At a recent Paint Manufacturer’s Association meeting we had some information presented on changes to how asbestos removal will be managed from April 2016.

Slip resistance is necessary to safeguard people from injury during movement into, within, and out of buildings.

As the population ages, durable paint finishes that meet the demands of residential aged care facilities, health care practices and hospitals are required. 

Timber movement is caused by changes in environmental conditions and can be affected by and have an effect on paint. 

LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and is a measure of the amount of visible light reflected by a surface. As a design professional you're probably well aware of this, but what you may be less familiar with is the effect that chosen colours can have on the integrity of the substrate beneath.