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Citation
(1998), "Leigh's Paints put on a good show on the pier", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 45 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.1998.12845dab.009
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
Leigh's Paints put on a good show on the pier
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Leigh's Paints put on a good show on the pier
Keywords Leigh, Paints, Protection, Sea water
Visitors who enjoy a stroll along Britain's second longest pier are probably not aware of how much refurbishment is needed to preserve this fine example of Victorian seaside architecture.
Keeping the famous seaside attraction at Llandudno, North Wales, in the same condition as when it was first opened in 1873 is a task that has to be undertaken all the year round.
As part of the ongoing maintenance programme, high performance coatings from Leigh's Paints were chosen to preserve the bright and cheerful blue and white façade of the pier, which stretches just under half a mile into the sea.
The paints have been developed to help withstand the sort of adverse climatic conditions prevailing at sites near the sea, such as the effects of salt spray, sand storms and high coastal temperatures.
Steel panels and timber balustrades were replaced during work carried out by Fairport Engineering Limited for First Leisure, who own the pier that has become a well-loved attraction for generations of holiday makers and day trippers.
The steelwork was first treated with EPIGRIP L425 epoxy zinc phosphate primer which provided the initial anti-corrosive protection.
Next, a single coat of EPIGRIP L653 2-pack epoxy undercoat was applied followed by an application of RESISTEX M137, a high-performance gloss finish suitable for long term retention of gloss and colour, to complete the protection.
Details are available from Smith Goodfellow Limited. Tel: + 44(0) 1625 429522.