With the lack of holidaying abroad due to the pandemic, Folkestone & Hythe District Council aimed to modernise the harbour to attract those visitors that were used to vacations further afield. The full multi-million pound project was to include new beach front housing, restaurants, bars and venues. The project is being delivered by Folkestone Harbour…
Promain are one of the lead suppliers of paint to TfL and London Underground. We would like to introduce the Sherwin Williams system below for the painting of Tower Bridge in London. This is as part of our extensive industrial coatings available. The system requirement was for 25 year protection to first maintenance. The project…
Promain are regularly contacted by clients looking to protect memorials. Over the years, we have supplied protective coatings to the Sherman Tank in Slapton Sands. Find out more about the tank and paint below. The Story of The Sherman Tank It was the mystery and magic of Slapton Sands that drew Ken Small to Devon,…
This is part of our specification for Thorpe Park recently organised by Richard at Hollyer Projects. Roof Paint Requirements Due to the nature of the site, the roof paint needs to be able to withstand the effects of being under constant submersion by the chlorinated water from the Tidal Wave ride. The ride consists of…
We were recently contacted to specify the paint for logos at Thorpe Park theme park in Surrey. Painting Logos One of the best places to advertise your company is right at your feet. Logos can be painted in high-traffic areas, so people can see them, especially guests. Painting logos is an art form in itself….
I was recently asked to speak to a customer who was looking for a suitable Sika primer to use under black bitumen. The customer was not sure if Sika Bonding Primer was the correct product. Requirements I discussed with the contractor his requirements and he told me that it was on a specification he had…
A site visit has recently been carried out to determine the cause of Classidur paint flaking on the interior walls of a church. Church paint inspection is one of the main enquiries we receive. Due to the age of churches, there are many issues to be faced when owners look to renovate. Below are the…
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,…
