Established over 100 years ago, Osmo UK have grown to become a world leader in the protection of wood. Headquartered from their factory in Warendorf Germany, Osmo oil products you can find worldwide. Promain (now part of PaintWell) are one of the UK’s main distributors of Osmo‘s range of wood…
Tarmac Restorer Range & Application Guidance
Tarmac Restorers are a great way of sprucing up driveways and patios to look like new. As opposed to Tarmac Asphalt Repair, Tarmac or Tarmacadam Restorers, are not intended to strengthen or repair damaged surfaces. Although some restorers are capable of repairing small areas of damage, their main purpose is…
Alternatives To Sandtex Masonry Paint
Before you apply Sandtex masonry paint or exterior masonry paint ask yourself this question. Is this paint suitable for your building? People go to the large DIY warehouses such as Wickes to buy Sandex paint and expect it to be suitable for all applications. This is not the case. The…
Football Pitch Marker Solutions
When it comes to football pitch line marking, there are a range of tools to make the job easier. Let’s face it, being a football pitch marker is the boring bit. We all just really want to get on with the game! Here we will look at ways to make…
Road Line Marking Solutions: A Beginners Guide
When it comes to road line painting, many people can get confused and mixed up with the types of product available. In this article, Promain will look at the differences of each line marking solution. This should help you determine which would be best suited to your specific needs. Typically,…
Cheapest Masonry Paint: Is It Worth It In The Long Run?
Our technical gurus at Promain often receive calls asking for the cheapest masonry paint. The real question is, how can you determine the cheapest masonry paint? For example, we have clients who might spend £5k on putting up scaffolding. In addition, they employ two decorators to paint the outside of…
Protect Your Property With Anti Climbing Paint
In the past, property owners would use broken bottles cemented to the top of their boundary walls to prevent intruders from gaining access. In the below article Promain’s technical team would like to introduce anti climbing paint and how it can protect your property. What Is Anti Climb Paint? You…
Can You Use Masonry Paint on Wood?
Masonry paint although formulated for application to external walls, it is in fact a very versatile paint. It can be used over a variety of different surfaces. Homeowners use paint to add colour that enhances and the mental well-being to the environment around them. Masonry paint predominantly has been formulated…
Can You Paint Patio Slabs?
Patios are available in natural materials such as stone, sandstone, travertine, granite and slate. Patio slabs are also produced in concrete, porcelain and ceramic. Man made materials are also used for products such as block paving. It’s no wonder that customers often question whether paint can be used on any…
How to Paint Metal?
Looking to paint metal? Look no further! If you are lost and unsure which metal paint is best for your project you are in the right place. In this article we go back to basics and discuss metal paints and the ranges available. What Kind of Paint Do You Use…