What F&T Terrix does

F&T Terrix is the official UK distributor of Terrix® polymer-silicate building materials, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rochdale, United Kingdom. The company operates in the construction, new build, and restoration sectors, distributing a comprehensive product range that includes polymer-silicate renders, paints (external, mould resistant, antibacterial hygienic, heavy duty, anti-graffiti), spray plaster systems, lightweight brick slips, external wall insulation (EWI) systems, car park insulation, and restoration products including stucco and winter-application systems. The underlying technology is a Swiss-patented polymer-silicate formulation that converts potassium water glass into a polymer, enabling chemical bonding to substrates rather than film formation, which the company positions as eliminating delamination, cracking, and peeling.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a certified applicator network, a direct inside sales team for enterprise specifications, live and recorded webinars for architects and specifiers, CPD presentations, and a direct-to-SMB e-commerce storefront (TerrixDirect.com). Customers span enterprise contractors (VINCI Construction, BAM Construction), the public sector (NHS via Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Conwy Council), retail (Starbucks), and heritage/nonprofit (Vale of Rheidol Railway). Pricing is quote-based for larger project orders with multi-year contract cadence, while smaller orders are transacted online at unit pricing.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors. Leadership comprises Managing Director Richards Coffey and Technical Director Waldemar Malec. Strategic positioning emphasises regulatory-grade fire certification (Class A2/CAT A for high-rise), natural algae resistance through high alkalinity without biocides, vapour permeability, and durability supported by 100+ years of European heritage use. The company holds BBA certification for brick slips and offers a two-stage certified applicator training programme that underwrites its distribution and specification pipeline.

Name

F&T Terrix

Legal name

F&T Terrix

Website

https://ft-terrix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

F&T Terrix is the official UK distributor of Terrix® polymer-silicate building materials, serving construction, new build, restoration, heritage, and healthcare sectors with renders, paints, spray plaster, brick slips, and EWI systems sold via a certified applicator network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polymer-Silicate Building Materials

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD)

Keywords

• Polymer-silicate renders
• External wall insulation
• Spray plaster systems
• Brick slip cladding
• Restoration building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: F&T Terrix generates revenue through the sale of proprietary Polymer-Silicate building materials including renders, paints, spray plaster, brick slips, car park insulation systems, and building fabric solutions. Products are sold to certified applicators, contractors, and directly through TerrixDirect.com for smaller orders.
2. Applicator Training & Certification: The company provides certified training programmes for applicators who wish to become official Terrix applicators. Stage 1 involves online training and certification; Stage 2 requires practical application review before inclusion in the accredited applicator database.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

F&T Terrix is the official UK distributor of Terrix® polymer-silicate building materials for the construction, new build, and restoration sectors. The company supplies renders, paints, spray plaster, brick slips, car park insulation and external wall insulation systems built on patented Swiss polymer-silicate chemistry. Distribution is delivered through a certified applicator network, an inside sales team, and the TerrixDirect.com e-commerce channel, supported by online and on-site applicator training programmes.

