Lankem’s Acquashield enhances woodwork at Colombo’s newest mall
View(s):Lankem Robbialac’s Acquashield water-based wood care range was utilised to enhance the woodwork and wooden surfaces of the newly restored Arcade – Independence Square, the company said this week.
Director Lankem Ceylon PLC Ruwan T. Weerasinghe said, “We are proud to have been chosen to be the official paints supplier for the rich woodwork and interiors of the historic edifice. This heritage building was one that was in a state of relative disrepair. We thus carefully evaluated the condition of every wooden surface and chose the best solution that would both enhance their historic appeal while also ensuring long lasting durability”.
He said heritage buildings such as this one have a lot of wooden surfaces – windows, doors, stairways, banisters, ceilings and parquet – which are exposed to the elements, and, daily wear and tear. “We relied on the international excellence of our Aquashield water-based product range. This included Exterior Stain (Burma Teak and Walnut), Exterior Top Coat, Exterior Flooring, Interior Flooring, Wood Putty Colours and Aqua Shield Hardeners,” he said in a statement.