PICS
Ltd
Pattern imprinted concrete
decorative concrete paving pattern imprinted concrete driveways.
PICS Ltd was established in 1989 and has created a reputation
for Quality Architectural Paving Systems throughout the world.
We offer a
range of innovative and decorative paving systems suitable for almost any environment.
From our base near Newbury in Berkshire, we design, manufacture and distribute
our products and services throughout the UK and export to over 16 countries worldwide.
We offer technical and design advice to Developers, Engineers, Architects and
Local Authorities, Contractors and Home Owners to ensure the most suitable paving
option is selected.
Clients include Sainsbury's, McDonalds, KFC Restaurants,
Swindon BC, Cardiff CC, St David's Hotels, The National History Museums, BBC Television
and many other organisations.
Products:
We offer a wide range
of products to suit almost any environment or application. Although used extensively
throughout the UK, our products are also specified and installed widely throughout
the world, from Africa to Russia. The PICS product range contains many surface
finishes including:
PICSPAVE textured and imprinted concrete
PICSPAVE
is a system designed to create the aesthetic value and feel of natural stone,
slate, cobble, tile, brick or wood. Available in over 100 designs and colour combinations,
PICSPAVE will suit any application, Commercial, Industrial or Domestic.
SPECIAL
FEATURES: • Low maintenance requirement • Materials manufactured to
ISO 9001 : 2000 • Extensive colour range • Unlimited design possibilities
• Skid Resistance Value (SRV) of 49-65 in TRL tests • Stain, oil and
grease resistant • UV stable colours - eliminates fading • Offers best
value criteria for long term costs
PICSPAVE has been specified throughout
the world in many different climates and for many varied applications including:
• Promenades • Theme Parks • Car Parks • Drive-Thru •
Restaurants • Shopping Centres • Driveways • Roadways • Tramways
•
PICSPAVE is at home in any environment where aesthetically appealing
and highly durable landscaping is required.
COLOURTOP colour hardened concrete
COLOURTOP For areas of hard landscaping where abrasion resistance
and aesthetic design properties are of primary concern COLOURTOP offers an ideal
solution. The combination of natural pigments and quartz hardeners ensure permanent
deep colours in highly trafficked environments. Detailed designs can be created
for Promenades, Plazas, Shopping Centres and many other public open spaces.
SPECIAL
FEATURES: • High abrasion resistance and permanent colour • Skid Resistance
Value (SRV) of 44-65 in TRL tests • Fast track installation • Finished
surface can be brushed, sponged or trowelled • Wide range of colours to create
intricate designs • Offers Best Value criteria for long term costs •
Monolithic paving for minimal maintenance • Vandal proof sealed surface •
COLOURTOP is at home in almost any environment from transport depots to theme
parks. With a wide range of colours available, the design opportunities are many.
Surface finishes include sponging, rag rolling, brushed and trowelled and can
include custom designs. Full technical support and product samples are available
to ensure a successful combination of colour and surface finish.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS:
• Promenades • Shopping Centres • Theme Parks • Transport
Depots • Estate Roads
PICSBOND The beauty of natural stone has
often been used to remarkable effect in historic towns and gardens where sympathetic
hard landscaping is a necessity.
PICSBOND combines natural aggregates with
a two-part flexible binder to create a surface dressing suitable for roads, car
parks, ramps and pedestrian areas. The flexible nature of the PICSBOND system
allows it to be installed on new or existing concrete, asphalt, wood and steel
surfaces. With minimal maintenance required, PICSBOND offers exceptionally low
lifetime costs
SPECIAL FEATURES: • Installation on wide variety of surfaces
• Wide range of natural aggregates • Unlimited design opportunities
• Non-slip surface • Swift installation - minimal downtime
PICSTAIN concrete
colour stain
PICSTAIN can be applied to new or existing concrete.
