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FEATURE PAINT PRODUCTS AND TRENDS
Retail paint trends and new paint products
Paint takes up a lot of retail space and it is impossible for retailers to stock everything available in the market. These are the latest retail products available to retailers. how Plascon shows its commitment to protecting the environment by creating products that are ecofriendly and have a low impact on the environment. Saving money, saving water and saving the environment – Plascon TradePro Roof & More has put all of these benefits ‘under one roof. For more information visit www.plascon.co.za.
released into the environment and toxic to human and wildlife, especially marine life. All other conventional roof paints contain APEO compounds that over time are washed into the environment and eventually contaminate the soil, water tables, rivers and ultimately
DULUX COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2020
our oceans. For this reason, many European Union and
Tranquil Dawn is the Dulux Colour of the year 2020. It is
other countries have banned the use of APEO’s.
a delicate, fluid shade somewhere between a green, blue
According to Dr Kevin Winter from the University of Cape Town’s Future Water Organisation, “APEOs found in freshwater systems are toxic to aquatic organisms. In
and grey. Tranquil Dawn is supported by four palettes, each featuring the Colour of the Year as the hero. The palettes are designed to empower and
large doses, APEOs even have the potential to disrupt
inspire customers, while making the task of
human hormonal systems. APEOs are discharged
choosing colour easier.
into freshwater systems from stormwater runoff and sewage works. They are found in a variety of products
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PLASCON TRADEPRO ROOF AND MORE
including paints, packaging and cleaning agents.
This creates spaces for positive interactions and is
Plascon launched its brand-new TradePro
There is nearly 20 years of research available on the
perfect for office spaces and healthcare facilities.
Roof and More product that’s making waves
environmental impact of APEOs on waterbodies.”
in water conservation.
Plascon TradePro Roof & More is APEO-free so by
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painting your roof with it you are contributing to a safer,
Great for spaces that stimulate the sense, perfect
healthier and more sustainable planet.
for office spaces and educational institutions.
Plascon’s latest addition to its durable exterior coatings range, Plascon TradePro Roof and More, offers more benefits than ever – an all- in one product.
Water, although a reusable resource, needs to
It is the world’s first all-in-one roof paint and acrylic
be treated responsibly and conserved in order to
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waterproofer to offer a 10-year guarantee for both
avoid pollution and water shortages. South Africa
Use in spaces for contemplation, ideal for residential
benefits delivering the ultimate sun and rain protection
is amongst the most water-scarce countries in the
areas and the hospitality industry.
solution to renewing, maintaining and protecting roofs.
world and one way to use water more responsibly
It is available in eight modern long-lasting colours.
– and save more money on your monthly municipal
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But Plascon didn’t stop there. What makes Plascon
bill – is to harvest rainwater from roofs. As Plascon
An excellent choice for spaces of self-expression,
TradePro Roof and More even more remarkable is
TradePro Roof & More is APEO-free it is safe for the
suitable for residential areas and the hospitality
that it is Africa’s first roof paint to be entirely free of
harvesting of rainwater for non-potable use – good
industry.
the harmful chemical compound APEO. These APEO
for you, good for the environment.
compounds are persistent and bio-accumulative when APRIL 2020 DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS
TradePro Roof & More is yet another example of
For more information visit www.dulux.co.za
