Epoxy Resin Floor Paint – Cold Weather Tips
04 Jan
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Epoxy Resin Floor Paint – Cold Weather Tips

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We are frequently asked about the best conditions to apply Epoxy Resin Floor Paint and whether cold weather has any effect on the success of using floor paint. When the temperatures start to fall and the nights start to draw in, it’s a good time to for us to share with you some essential tips to bear in mind when picking the correct time to apply epoxy floor paint in cold weather.
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Painting the garage floor
09 Oct
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Which Floor Paint Is Most Appropriate For Your Project?

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Contrary to popular belief, one paint is not suitable for each-and-every material found in this world. All of the products that you find on the market are specifically designed for a single purpose. For example, some feature anti-slip additives, meaning that they can be traversed over with ease. Others are notable for their ability to seep into materials and create a glossy finish.
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Premier GT Showroom
09 Oct
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Why Should You Entrust Your Business With Regal Paint?

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There are countless reasons as to why you may be looking to purchase large quantities of industrial-grade paint. It could be that you have recently acquired a dilapidated property that you are beginning to renovate; perhaps you are trying to improve the aesthetics of your office block. Whatever your reasoning, you will be pleased to hear that Regal Paint will be more than happy to help, in any way that we can.
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Concrete Moisture Meter
04 Apr
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What are Concrete Moisture Meters?

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A concrete moisture meter (sometimes known as a damp meter) is a portable instrument used by installers of flooring for finding the moisture levels in concrete. Uses Concrete moisture meters have been used for many years to determine the moisture content in a variety of materials and substances. Moisture meters are used to measure the water percentage in a given material. The reading provided can then be used to ascertain if the concrete is ready for painting with suitable concrete floor paint, if it is unexpectedly wet or dry, or might otherwise be in need of further drying time. Moisture meters were initially...
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Amine blush amine bloom
05 Oct
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Amine Blush and Amine Bloom

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Amine Blush and Amine Bloom of Epoxy Binder Systems in Protective Coatings can present a challenge. Blushing can occur when epoxy binder systems are applied under cold / humid conditions. Amine blush is a negative side effect of the normal curing reaction which can appear on the coating or flooring surface. This problem can appear in various forms; gloss reduction; grey cloudiness;  a greasy / waxy layer or as white patches or crystals. In some instances it amine blush may not be immediately obvious. Unfortunately, on contact with humidity or moisture, the coated areas can show tell-tale opaque white marks. These white discolourations can appear during cure or even after the...
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Applying Epoxy Floor Paint
26 Sep
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Applying Epoxy Floor Paint – The Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid!

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Applying Epoxy Floor Paint - The Top 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid! Want to get it right when applying epoxy floor paint? If you are looking at carrying out a DIY garage floor epoxy installation, you may wish to consider this ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST in order to avoid the most frequently occurring errors made by people when applying a floor paint in a garage setting.  These 5 mistakes represent around 95% of all issues frequently associated with either the failure of epoxy floor projects or unsuccessful garage floor appearance. People frequently apply their own garage floor coatings, often with considerable success.  When embarking on floor paint applications, home owners imagine the end result and anticipate...
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Concrete Paint
19 Sep
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Concrete Paint – What to look out for

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Concrete paint is incredibly versatile! Few products are able to improve and transform the appearance of your garage floor as cost effectively as a suitable garage floor paint.  While many homes have tired, ugly garage floors, choosing a floor paint that compliments your home and is of a high quality can transform a very ordinary space into part of your home to be really proud of! Concrete paint options Latex acrylic concrete paint Concrete paint is available in two different formulas. The cheapest (and lowest quality) is traditional latex acrylic concrete paint. This basic paint is fairly easy to paint on following appropriate floor painting preparation....
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Epoxy Garage Floor Paint
06 Sep
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Epoxy Garage Floor Paint – Hot Tyre Pickup

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Are you considering using epoxy garage floor paint? Perhaps the main concern expressed by people considering using Epoxy Garage Floor Paint on a project is a phenomenon called, in the trade, "Hot Tyre Pickup" otherwise known as "Hot Tyre Lift". Many people who choose a light duty garage floor paint can have that brief moment of satisfaction on a completed job quickly ruined by a surface that then peels away following contact with a hot tyre! This article looks at the causes of Hot Tyre Pickup, the issues people often experience with inferior epoxy coatings, the importance of proper cleaning and...
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Floor Preparation Checklist
08 Aug
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Floor Preparation Checklist

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The issue of preparation is not unique to the required preparation of a floor for concrete floor paint or epoxy floor paint, but is related to more common considerations with other home improvement jobs. If you were to ask any good painter or decorator if they should put in the work to sand down doors or window frames prior to painting, they would almost certainly answer that preparation is key and that they would advise you to do so in order to get a more pleasing and long lasting end result from your project. If these considerations apply to situations...
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