David McDaid | Alchemy
Flame Retardant Application
UK Wide Application of Flame Retardant Treatments
Stage Curtains - Window Displays - Natural Dried Flowers - Rugs - Textile Flooring - Christmas Tree Flameproofing
Level 2 Fire Risk Assessor | Site Safe Approved |DBS Checked
Stage Curtains
Dry cleaning & flame-proofing for communal area curtains subject to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Textile Flooring
Expert cleaning of rugs & carpets.30 years experience in restoring natural & synthetic textile flooring installations.
Dried Natural Flowers
I work with some of London's leading commercial florists at venues throughout the UK. We have tested and treated a wide range of natural flowers, twigs & grasses.
Christmas Tree Fire
As Christmas trees dry out they become a big fire risk. Flameproofing treatments can easily remove this hazard. Certification Provided.
About Me
Competent Person
While anyone can apply flame retardant chemicals, local authorities and health & safety officers will insist on the applications being carried out by a competent person. As the recent enquiry into the Grenfell tragedy has shown, anyone who is part of the chain of responsibility in such cases will have their involvement scrutinised in depth.
I apply products that I trust and have been involved in spraying (initially road sweeper components at Johnston Engineering as a 16 year old) fabrics and different substrates since 1984. I have the knowledge and expertise to carry out my work competently.
I understand the suitability of the substrate and whether a retardant will be affective or not. I turn away as many leads as I undertake. I've carried out years of indicative testing and have worked with testing facilities to understand the efficacy of various flame retardant products on a wide range of items.
I am Europe's sole approved user of Inspecta-Shield flame retardant after receiving training at their New York HQ in 2012 I'm also an approved user of Scotchgard stain repellent and qualified as a Woolsafe Operator.
I have a good understanding of the myriad of British Standards related to my industry and work closely with my clients to ensure compliance.
Certificates of Application are issued with each assignment. These have been accepted at all venues where I have worked and by local authorities.
On-site application of flame-retardant coatings.
UK wide service. Out of hours appointments available.
The retardant products are produced in a ISO9001 quality assured environment.
I can apply a fire-retardant treatment to a large range of items including fabrics, Costumes, Drapes, Backdrops, Carpets, Wall Coverings, Bamboo, Paper, Natural Twigs, Flowers, Timber and much more.
I've carried out assignments for:
The Royal Opera House, Harrods, Selfridges, Disney, Pinewood Studios, Warner Studios, Liberty Store, Tottenham Hotspur, The 02, John Lewis, Burberry and numerous public venues that are subject to
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
IOSH Site Safe Accredited | British Safety Council Level 2 Fire Risk Assessors
Working at Height V3.00 Certificated
Testimonials
I had the opportunity to work with Mr McDaid on three different productions. I gave him several period and modern costumes to b treated with fire retardant and the service was always excellent. I'm happy, not only because of his professionalism, but for his care with the costumes and his punctuality in either collecting and delivering. I won't doubt to contact him again in future productions.
Laura Lo Surdo
Costume Supervisor
The Royal Opera House London
Previous companies that we have used have been a bit hit and miss. You have got a massive thumbs up from everyone. Thanks so much for your help. Look forward to working with you again.
Leanne Edwards
Visual Merchandising
Harrods
Amazing, thank you so much. Always a pleasure working with you.
Yvonne Godby
Liberty Store - London
David has a great knowledge of how to fire-proof different types of fabrics. He's is able to come at short notice and is happy to travel to my workplace.
Tania Chant Costumer - Marv Productions
We saved £1500 on the earlier quote that we received.
Colin Bott
School Business Manager
Westcliff High School For Girls
Martin and David were a pleasure to work with. We will definitely use their company again.
Amelia Hobson
The Rug Company
Harrods
David you saved my day! Brilliant, super efficient and so kind of you to attend and treat our community art project at the last minute. Thank you so much. A true gentleman and an angel. Highly recommend to anyone that is need of flame-proofing.
Daniella Maria
Hornsey Town Hall Arts Centre London.
Thanks again for the work carried out flame-proofing my garden umbrellas. 30 of these were sold for use at a rock festival in Europe. They needed to be fire retardant and waterproof for outdoor use. The research and testing that you did enabled an effective treatment to be applied and allowed my sale to proceed. Once again thanks for all of your efforts.
Colin Lighten
Oriental Umbrella
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