As part of our introduction to the uses of Zinga cathodic protection worldwide, Promain would like to introduce the use of Zinga on complex metal work. Introducing The Project The Kouter is the main square in the centre of the Flemish city of Ghent. Since 1772, there has been a flower market held there every…
As part of our series of articles on Zinga Cold Galvanizing paint, we would like to introduce the use of Zinga 96% Zinc at Heathrow Terminal 5’s London Underground Station. Zinga are able to offer a 20 year insurance backed warranty. This is of course, subject to correct preparation of the substrate prior to application….
As part of our series on the case studies of Zinga cold galvanizing, we would like to introduce the redevelopment of the Royal Train Shed in Milton Keynes. This grade II listed building was completed in May 2009 and has won several prestigious awards due to it’s sympathetic redevelopment. History of The Royal Train Shed,…
Completed in 2012, the Thermal Power Station is one of the largest Energy from Waste facilities in the UK. TPS Runcorn has the capability to treat up to 810,000 tonnes per year of solid recovered fuel which is derived from household waste. This reaches the site by both road and rail. At full capacity Runcorn can supply…
What is a Rust Converter? The majority of rust converter products that are readily available are a water-based converter and primer in one. Most contain two active ingredients, they are Tannic acid and an organic polymer. Tannic acid, reacts with iron oxide (rust) and chemically converts it to iron tannate, a dark-coloured stable material. Tannins…
The most important stage of painting is the preparation. Carry out correct preparation before painting commences. Otherwise there is a likelihood that the paint coating will fail prematurely. You can significantly reduce the life and performance of any coating by the degree of previous preparation. Below, we will explore the correct preparation of steel via…
Do you want to know how to apply tennis court paint correctly? Well you are in the right place! Read on to discover the best practices and how to avoid pitfalls during your maintenance. How To Apply Tennis Court Paint: Preparation Remove debris etc by sweeping with a stiff broom. All remaining stubborn moss and…
With this record beating summer we are experiencing Promain have been receiving a huge increase in enquiries for outdoor swimming pool paint. We would like to give our customers guidance against potential pitfalls before they happen. If you are new to outdoor swimming pools having graduated from inflatable pools or kids swimming pools Promain can…
Even with the cold winter months behind us – if they ever really are behind us in the UK – there are still a number of issues that could cause your deck to become slippery. Rain, pool water, frost, moss and algae are just some of the issues that could cause your deck to become…
Promain’s technical team recently made contact by HRI Munro Architecture. This was in regard to a war memorial restoration on the shore of Loch Ness. After receiving a grant by the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund, the architects were looking to restore the design on the memorial. They therefore enlisted the help of Promain’s knowledgeable technical…
