveness and environmentally safe, non-toxic properties. 

Together, every decision the founders’ made illustrates their commitment to sustainability and ensures Omana Luxury Villa will continue to provide incredible experiences for its guests for a very long time to come. 

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VISIT TODAY: Omana Luxury Villa

SUPPLIERS:

  • Architect: Pete Bossley,
  • Interior design direction by Silmara Scholtz,
  • Furniture from Sarsfield Brooke, Importers of Italian & European fine furniture,
  • Fiber Protection: Premium Surface Protection

PHOTO CREDITS: Omana Luxury Villa

Fabric Protector NZ

Not all fabric protectors are made equal, effective or safe. Premium Surface Protection products, Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal, are the safest, most effective furniture protection solutions in the world.

Where do I find a professional fabric protector company in NZ?

Premium Surface Protection have a national list of qualified applicators who use Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal protection solutions.
Just contact us for an Applicator nearest you home or business.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE   |   NON ALLERGENIC   |   ZERO VOCS

Hiring a Professional Applicator

If you have small jobs at home or in the office, we have a Online Shop, and Fiber Protector is the product you need. As a guide, for a basic 2 Seater sofa, you will need 3-5 cans.

If you have several sofas, cushions and upholstered dining chairs and would like a Professional Applicator to attend to your premises, then please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch.

Request A Quote

“Hi Brad, A Customer just called to pass on his thanks to you and the team, said you were very professional and personable, and they couldn’t be more grateful to you.
Really appreciate it, what excellent feedback!”

Imogen Angus | Assistant Manager – KING Auckland

The Fabric Behind Faradays Concept Store Experience

by | Dec 16, 2022 | Cleaning up Spills, fabric protection, furnishing protection, Interior Design, Leather Protection, Rug protection

The Fabric Behind Faradays Concept Store Experience

This year saw the opening of Faradays—a luxury concept store that delivers an experience far beyond your usual retail expectations.

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The vision founded by Edward and Constance von Dadelszen, was turned into bricks and mortar in collaboration with Cheshire Architects, after the success of their online e-commerce store.

It’s a place where you can browse through coveted iconic fashion brands such as Alexandre Vauthier, Loewe and Louboutin alongside New Zealand’s own designer labels. Then marvel at stunning homewares, fragrances and floristry, before (during or after) a glass of vintage champagne at the in-house bar.

The interior’s artistic use of light-coloured fabrics and soft furnishings set against reclaimed wood pillars and stone slab tables creates a tactile and enticing environment.

The stand-out design feature however, is the spotlit shelving set behind taught fabric, theatrically pulled open and secured with gold holdbacks, to stage showstopping shoes and handbags. 

Other furnishings include curvaceous designer lounges, textured rugs and deep wall-to-wall upholstered seating embellished with plush cushions in the bar.

Why Wear and Tear Should Never get in the Way of Outstanding Interior Design

 

The colour pallet and features are all bold choices for a tactile retail store slash bar that encourages its clientele to interact and stay for a while.

Knowing this, Faradays brought in Premium Surface Protection (PSP) to fibre protect all the furnishings, including the stretched fabric backdrops. 

MicroSeal and Fiber ProTector fabric protector was used to shield fabrics from daily foot traffic, spills, dust, dirt and fingerprints. FireDefender was also used in line with building regulation specifications. As a result, the integrity of every fibre has been preserved to ensure each piece continues to play its part in elevating the concept store experience. 

This makes Faradays, a truly great example of why commercial wear and tear should never get in the way of innovative and outstanding interior design.

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LINK: https://faradays.store

SUPPLIERS: Cheshire Architects

PHOTO CREDITS: Faradays Store

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Fabric Protector NZ

Not all fabric protectors are made equal, effective or safe. Premium Surface Protection products, Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal, are the safest, most effective furniture protection solutions in the world.

Where do I find a professional fabric protector company in NZ?

Premium Surface Protection have a national list of qualified applicators who use Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal protection solutions.
Just contact us for an Applicator nearest you home or business.

MicroSeal_Logo  Premium Surface Protection NZ & Fiber Protector

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE   |   NON ALLERGENIC   |   ZERO VOCS

Hiring a Professional Applicator

If you have small jobs at home or in the office, we have a Online Shop, and Fiber Protector is the product you need. As a guide, for a basic 2 Seater sofa, you will need 3-5 cans.

If you have several sofas, cushions and upholstered dining chairs and would like a Professional Applicator to attend to your premises, then please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch.

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“I’m amazed by the incredible Microseal products and the impeccable service from Brad and his team. There have been a few spills on my protected rug and couch. Both red wine and Café Patron have been easily absorbed by my MicroSeal Chamois Sponge, leaving no trace at all. And with some kind of wizardry (science according to Brad), WonderSpot Spray managed to vanish dried chilli oil from our pale grey couch—incredible.”

