Built in the 1920’s and 30’s, the four chimneys of Battersea Power Station are a defining feature of London’s skyline. After heavy industrial use the chimneys bore the scars of discharging 500 tonnes of Co2 per hour over the course of half a century. With 30 years of being derelict…

When it comes to dairy farms barn floors, a common oversight is the quality and slip resistance of flooring. Due to its readily availability, cost effectiveness and self-levelling, concrete is the number one flooring choice for farmers. Promain provide a multitude of floor coatings suitable for the harshness of farm…

Dunderave Castle, is a picturesque building in an idyllic loch location on the north west banks of Loch Fyne in Argyll & Bute a few miles up from Inveraray. The castle had become heavily weathered due to it’s location and required extensive renovation. If you are interested in castle renovation…

Following an enquiry from Peter Green Builders, the contractors were asked to carry out repairs and painting at Highlands College in Jersey on metal profile roofing. A 15 year specification was produced based on Rust-Oleum Noxyde. This product was chosen as it is not only economical but also offers dry…

Promain were contacted by specifiers for the £19 million renovation of the 11th Century Lincoln Castle to provide suitable paints to in keep with the heritage and usability of the property. We specified Classidur Tradition. After years of planning and development, Lincolnshire County Council developed a schedule for renovation of…

Promain was approached by Bexley Council for advice and guidance on an anti-corrosive painting system for street furniture, in particular railings. The council required a hardwearing coating that was anti-corrosive as well as easy to apply, preferably via brush application. Our technical team set to task on compiling a specification….

Promain was recently asked to speak to a customer who was looking for a suitable Sika primer and masonry paint to use under black bitumen and was not sure if Sika Bonding Primer was the correct product. We discussed with the contractor his requirements. The problem his client, a large…

At Promain one of the situations we regularly are contacted about are what is required when painting new life into traditional church buildings. In September 2015, our technical team was contacted by the churchwarden’s at St Faiths Church, Lee-On-The-Solent. This was in regards renovation of both the interior and exterior…

Author: Ian Craig | Date: 08/07/15                                                                              Issue 3 | Reference: R50059/575 General This specification only refers to the refinishing of Plastisol cladding with PPG Selemix Paints. Other substrates such as polyester powder coat are covered in document R50059/574 Substrate Preparation Galvanised Steel coated in PVC Plastisol Areas of mould or…

Author: Ian Craig | Date: 27/07/15                                                                                   Issue 4 | Reference: R50059/574 uPVC Window Frames & Doors Preparation Ensure surface is clean Abrade thoroughly with Red Scotchbrite Degrease with solvent-based degreaser (Spirit Wipe) either by: Wiping on with one clean rag and wiping off with another, or: Applying by spray and…