Worn and weathered roof that needed a refresh
Our client for this order was a leading independent automotive refinish supplier that works with motor manufacturers and industry experts.
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- Floor Paints & SealersFind industrial floor paints and heavy duty coatings to add colour, safety and waterproofing to your floors. Solutions include damp proofing paint and professional epoxy paint, tough and flexible polyurethane floor paint in a range of colours and finishes and clear anti slip coating for floor tiles.
- Internal Floor Paints & CoatingsFind industrial floor paints and heavy duty coatings to add colour, safety and waterproofing to your floors. Solutions include damp proofing paint and professional epoxy paint, tough and flexible polyurethane floor paint in a range of colours and finishes and clear anti slip coating for floor tiles.
- External Floor Paints & CoatingsTake a look through our wide range of external floor coatings that provide solutions for driveways, tennis courts, balconies, access ramps, walkways and so much more. Including concrete re-surfacers, resin-bonded stone system, resin and stone screeds, coatings, line-marking, clear sealers – All of these systems are designed to prolong the life of your external area and improve the overall appearance.
- Anti-Slip Paints & CoatingsFind anti-slip flooring products to keep your building safe from slips, trips and falls. With epoxy and polyurethane resin coatings, single pack non-slip paints, GRP non-slip sheets, treads and interlocking PVC floor tiles, you can increase the safety of your internal and external stairs and floors. These flooring solutions are suitable for use anywhere! Entrances, industrial facilities and domestic homes, offices, schools, warehouses, workshops etc.
- Clear Floor Sealers & Dust ProofingSealers can help eliminate the problems associated with sand loss caused by vacuum sweepers, jet thrust, pressure washing or flooding. They can prevent unsightly plant growth, totally seal surfaces and protect against oil contamination. They are formulated to prolong the life of the coating and are easy to clean.
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- Floor PrimersPolycote has a vast amount of primers to suit almost every project and surface. No matter whether it is a warehouse floor that is in use 24 hours a day with heavy traffic or simply a basement in a house, Polycote has the solution. Primers that are 100% solids epoxy, low viscosity penetrating, extra fast curing and liquid damp proof membrane. Our primers can be applied to old or new concrete, have some of the best adhesive strengths and are perfect for almost any of our gloss of finish coats.
- Line Marking PaintsOur line marking paints are specially designed to adhere to almost any road surface including concrete, tarmac, blacktop, block paving & wood. Excellent for use on roads, pedestrian crossings, car parks, helipads, runways, as well as general line marking in warehouses & factories. From single pack, extremely easy to use products that require no mixing & withstands heavy traffic in a little as 2 hours. They can be applied by brush, roller or airless spray. Our range includes oil & chemical resistant formulations. With safe non-slip textured surface also available. For tough & long lasting coloured epoxy line marker use EPS Line Marker. A professional twin pack epoxy for hygienic easy to clean surfaces. Standard epoxies have an approximate application time of only 1 hour max. thereby rendering them useless for the line marking. EPS Line Marker has a unique formulation with a working life of 18 hours once mixed together with a fast cure of only 4-6 hours once applied. It will far outlast single pack paints & self adhesive floor marking systems. Offering excellent resistance to heavy wheeled traffic, forklifts, pallet trucks, cars, aeroplanes, water, oil & chemicals. Also suitable for both interior & exterior use & for…
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- Tools & Accessories (Floor Paints)Polycote supply high quality floor painting tools to ensure you get the best finish on your floor whether it be a twin pack epoxy or water-based coating, these tools will make sure the job is done right.
- Floor RepairsBrowse our extensive range of epoxy and cementitious floor repair products, epoxy crack repairs and grouts. For Industrial and domestic use we have everything from lightweight and flexible repair mortars to high strength and impact & chemical resistant specialist fillers. Whether you are looking for fast curing floor repair, flexible repair and even cold store repair products. Protecting you against further damage and keeping you operational and safe.
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- Expansion Joint & Crack RepairsLook through our refined range of quality, versatile expansion joint repairs and fillers. Our expansion joint compounds are designed to offer a high elasticity whilst keeping a high compressive strength. Suitable for use on almost any floor type and in almost any environment. Hygienic and food-safe these products can be used in industrial, commercial, hospitality and catering areas.
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- Tools & Accessories (Floor Repairs)Polycote can provide a selection of professional tools to make repair jobs quicker and easier. Not the cheapest – but easily the best.
