Working on behalf of Carver's engineering, CML & Network Rail we recently received this impressive bridge ready for the Universal Coatings treatment. Scroll through our gallery below to take a closer look at this impressive structure before we begin the coating process up to a full N1 rail specification. Be sure to follow us for updates on all our projects across the country! For all your industrial coating needs #UniversalRestoreProtect #industrialcoatings #industrialpaintin

This week our team has begun establishing the site in preparation for improvements at one of the worlds most prestigious car brands, Aston Martin. Widely considered a British cultural icon, it is universal Coatings pleasure to be asked to undertake the challenge this client has presented us. We were briefed to inspect, prepare and then apply our custom HI-BR 100 Polyurea coating to this dealerships display facility that is currently suffering from water ingress at a below gro

We have had the privilege of working on a restorative process at one of the City of Londons most famous landmarks this past week. The 2 iconic fountains flanking either side of Nelsons Column were originally installed in 1841, both were supplied with water via underground tunnels connected to wells next to The National Gallery, the pumps themselves powered by steam. The centrepiece of each fountain was replaced during a project that commenced in the late 1930s and was complet

Universal Coatings UK provides a complete coating solution for a wide range of clients and customers with varying requirements. The first stage in any of our complete coating processes, and arguably the most important, is the surface preparation. It is vital to allocate a correct level of preparation to ensure that a high quality and long-lasting final coat can be achieved which is only as durable as the base surface it is originally applied to. Surface Analysis & Profile Dep

A project we have been involved in from the very start is now nearing completion! As part of Transport for Londons step-free access scheme, specifically at Harrow on the Hill, Universal Coatings UK has prepared and coated the original components at our facility in Misterton. As the main focus of the project is to enable easy access to transport for all we have done a lot of anti-slip coatings to passenger walkways and surfaces. During the previous weeks this has all been asse

Tony was more than happy to break out our new Graco Mini Merkur sprayer and put it to use right away! Delivered this week, out Merkur ES is one of the most efficient and reliable solutions on the market. Using less material than the competition whilst also reducing air use and pulsation. With years of experience, in all sorts of different environments, we're pleased to see Tony approves of the new mini sprayer !!! With a wide range of coating solutions & application processes

Universal Coatings UK is proud to reveal the completed refurbishment of two bridges at Bootle as part of the National Bridge Painting scheme. Take a look through our extensive gallery of before and after images revealing the extent of the total transformation. Before & After @ Carolina Bridge Before & after @ Stanley Bridge Close up details of various sections of both bridges, advanced corrosion was present throughout and any paint that remained was trying its hardest to deta

We're certainly used to the movement of large components, structures & even entire bridges when we undertake work at various sites across the country, but did you know we have upgraded our capacity in our workshop so we can undertake even larger projects entirely in house! The layout of our main facility located in Misterton near Doncaster has been designed with an almost modular construction to ensure we can both maximise our productive spaces and accommodate large abnormal

A busy day of loading and transportation as we waved goodbye to a selection of completed sections. fully prepared and coated, ready for installation at Harrow rail station as part of the Transport for London Step-Free Access scheme. The various sections and parts will form a combination of lifts, bridges and ramps to enable easily accessible transportation for all. Every section is carefully treated and coated up to a thorough specification to ensure a long-lasting protective

Universal Coatings UK is delighted to be able to say we are now officially accredited as part of the ‘Real Living Wage’ scheme. In April 2016 the government introduced a higher minimum wage for all employees over the age of 25 called the ‘national living wage’. This government wage is not calculated according to what employees and their families need to live on. The Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by nearly 6,000 businesses who believe their

Recently the Universal Coatings team have been part of a refurbishment project in one of the most unique areas in London - Camden town! Just on the corner of the iconic Camden Market, the Camden Town rail bridge was in need of refinishing to keep it looking fresh, under normal circumstances, thousands of people walk under this bridge as they take in the sights and unique environment the area has to offer. The rail bridge spans the main road junction where Chalk Farm Road meet

Something a little bit different this week! StockeldPark supplied us with their hand-crafted Unicorn ready for a coat of #Polyurea to protect it in its new home! The painting team turned their hands to this unusual task, and we were all delighted with the results! This unusual arrival was carefully collected by Universal Coatings UK and brought back to our main facility at Misterton for the full polyurea treatment. Carefully hand-crafted by the amazing team at Stockeld Park t

For this guide we will show an example of some recent works carried out on parts of a railway station lift shaft, exceeding 9 metres long this linking beam was handled throughout our workshop with our pair of overhead cranes working in tandem to ensure it was manoeuvred safely through the necessary stages of production in their respective work bays. As this steel beam was part of a Network rail project it needed to meet strict requirements of various specifications throughout

Polyurea – The ultimate flooring solution Here at Universal Coatings one of the most requested applications for our specialised polyurea based product (HI-BR 100) is as a high-performance floor covering. Available in a wide range of colours and finishes including smooth or anti-slip, HI-BR 100 can provide a chemical and watertight seal suitable for bunds and environments where fluids must be contained in the event of a spillage. Here is an example of a bunded floor solution,

A regular client, Noble engineering came to us requiring a specialised coating solution to protect vital infrastructure in extreme conditions. The product is a state of the art segmented pipe collar for use in what is arguably one of the toughest and most hazardous locations – offshore. Due to the nature of an offshore environment all the normal environmental effects that degrade and can shorten the lifespan of man made infrastructure and increased. Variables of temperature,

Since the nationwide lock-down began Universal Coatings have answered the call to maintain and increase where possible our contribution to vital industries and keep the country moving. We have all had to adjust our methods and drastically alter day to day work flows. Following government guidelines and a strict level of safety we have introduced staggered workshop patterns, social distancing, stringent hygiene, sanitation and cleaning protocols. It has been a dramatic change

Thanks to Steve Holman at HPC Compressed Air Systems - Norwich for supplying us with this energy efficient HPC KAESER CSD 105 rotary screw compressor. Replacing an ageing compressor that has provided us with years of service, we have taken delivery of this brand new model that provides us with up to 10.14 cubic metres per minute of quality compressed air whilst also significantly reducing the noise level in the workshop to provide a much improved working environment for all t

A visit from Jotun today as we trialled some new products in our workshop. Temperature is absolutely vital in the painting and coating industry, our facilities are cable of beating all the worst effects of the winter chill and as such can be used to raise the temperature of our various application bays to the optimum level and maintain it throughout the entire process. This capability makes it mutually beneficial for Jotun to visit us on-site and trial new methods and product