Our technical gurus at Promain often receive calls asking for the cheapest masonry paint. The real question is, how can you determine the cheapest masonry paint? For example, we have clients who might spend £5k on putting up scaffolding. In addition, they employ two decorators to paint the outside of their house. In this situation,…
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…
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 first maintenance that made the…
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: –…
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…
Continuing Promain‘s series on exterior masonry paints we now take a look at white masonry paint. Although this may seem a ‘safe’ or ‘bland’ colour, with a few accents like coloured shutters and doors, white can really make your property stand out, as well as giving the appearance of being both clean and fresh. Painting…
