Looking for steel corrosion protection, or intumescent fire protection?
When it comes to the painting of structural steel Leighs Paints has a solution for you.

Leighs Paints is seen as the dominant supplier to the UK steel market. We supply anti corrosive primers and full systems for the painting structural steel to meet the modern needs of steelwork contractors and applicators throughout the world.

Our range of steel corrosion protection coatings stand out by offering economically viable long-term durability for all types of environments. All coatings in our steel range are performance tested using accelerated as well as real time testing and weathering methods.

A good start – Primers
Quick drying blast primers, epoxy primer build coats and one coat primer finishes are included in our steel range, protecting steelwork during transportation and throughout the fabrication process. User feedback tells us that they are easy to use and have positive impact on application processes. Whether the product you need is fast drying or has to achieve the required thickness in the minimum number of coats, the rapid throughput of steelwork helps to achieve enhanced profitability.

A full range of primers are also available that guarantee compatibility with our Firetex range of intumscent coatings.

Fire Protection Paint
Passive fire protection through the use of intumescent coatings means safe and visually stunning structures. Visit our fire page to find out more.

A Perfect Finish
There is no need to worry about the type of finish required. We have systems that are functional or can provide a highly aesthetic appearance in sheen, gloss or matt finishes. For some projects colour is important and is used to convey a desired image, mood or tone of the surroundings. We never compromise on quality, and our TintXpress system produces accurate shades with excellent batch to batch consistency including opacity. This allows you to buy with confidence, knowing that the colour you want is the colour you get.

If you need product advice or help with specifications, you can talk direct to our technical team on +44 (0) 1204 556457 who are more than happy to discuss your requirements. We can draw up specifications to your preferred standard that focus on individual project requirements making sure the paint system you choose is in line with environmental regulations such as the Solvent Emissions Directive (SED). Alternatively you can email steel@leighspaints.co.uk