PPG – The worlds largest paint manufacturer have announced the opening of a wood coatings research and development laboratory at its Springdale manufacturing plant. The lab will concentrate on developing industrial coatings for wood products. These include flooring, kitchen cabinets, millwork, moldings and doors. All of which are becoming ever more popular for use in…
According to leading wood coatings manufacturers such as Owatrol, Osmo, PPG and Sherwin Williams, the demand for cleaners and coatings for timber cladding and wooden decking increased dramatically in 2017. Joe Kujawski, Business Director, Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings Division commented “Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings Division saw steady gains in all of the market segments in…
Promain regularly are contacted by contractors and end users looking to decorate their wooden window frame wood paint. Promain have a wide range of paints and stains suitable for the protection of external wood from the effects of UV rays, and weathering. We also supply an extensive range of high performance, water and solvent based…
This narrowboat was one of the first five of this boat type to be coated. The unique Zinga cold galvanising cathodic-protection system was on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the steel hull shell. Introducing The Wild Cherry Narrowboat The Wild Cherry was originally coated in the Zinga system back in the summer of…
One of the prestigious projects in Promain‘s portfolio is the renovation of the splash zone at the award winning Legoland hotel in Windsor back in 2014. Promain had contact by Orientrose Contracts Ltd. The Contractor Originally, the pool area was designed by waterparks and leisure pool designers Neuman Aqua Ltd. Neuman Aqua’s vision consisted of…
Promain provide a huge range of infrastructure intumescent railway approved products from global manufacturers such as Sika, Sherwin Williams and PPG. Recently, PPG have specified and applied intumescent coatings to Atocha Railway Station in Madrid. The Client ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias) Location Madrid, Spain Challenge To provide long-lasting and reliable fire protection, corrosion protection…
Watch our YouTube video on How To Apply Overbanding Tape available from Promain. You can apply HAPAS Approved Kestrel Overbanding Tape to roads quickly and easily without public disruption. This quick video will give you a short guide on how to apply the tape. Preparation Before application of HAPAS Overbanding Tape remove dirt and debris…
Recently, one of Promain’s largest manufacturers Sika provided high end garage floor paint to Ferrari in Greater Manchester. The vehicle workshop involved in the repair and maintenance of some of the world’s most expensive cars. Sika provided a durable, high gloss floor to protect the high-powered, high-specification machines it services. Specification Of course, the Ferrari…
AppAs the electric car market evolves in the UK, thermoplastic car charging signage and points are becoming more a more frequent piece of street furniture. With the risks of pollution and high emissions, it is clear that electric transport is high on the governments agenda. Transport for London (TfL) are looking to invest £18m on…
Promain‘s colleagues at Sika were contacted by Southern Railway to provide a system specification. This was for for the renovation of their train inspection pit. There were a number of conditions the coating would need to allow for, especially requiring a safe anti slip paint surface for warehouse staff. Selhurst Depot is under operation by…
