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		<title>Legacy meets legend in Plascon Micatex’s new ‘lighthouse’ TV commercial</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who can forget the iconic early-2000s Micatex TV commercial showcasing the paint strong enough to protect a lighthouse from the elements – the coating that made ‘the old place a shining light in the area’? Now, Plascon has created ‘lighthouse version 2.0’: a TV commercial that reminds South Africans of the qualities of strength, endurance and toughness that we share with the renowned paint. Eben Etzebeth, a South African rugby giant – in both a figurative and a literal sense, as not only is he one of the fiercest competitors in world rugby, he also stands tall at over 2m – takes us through a gruelling training session on the rocky shores of a local beach, which is also home to a lighthouse. Then, as in version 1, the lighthouse gets a new coat of paint as a storm looms on the horizon. And what paint could live up to Etzebeth’s standards and stand strong against the elements but Micatex? ‘Strong enough to endure &#8230; anything’, Micatex is a UV-resistant water-based coating that has been specified by leading architects for over 25 years. With Weathertough™ Protection, twice the film thickness of conventional paint and 23% tougher film strength than leading [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find hygge in the home with Plascon’s winter palette</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 11:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In keeping with Plascon’s 2023 theme, ‘Bringing it Home’, this year’s colour trends are looking inwards to our homes, family and friends. Summer saw sun-drenched naturals beaming their way onto our walls, while autumn brought transitional emotions to life with decorative pastels. &#160; Now, as temperatures drop, Plascon is introducing its Graphic palette, comprising a combination of monochromatic urban hues and sleepy darks that engender feelings of comfort and serenity. &#160; In search of wellbeing, we look closer to home: to our native environment, our culture, our loved ones, and of course ourselves. This approach echoes the Danish concept of ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’), which is, in essence, fostering qualities of cosiness and comfort to enhance our wellbeing – think cosying up under a down duvet while rain patters on the roof, reading a book next to a roaring fire, or warming our insides with a steaming cup of tea. &#160; Plascon’s new winter Graphic palette features a selection of cool neutrals, distinct contrasts and rich pigments that foster this harmonious hygge-full environment without forfeiting bold design potential. &#160; Set the tone for the season with an assortment of gentle neutrals that provide the ideal base for interiors. The cooler grey [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From Cyber Lime to Digital Lavender, the phygital colours of Gen Z take us into new dimensions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 15:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rise of the metaverse has created an exciting moment for colour, with shades that morph phygitally between the physical and digital realms. Unexpected colour choices have come to the fore, made newly relevant by the moment in which we find ourselves today, where, more and more, life blends digital applications with real-life situations. Readily visible, colour clearly reflects the zeitgeist and signposts the way forward. &#160; The saturated intensity of ‘dopamine brights’ – a recently coined term – puts a happy smile on the face of colour, while new colour names like ‘cyber lime’ and ‘digital lavender’ tint our world a brighter shade of pale. &#160; &#160; ‘Through our own ongoing research and that of our RX Global network, we’re able to map these shifts and translate them into macrotrends that are easy to understand and apply, so that interior designers, architects and homeowners can remain up to date,’ says Decorex Africa’s Bielle Bellingham. RX Global is the world’s largest event organiser, while Decorex Africa, now in its 30th year, presents premier annual décor, design, and lifestyle exhibitions. Decorex Africa released its authoritative State of the Industry Report 2023 late last year, a capsule overview of major directions for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winter is coming! Prepare against harsh elements with Plascon’s Micatex</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most South Africans don’t have to deal with extreme winter conditions like snow and blizzards, but that doesn’t mean that the colder temperatures don’t take a toll on our properties. &#160; You’ll know that the harsh South African sun beats down on exteriors, fading that magnificent paint job — but have you thought about winter conditions like wind, rain and cold? Drastic variations in temperature, from hot to cold or vice versa, can cause surfaces, and the paint coating them, to expand and contract. If you don’t use high-quality, durable exterior paint, these fluctuations can even