Syntha Pulvin delivers front page finish
Valspar’s leading powder coatings are grabbing the headlines at Sunderland’s
exclusive new Echo 24 development – built on the site of the historic Sunderland Echo newspaper building.
Project: Echo 24 residential development
Client: AC Yule
Applicator: Architectural Powder Coatings Ltd (APC)
Products: Silver Metallic Syntha Pulvin powder coating
Brief:
With the aim to create one of the North East’s most prestigious residential addresses, the £38million Echo 24 project demanded a powder coating solution with unrivalled durability and a finish that is second to none. Following its impressive track record on other high profile jobs, metalwork fabricator handpicked Valspar applicator Architectural Powder Coatings to deliver the perfect answer.
Solution:
In total, a tonne of metallic silver Syntha Pulvin – able to cover up to 10,000 square metres of metal – was applied to all external metalwork, including windows and curtain walling. This delivered the perfect high quality finish for the cutting edge residential building.
Benefits:
As well as giving Sunderland’s newest landmark a stunning look, Valspar’s highly durable polymer coating now comes with an industry leading 30 year guarantee – five years more than its previous warranty. This makes it the most reliable coating available in the industry today. There are more than 100 colours available in the Syntha Pulvin Matt and Metallic ranges, and all are manufactured
under carefully controlled conditions before being supplied only through approved applicators. They are 100% recyclable and can be
applied to aluminium and galvanised steel window frames, cladding panels, curtain walling, roofing and most architectural metalwork.
All products are fully weather resistant, prevent UV fade and offer thermal shock resistance. The full range complies with BS6496, BS6497 and BS EN 12206-1, is BBA Certificated and conforms to
Qualicoat Class 1 and GSB standards.