Gear Up For The ‘Condensation Season’ with Crown Trade Steracryl Mould Inhibiting Paints

Sept. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Now is the time of year when condensation can take its toll on properties across the UK.

As temperatures drop outside, a combination of poor insulation, ineffective glazing, inadequate ventilation and temperature differentials between rooms can all conspire to create ideal conditions for condensation to form around windows, and on ceilings and wall surfaces.

Condensation is caused as moisture in the air – typically caused by cooking, washing and drying laundry – hits cool surfaces.

Left unchecked these moist surfaces present an ideal breeding ground for mould spores. Not just unsightly, mould growth is widely reported to exacerbate respiratory diseases and can ultimately cause interior woodwork, plasterwork and furnishings to rot.

Crown Trade’s Steracryl Mould Inhibiting Paint is available in both Matt and Durable Acrylic Eggshell finishes and in a choice of colours.

The paints are particularly effective in the social housing sector, where they  can be used to prevent the spread of mould growth in ‘voids’ which can be left unaired for long periods of time. They are also ideal for use in any type of residential or commercial property where there are high levels of relative humidity and other conditions likely to support mould growth.

Debbie Orr, Crown Trade Senior Brand Manager, said: “Both paints contain an effective fungicide, specially developed to maintain decorated surfaces by inhibiting the development of mould growth on the paint film.

“They have also undergone stringent fungal tests carried out to British Standard BS3900:G6

“Furthermore, the acrylic eggshell system is washable, making it ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms where condensation can be particularly problematic.”

The unique qualities of Steracryl Mould Inhibiting Paint are featured in Crown Trade’s ‘Right Paint For The Job’ video, available to view at http://www.youtube.com/crowntradetv

Specifiers can also enhance their selection of premium products such as Steracryl Mould Inhibiting Paint, with Crown Paints’ powerful new online resource, PaintSpec Finder™.

Available at http://www.crownpaintspec.co.uk the facility delivers instant, technically-detailed specification plans for exterior and interior decorating work, through a user-friendly format that allows the user to pinpoint the exact products required for their chosen projects.

PaintSpec Finder™ then pulls together these details into a report, with a personalised cover sheet showing their customer’s name, the project and the user’s own details.

For more information, please contact the Crown Paints Specification Services Team on 01254 275434 or 275484 email info@crownpaintspec.co.uk or visit the website at http://www.crowntrade.co.uk

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Press release written by Jane Shepherd, Shepherd PR Limited, Email jane@shepherd-pr.com Tel 01538 308685