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What is PU Paint?

PU paint, or polyurethane paint, is a high-performance coating. It delivers exceptional protection and durability across various surfaces. PU stands for Polyurethane, a material renowned for its flexibility, abrasion resistance, and UV stability. This versatile coating is commonly used in areas where resilience against weathering, wear, and chemicals is required. From here on in, we will be referring to PU ...

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An Easy Guide to Paint Specification Preparation Standards for Metal

Paint Specification Preparation Standards for Metal Paint specifications produced for larger painting projects are often heavily abbreviated. Below we have focused on some of the most common preparation standards for metal surfaces that are often abbreviated – blast cleaning to pure metal being Sa 3, for example. Against each preparation standard we have given a short description of how the ...

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Understanding Coating Thickness Measurements

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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