--- title: Colourful York description: Brewers are proud to support Arts Barge, a community arts space based in York. image: https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/Colourful%20York.png --- - Free next-day delivery ![Delivery van.](https://www.brewers.co.uk/svg/icons/navigation/delivery_white.svg) - 01323 576555 ![Telephone.](https://www.brewers.co.uk/svg/icons/navigation/phone_white.svg) - [Store locator](https://www.brewers.co.uk/stores) - [Account](https://www.brewers.co.uk/login) [![brewersSecondaryLogoRoyalWarrant](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/brewersSecondaryLogoRoyalWarrant.png?width=200&height=69&name=brewersSecondaryLogoRoyalWarrant.png)](https://www.brewers.co.uk/)   ** [![profile_web](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/profile_web.svg) ](https://www.brewers.co.uk/login) [![basket_web_empty](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/basket_web_empty.svg) ](https://www.brewers.co.uk/basket) [![Menu](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/global-template-images/hamburger_mobile.svg) ](https://info.brewers.co.uk/colourful-york#) [![Find a store](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/global-template-images/store_location_pin.svg) ](https://www.brewers.co.uk/stores) [![Brewers](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/social-suggested-images/jobs.brewers.co.ukimgbrewers-decorator-centres-logo.png) ](https://www.brewers.co.uk) [![Your account](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/global-template-images/profile_web.svg) ](https://www.brewers.co.uk/login) [![Your basket](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/global-template-images/basket_web_empty.svg) ](https://www.brewers.co.uk/login) ** ![Colourful York - Article 1200x300 (002).jpg](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/Colourful%20York%20-%20Article%201200x300%20(002).jpg.png "Colourful York - Article 1200x300 (002).jpg") ## The Brewers Foundation are proud to support The Arts Barge *Brewers are excited to announce support for The Arts Barge, a community hub for artists and musicians in the heart of York which is in need of a little bit of love to really bring the space to life.* The Barge's History: The Arts Barge Project rescued a barge called the* Selby Tony* in 2013. The barge has a rich history in York, first belonging to the BOCM Factory in Selby, working on the River Ouse transporting animal feed, newsprint and a whole host of other goods between Selby, York, Goole and Hull. Since 2013, a lot of care and attention has gone into restoring *Selby Tony* back to it's former glory. --- The Barge before specialist coatings have been applied. The Barge before specialist coatings have been applied. The Barge before specialist coatings have been applied. The Barge before specialist coatings have been applied. “*The **primer selected for metal areas of the barge is [Rustoleum 769 Damp Proof Primer](https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/BN485010F), as the product offers excellent corrosion protection and is tolerant of small amounts of moisture on the surface which with dew/condensation at this time of year can be a problem. The topcoat chosen is [Rustoleum 7500 Alkythane](https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/BN486005F), which again has good corrosion resistance, and can be applied at lower temperatures. It has good opacity and flow with good colour and gloss retention. I have specified previously for narrow boats /barges with good results. For the decks of the barge I have specified [Coo-Var Suregrip](https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/BE07060010F) as this gives a long-lasting decorative finish inside or externally and reduces the slip risk. Additional wooden elements have been recommended[ Albany Super Primer Undercoat](https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/AA0146505J) and [Albany Super Satin](https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/AA0144505J) as acrylic should work well with the substrate*” # Brightening the Exterior ![Fish Design 1](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/Fish%20Design%201.jpg "Fish Design 1") The Barge is currently in the cleaning process, ready for the undercoat to be applied to the exterior. Many days of community work is ahead as it's all hands on deck to ensure the Barge's freshly painted exterior will stand the test of time. To complete the exterior of the Barge, a bright bold design will feature proudly on the side. Last month, we held a competition to let you vote for your favourite design created by the incredibly talented Kai West. We can reveal we have a winner! You chose the fish design to feature on the side of The Arts Barge. Thank you to everybody who voted! --- ![York Store](https://info.brewers.co.uk/hubfs/York%20Store.jpg "York Store") ## Brewers York Brewers York opened earlier this year bringing the finest brands in paint, wallpaper, fabric and woodcare to York. The store will be getting involved with the Colourful York project, giving you the chance to vote for your favourite design in store and provide you with all the latest updates around the project. York Store Details: 9B, Clifton Moor Retail Park Hurricane Way, Rawcliffe York Yorkshire [YO30 4XU](https://www.brewers.co.uk/stores/york/yrk) [**01904 949880**](tel:01904949880)   [york@brewers.co.uk](mailto:york@brewers.co.uk) --- ## Offering Specialist Advice The Specialist Coatings Helpline is run by ICorr qualified advisors, each with over 30 years’ experience within their field. Marc Borzoni and Nick Church are there to assist with specialist and high-performance coatings such as waterproofing, flood defence, marine coatings, concrete floors, steel coatings, anti-graffiti, mineral coatings, cladding, hygiene and anti-bacterial coatings. They can also help with spray equipment and manufacturer specifications. 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