John Philbin relocated to Shetland in the early 2010s, and upon his arrival he noticed a distinct lack of plasterers. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, John soon realised that this left a gap in the regional market for skilled, local plasterers. John filled this gap in no time at all, establishing himself as a solo-plasterer in 2015, only a couple of years after coming to Shetland for new opportunities. From here, John saw a successful few years and gradually built a loyal client base as a solo-tradesman. This success, however, would be short-lived as John developed a severe infection that almost cost the plasterer his right eye. The debilitating condition shifted John’s business to the backburner as he was forced to take time off and focus on his medical recovery. Whilst such developments would cause most to give up after working so hard, John could not be so easily deterred; the time he had spent at home recovering had actually been spent dreaming up innovative ways to take his business in a new direction. John, determined to get back on his feet as soon as possible, began to reshape the future of his career for the better. In 2019, John incorporated Fine Finishes Eco-Coatings. With a renewed focus on being more environmentally and economically friendly for itself and its clients, the company prides itself on delivering innovative, sustainable products and services to communities and organisations throughout the Northern Isles. Now, Fine Finishes has successfully established itself as a key industry player, and a cornerstone of the sustainability movement throughout Orkney and Shetland. After receiving support from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise through its Young Company Scheme, the company has been able to further invest in training, new machinery, and equipment. This has scaled Fine Finishes from John’s solo venture into a robust team of industry professionals, all tirelessly working together in order to achieve their shared mission. Fine Finishes offers a variety of services that are focused on providing eco-friendly and sustainable solutions. The company offers breathable, waterproof, and vapour permeable insulation and render solutions; lightweight, thin, and 100% natural internal insulation and plastering solutions for dampness, mould, and condensation; durable, sustainable, and stylish roofing solutions that are lightweight and help with dampness and heating issues; and Italian-style Venetian coatings that are 100% waterproof and provide a stylish alternative to traditional wet walls and tiles. Renowned for its commitment to eco-friendly alternatives to traditional skimming and coating methods, Fine Finishes worked alongside CorkSol UK for a short while and distributed its products. Now, however, Fine Finishes is the sole, exclusive distributor for CorkSol UK for Orkney and Shetland and is the only approved applicator within the two northern isles to do so. Like any successful company, Fine Finishes understands the importance of building strong relationships with its clientele. The company will provide In recent years, there has been a growing interest in consumers to select products that are not only cost-effective but also come at no cost to the environment. The cost of living is steadily rising alongside the population’s awareness of climate change and environmental responsibility. From our clothes to our homes, everything that we surround ourselves with are now meticulously selected to ensure that they are beneficial to the health of ourselves and our planet. We take a look at Fine Finishes Eco-Coatings below, a rising company looking to redefine sustainability in Shetland and Orkney through a remarkable range of eco-friendly coating and finishes. Eco-Friendly Building & Plastering Company of the Year 2024 & SME News Excellence Award for Coatings & Finishes 2024 Nov24387 its own scaffolding at each project to alleviate the burden placed on clientele, and also strives to ensure that products and services are prices as affordably and realistically as possible. These strenuous efforts to remain client-centric at all costs, delivering a truly spectacular customer experience, has built Fine Finishes a stellar reputation evidenced in the array of glowing testimonials garnered since its inception. “Super service again from Fine Finishes!” Cheryl reports. “John was able to fit us in and worked quickly to skim our ceiling and walls in preparation for our new kitchen, keeping in touch with regular updates. We had previously had our Artex ceiling covered and were so delighted with the results that we booked again. Many thanks for the great job!” “I had four Artex ceilings covered with plaster,” says Gareth. “John did an excellent job in leaving a great finish, all at a very reasonable rate! I am really happy, especially as John went out of his way to fit us in as we needed the work completed quite quickly. I would definitely recommend Fine Finishes.” Contact: John Philbin Company: Fine Finishes Eco Coatings Ltd Web Address: www.shetlandecocoatings.co.uk
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