Whether it is wooden decking, furniture, sheds or barns, the only way to keep your wooden structures good and free from rot is to treat them. Regular maintenance of wooden structures will help ensure you can enjoy your prized possessions for longer. In this article, we aim to provide a…
Staining Exterior Wood: A How To Guide
If you are looking into staining exterior wood you have come to the right place! In the guide below we will discuss the correct preparation techniques, and the best wood stain exterior solutions available on the UK market today. What Are Wood Stains? We have many people that want to…
Tingdene Park Homes and Mapei Render
Promain have extensive knowledge in regards to masonry paint and industrial coatings. With this in mind, we would like to introduce you to a new Mapei system. Formulated for the protection and decoration of park homes, static caravans, welfare units and more across Europe, the product is currently being used…
Rescuing A Residential Windmill in Hertfordshire
Promain were contacted recently by the owners of a beautiful period home that over the years been extended. The outbuildings were converted into living accommodation which also happened to have windmill attached to it. The property is in Colney Heath, St Albans. Having looked the plot up on Google Maps,…
How to Treat and Finish Weathered Wood
Imagine your garden area and patio were made of wood and the view was just outstanding and you thoroughly loved to just sit outside and take it all in. Well when winter comes around and then repeats another cycle with winter and summer your area near the garden could take…
How To Remove Mill Glaze
Mill glaze is a condition that occurs on wood during the milling process. The heat applied during the process causes the natural oil within to ooze out when the blades of the plane close the wood pores. The oil produces the glaze that prevents penetration of water or oil coatings…
Owatrol Wood Stripping Guide: Stripping Your Decking
The first step you should take when stripping a deck is to do a spot test. Which means you can apply the stripper to a small area to see how long it takes for the coating to actually lift off the surface. This will save time in the long run…
How To Treat Softwood Decking
If you have decking that is a lot newer, then chances are the wood itself will have mill glaze. This means that any and all finishes will be prevented from being adhered to the surface correctly and you should prepare the pores of the timber itself before attempting to apply…
How to Strip Treated Decking and Wood Surfaces
For a fact, even the good looking structures need to have a decorative look once in a while. You can count on Promain for coating advice for How to Strip Treated Decking. Even if you are planning to make a new finish for your decking, wood surface or need of…
Decking Guide: Protecting Your Deck With A Finish
Read our article on Protecting Your Deck with Promain’s fantastic wood products. Before continuing on, make sure that your deck has been properly prepared for the finishing layer. For the finish to be the best you will need to follow the steps on how to correctly prep your deck. Once…