How to apply thermoplastic line marking: A practical FAQ guide
Learn how to apply thermoplastic line marking to roads, car parks and hard surfaces. Our FAQ covers preparation, tack coat, heating, application and storage.
Road Marking
Electric Car Charge Points Available From Promain
From 2022 the government have put into law that developers on sites such as supermarkets and office blocks will be required to install electric car charge points as an aim to get the country greener. This is as part of the government’s bid to reach net zero by 2050. The government expects this move to…
Tactile Pavers: Introduction and Advice
As you can imagine, walking around with poor or no sight can be a scary and confusing experience. As part of Promain‘s aims to keep all staff and users safe, we would like to introduce tactile pavers and what they are used for. What Are Tactile Pavers? Tactile flooring guides and inform people with visual…
Anti Carbonation Paint Introduction
If you are looking for more information regarding anti carbonation paint you are in the right place. Below, our technical team would like to introduce the effects of carbonation on concrete in exposed areas. Where Can Carbonation Happen? Generally, carbonation happens around areas such as car parks or along busy roads. Promain are often contacted…
Pride Crossings Paint – Rainbow Road Marking In Greenwich
Promain’s technical team were recently contacted by CL Roadmarkings Ltd to provide temporary rainbow Pride Crossings Paint for zebra crossings in Greenwich. The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is currently supporting Pride Month with Pride Crossings replacing the standard zebra crossings. The new short term design draws inspiration from the Pride Flag. You can…
The Lost Art of Line Marking
Road markings in the UK are pivotal for the maintenance of safety. Line markings are there to ensure you are safe and quickly able to tell what you need to do. There are many ways to apply lines. You can use paint, MMA, thermoplastic, paint via draw-box or machine. There is incredible satisfaction of watching…
Introducing Thermoplastic Letters & Numbers For Indoor Car Parks
When it comes to installing line marking and traffic directions to the floor of multi storey car parks, different environmental concerns must be factored in to your specifications. With exterior line marking, the material is open to the elements. This means rain can wash any carbonation or residual dirt away from the line. This keeps…
Kestrel Overbanding Tape Certified by The Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS)
Recently Kestrel Overbanding Tape distributed by Promain has gained HAPAS approval and certification from the British Board of Agrément. This means that the product has been approved by the BAA and their committee of technical advisors for use on British Highways. By specifying Kestrel overbanding tape for highways projects you can be confident the product…
Thermoplastic Line Marking London’s Cycle Superhighways
TfL News: Preformed Thermoplastic Is Now The Line Marking Of Choice On London’s Dedicated Cycleways The latest addition of the London Cycling Design Standards (September 2016, minor amendments) has confirmed that preformed thermoplastic markings are now the preferred method of marking London’s Cycle Superhighways. Before this amend to specification requirements back in late 2016, the…
Drawing the Line On Overpriced Marking
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…