It is amazing how a crisis focusses the mind on issues past and present. Covid-19 has brought into perspective some of the most fundamental truths and, hopefully, appreciation of the essential and basic objectives of a business enterprise

Water-based paints. Here is a comprehensive guide to the best and safest way of cleaning up after using either

The international and coatings market was estimated to be US$131.8 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow at a rate of 5.75% per year to a projected value of US$178.8 billion by 2021.

Engineers at Duke University in Durham, UK, have developed a polymer that keeps ships’ bottoms clean by “twitching like living skin”.

Wet weather can encourage an unwelcome growth to make its home in kitchens, bathrooms and sometimes whole living areas.

In view of recent comments in the press which are tending to put the position of lead and paint into an unfortunate limelight I feel that a summary of the current situation is necessary to get the correct perspective.

The emotive subject of “Lead in Paint” has raised its nasty head once more resulting in sensational newspaper banners announcing that 60% of all paint sold in South Africa contains illegal levels of ‘brain damaging lead’

The government is no longer going to tolerate lead in paint and methanol in thinners – and offenders will face prison sentences of up to 10 years or heavy fines.

Paints supplied for DIY use should not contain any added lead. The Hazardous substance Act is in the process of being amended in line with International standards reducing lead in paint to 90ppm.

Wet weather can encourage an unwelcome growth to make its home in kitchens, bathrooms and sometimes whole living areas.