At first, you might think that painting flooring needs experience. Painting laminate flooring might even seem impossible if you don’t know how to paint wood floors or prepare for paint jobs in general. With laminate floors, the multilayer of synthetic flooring might have you think that getting a paintbrush anywhere…
A Guide to Thickness Testing
Test metal thickness onboard your vessel without having to remove marine paint layers. The Portagauge® 4 uses triple echo technology which allows operators to inspect the underlying metal thickness, independent of any surface coatings such as paint. In the maritime industry, mild steel remains the number one metal for constructional…
Brick Sealers: Alternatives to Sika Liquid Plastics K501
One of the most popular discontinued brick sealers we get asked for is Sika K501. K501 was a transparent sealer for brick, masonry and stone. K501 was formulated to protect external wall substrates from the effects of wind and rain for up to 10 years. It was this guarantee to…
Anti Carbonation Paint Introduction
If you are looking for more information regarding anti carbonation paint you are in the right place. Below, our technical team would like to introduce the effects of carbonation on concrete in exposed areas. Where Can Carbonation Happen? Generally, carbonation happens around areas such as car parks or along busy…
Pride Crossings Paint – Rainbow Road Marking In Greenwich
Promain’s technical team were recently contacted by CL Roadmarkings Ltd to provide temporary rainbow Pride Crossings Paint for zebra crossings in Greenwich. The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is currently supporting Pride Month with Pride Crossings replacing the standard zebra crossings. The new short term design draws inspiration from…
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…
The Lost Art of Line Marking
Road markings in the UK are pivotal for the maintenance of safety. Line markings are there to ensure you are safe and quickly able to tell what you need to do. There are many ways to apply lines. You can use paint, MMA, thermoplastic, paint via draw-box or machine. There…
Promain to appear on Flipping Bangers
It is an exciting time for everyone associated with Promain! We are set to feature in the upcoming second series of the Blaze TV show ‘Flipping Bangers’. Having spent time with Gus Gregory and the crew, the episode in which Promain features is due to be aired this May. About…
Sherman Tank Restoration At Slapton Sands
Promain are regularly contacted by clients looking to protect memorials. Over the years, we have supplied protective coatings to the Sherman Tank in Slapton Sands. Find out more about the tank and paint below. The Story of The Sherman Tank It was the mystery and magic of Slapton Sands that…
Painting Spray Foam Insulation
If you have recently had spray foam insulation installed, you’ll know the range of benefits that it’s going to provide to your property. After just 24 hours, the spray foam will show big improvements in your property’s internal acoustics, helping you to save money on your energy bills. However, one…