cause the paint to chip, crack or peel off. &#160; Plascon’s iconic Micatex paint is a UV-resistant water-based coating enhanced with a unique combination of special-grade mica for stretch and marble for strength that provides its signature WeatherTough ProtectionTM. The paint film of Plascon Micatex is two times thicker than that of conventional paints, and 23% tougher than a leading competitor, making it an ideal choice for protecting exterior walls from the elements. &#160; South Africa has a diverse climate that requires diverse approaches to winter-proofing. Winter temperatures may reach freezing point at high altitudes, such as in cities like Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Polokwane [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drift into autumn 2023 with a palette of soothing pastels</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the rays of the sun temper and the air begins to chill, we turn to our homes and loved ones for comfort and warmth. For autumn 2023, Plascon has captured this transitional period with Drift, a selection of decoratively diverse pastel hues that inspire peace, relaxation and joy. &#160; Traditionally, autumnal palettes tend to capture the changing natural landscape as leaves fall from the trees in hues of reds, oranges and yellows. Bringing its unique outlook to design trends, Plascon has instead selected colours that look inwards, highlighting the emotional and personal elements of seasonal change. &#160; Evoking that deliciously hazy feeling between sleep and consciousness, this combination of pale neutrals and balmy pinks and blues was inspired by watercolour skyscapes, misty mornings, stark desert landscapes, blushed cheeks and plush bed linen. This emphasis on sleep and relaxation is in line with global trends towards rest and wellness in a post-pandemic society in which calm and peaceful colours will guide us through turbulent times. &#160; Plascon has opted for a selection of uplifting pales that sets the scene for rest and relaxation. Evening Mist (1), an off-white hue reminiscent of sandy shores, is the ideal neutral background, while Divina [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whether it’s a wine cellar or a doctors’ rooms you’re making safe, Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen coating has you covered</title>
		<link>http://designnews.co.za/whether-its-a-wine-cellar-or-a-doctors-rooms-youre-making-safe-plascon-professional-hygiene-low-sheen-coating-has-you-covered/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:25:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen paint has obvious applications in South Africa’s healthcare sector because it contains a multitude of properties designed for environments where infection control and antimicrobial performance are essential. This makes it ideal for hospitals and clinics, doctors’ surgeries and nursing homes – even veterinary clinics. Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen uses BIODEFENCE™ silver technology, which actively inhibits microbial growth between cleanings, promotes a more hygienic environment, and helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination via painted surfaces. Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen provides proven protection against harmful bacteria, and eliminates up to 99,9% of E. coli. But it’s not just the healthcare sector that stands to benefit from the application of Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen. The food industry is another environment in which protection against pathogens such as bacteria is critical. That’s why industrial kitchens, catering establishments, abattoirs and food preparation areas in hotels and restaurants have to be so careful about hygiene – and why these are precisely the kinds of environments that will benefit from Plascon Professional Hygiene™ Low Sheen, which is low in volatile organise compounds (VOCs), withstands repeated cleaning cycles, and maintains its antibacterial effectiveness for its full lifetime. The wine industry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>​Introducing the coating industry’s first-ever Business-to-Business e-commerce platform that streamlines trade retail</title>
		<link>http://designnews.co.za/%e2%80%8bintroducing-the-coating-industrys-first-ever-business-to-business-e-commerce-platform-that-streamlines-trade-retail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Plascon is proud to introduce the newly launched Plascon Store, an e-commerce platform tailor-made for retailers and contractors. In 2020, the leading coatings brand debuted its new visual identity and a plethora of advanced products. Continuing the path of reinvention, Plascon is the first in its sector to provide a Business-to-Business digitally optimised platform. Plascon’s retailers comprise leading hardware and home improvement stores such as Mica, Builders Warehouse, Buco, and Makro, who then on-sell the brand to their own customers. They form a significant part of Plascon’s success as they stock its coatings, extending the brand’s distribution line and allowing wider accessibility of its products. The Plascon Store was conceptualised and developed because Plascon wanted to improve existing communications with its existing retailers, as well as provide a digital-forward response to business dealings that was optimised for both the time of social distancing, and the future of commerce. “The process of consulting and ordering can become quite laborious when exchanging documents and awaiting feedback from customer care agents. Lockdown regulations and the ongoing threat of further waves of COVID-19 means face-to-face meetings are no longer a viable option either,” comments Plascon’s head of marketing, Suvasin Moodley. The world is becoming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Polycell Fine Crack Filler?