On the 16th January 2015, the Daily Mail posted a provocative account titled: Pensioner whose life was ‘made hell’ by local children is charged… because his anti-vandal paint ruined yobs’ clothes It reported that a pensioner had been charged with causing criminal damage following his use of an anti-vandal / anti-climb paint on a building…
First, just to clarify … the team at Promain always get a buzz when we’re able to deliver great advice and fulfil our customers’ requirements. That said, when a regular customer contacted Promain regarding a project for No. 76 Dean Street, a Georgian Property in Soho, any urges for a ‘Wild Cow’ reaction had to…
Recently we had an enquiry regarding the consumption rate of various paint coatings. We discussed why the theoretical spreading rate and the practical usage rate were significantly different. In most cases, wastage is caused by some paint being left in the tin, paint left on the roller and in the tray, and over-spraying past the…
A word of warning: Don’t let the early spring sunshine fool you into the wrong decision. Further to a previous blog regarding low temperatures and painting, we have the same restrictions and extended drying times for applying industrial epoxy floor paints during the winter months. Industrial Floor Paint Drying Times Epoxies that have the ability…
At the end of last week, Promain received an article from our Digital Agency, which they thought we might be interested in. The subject was: Jotun are Establishing Themselves in Kenya!! The irony being that the Promain web team had been working, behind the scenes, on adding a number of Jotun products to the Paints…
Regular readers may recall the Promain Blog: A Blistering Issue, which proved a popular guest appearance from Chris Langham of Teamac. We are delighted to have received the following guest post, from Mike Keep of Magic Bullet Products, into our inbox. Thank you Mike and over to you: Not long ago, we all understood paint…
At the recent Aerosol and Dispensing Forum in Paris, PPG Industries launched a range of innovative packaging coatings that will meet all the new requirements. PPG is confident that the new coatings will appeal to consumers, brand owners and manufacturers of packaging in various markets. The new range of coatings are designed for decorating and…
Bedroom Furniture painted in Ardenbrite Metallic Paint Advice on the use of paint for spray application is not an out of the ordinary request to the Promain Head Office. Likewise, questions on Ardenbrite products are common place. The Importance of Preparation However, when I received a telephone call from a lady who had turned her…
Tis the Seasonite to be jolly well prepared for protecting wood. We know Christmas has been and gone, but the winter weather is still upon us. Protecting new wooden decking or cladding is important at this time of year. Protecting External Wood We are now starting to get enquiries about protecting external wood with wood…
Promain have long been recognised for supplying quality industrial paints and coatings including line marking paint to the trade and DIY industry. Our technical department have also gained a reputation for their exceptional knowledge of industrial paint products, ranging from anti-slip paints to Zinsser coatings. Line Marking Projects When we received a telephone call regarding…
