04 November 2014

Construction CPD Road Seminar Tour from Crown Paints

The seminar explores the specification of coatings and systems The ‘Effective Paint Specification’ CPD is being delivered at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way on Thursday 20th November from 11:40am until 12:35pm. The Road Seminar has been running for over 10 years and provides construction, engineering and architectural professionals with an opportunity to network, learn[…]

  • 04 November 2014

03 November 2014

Pre-cast timber effect panels simulate shuttered concrete finish

The panels are ideal for decorative wall cladding and are available in four base colours ArmourFX Timber Effect panels are suitable for decorative wall cladding and ideal for interior theming and branding, with an original and rugged design available and created from Douglas Fir timber planks. The panels are cast in a polymer modified gypsum[…]

  • 03 November 2014

31 October 2014

Acrylic Durable Matt and Acrylic Eggshell creates stunning artwork

The Johnstone’s Trade products have been used to create visually appealing artwork Colour experts from Johnstone’s Trade partnered with artists from Lime Art, a charity that delivers creative projects within healthcare, to produce the eye-catching artwork for the wing. The Johnstone’s team delivered a bespoke colour specification, with a variety of media including Perspex being[…]

  • 31 October 2014

30 October 2014

Weathershield Smooth Masonry paint used at sensory garden

The mural is situated in a sensory garden at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Specified due to its durability, 15 year guarantee and availability in a range of colours, the coating contains a fungicide that inhibits mould growth on the paint film to allow the mural to retain its original appearance for years to come. Also[…]

  • 30 October 2014

20 October 2014

Water based trim ranges offer quick drying, affordable paint

Quick Dry, Gloss & Satinwood coatings improve durability Consisting of Quick Dry Undercoat, Gloss and Satinwood coatings, the range delivers improved durability and a high quality finish that matches the performance usually achieved with solvent based products. Helping to extend the maintenance cycle, the Quick Dry Gloss is highly flexible and crack resistant, delivering a[…]

  • 20 October 2014

20 October 2014

Stormshield paint products used for restoration work at precinct

Johnstone’s Smooth Metal Paint & Flexible Gloss used for redecoration work The external facades of ten shops on the square, in addition to railings at the nearby County Library, were all repainted by volunteers including business owners and district councillors. Johnstone’s Smooth Metal Paint and Flexible Gloss was used to repaint doors, windows, fascia, metal[…]

  • 20 October 2014

09 October 2014

Flame retardant coating reduces the risk of fire spread

Crown Paints aims to reduce carbon output by 10% for 2015 The £2 billion investment is the largest airside project Heathrow has ever undertaken and the environmental team from Balfour Beatty gathered information prior to work being carried out on materials to suit their own Sustainability Action Plan. Following KPIs being measured in areas including[…]

  • 09 October 2014

29 September 2014

Paint specification CPD gains RIBA approval

The CPD delves further into three key subjects – the extraction of raw materials, the manufacturing process and its performance when in use, with special focus on how correct paint specification can impact the sustainability of a project. The widespread use of environmental rating systems such as BREEAM, Ska and LEED, the launch of the[…]

  • 29 September 2014

24 September 2014

Vinyl Matt conceals uneven areas and produces lower sheen level

The redecoration work was carried out after Kate’s Cottage won a makeover prize through a competition run by letting agency, cottages4you, with Dulux Trade Select Decorator, Iain Scott, working alongside interior designer, Gabrielle Blackman, to provide advice on the colour scheme. Shades of Welsh Flint were chosen for the double bedroom and living room, whilst[…]

  • 24 September 2014

22 September 2014

Ecological Solutions range of paints and coatings used at new building

The products have contributed to the centre achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating after the 12 month decoration programme was carried out by main contractor Allenbuild, with Acrylic Durable Matt and Covaplus Vinyl Matt being used. The Ecological Solutions range covers 14 products that all carry the EU Ecolabel accreditation, meaning their environmental credentials have been[…]

  • 22 September 2014