Abbey Chapman – Auckland

NZ Master Builders House of the Year 2022

by | Nov 30, 2022 | Cleaning up Spills, fabric protection, Interior Design, Leather Protection, Rug protection, scotchguard | non toxic rug protection

PSP Keeps Furnishings in Winning Condition

One of the highlights of being in the fibre and textile protection industry is admiring the work of talented interior designers and architects first-hand.

This was certainly the case when we stepped inside the winning NZ Master Builders House of the Year 2022, to protect the furnishings within.

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The category alone, New Home over 4 Million conveys the grandeur of this 924 sqm estate, with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three living areas, a bar, a games room, an eight-car garage and a swimming pool complete with changing rooms.

It’s a house that will be lived into the full with its kitchen hub, quiet corners, and multiple dining and entertaining areas. Yet, it’s also one that will be arduous to keep pristine due to its sheer size and the constant activity within.

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So how can they keep it looking immaculate?

Fortunately, we at Premium Surface Protection were able to prescribe the right protection for every room from floor to ceiling or, should we say rugs to drapes.

It was a notable reminder that we constantly see household furnishings that are overlooked when it comes to protection from daily wear and tear, entertaining, inevitable accidents and fire. So we’ve used this opportunity to compile a checklist of obvious and not-so-obvious items that all benefit from fibre protection including:

  • Leather dining chairs
  • Leather/fabric bar stools
  • Lounges
  • Armchairs
  • Wingback chairs
  • Footstools/poufs
  • Bed headboards
  • Carpets
  • Rugs
  • Cushions
  • Throws
  • Drapes and curtains
  • Outdoor lounges and chairs
  • Daybeds
  • Sunloungers
  • Hammocks
Our work in the Master Builders House of the Year 2022 is done for now, although we’re sure we’ll be back to provide our extended rug cleaning and carpet protection services. Until then, we’re proud of our contribution. It’s a great feeling to walk out the door knowing the owners and their future guests can now enjoy every aspect of their new space without the anxiety of who’s going to knock over that first red wine.

LINK: Master Builders House of the Year
REGION: Canterbury
CATEGORY: New Home over $4 million
BUILDERS: Metzger Builders Ltd Metzger Builders Ltd (MBL)
SUPPLIERS: Rylock Canterbury, Lume Design, O’Neil Architecture
PHOTO CREDITS: Bevan Triebels

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Fabric Protector NZ

Not all fabric protectors are made equal, effective or safe. Premium Surface Protection products, Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal, are the safest, most effective furniture protection solutions in the world.

Where do I find a professional fabric protector company in NZ?

Premium Surface Protection have a national list of qualified applicators who use Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal protection solutions.
Just contact us for an Applicator nearest you home or business.

MicroSeal_Logo  Premium Surface Protection NZ & Fiber Protector

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE   |   NON ALLERGENIC   |   ZERO VOCS

Hiring a Professional Applicator

If you have small jobs at home or in the office, we have a Online Shop, and Fiber Protector is the product you need. As a guide, for a basic 2 Seater sofa, you will need 3-5 cans.

If you have several sofas, cushions and upholstered dining chairs and would like a Professional Applicator to attend to your premises, then please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch.

Request A Quote

“I’m amazed by the incredible Microseal products and the impeccable service from Brad and his team. There have been a few spills on my protected rug and couch. Both red wine and Café Patron have been easily absorbed by my MicroSeal Chamois Sponge, leaving no trace at all. And with some kind of wizardry (science according to Brad), WonderSpot Spray managed to vanish dried chilli oil from our pale grey couch—incredible.”

Abbey Chapman – Auckland

Microseal & Fiber ProTector, Where to Use & on What – The Simplest Infographic

by | Oct 12, 2021 | Cleaning up Spills, fabric protection, Interior Design, Leather Protection, Rug protection, scotchguard | non toxic rug protection

Fabric Protection is not Rocket Science

…… however our products are brilliant nanotechnologically based scientific formulas,
that are highly effective for years, and that makes them the best in the world.

The products Premium Surface Protection stand behind have a long list of credible attributes where their competitors defiantly fall over.

Our products do not

    • rub off
    • turn fabrics or fibres brown
    • allow leakage of liquids to seep into fibres
    • change the colour of fibres
    • weaken the structure of fibres

Protecting your soft furnishings and rugs and carpets provides peace of mind. You also want to be assured that the products you have used will not damage your expensive fabrics and fibres, and when you do need to clean up a spill, that the clean up is much easier and incredibly effective when protected.

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The Story Board of Fibre Protection!

What is this story all about? It’s pretty simple and quite amazing that the products we use can do all that they claim!

Firstly, the protect cotton, silk, wool and linen fibres and leather!

Secondly, examples of where our products are applied to are, but not an exclusive list, blinds, curtains, upholstery on lounges and sofas, and rugs and carpets.

