[Case-Study] Tim Hortons Cardiff. High Level Shop Front Re-coating.
Vanda Coatings were proud to work on this prestigious project as part of the Tim Hortons launch into the UK. As part of the refurbishment project, there was a requirement to recoat the high-level aluminium shop front sections to the Tim Horton colours. Vanda Coatings…
Paint Colour of the Year 2018 Predictions
As we approach the last quarter of this year we look at the predictions for most popular colours for 2018. Previously we have mentioned that colours do seem to go through stages. Just before the millennium a lot of cladded buildings and office windows were…
Why Does Paint Fade?
Paint failure on external elements of a building can become unsightly and affect the overall appearance. The initial and subsequent coatings used to provide an identity to a building through colour and it also provides a protective layer to the underlying substrate. The resulting degradation…
Steel Sculpture Re-Coated Onsite [Case Study]
Why was a Steel Sculpture Re-Coated Onsite? Another unusual project for us following the spraying of a London Bus. This time we were asked to electrostatically spray a steel sculpture on site in a warehouse in Enfield. This is the story of the steel sculpture…
How the UK Weather Affects Coatings on External Facades
The UK is prone to all weather conditions and in certain instances, these can be extreme. These weather conditions can cause damage to external coatings to facades on buildings throughout Britain and Northern Ireland. We look at how the UK Weather affects Coatings on the…
On Site Spraying of a London Bus [Case Study]
This was an unusual project for Vanda Coatings. Since we have been in business since 1997 we have been asked to spray a variety of items on-site, but never tasked with the spraying of a London Bus. We were contacted by a firm of architects…
How Bird Droppings Affect External Paintwork
Bird droppings can prove to be a costly experience for commercial building owners. The effects of droppings can vary from unsightly areas on the building façade to complete corrosion of the paint surface. We look at how bird droppings affect external paintwork and the solutions…
How to Paint Plastisol Cladding
Plastisol Cladding is an outer cover attached to the exterior of a building and is both decorative and functional in that it affects the image of a business and also protects the underlying building if in good condition. A high number of commercial buildings are clad…
Celebrating 20 Years in Business
This year we are celebrating 20 years in business. 2017 is the 20th year of trading for Vanda Coatings. To celebrate we have launched a new website to showcase our case studies and services. Our company has evolved from a small business, offering small deep cleans…
Faded Powder Coating- Causes and Prevention
The appearance of aged powdered coated windows, doors and facades may show signs of significant fading. Powder coating can deteriorate at differing speeds dependent on conditions and if left without appropriate treatment may fail completely. We look at the causes of faded powder coating, how…
