Highways England Product Tables
The SHW Series 1900 and SHW Series 5000 coating systems and products
What is a paint or coating system?
A coating system is coatings that can be applied to provide protection...
Paint Constituents
Most paints and coatings comprise of three basic ingredients; pigment, resin, and solvent...
2-Pack Mixing Techniques
Correct mixing of 2-pack coatings prior to application is an essential step in the whole painting process...
Application Methods
The different types of application methods used to apply coatings and paints...
Curing Methods
Some coatings require additional energy to cure the film or speed up the rate of cure
What is boxing?
Boxing refers to the process of ensuring consistency of colour across several containers of tinted paint...
Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO)
Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime (MEKO) in decorative paints intended for the general public...
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) in Paint
MI/MIT is used in paint as a preservative to give shelf-life during transportation and storage for sale and use. MIT/MI is also used in many consumer goods