Paint Consumption – Coverage and Spreading Rate Guide

Paint Consumption – Coverage and Spreading Rate Guide

When painting a surface, the amount of paint used for certain areas depends on the following factors. Required thickness. Volumes solids of the paint. Surface roughness. Application conditions (wind, temperature, etc.). Application technique. General wastage (material...

Dye vs Pigment Stains. What’s the Difference?

Dye vs Pigment Stains. What’s the Difference?

Mirotone’s range of dye and pigment stains are ideal for many internal uses including domestic furniture, internal doors, children’s toys and commercial furniture. The purpose of a stain is to enhance or change the colour of timber substrates. Pigment stains and dye...

Timber Discolouration – Causes & Remedies

Timber Discolouration – Causes & Remedies

Discolouration of timber can occur with both raw and coated timbers. However, the degree of change will depend on the light intensity and the species of the timber. Discolouration faults fall into two kinds of causes and effects, Reddening and Yellowing – Fading....

What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)

What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)

There are numerous sources of VOC’s. For this blog, we will focus on paints, paint strippers and solvents*. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.  VOC’s generally present as a unique ingredient or as a component...

Mirotone Christmas Shutdown 2022

Mirotone Christmas Shutdown 2022

Mirotone will be closed from 11am (E.D.S.T) on Thursday 22nd December 2022. Final Stock delivery date: Thursday 22nd December 2022. We will reopen at 8am, Tuesday 3rd January 2023. The Mirotone Group would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued...