The well-known and respected global coatings supplier Hempel has recently introduced two innovative products. These products go hand-in-hand with new buildings and dry dockings, to its Dynamic and Globic anti-fouling product lines. Hempel Anti-Fouling: Dynamic 8000 and Globic 8000 Products According to Hempel’s Group Product Manager, Andreas Glud, the two innovative products are Dynamic 8000…
Sika Liquid Plastics have recently announced the launch of a new product. Decothane Ultra will take liquid applied roof membranes into the next generation. This solution has an odour reduction rate of 80%, just five minutes after it has been applied. After one hour it would have reduced by 95%. These results have been proven…
The first patent for polysiloxane coatings was made 21 years ago on 4th January 1994. This is something that is being celebrated by the protective and marine coatings division of PPG industries, as it was this company that was granted the first patent. Introducing Polysiloxanes Originally designed for the marine industry, polysiloxane coatings are now…
Although the weather is really not suitable this time of year to apply paint externally, Promain were asked to provide a parking line paint solution in Newcastle. Requirements For Parking Line Paint The site was a recently refurbished office block just outside of Newcastle. This project also required a disabled parking logo. Promain provide a…
We recently received a telephone enquiry from a leading industrial paint spraying company requiring an asbestos encapsulation paint system. This was in connection with coating the underside of a corrugated fibrous cement roof panel. The roof panel had been constructed from a asbestos product named Asbestolux. There was not an Artex ceiling below the corrugated…
At the start of the 20th century the motor car was becoming more accessible to people. Also, motor racing was becoming more popular. On February 7th 1900 John Donald Barclay, affectionately known as Jack was born. Jack Barclay enjoyed life to the full and was extremely passionate about motor racing. Pushing his machines to the…
Following on from our December blog on Anti-Slip Solutions, another alternative for preventing slips and falls is the utilisation of an anti-slip additive to suitable floor coatings available from Promain. For example, Promain distribute many high quality floor coatings. One of the most popular is Rust-Oleum EpoxyShield Maxx 5300. 5300 is a water based garage…
During the winter months, icy surfaces create a significant slip hazard. Injuries of this nature are unexpected, sudden and with unforeseen consequences. This means that a member of staff or the public may not be able to work for a long period of time. The solution is to apply or install a suitable anti-slip product,…
Following a recent site visit to a local manufacturing company in North Hertfordshire, my colleague and I were invited to inspect their factory floor. Previously applied paints and resin coatings were failing drastically and showing serious signs of delimitation. Recently Painted Walkway Whilst inspecting the various floor coatings throughout the factory, we noticed that a…
For many years Promain Paints have been an approved distributor for industrial paints and coatings. We serve commercial, industrial and private customers for their corrosion and weather protection needs. Promain have built up an extensive range of manufacturers products to offer. We have technical guidance on how to prepare and apply these specialist products. This…
