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Crown Trade Timonox flame retardant paints helped prevent flames from spreading through a block of flats that set fire in Birmingham. The fire caused extensive damage to the flats, but the Crown Trade Timonox painted areas showed little sign of damage.

Claimed to be its most advanced water-borne paint to date, Sandtex Trade has introduced Hydrobond. The company says it has been introduced to extend its redecoration cycle through colour retention and substrate adhesion. The Hydrobond formation was developed using EBS - emulsified bonding system - to create a balance between weathering and chemical resistance. Unlike traditional water-borne masonry paint which sits on a layer on the surface of the substrate, polymer particles are absorbed into the pores

Flame retardant paints from the Crown Trade Timonox range have been used to redecorate Wilshaw General Hospital in Motherwell, Scotland. The range was specified because of its ability to reduce the spread of flames in the event of a fire, durable performance and aesthetic qualities. The work took four months to complete.

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