- Floor ScreedsPolycote’s large range of concrete repair mortars and screeds offers a product to fill every application and budget for both domestic and industrial use. With top quality formulations we provide strong, long lasting repair products for your applications – Epoxy crack fillers, epoxy repairs, industrial grade cement screeds and flexible fibre-reinforced cementitious screeds, fast setting repair compounds, lightweight mortars, (PU) Polyurethane Screeds and many more… For use in high wear and high traffic areas in every environment.
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- Self Smoothing Epoxy ScreedPolycote’s internal screeds are the professional answer to rough, uneven surfaces. They have incredible strength, are easy to use and are fast curing ensuring little downtime so your business can continue. Available in smooth or slip resistant finishes.
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- External ScreedsPolycote’s external screeds are highly specialist self-levelling resurfacers designed to cope with the stresses caused by expansion and contraction, hot or cold, wet or dry conditions. They are easily mixed and poured and provide an extremely strong wearing surface.
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- Tools & Accessories (Floor Screeds)Polycote have professional screed tools to help you install our concrete, internal and external screeds.
- Floor Preparation (Chemical & Mechanical)Browse our wide range of floor cleaning and etching chemical products, industrial grade floor cleaners, and heavy duty mechanical floor preparation tools for hire. These products are able to tackle any flooring renovation project, and clean dirt, dust and heavy grease and oils. Our chemicals range includes everything from acid etch, biodegradable degreaser to heavy duty surface cleaners and rubber tyre mark removers. Our mechanical floor preparation machinery includes an entire range of vacuum assisted diamond grinders, scabblers and STR Machines to name but a few. For instant technical advice, call our Polycote Experts on 0800 980 0852
- Chemical Floor Preparation & CleaningOur floor preparation chemicals are designed to clean floors and walls prior to coating or repairing. Some of our products remove laitance and provides a key to very smooth surfaces, maximising the adherence of paint and other coatings. Others remove heavy grease, oils and fats from the floor and wall surfaces prior to application. They all use the very latest break through technology ensuring the job is done well.
- Mechanical Floor PreparationA screed or coating is only as good as the substrate it is laid on, meaning that good penetration is absolutely essential for success. Poor surface preparation will almost certainly result in failure – due to the debonding of the existing surface. You can hire the right machinery from Polycote to ensure the job is done right the first time.
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- Line Marking Paints & TapesWe offer a variety of safety and line marking products. Whether you need an internal non-slip paint for a commercial kitchen or external non-slip paint paint for a playground, Polycote can provide the solution. Our line marking tapes are heavy duty, long lasting and easy to use. We have fast curing single pack epoxy options which cure in 15-20 minutes to ensure very little downtime in your business.
- Line Marking PaintsOur line marking paints have been specially designed to adhere to almost any road surface including concrete, tarmac, blacktop, block paving and wood, and are excellent for use on roads, pedestrian crossings, car parks, helipads, runways, as well as general line marking in warehouses and factories.
- PVC Tapes & PVC TreadsPolycote can provide industrial tape with super strong adhesive. They are easy to lay, instantly tough and long lasting. They are excellent for factories, warehouses, gangways, hospitals and sports halls. The adhesion quality of our tapes is seriously strong and instantly provides long lasting, clean and durable lines. Low cost, quick and easy to lay – meaning much less disruption to the workforce.
- StencilsPolycote stencils are for heavy-duty use, exceptionally tough and long lasting. They may be traversed immediately after application.
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- Entrance MatsExplore our full range of medium and heavy duty entrance and industrial matting, to enhance your flooring with damp and dirt capture and anti-slip or rubber finishes. Polycote’s range of tough and durable PVC matting for warehouses and factories will help to reduce slips and falls. We also have a wide selection of vinyl foam matting that will help reduce staff fatigue and boost productivity.
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- PVC Tapes & PVC TreadsPolycote can provide industrial tape with super strong adhesive. They are easy to lay, instantly tough and long lasting. They are excellent for factories, warehouses, gangways, hospitals and sports halls. The adhesion quality of our tapes is seriously strong and instantly provides long lasting, clean and durable lines. Low cost, quick and easy to lay – meaning much less disruption to the workforce.
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- GRP Anti Slip Decking StripsUsing Duragrip® & Deckgrip creates an instant slip resistance on walkways, platforms, factory floors, ramps, steps and stairs etc. They are extremely durable, with ultra tough resin bonded grit, unaffected by temperature variations, totally waterproof, chemical resistant and available in safety colours. They are easy to install and are suitable for pedestrians, vehicles and forklifts.