Thirdly, what industries to we work in? Marine, Aero and Automotive, Residential, Commercial and Hospitality. Really anywhere that has soft furnishing on the floor, wall or that you sit on that needs protecting.

 

What do our products protect against?

    • Stains
    • Wear and tear
    • Mould
    • Sun damage

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When your textiles are treated by Premium Surface Protection textile treatments, simply follow these simple guidelines when dealing with liquid and other spills.

Firstly, look for manufacturer’s textile specific cleaning instructions as some fibre compositions can be permanently damaged by using incorrect methods and even collapse with the addition of water. Otherwise,  BLOT– DILUTE – BLOT, using water and then clean up with WonderSpot.

To BLOT means to NEVER RUB OR SCRUB!

Use absorbent paper towel, or ideally the PSP SuperSoaker Absorbent Chamois Sponge, applying pressure until all liquid has been absorbed. Ensure to continue to change the absorbent paper for clean paper while applying pressure, or wring out the Chamois as needed.
For fatty/oil spills (eg ice-cream or gravy) use WonderSpot which contains a mild PH to break down the spill, and then continue to blot with absorbent paper or Chamois.

For information about how to manage different types of stains, check out our blog The Most Effective Way to Clean up Spilled Coffee & Wine

We also have some great help tips and videos on our Resources page.

Fabric Protector NZ

Not all fabric protectors are made equal, effective or safe. Premium Surface Protection products, Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal, are the safest, most effective furniture protection solutions in the world.

WHERE DO I FIND A PROFESSIONAL FABRIC PROTECTOR COMPANY IN NZ?

Premium Surface Protection have a national list of qualified applicators who use Fiber ProTector and MicroSeal protection solutions.
Just contact us for an Applicator nearest you home or business.

MicroSeal_Logo  Premium Surface Protection NZ & Fiber Protector

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE   |   NON ALLERGENIC   |   ZERO VOCS

Hiring a Professional Applicator

If you have small jobs at home or in the office, we have a Online Shop, and Fiber Protector is the product you need. As a guide, for a basic 2 Seater sofa, you will need 3-5 cans.

If you have several sofas, cushions and upholstered dining chairs and would like a Professional Applicator to attend to your premises, then please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch.

Request A Quote

Great quality product, and amazing service from Brad and the Microseal team. Our customers love that its non-toxic and environmentally friendly. We have successfully been using Microseal for 5 years, and highly recommend using them and this product. –  Jeremy Dunlop

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How to keep leather car seats like new

by | Jul 16, 2021 | Leather Protection

Can I keep my leather car seats looking like new?

 

The answer is ‘yes, absolutely’! Using a leather protector on your brand new leather car seats is absolutely necessary given the constant daily use they will get, and the exposure to dirt, grime and continual rubbing from clothes.

A leather protector for your car seats will ensure stains do not ruin the leather and will also protect them from sun damage. In one product application your beautiful leather car seats will stay looking new for longer and stain free – extending the value of your vehicle.

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The process to protect the leather interior of high end cars takes our Professional Applicators around 45 minutes to complete. The car can then be used, ie someone sitting on the leather seats, after 2 hours.
The long term values of having the leather seats of your car protected are:

  • makes the seats easier to clean
  • protects the integrity of the leather
  • time between moisturizing the leather can be extended

in short – the leather will keep it’s new look for a whole lot longer, and therefore the value of the car will be maintained.

Brad Tyrell

Managing Director, Premium Surface Protection

What sort of stains can I protect my leather car seats from?

Premium Leather Protection for Car Seats

Car seats really take a beating every time we go for a drive. Everyone gets in their car differently – some slide in and out, some jump in, some crawl in, and some gently ‘plonk’ themselves in.

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Of course, how we use our car seats depend on our age, whether we are in a hurry or not, and whether we have 2 or 4 legs!

 

 

Whatever the scenario, a leather protector will help protect your leather car seats from coffee splashes, smeared chocolate from little fingers, mud from your 4-legged furbaby and the sun. A professional protector then helps maintain the integrity of the leather and makes cleaning and maintaining much easier. 

 

 

What is the best way to protect leather car seats?

To protect leather car seats, and because you are in an enclosed space, you need to be assured that the products that have been used to protect your leather interior meet the following criteria:

1. are certified

2. do not compromise (discolour) the colour or surface of the leather

3. are non-toxic

4. are non allergenic, and

5. environmentally safe

The Premium Surface Protection products, MicroSeal and Fiber Protector tick all the boxes. 

Plus,

→ they carry up to date certification and

→ have been thoroughly tested

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MICROSEAL® AND FIBER PROTECTOR®
ARE THE WORLDS MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED AND
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE LEATHER PROTECTION SOLUTIONS.
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Can I hire a Professional Applicator Company to provide the leather protection?

We have Professional Applicators around the country.

Please fill out Request a Quote form – and we will be in touch with the closest Applicator to your home or business.

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