With information available online, it’s never been easier for parents and carers to build sensory rooms on a budget. It’s also never been easier, thanks to sites like Pinterest, to develop day-centre ideas, producing inspired rooms for educational and developmental purposes. So, with a little inspiration and perspiration, together with sensory room paints and products available at Rawlins Paints, this ...
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Anti Slip Solutions – Putting Safety First
Like Aerosmith, Rawlins Paints encourages you to ‘walk this way’ and read our guide to anti slip solutions and products available in the UK. Find out how to stay steady on your feet with anti-slip floor paint, or how to add that extra layer of grip to steps and stairwells with anti-slip GRP products and anti-slip tape. It couldn’t be simpler to ...
Read More »Fire retardant paint and intumescent coatings
Can anyone apply fire retardant paints and intumescent coatings? Or do you need a specialist applicator? On a mobile or in a rush? Check out our selection below: Intumescent paints Fire retardant paints You don’t always need an expert for certain painting applications. Before you hire a professional, why not consider doing the work yourself? You can save money and ...
Read More »30 and 60min fire resistance for wood – is it possible and how to do it
In order to keep your building up to regulation standard, you may need to consider fire resistant paints and coatings. This may be something you’ve been asked to do by an authority or you may have chosen to do it simply as an additional precaution. Something you may see when considering these types of systems is the timing 30 minutes ...
Read More »What happens in a fire – How fire retardant paint works
The Fire Triangle For a fire to start, it needs three simple things. Oxygen, heat and fuel. These three things are often known as the fire triangle. This may sound like basic science but can help you to understand how to stop a fire or to understand why it has happened. If you can reduce the amount of oxygen going ...
Read More »Intumescent paint colours and getting a good finish on steel
Intumescent paints are fantastic for fire safety, as they help to protect the surface below. Additionally, intumescent paints can be used to achieve fantastic decorative finishes on steelwork. There are different finishes available to use on steel, depending on your desired look. Viewing on mobile and know what you need? Shop the range here. How to get a good finish using ...
Read More »Satisfying fire regulations for walls and ceilings in communal areas
Are you ready to upgrade your walls and ceilings? Or are you starting a new job completely? Either way, it’s time to think about fire safety. If you are undertaking a project that involves communal areas, there are certain regulations you need to adhere to, to ensure fire safety. It’s important that you protect yourself as well as any visitors, ...
Read More »Protecting Exposed Steel In Your Extension From Fire
Extensions are extremely useful, on residential and commercial properties alike. They can be used to create space for storage, offices, workrooms, playrooms and much more. If your extension has exposed steelwork, you will need to protect it from potential fire damage. Exposed steelwork can either be practical or make an interesting design feature. Although steel is a sturdy material, you ...
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