Coatings, Sealants & Paints

MAPEI CONCRETE REPAIR SYSTEM PROTECTS & COMPLEMENTS BEACHFRONT SHORELINE

A Mapei Concrete Repair and Protection System has been specified for repair works at Shoreline Restaurant & Bar in Devon. The contemporary glass-fronted venue overhangs Paignton’s Eastern Esplanade and benefits from panoramic sea views. Over time, the building’s concrete columns, beams and soffits began showing signs of deterioration, with cracking and spalling caused by steel reinforcement corrosion brought on by the aggressive seaside environment.

Due to the weather conditions, the repair works were completed as part of the first phase of works and Elastocolor Paint Anti-Carbonation Coating System was then applied later.

Mapei Elastocolor Paint is an elastic anti-carbonation coating which protects concrete and cement renders from the aggressive elements that can cause corrosion, making it an ideal choice in this instance for long-term coastal protection.

Elastocolor Paint is offered in a wide range of colours. For this particular project, Elastocolor was applied to an area of 500m²; the shade chosen from the extensive Mapei ColorMap colour range complemented the restaurant and its beachfront setting.

For more information about the project and Mapei specification, please contact: info@mapei.co.uk

HIGH BREATHABILITY PAINTS LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

A newly renovated 19th century building in Leeds recently opened its doors to accommodate travellers. The new hostel has 12 truly unique rooms, all designed by local and international artists. Earthborn’s Claypaint was on hand to help these talented artists turn their ideas into reality.

Hannah Platt, Assistant Manager at the Art Hostel, said ‘We approached Earthborn because of their highly recognised eco credentials and their breathable Claypaint. We wanted to collaborate with a paint company that cares about their carbon footprint and would also suit the needs of such an old building”

Hannah added “The artists found Earthborn’s Claypaint to be a refreshing change from normal paints. There was zero smell, the coverage was amazing and Claypaint has a beautiful palette of colours for our artists to work with. We highly recommend anyone to try Earthborn paint, you won’t be disappointed.”

Claypaint is available from Earthborn’s network of distributors in its Classic palette of 72 colours, plus white and 12 Modern Country Colours.

In the Rainbow Lodge, clean flowing lines perfectly showcase a delicious array of greens including Gregory’s Den, Sunday Stroll, Grassy and Hobgoblin with White Clay as the perfect neutral base.