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The latest news from our blog

The blog is the home of company news and insights from the industry. For technical advice, you may wish to head over the The Concrete Surgery, where our own Dr. Concrete shares advice and guidance gained from over 40 years in the industry.

Guide to PICS Exposed Aggregate Concrete System

Mar 25, 2021

PICS Exposed Aggregate concrete system is a decorative concrete finish achieved by carefully selecting the aggregate colour and internal Colourmix to be added to the concrete mix to ensure a uniform colour from slab to slab. The aggregate is then revealed both by...

Decorative Concrete Artistry and Sustainability

Mar 25, 2021

Decorative concrete offers a creative and flexible medium for a range of applications. The art of creating decorative concrete requires two components: specialist technicians and concrete -with its world-renowned versatility- to produce imaginative, stand-out projects...

Decorative Concrete Article

Apr 24, 2020

Article No.3 Decorative Concrete

In recent years, decorative concrete finishes have become the choice for a range of leisure projects both in the UK and around the world. From the largest theme parks to the smallest museums and public park commissions, the scope and creative options offered by decorative concrete professionals enables the practical installation and realisation of ideas from within the imagination of the designer.

Set In Concrete Article

Apr 17, 2020

PICS continue to share knowledge and information with a wealth of articles. We hope they provide an informative distraction at this difficult time.

Article No.2

Concrete Show 2020 Article

Apr 8, 2020

We at PICS aren’t going to let social distancing stop us from supporting and sharing knowledge with our customers.

Article no.1 Changing the Face of Concrete

Covid-19 Update – We are Open! – Ring ahead before visiting our Depots

Mar 25, 2020

The PICS team are continuing to operate at all our distribution facilities until the Government issues further guidelines.

We are happy for you to collect stock from our depots in Newbury, Sheffield and Manchester.

However, social distancing guidance is in place, you are not permitted to enter the Depots. Please ring ahead for us to get your order ready!

Newbury – 01635 201327
Sheffield – 01909 568189
Manchester – 0161 775 7412

PICS Manchester – Technical Open Day, 29th February 2020

Feb 13, 2020

PICS MANCHESTER would like to personally invite you to our Technical Open Day on Saturday 29th February 2020.

*Product Demonstrations*

*New Products*

*Goodie Bags worth £150!*

PICS BLOOM – New Product Alert

Nov 21, 2019

PICSBLOOM is a ready to use product designed to resolve blooming issues in solvent based sealers.

Decorative Concrete – Leisure for pleasure

Sep 26, 2019

In recent years, decorative concrete finishes have become the choice for a range of leisure projects both in the UK and around the world. From the largest theme parks to the smallest museums and public park commissions, the scope and creative options offered by decorative concrete professionals enables the practical installation and realisation of ideas from within the imagination of the designer.

Precision Manufacturing

Every batch we produce is manufactured to the highest standard and quality control tested, ensuring absolute consistency in our products, from day to day, month to month and year to year. Retained samples are kept for a minimum of 12 months.

Free Technical Helpline

We'll do everything we can to help you succeed. Our experienced technical advisors understand concrete, providing impartial and practical advice on questions raised.

Huge Stocks

Our depots in Newbury, Sheffield and Manchester are all fully stocked and ready to respond to all levels of demand. We're happy to offer guaranteed next day delivery on orders placed before 2:00pm, Monday - Friday