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…
PPG News: Announce Opening of New Laboratory
PPG – The worlds largest paint manufacturer have announced the opening of a wood coatings research and development laboratory at its Springdale manufacturing plant. The lab will concentrate on developing industrial coatings for wood products. These include flooring, kitchen cabinets, millwork, moldings and doors. All of which are becoming ever…
Increase In Demand For Wood Coatings
According to leading wood coatings manufacturers such as Owatrol, Osmo, PPG and Sherwin Williams, the demand for cleaners and coatings for timber cladding and wooden decking increased dramatically in 2017. Joe Kujawski, Business Director, Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings Division commented “Sherwin-Williams Industrial Wood Coatings Division saw steady gains in all…
News: Thermoplastic Car Charging Points
As the electric car market evolves in the UK, thermoplastic car charging signage and points are becoming more a more frequent piece of street furniture. With the risks of pollution and high emissions, it is clear that electric transport is high on the governments agenda. Transport for London (TfL) are…
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 Causes Hot Tyre Pick Up?
Hot Tyre Pick Up is when a vehicle is parked on a paint coating and the paint sticks to the tyres when the vehicle is moved. When a vehicle is driven the tyres become warm. This can be proved by feeling the tread of the tyre in the morning, or…
What Is The Best Garage Floor Paint For My Garage?
Are you considering painting your garage floor by adding some colour to the concrete? Promain’s technical team are here to help you find the best garage floor paint that won’t break the bank. Promain provide a vast range of floor paints suitable for garages. It is often difficult to see…