One of the most frequent questions we are asked is how can I prevent an item from rusting. Below, we will discuss what is rust, and how you can easily prevent metalwork from rusting. What Is Rust? When steel comes In contact with the atmosphere the moisture in the air…
Inspirational Grey Fence Paint
Popular Grey Fence Paint Colours In recent years, shades of grey have become popular in the home. At Promain, probably one of the most popular grey tone we tint to is RAL 7035. RAL 7035 is a soft, almost lilac shade of light grey without the harshness of darker tones…
Bitumen Vs Murfill Waterproofing: Brighton Housing Trust
I was recently asked to speak to a customer who was looking for a suitable Sika primer to use under black bitumen. The customer was not sure if Sika Bonding Primer was the correct product. Requirements I discussed with the contractor his requirements and he told me that it was…
ITV Love Your Home & Garden II – Episode 2
Following on from episode 1 of ITV Love Your Home & Garden II with Alan Titchmarsh, Promain were pleased to once again help Alan improve the life of another family who were featured in the second episode. About Love Your Home & Garden The programme recognises inspirational people who have…
Painting an Outdoor Swimming Pool In Summer
With this record beating summer we are experiencing Promain have been receiving a huge increase in enquiries for outdoor swimming pool paint. We would like to give our customers guidance against potential pitfalls before they happen. If you are new to outdoor swimming pools having graduated from inflatable pools or…
FAQ: Deck Paint vs Deck Stain
As Spring has arrived and Summer is (hopefully) rapidly approaching, many people will be turning their attentions to their wood deck and asking themselves “should I use deck paint or deck stain?”. This is a common question that we are often asked. With that in mind, we thought we would…
Tips for Painting your Driveway
Everyone wants the front of their house to look good, but sometimes it’s not as simple to do as the interior of your house meaning the exterior can often be neglected. These mistakes may not seem important to some people, but when considering that the front of the house is…
Introducing The Advantages of Black Barn Paint
As a leading barn paint stockist to the UK, Promain would like to introduce the advantages of Black Barn Paint to our customers. Barn paint has now become one of the fastest selling products we offer, due to it’s number of benefits over alternatives. Below we will explain the benefits…
What Are The Ideal Weather Conditions For Painting?
When it comes to decorating outside, weather conditions for painting are an obvious important factor to account for. Although it may seem obvious to not start painting outside when it looks like it is about to rain, but what about other weather conditions such as wind or bright sunlight? Read…
Introducing Solar Reflective Paint
In an uninsulated building such as an industrial unit or garage, the rise in temperature caused by solar heat can make the interior conditions uncomfortable. This temperature increase leads to a higher carbon footprint and running costs. This results in cooling devices such as air conditioning units and fans being…