Concrete repair is one of those maintenance tasks that is vital for a multitude of industries. If you are a DIY user with a concrete driveway, concrete steps or retaining walls Promain can help advise the correct products and practices to repair your concrete. We regularly supply and specify concrete…

Promain regularly specify solutions for corrosion protection  throughout the UK. Our technical team daily specify systems for London Underground, Highways England and Network Rail. Below, we would like to introduce a project for the protection of a metal bridge. This was by using a Zinga specification for in situ cold…

When it comes to metal primers it is easy to get lost in the about of products available on the market. In this article, the team at Promain hope to guide you through our selection of metal etch primer solutions. So if you are looking for a etching primer for…

Below we will discuss the history of red oxide primer paints, red lead primers and the quality alternatives available on the market today. If you are looking for red oxide paint near me, worry not! Promain deliver nationwide! Read our article below to find the best red oxide primer for…

If you are interested in block paving sealers you are in the right place! In this article we aim to guide you through the benefits of using a block paving driveway sealer while highlighting pitfalls to prevent mistakes. Benefits of Block Paving Sealers There are multiple benefits from sealing your…

As regular suppliers to councils and schools, it is not surprising that Promain‘s technical team frequently get requests for specifications regarding playground paint. If you are a contractor looking for professional grade products for painting playground equipment look no further. Below we will discuss the various playground paint coatings found…

When it comes to industrial paint, paint thinners are one of the paint categories that often get glossed over. Below we will discuss the differences between paint thinners and paint cleaner products. We will also discuss the pitfalls of using a paint thinner incorrectly as a paint remover. Paint Chemistry…

One of our most common coatings requests are specifications for industrial and commercial unit exteriors. Regular substrates include metal cladding, Plastisol cladding, PVDF roofs and wooden cladding. Below we will discuss the specification provided by Promain at a Home Bargains site in the Midlands. This specification is now regularly used…

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…

Our team at Promain realise that with so much choice available it is hard to decide which exterior wood paint is the best for your situation. Below we will discuss the pro’s and con’s of our 3 most popular outdoor wood paints to help you make the decision. What is…