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fixing hairline cracks is painstaking and time-consuming – a nightmare for homeowners, let alone the contractors who have multi-storey buildings to paint. All textured paints claim to cover hairline cracks – but how can you be sure that they really do? Only Plascon Micatex is now formulated with Polycell Fine Crack Filler, so you can be 100% sure that new Plascon Micatex with Polycell will cover all hairline cracks, all the time! Here is all you need to know about the newly formulated Plascon Micatex with Polycell Fine Crack Filler. What is Polycell Fine Crack Filler and why have you combined it with Micatex? Polycell Fine Crack Filler is a ready-mixed filler for filling hairline cracks. It provides tough, flexible and weather-resistant filling. Combined with Plascon Micatex it offers even more protection and provides an extra strong exterior coating that is designed to fill and cover hairline cracks effectively. Is Polycell Fine Crack Filler not for interior use? As a stand-alone product Polycell Fine Crack Filler is for interior use, however,  its formulation in Plascon Micatex has been enhanced for exterior use. Is it more expensive to use Plascon Micatex with Polycell Fine Crack Filler? No. In the past, one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tougher Together &#8211; Plascon Micatex, the strongest exterior paint, now contains Polycell for even more strength, toughness and protection.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trusted and proven duo of mica for stretch and marble for strength has made Plascon Micatex South Africa’s favourite exterior paint choice for decades.  Now there’s a new duo that’s even tougher &#8211; Plascon Micatex with Polycell Fixing hairline cracks is painstaking and time-consuming – a nightmare for homeowners, let alone the contractors who have multi-storey buildings to paint. All textured paints claim to cover hairline cracks – but how can you be sure that they really do? Only Plascon Micatex is now formulated with Polycell Fine Crack Filler, so you can be 100% sure that new Plascon Micatex with Polycell will cover all hairline cracks, all the time! And by securely covering all hairline cracks, Plascon Micatex prevents damp, a very common problem on exterior walls, by retarding water seepage through the hairline cracks. Your walls will stay dry and protected and have that ‘just painted’ look for 12 years with the Plascon Micatex quality guarantee. Plascon Micatex with Polycell derives its WeatherTough Protection TM from the unique combination of special grades of mica and marble. Tests have shown that the paint film of Plascon Micatex is 2 times thicker than conventional paints and 23% tougher than a leading competitor. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Plascon’s 2-in-1 High Performance Enamel Coating for Metal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For over a century, Plascon has been constantly reinventing its products to ensure that customers’ needs are met. The past 128 years have been filled with exciting innovations and the most up-to-date technologies, so it was no surprise when Plascon announced its addition to an already extensive range of industrial applications.  In a world where efficiency is paramount and quality cannot be compromised, customers can trust Plascon to optimise the process of coatings application and this new industrial product is no exception. Sprintcote is a cleverly formulated, high performance metal coating that acts as both a primer and topcoat – saving users time and money, without compromising on quality. The quick-drying, direct-to-metal formula can be effortlessly applied to machinery, pumps, cylinders and motors &#8211; with the result being a first-class, high-gloss finish. Plascon has expertly developed this premium product to streamline production processes and meet the needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), engineers, contractors and operational managers alike. Sprintcote has been specially designed for easy application using a spray-on technique. Both the method of application and the coating’s high film build ensure excellent and consistent coverage over the entire surface. Sprintcote colours can also be customised via ProChroma 2 – a tinting technology that uses [...]]]></description>
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