Product overview

F&T Terrix is the official UK distributor of Terrix® products, offering a comprehensive range of polymer-silicate building materials for the construction, new build, and restoration sectors. The product portfolio includes: Renders (2 Coat Thin Polymer Silicate Render, EWI Render System, Restoration System, Restoration Overcoat, Interior Water Proofing Systems, Thin Coat Render System, Terrix Rough Cast); Paints (EP-PS External Paint, IP-ST-P Mould Resistant Paint, IP-LT-X Antibacterial Hygienic Paint, Heavy Duty Acrylic-Latex Paint, RD-HYDROGRAFF HP Anti-Graffiti Paint, RD-MONOVAR PU Varnish); Spray Plaster (PL-SX, PL-SX-S, PL-FS-S, PL-HB-S variants); Brick Slips (lightweight quartz sand and resin based slips); Building Fabrics (Carpark Insulation System CIS-1, External Wall Insulation EWI-W1 and EWI-E2); and Restoration products (STUCCO, complementary substrate reinforcement products). The Terrix® range uses patented Swiss polymer-silicate technology combining potassium water glass with polymers, offering chemical bonding to substrates, flame retardancy, vapour permeability, and long-term durability compared to traditional acrylic and silicone systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2 Coat Thin Polymer Silicate Render Premium polymer-silicate render for external facades based on patented Swiss technology that converts potassium water glass into a polymer. Chemically bonds to the substrate rather than forming a surface film, eliminating risk of delamination, peeling or cracking. Targeted at house builders, contractors and architects specifying durable exterior finishes for residential and commercial projects.
• EWI Render System (EWI-W1 and EWI-E2) External Wall Insulation System EWI-W1 and EWI-E2 delivering energy efficiency and carbon reduction for residential, commercial and high-rise buildings. Uses patented Polymer-Silicate technology with a choice of insulation materials including expanded polystyrene, mineral wool and polyretene. Achieves Best in Class A2 Flame Retardancy for high-rise recladding.
• Restoration System (TERRIX IPRS-3) TERRIX IPRS-3 system for restoration and heritage market covering internal plaster and paint of building walls. Includes hydrophobic strengthening agents, waterproof protective mineral render, plaster finish coat and premium dispersion-silicate paint coat. Designed to preserve the mineral character of substrates in listed buildings, palaces, castles, churches and public buildings.
• Restoration Overcoat System (EP-PS-RN) EP-PS-RN polymer-silicate coating for cracked substrates and renovations. Features unique microfibre formulation that bridges micro-cracks up to 0.3mm. Suitable for coastal applications and renovation overcoats on existing facades where substrate movement is a concern.
• Interior Water Proofing Systems Waterproofing system intended for swimming pools and spa environments. Comprises RN-LF 8 levelling finish, PR-PS-R primer and RN-PS-S top coat delivering low water absorption and high vapour permeability. Targeted at leisure and hospitality projects requiring durable, vapour-open waterproof finishes.
• Thin Coat Render System Modern polymer-silicate thin coat render designed for spray application. Based on Swiss patented technology with RD-PS-S 1.5 formula for enhanced dirt resistance. Delivers faster application and a more uniform finish versus traditional hand-applied thin coat renders.
• Terrix Rough Cast (POLYMER-SILICATE ERS-2) POLYMER-SILICATE ERS-2 premium two-coat render system with a polymer-silicate finish coat. Provides extended resistance to dirt pickup while maintaining high vapour permeability. Used on traditional and modern facades requiring a textured rough-cast appearance.
• Terrix Winter System Winter render system that dries by chemical reaction with only 1 hour of drying time required. Applicable at temperatures of 0°C or above, extending the construction season. Includes RD-LB levelling base coat, PR-MN-R primer, RD-MN-S texture coat, and EC-PS top coat.
• EP-PS Polymer-Silicate External Paint Polymer-silicate premium paint for outdoor applications. Combines silicate and dispersion binding agents based on Swiss technology. Recommended for new buildings and renovation projects requiring long-life colour and weather resistance on exterior facades.
• IP-ST-P Mould Resistant Paint Heavy duty mould-resistant decorative paint for indoor applications. High alkalinity delivers natural protection against algae and black mould growth without biocides. Vapour permeable allowing walls to breathe naturally; touch dry after 15 minutes with no mist coat or priming required.
• IP-LT-X Premium Latex Antibacterial Hygienic Paint High-quality latex antibacterial hygienic topcoat paint for interior applications. Recommended for health service premises, hospitals, operating theatres and wet rooms. Flame retardant and VOC free, with chemical resistance to repeated disinfectant cleaning.
• Heavy Duty Acrylic-Latex Paint Premium acrylic-latex topcoat paint for protective and decorative coatings inside buildings. Exceeds Category I (BS-EN-13300) requirements for heavy traffic areas and is suitable for wet rooms. Targeted at commercial and high-traffic interior applications.
• RD-HYDROGRAFF HP Anti-Graffiti Paint Flexible, high wear-resistant polyurethane coating with very low VOC content. Chemical, abrasion and UV resistant with anti-graffiti properties. Targeted at commercial, public realm and transport infrastructure facades requiring easy-clean protection.
• RD-MONOVAR PU Clear Varnish Clear varnish for walls and concrete providing resistance against water, wear and abrasion. Protects substrate against moisture, dirt and yellowing. Available in matt, satin and gloss finishes.
• Spray Plaster System Ready-to-use plaster coat for machine levelling of interior walls and ceilings. Includes PL-SX (manual), PL-SX-S (mechanical), PL-FS-S (fast-set mechanical), and PL-HB-S (high-bond spray) variants. Productivity up to 500m² per man per day with chemical accelerated set allowing painting typically the next day. Targeted at developers, contractors and high-volume interior fit-out projects.
