Before you apply Sandtex masonry paint or exterior masonry paint ask yourself this question. Is this paint suitable for your building? People go to the large DIY warehouses such as Wickes to buy Sandex paint and expect it to be suitable for all applications. This is not the case. The Issues That Can Come From…
Recently, Promain’s technical team were contacted by contractors Oakdene to specify and supply external mineral masonry paint for the restoration of Camden’s Grade II listed KOKO for it’s opening after a fire in 2020. KOKO Camden: The Venues History Built in the late 1800’s, The Camden Theatre opened at Christmas 1900 as one of the…
Masonry paint although formulated for application to external walls, it is in fact a very versatile paint. It can be used over a variety of different surfaces. Homeowners use paint to add colour that enhances and the mental well-being to the environment around them. Masonry paint predominantly has been formulated to protect the exterior walls…
Which Masonry Paint Is Best? Again this can depend on the property and your requirements. Below we have listed the paints that we consider to be the best for use on certain property types: Coastal or exposed properties: – Rustoleum Murfill or Glixtone High Performance Masonry Paint AC1 Inland or in a sheltered properties: –…
Promain’s technical team recently made contact by HRI Munro Architecture. This was in regard to a war memorial restoration on the shore of Loch Ness. After receiving a grant by the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund, the architects were looking to restore the design on the memorial. They therefore enlisted the help of Promain’s knowledgeable technical…
As we return to our series on exterior masonry paint colours, today we take a look at a real classic – Terracotta. As you will have seen over our continued series, Promain can provide you with advice and inspiration to create the perfect kerb appeal for your property. Continue reading to see why terracotta masonry…
In our final instalment on exterior masonry paint, we take a look at a colour which many people may not even consider – black masonry paint. Although many people believe black is black it’s actually not that simple – believe it or not there are actually many different shades of black. From jet black to…
One again we return to our series on exterior paints. Today, we take a look at another classic which is very common here in the UK, as we delve into the world of Magnolia and Cream Masonry Paint. Magnolia’s and creams are often favoured over white because they are seen to be less ‘clinical’ looking….
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 why something is cheap. How…
Continuing our theme of articles on exterior masonry paint, today we are taking a look at Pink Masonry Paint – perfect for getting you geared up for the Summer! With so many different shades of pink masonry paint available, Promain are sure to find the perfect colour for you. And as well as looking stunning…
