Masonry paint is versatile as it can be used on several surfaces, making it helpful to have on hand at home. Homeowners use it to add a little colour to the space around them, primarily because it also serves to add an extra layer of insulation on walls and protect…
Can you Paint Patio Slabs?
Patios come in stone, sandstone, concrete and slate. It’s no wonder that customers often question whether paint can be used on any patio surface. Painting your patio is doable, but precautionary steps need to be followed, as painting concrete can be a problem if specific measures aren’t taken. Avoid the…
How to Paint Metal?
If you’ve ever tried to paint some metal, you might have noticed that regular paint doesn’t stick well to a metal surface, as it does to wood, for instance. Due to its smooth, slick surface, it should be treated differently from timber and plaster. It’s also chemically different, prone to…
Can I Use Garage Floor Paint Outside?
Dull concrete surfaces like your garage floor, patio, driveway and garden exteriors can look so much better with a lick of paint. So can you use garage floor paint outside? Painting concrete gives the advantage of allowing areas to be easily cleaned up, maintained and protected. Paint also protects the…
Can You Paint Concrete?
Let’s face it, concrete tends to be dull, but it’s found everywhere; in our garages, on our front porch, on retaining walls, or in the garden. The dullness can spark our attempts to liven it up with some colour, or maybe its a concrete repair that you need. By painting with…
What Is Rust? Introducing Rust Prevention Primers
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
Interested in Inspirational Grey Fence Paint? You’re in the right place! 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…
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…