• Brick Slips Lightweight brick slips manufactured from highest quality quartz sand and special resins. Vapour permeable, chemically bonds to substrate, Class A2 Fire Rated. Available in 110 standard models and 10 textures with custom matching available. Productivity up to 80m² per applicator per day; no cavity design required, enabling facade recladding without cavity build-up.
• Carpark Insulation System CIS-1 System for insulation of ceilings in closed and open unheated rooms such as garages, parking lots and basements. Class A flame retardancy, vapour permeable, no delamination risk and minimal maintenance. Targeted at commercial and residential car park projects.
• External Wall Insulation Systems EWI-W1 and EWI-E2 Energy efficiency insulation solutions for domestic properties. Partnered with CARA to deliver these systems to the UK housing market, reducing carbon emissions and providing thermal insulation. Achieves Best in Class A Flame retardancy. Targeted at house builders and housing associations.
• Terrix STUCCO Terrix STUCCO for repair or reproduction of detailed architectural shapes in restoration projects. Used for renovating palaces, castles, churches and public buildings. Targeted at restoration contractors and heritage property owners.
• Certified Applicator Training Programme Two-stage training and certification programme for applicators who wish to become official Terrix applicators. Stage 1 is online training and certification; Stage 2 requires practical application review before inclusion in the accredited applicator database. Targeted at UK contractors and applicators seeking specification-grade access to Terrix projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 500m2 per man per day productivity with spray plaster application
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CARAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerF&T Terrix partners with CARA to introduce Terrix External Wall Insulation System with mineral wool EWI-W1 and EWI-E2 to the UK housing market. This partnership delivers energy efficiency solutions to reduce carbon emissions on private properties while providing cost-effective and sustainable green solutions to homeowners.
• B.A.B Plastering and RenovationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorB.A.B Plastering and Renovation serves as an official Terrix applicator, delivering spray plaster and antibacterial paint projects. Managed by Wesley Britton, the company has completed major projects including Blackpool Victoria Hospital expansion.
• JCS InteriorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJCS Interiors, represented by Paul Hampson, participated in the New Victoria Manchester project using Terrix spray plaster and paint systems as an approved applicator.
• Smith PaintersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmith Painters, represented by Andy Pollitt, collaborated on the New Victoria Manchester project using Terrix products as part of the VINCI Construction team.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Keim Mineral Paints: Keim is the most direct competitor to Terrix in mineral silicate paints and renders, using a similar potassium-silicate chemistry on façades and heritage buildings across the UK and Europe. Both compete for the same architect and specifier base on the same building types (heritage, residential, commercial).
• Wetherby Building Systems: Wetherby is a UK-focused EWI and render systems specialist, directly comparable in scale and go-to-market to F&T Terrix. It competes in the same UK housebuilding, housing association, and high-rise recladding specification opportunities.
• Sto SE: Sto is a major European manufacturer of External Wall Insulation systems, renders, and façade coatings with a significant UK presence. It competes head-to-head with Terrix in EWI and high-rise recladding projects, including on fire-rated systems for tall buildings.
• Alsecco (DAW Group): Alsecco, part of DAW Group, is a European EWI and façade render systems provider with a UK presence. It overlaps with Terrix across EWI, thin-coat renders, and high-rise recladding, and is a relevant comparable in the same chemistry/technology space.
• Baumit: Baumit is a European render and EWI manufacturer with overlapping product lines (mineral and silicone renders, EWI systems) and a presence across the same end markets. It is a closer peer than Knauf or Weber given its render/EWI focus.
• PermaRock Products: PermaRock is a UK EWI and external render systems manufacturer, directly comparable in product scope and end-market focus to F&T Terrix. It is a like-for-like peer in the UK EWI specification market.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Knauf is a global building materials group with deep UK coverage in plasters, renders, and insulation. It competes with Terrix spray plaster and EWI systems, particularly in mainstream housebuilding and commercial interior fit-out.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Weber, part of Saint-Gobain, is a broad-line render and EWI manufacturer with established UK specification presence across housing, commercial, and high-rise. It is a much larger competitor offering overlapping functionality across most of Terrix's product categories.
• Sika: Sika is a global construction chemicals company with a façade/renovation portfolio (renders, coatings, sealants) including heritage and waterproofing systems. It competes in adjacent segments and is a broad incumbent reference for the construction-chemistry space.

Emerging players

• Beeck'sche Farbwerke: Beeck is a specialist in silicate and mineral paints for heritage and ecological buildings, with a niche UK specification presence. It competes with Terrix in heritage restoration and natural/mineral paint segments rather than mainstream EWI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ft-terrix
• Instagraminstagram.com/ftterrix

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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