Warm to

Touch

Building regulations 2000 –
Access and use of buildings M1 and M2

May 2004 saw the introduction of the UK’s Building Regulations 2000. Access to and the Use of Building Parts M1 & M2 stipulating that handrails needed to be “slip-resistant and not cold to touch”.

Warm to Touch finish is now required by the Disability Discrimination Act (D.D.A), the D.H.S.S., the Environmental Health Agency, Regional Health Authorities, DEFRA and the ongoing legislation requirements of the E.U on handrails and balcony rails.

Mulberry & Pier Protective Coatings Ltd uses a coating designed for the long term cost-effective protection of metals, which is taking the industry by storm following tests showing that it is one of the warmest feeling coatings on the market. This feature is now proving to be a major breakthrough in the face of the new regulations in the United Kingdom.

One key attribute of the coating is a tactile quality that gives a “warm to the touch” feel.

An Excellent Thermal Insulator

Unlike traditional coatings such as wet paints, polyester or PVC based products, the coating chemical make-up is such that it is an excellent thermal insulator making it Warm to Touch, even in winter. In fact, the colder the ambient temperature, the more noticeable the warmth of the coating is.

In single coat applications, thickness of 170 to 300 microns (0.17 – 0.3mm) can be achieved and flock-spraying or fluidized bed dipping, up to 750 microns (0.75mm) can be attained, thus preventing the heat from the hand transferring to the metal surface.

Another key feature of the coating in the light of the new regulations is that although extremely smooth and glossy, the surface is also slip-resistant. It is available in a wide range of colours and more recently, in various finishes ensuring that the aesthetic appeal of the coating can be considered as well as compliance with the UK’s new regulations.

No constituents feature on the Environmental Health 2000 list as the formulation contains no solvents, no VOC’s, no heavy metals, no TGIC’s, no phosphates and no halogens.

Usage

  • Handrails
  • Fencing
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Construction Projects
  • Stadium Seating
  • Extinguisher Linings
  • Water Approvals
  • Ductile Iron Pipes
  • Cable Trays
  • Pipe Coating
  • Marine Environment
  • Skateboard Parks
  • Water Pipes 11-year test
  • Swimming Pool Fencing

We are Complete Paint Finishers for Industry.

Performance Polymer
Alloy Coating

Specifically designed to provide a long-lasting, tough coating for exterior applications to mild steel, galvanized steel and aluminum. It is based on an alloy of acid-modified polyolefins. Therefore, it is halogen-free and the combustion fumes are low in smoke and have a very low toxicity index.

It is resistant to stress cracking, adverse weather conditions, detergents, salt spray and typical airborne pollutants. The coating maintains excellent adhesion to the metal substrate without the need for a separate primer. The material also provides a good degree of electrical insulation, abrasion and impact resistance.

How Good is the
Protection Given?

It will outlast most, if not all, traditional coating powders in providing long-term protection for metal against harsh climates without damaging the environment. It has a proven track record of unbeatable performance in a wide range of applications.

Warm to Touch
Coating has:

  • Excellent environmental credentials
  • Approvals for contact with food and drinking water
  • Superior resistance to salt, sea, sand and sun
  • Vandal and graffiti resistance
  • Sound and electrical insulation properties
  • Excellent coverage of edges and welds
  • No requirement for a primer

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