coatings and paints

20 Apr 2020

Allow Lockdown Sales Of D.i.y. Products

The coatings industry appeal to ment to allow the governhome-improvement products to be classified as “essential products and services” during the Covid-19 lockdown so that South Africans could use their residential confinement to upgrade dwellings and increase property values.

06 Mar 2020

Special Effect Paints

Africote’s Special Effect Paints are ideal for that added special touch. The special effect paint range includes chalk paint, rust paint, copper paint and vintage rust paint. Chalk Paint Africote’s Chalk paint is an innovative water-based paint, with a unique chalky matt finish for all styles, from the cottage to traditional country to a contemporary...

24 Feb 2020

No dangers from titanium dioxide in paint, coatings sector reassures

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has issued a reassurance that paint containing titanium dioxide holds no health dangers for workers, users, and the public – a viewpoint strongly endorsed by the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA). Deryck Spence, executive director of SAPMA, says European Union concerns about the hazards of exposure to titanium dioxide are...

30 Oct 2019

5 Must Have Neutrals

There are two main neutrals to choose from when it comes to selecting your base colour; beige vs grey. Over the past few years we have seen the beige frenzy fade out and the greys take over. Whether you prefer cooler or warmer tones, grey is the perfect backdrop for any space to bring your...

02 Oct 2019

Plascon Micatex Launches Seven New Exterior Colours

Choosing the right colour for a building’s exterior can be a daunting task. Plascon Micatex’s newly launched exterior colours will take the guesswork out of exterior painting with seven chic colours to complement any project. ADVERTISE WITH SPECIFILE “Elegant and backed by Micatex’s unrivalled protection against all weather conditions, our seven new colours are all...