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EXTERNAL ENVELOPE
Bradite transformation makes store exterior best on the market
T hanks to the innovative use of
Bradite’s One Can at a local estate agents’ property, a Manchester fi rm of decorators have labelled One Can their ‘go-to exterior paint’.
Heritage Decorators was engaged by Empire Joinery to paint a new shopfront for local estate agents ‘Ashworth Holme’ in the town centre of Sale, Cheshire. The prominent building, dating from
1921, was refurbished with the replacement of deteriorated signage, entranceway. traditional
shop
The client requested a frontage that
explains Heritage
Decorators’ Oliver Brigham-Bowes, “we specifi ed the job with an old-school approach in mind, using traditional methods of aluminium primer and oil-based primers/ undercoats and oil-based external topcoats.” But the spec changed after a trip to a decorators’ merchants in
windows and would
complement the building’s architectural style. “Originally”,
and a discussion about potential weather problems using oil-based products as winter came closer, due to their slow drying times. They concluded that a water-based product that offers a speedy drying time without compromising on durability would be highly preferable.
Altrincham,
“They recommended Bradite One Can due to its high adhesion, tannin blocking
capability and multiple fi nish and colour options”, says Oliver. Bradite One Can is touch dry in 30 minutes, with recoats possible after one hour, making it ideal for exterior painting projects. He admits: “I have always been dubious to use a paint that says it does everything but, even after our fi rst coat, I could tell that there was something different about the science behind this all-in-one product. Not only did it key to bare and pre-painted timber, cover extremely well and dry quickly, but it left a fi nish that the customer was overjoyed with.” The completed job provides a sleek, excellent fi rst impression to people seeking the services of the estate agents. Oliver adds: “This paint delivered beyond our expectations. Thanks to Bradite for helping us achieve such a great fi nish with ease – we will now be using it as our go-to external paint.”
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ADF JUNE 2025
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