What is a Rust Converter? The majority of rust converter products are readily available are a water-based converter and primer in one. Most Rust Converters contains two active ingredients they are Tannic acid and an organic polymer. Tannic acid, reacts with iron oxide (rust) and chemically converts it to iron…
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…
Anti Rust Paint Products & Introduction
When steel comes In contact with the atmosphere, the moisture in the air causes the metal to corrode. This is known as oxidisation. The first signs of this corrosion is known as gingering. Below, Promain’s technical team would like to introduce anti rust paint for protection of a wide range…
The Risks Of Cheap Masonry Paint
We often receive calls asking for cheap masonry paint, but what is cheap masonry paint ? Many people only look at the cost of the tin on the shelf or go to places such as eBay as they feel they sell the cheapest masonry paint. There is always a reason…
Vinyl Floor Paint: A How To Guide
Can You Paint Vinyl Flooring? Our technical department have been asked whether it is possible to paint vinyl or linoleum floors. Generally, this is not something that we would recommend as floor paint does not tend to stick to vinyl or Marley floor tiles very well. You will find that…
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…
How To Remove Efflorescence and Laitance
Our technical team frequently get reports of customers looking to remove a whitish residue from substrates such as brickwork, concrete or floor tiles. If you have noticed construction looking like the below pictures, you may have come across laitance or efflorescence. We would like to explain the differences between the…
How To Store Paint Correctly
When it comes to industrial paint, it is important to go back to basics to ensure storage is performed correctly. One of the most simple pitfalls in regards professional painting is how to store paint. Typically, most of the general public when asked tend to keep their excess paint within…
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…