Fibreglass Supplies Ltd

Fibreglass Supplies Ltd: composite materials and fibreglass roofing in Plymouth

Fibreglass Supplies Ltd is a supplier of composite materials based in Plymouth (Devon, United Kingdom) serving the marine, commercial, fibreglass flat roofing (GRP) and resin crafting markets. The company states it has over 30 years of experience in the sector and offers free technical advice, as well as nationwide delivery.

Range of resins, gelcoats and reinforcements

The company's catalogue covers polyester resins, infusion resins, specialist resins, vinylester resins, surfboard resins and epoxy resins. The gelcoat and topcoat section includes coloured gelcoats (with Scott Bader and BS references), coloured polyester gelcoats in RAL colours, GT900 spray gelcoats, Value range white and clear gelcoat, epoxy-compatible gelcoat, coloured topcoats (RAL and Scott Bader/BS), non-slip topcoats and roofing topcoats.

The range is completed with additives (catalysts, liquid additives and fillers), adhesives and bonding products (adhesive tapes, bonding pastes, structural adhesives and polyurethane adhesives), reinforcements and core materials (chopped strand matting, powder-bound matting, surface tissue, glass fibre fabrics, fibreglass woven tapes, combination mat, Core Mat, PET foam, PU foam, Tri Cast 2 and Peel Ply), and tools and accessories (abrasives, hot air guns, sanders, buckets and calibrated cups, consolidating rollers, fibreglass repair kits, GRP brushes, mixing sticks, resin and topcoat rollers, GRP tool packs, primers and sealers, sanders, screws, tacks and fixings, scissors and shears, scrapers, spreaders and knives).

Mould preparation, polishing and pigments

The company sells release systems, tooling resins and gels, abrasive tools and accessories, block wax, sheet wax and plasticine, Crystic Gloss Coat and Prime Coat, mould prep cloths, mould prep tools and materials, sanding blocks and kits, sanding discs, rolls and sheets and foam pads. It also offers polishing compounds, polishing tools and accessories, and pigments for epoxy and polyester.

Fibreglass flat roofing (GRP)

In the roofing area, the catalogue includes GRP fibreglass roofing kits, GRP trims, GRP consolidating rollers, the Flexitec Res Tec 2020 overlay system, roofing accessories, roofing resins, roofing topcoats and rooflights and skylights. The company offers fibreglass flat roofing kits in 450 g and 600 g versions with fire retardant rating.

Arts and crafts, cleaning and protection

For the resin crafting market, Fibreglass Supplies distributes Jesmonite (it is an official distributor), alginate, craft tools and materials, dip latex, epoxy resins for casting and art, metal powders, mica powders, RTV silicone for polypropylene. It also sells cleaning and personal protection products: acetone, boat cleaning products, vacuum cleaners and accessories, cleaning wipes, clothing and eye protection, dust masks and respirators, gloves, isopropanol and rags. The range is completed with Epifanes brand varnishes and boat paints (mono-urethane and poly-urethane paints, varnishes and oils).

Brands and featured services

Among the brands it distributes are Amtech, Barrettine Group, Brett Martin Clearcast, CRC, Crestabond, CT1, Dupont Tyvek, Epifanes, Fibreglass Supplies, ForgeFast, Honey Wax, Jesmonite, Loctite, Marigold, Mercator, Mirka, Newplast, Ocean Epoxy Systems, Pelikan, Plastic Supplies Dudley, PRO-SET, Prymax and Res-Tec. The company presents itself as a Scott Bader UK distributor and official Jesmonite distributor, and offers Lloyd's marine-approved resins and adhesives.

Fibreglass Supplies has a GELTINT mixing machine with which it can prepare any colour of gelcoat, topcoat or pigment to order, with next-day delivery. It also offers bespoke training days in its fully equipped training room, tailored to each project's needs, and free technical advice on all its products. The site indicates next-day delivery available on all UK orders.

Popular products and promotions

The catalogue highlighted products such as Barrettine 100% pure acetone for GRP cleaning and degreasing, Value range general purpose polyester resin (with catalyst), organic peroxide MEKP catalyst hardener, 300 g and 450 g chopped strand matting, two-part polyurethane expanding foam kit, complete GRP fibreglass repair kit with 1 kg acetone and 2-inch wooden brushes. The shop offered 5% off for subscribing to the newsletter.

Location and contact

Fibreglass Supplies Limited, 19 Alvington Street, Cattedown, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0QL · Phone: 01752 658498 · Email: sales@fslplymouth.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 16:30; Friday 7:30 to 16:00.