At Promain we are often asked for anti slip paint. All paints offer some degree of anti-slip but it is difficult to determine each individual’s requirements. It is important to know how slippery your floor is. There is a level of friction below which people tend to slip over, and a level above where people…
Pet Centre’s, Dairy Farms, Stables, Kennels, Catteries, Veterinary Practices and even Horse Boxes are just some of the areas where we have received enquiries on slip resistant flooring required where animals are involved. Following on from another recent enquiry, we thought we would share some of our recommendations with you. Below we will discuss some…
Since the closure of 3M’s paint and coatings factory in Northallerton in the final quarter of 2017, all the stock that was produced has now been diminished. The paint industry has now been left with a gaping hole in the market. This has mainly effected the rail industry, London Underground and also steel coatings industries….
If you are looking for paint inspiration, we would like to introduce the best black floor paint for a mixture of projects. Working closely with our qualified manufacturer trained in-house technical team, below we will discuss the best practices and paints for painting the floor black. You may have reached this page because you are…
As our task to inspire, we would like to introduce the best white floor paint available depending on your project. Working closely with our qualified in-house technical team, below we will discuss the best practices and paints for painting the floor white. You may have reached this page because you are asking what is the…
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…
Promain‘s technical team were recently contacted by a specialist painting company, Coopers Painting Contractors. Based in Grimsby, the contractor Coopers Painting Contractors specialise in airless spraying to tanks, marine environments, and industrial paint projects. This includes the application of power station transformer paint. General Electric Company (GEC), had contracted Coopers to attend specialist painting teams…
Hot Tyre Pick Up is when a vehicle is parked on a paint coating and the paint sticks to the tyres when the vehicle is moved. When a vehicle is driven the tyres become warm. This can be proved by feeling the tread of the tyre in the morning, or when the car has not…