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- Floor Paints & SealersFind industrial floor paints and heavy duty coatings to add colour, safety and waterproofing to your floors. Solutions include damp proofing paint and professional epoxy paint, tough and flexible polyurethane floor paint in a range of colours and finishes and clear anti slip coating for floor tiles.
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- Internal Wall Paints & CoatingsApply high-quality acrylate rubber coatings and flexible waterproof paint to your walls, pools and internal agricultural and industrial equipment with Polycote’s industry grade strong and durable coating solutions. Whether your challenge is damp or water proofing, chemical resistance, maintaining hygiene, resisting chemicals and ultra violet rays or ensuring food safety, there is an internal coating to meet your need.
- External Wall Paints & CoatingsOur range of external wall coatings and paints will help you achieve the desired end result you are looking for – From invisible masonry and stonework wall sealers, to thick, long-lasting wall incorporating flexible breathable resins that will stop the penetration of water even in driving weather conditions. Wall Paints for use on metal, concrete, block, stone, brick, plastisol sheeting to name a few. Protecting your external wall surfaces.
- Damp ProofingAt Polycote over the years we have developed an all inclusive range of tough, long-lasting wall paints and repairs for any application. With environments that require high levels of hygiene or antibacterial properties, we have PVC cladding and epoxy resins that will suit all of your needs and requirements. You’ll find highly protective and resistant paints for external walls and wall paints with specialist properties such as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal protection for interior walls – Polycote can help.
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- Covings & SkirtingsPolycote offers a variety of coving and skirtings. From coving repairs to PVC flexible edging. Suitable for use on almost any floor or ceiling type and in almost any environment. Hygienic and food-safe these products can be used in industrial, commercial, hospitality and catering areas.
- Wall CladdingAt Polycote over the years we have developed an all inclusive range of tough, long-lasting wall paints and repairs for any application. With environments that require high levels of hygiene or antibacterial properties, we have PVC cladding and epoxy resins that will suit all of your needs and requirements. You’ll find highly protective and resistant paints for external walls and wall paints with specialist properties such as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal protection for interior walls – Polycote can help.
- Ceiling CladdingPolycote has a stable range of the essentials that you will need to create a long lasting PVC clad ceiling. The PVC and GRP products are available in tiles or interlocking planks suitable for internal ceilings of industrial, commercial and recreational buildings. These GRP and Satin PVC ceiling planks are extremely tough & long lasting, able to withstand rigorous cleaning, temperature extremes and bacteria build up.
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- Anti-Slip Paints & CoatingsFind anti-slip flooring products to keep your building safe from slips, trips and falls. With epoxy and polyurethane resin coatings, single pack non-slip paints, GRP non-slip sheets, treads and interlocking PVC floor tiles, you can increase the safety of your internal and external stairs and floors. These flooring solutions are suitable for use anywhere! Entrances, industrial facilities and domestic homes, offices, schools, warehouses, workshops etc.
- Anti-Slip Roof Coatings
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- Line Marking Paints & TapesWe offer a variety of safety and line marking products. Whether you need an internal non-slip paint for a commercial kitchen or external non-slip paint paint for a playground, Polycote can provide the solution. Our line marking tapes are heavy duty, long lasting and easy to use. We have fast curing single pack epoxy options which cure in 15-20 minutes to ensure very little downtime in your business.
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Category: Roofing Advice
Polycote offers roofing advice and professional products to ensure your project can not only be done quickly but can be done right.
You might need an instant repair due to unforeseen weather circumstances. The UK can experience sudden storms or snow and you and your business need to be able to fix a repair quickly and efficiently.
Alternatively, you might need to make sure your roof is solid and sound to avoid a health and safety incident. It’s vital the roof does not cause any damage to other nearby property or people passing by.
If it’s solar reflective paint required to prevent heat from rooflights try Polycote Solarflex. A highly advanced solar reflective paint also with excellent waterproofing properties.
Solarflex is an excellent product and is hugely successful in cutting down unwanted heat gain from roof windows.
Our range also offers solutions for flat roof leaks. It could be a crack or split from aging material or a join or overlap failing.
Once you have identified the cause of the issue Polycote can advise what product to use. It could be Wetterflex; instantly waterproof paint that adheres to dry or wet surfaces, even under water or Poloflex; an advanced rubber waterproofer. Tough and flexible with excellent adhesion and is very long lasting.
Whatever the problem Polycote has the answer. For more information and advice contact one of our experts.
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