SPECIAL
FEATURES: • Permanent aged appearance • Colour will not chip or wear
• Wide range of natural colours • Transforms existing surfaces • For optimum
results use with COLOURTOP • Provides a sealed surface for easy maintenance
• Unlimited design possibilities
PICSTAIN combines metallic salts in
a mildly acidic water based solution that when applied to concrete reacts with
the free-lime in the cement to colour-etch the paving. The result is an etching
of the paved surface to create a variegated finish producing a mottled and unique
effect .
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: • Hotels • Nightclubs • Retail
Shops • Restaurants • Museums • All Internal and External Paving
• Theme Parks
PICSTINT colour conditioning admixture
PICSTINT
The introduction of colour can transform a utilitarian area of paving into a rich
and appealing landscape. PICSTINT colour conditioning admixture brings colour
and life to plain concrete at the point of production. The concrete mix is coloured
throughout to provide a permanent coloured appearance and should be sealed to
enhance and wearing characteristics. This colouring system can be used in conventional
paving or in concrete structures, such as retaining walls. Design layouts can
include curves, circles, borders, or other geometric features and can be incorporated
with other materials, such as natural stone, brick, flagstones, asphalt or other
PICS systems.
SPECIAL FEATURES: • Extensive range of natural colours
• Designed to provide rapid installation • Ideal for various finishes
including wood float, sponged, exposed aggregate & brushed • Cost effective
choice for large paved areas • Also suitable for coloured mortar, floor screeds
and pre-cast products • Consistent and Permanent colour • Sealed for
ease of cleaning and maintenance • Used in conjunction with COLOURTOP for
extreme high wear areas.
PICSTINT will transform plain insitu concrete paving
through the introduction of colour and design. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: • Industrial
• Handstandings • Office and Campus Paving • Exposed Aggregate
Finishes • Pre-cast Concrete • Promenades • Large Expanses of Paving
PERMASEAL sand joint stabiliser for block paving
PERMASEAL Solvent
Free is designed to penetrate and bind joints in brick and block paving. The sealer
penetrates the jointing sand, stabilising joints and preventing weed infestation,
burrowing of insects and wind or rain erosion.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Low maintenance
requirement • Minimise the loss of jointing sand • Protects block surface
against contaminants • Remains flexible in joints • Increases wear resistance
of blocks • Resists high winds and assists with cleaning • Enhances
block appearance • Proven concept worldwide • Increases block stability
• Long-term benefits to block paving performance
PERMASEAL has elastomeric
properties which ensures that joints remain flexible and also allows for the easy
removal of blocks and access to the substrate without expensive remedial action.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: • Supermarket Car Parks • Petrol Station Forecourts
• HGV Loading Areas • Estate Roads • Airport Runways & Taxi-ways
For particularly demanding applications we recommend PERMASEAL P.U. It incorporates
an aliphatic urethane pre-polymer resin, which provides high chemical resistance
and flexability. PERMASEAL is manufactured to BS EN ISO9002 Quality Standards.
Specification:
In order to select the most appropriate paving system
our Technical Sales Office will discuss your performance criteria and overall
design requirements. Full method statements, test data, project case studies and
health & safety documentation are available upon request.
PICS Ltd are an
accredited ISO 9001:2000 company, so ensuring continuous Quality Assurance procedures
play a key role in production and product development.
The Architectural Paving
market has seen considerable growth in the last 10 years, coupled with enormous
future growth potential, the Architectural Paving market is set to become an ever
exciting and profitable business opportunity.
Regardless of the age of your
property, it can benefit from an imaginative makeover. Whether you are looking
to transform a well worn driveway, bring colour to a swimming pool surround or
brighten up your patio, PICS can provide the perfect answer. | |
 Pattern
Imprinted Concrete Supplies Limited
Unit 2, Red Shute Hill Industrial
Estate, Hermitage Nr. Newbury
Berkshire RG18 9QL
Tel: 01635
202224
Fax: 01635 202230
E-mail: info@picsuk.com |
