When undertaking a project with a high performance coating, you need to think about how you will measure the coating thickness to ensure it is applied to specification. By monitoring and recording your coating thickness measurements you can ensure that you get a quality finish, that will perform as intended and as an added bonus you won’t unnecessarily waste material ...
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Fire Protection Methods for Interior Timber
If you have interior timber, it’s likely you’ll worry about safety. If you’re in something like a commercial building, you’ll also have to think about fire safety. It can sound like a big job, but there are different ways you can protect your timber easily and for minimal expense. Try one of these three fire-retardant coating methods! Fire Retardant Paint ...
Read More »Stop Ignoring Your Roof! The Shocking Costs of Skipping Pre-Autumn Inspections
As autumn approaches, it’s easy to forget one of the most important parts of your property: the roof. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or property manager, inspecting for roof repairs before the weather turns is essential. The roof is your property’s primary defence against rain, wind, and snow. If any part of it is compromised, it could lead to costly ...
Read More »How To Paint Over Fibreglass
What Paint To Use On Fiberglass? Follow our 3-step guide below on how to paint over fibreglass. For interior and exterior projects, with Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3, Perma-White, and AllCoat products. Note: this post has been updated with new information for painting over fibreglass. Zinsser – The Benefits Fibreglass can be tough to paint over as it needs to be ...
Read More »Landlords: Stop Painting Over Mould
Why Landlords Should Treat Mould Properly As a landlord or property manager for residential homes or commercial units, you’ve likely faced the challenge of dealing with mould. Whether it’s a damp patch in a tenant’s bathroom or a musty corner in a retail outlet, mould is more than just a cosmetic issue – it’s a sign of underlying problems that ...
Read More »How to Paint Plastisol Cladding
Come rain or shine, Plastisol cladding is constantly exposed to the great British weather, and after a period (if regular maintenance audits are not conducted) it can look aged and grubby. This article will look at the different types of metal cladding on the market and how to paint Plastisol cladding and get it looking like new again, whilst also ...
Read More »Waterproof Paints – Dispelling the Myths
When looking for a ‘waterproof paint‘, you can find yourself in a bit of a minefield. Most paints claim to have some level of waterproofing properties and yes, most paints are waterproof in some way. However, there is one critical question that could cause your local vendor to shift sheepishly from foot to foot: “I appreciate these paints are all ...
Read More »Waterproofing Basements, Cellars and Stockrooms
Many city centre based shops operate with their store room in the basement, and with little scope for major renovation work, they must work with what’s to hand, or available at Rawlins Paints. So, in this featured post we’ll look at waterproofing basements, cellars and shop stockrooms. Let’s remove the risk of unsightly stains, damp, mildew, condensation and mould problems, ...
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