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 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…
Milestone Society specifications are available from Promain. Centrecoat Rapid Dry Primer and Centrecoat Rapid Dry Gloss are suitable for brush application to small areas. When you require a rapid return to service this is ideal. For large areas we would suggest you apply Rapid Dry products by airless paint spray. Milestone Society Quote Many thanks…
Promain have specified and supplied 3M Scotchkote LS 4000 to protect the timber to Class ‘O’ spread of flame at the New Weighing Room at the £5m Redevelopment at York Racecourse. 3M Scotchkote LS 4000 A £5 million development plan has been proposed plans for the The Grade II* Listed building. This is at the northern…
The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare’s playing company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, on land owned by Thomas Brend and inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend and grandson Sir Matthew Brend, and was destroyed by fire on 29 June 1613. A second Globe…
