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…
Concrete Paving & Roof Tiles: To Paint, or Not to Paint?
Refurbishing the exteriors of a home can be a daunting task, both time consuming and expensive. So it’s crucial to get it right the first time by understanding what works best for you and your home. When it comes to concrete paving, we can help explain the options for you….
Anti Slip Paints
At Promain we are often asked for anti slip paint. All paints offer some degree of anti-slip but it is difficult to determine each individual’s requirements. It is important to know how slippery your floor is. There is a level of friction below which people tend to slip over, and…
Slip Resistant Flooring For Kennels, Catteries & More
Pet Centre’s, Dairy Farms, Stables, Kennels, Catteries, Veterinary Practices and even Horse Boxes are just some of the areas where we have received enquiries on slip resistant flooring required where animals are involved. Following on from another recent enquiry, we thought we would share some of our recommendations with you….
Introducing Thermoplastic Letters & Numbers For Indoor Car Parks
When it comes to installing line marking and traffic directions to the floor of multi storey car parks, different environmental concerns must be factored in to your specifications. With exterior line marking, the material is open to the elements. This means rain can wash any carbonation or residual dirt away…
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…
Promain on Episode 1 of ITV Alan Titchmarsh Love Your Home & Garden
Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Home and Garden producers recently contacted Promain looking for advice on paints and coatings for family homes in the local area. Due to the popularity of ITV’s Love Your Garden, Spun Gold TV commissioned a series of special programmes. These episodes are focusing on the renovation…
Rust Converter FAQ’s
What is a Rust Converter? The majority of rust converter products that are readily available are a water-based converter and primer in one. Most contain two active ingredients, they are Tannic acid and an organic polymer. Tannic acid, reacts with iron oxide (rust) and chemically converts it to iron tannate,…
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…