PICS Ltd
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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:
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Low maintenance requirement
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Materials manufactured to ISO 9001 : 2000
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Extensive colour range
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Unlimited design possibilities
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Skid Resistance Value (SRV) of 49-65 in TRL
tests
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Stain, oil and grease resistant
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UV stable colours - eliminates fading
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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:
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Promenades
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Theme Parks
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Car Parks
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Drive-Thru
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Restaurants
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Shopping Centres
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Driveways
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Roadways
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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:
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High abrasion resistance and permanent colour
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Skid Resistance Value (SRV) of 44-65 in TRL
tests
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Fast track installation
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Finished surface can be brushed, sponged or
trowelled
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Wide range of colours to create intricate
designs
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Offers Best Value criteria for long term
costs
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Monolithic paving for minimal maintenance
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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:
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Promenades
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Shopping Centres
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Theme Parks
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Transport Depots
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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:
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Installation on wide variety of surfaces
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Wide range of natural aggregates
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Unlimited design opportunities
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Non-slip surface
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Swift installation - minimal downtime
PICSTAIN concrete colour stain
PICSTAIN can be applied to new or existing
concrete.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
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Permanent aged appearance
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Colour will not chip or wear
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Wide range of natural colours
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Transforms existing surfaces
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For optimum results use with COLOURTOP
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Provides a sealed surface for easy
maintenance
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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:
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:
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Extensive range of natural colours
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Designed to provide rapid installation
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Ideal for various finishes including wood
float, sponged, exposed aggregate & brushed
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Cost effective choice for large paved areas
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Also suitable for coloured mortar, floor
screeds and pre-cast products
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Consistent and Permanent colour
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Sealed for ease of cleaning and maintenance
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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:
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:
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Low maintenance requirement
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Minimise the loss of jointing sand
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Protects block surface against contaminants
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Remains flexible in joints
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Increases wear resistance of blocks
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Resists high winds and assists with cleaning
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Enhances block appearance
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Proven concept worldwide
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Increases block stability
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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:
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.
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