JOHOR BARU: WANT to have a home or car that stands out from the crowd?
Par Macht Bhd, at 48, Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/9, Taman Mount Austin here is the production plant that offers such unique services.
Its director, Robin Kuok, said the factory is believed to be the first in Johor, and possibly the country, to offer these two new and novel services — interior wall coating material Belka, as well as spray chroming.
“There are only two types of chroming services in the local market — vacuum chroming and electroplating. Spray chroming is a new technology. We also do Belka coating, which was invented by an Iranian named Sazeh Gostar Sarayesh,” Kuok said.
“Belka is actually cotton wool mixed with gluten and mineral stones.
“Just like mixing dough, the Belka is then placed on the surface. It can be applied to wood, glass, metal, reinforced concrete and brick walls.”
Kuok said Belka is an alternative to paint and wallpaper, and costs about RM4 per sq ft.
“The material is flame-resistant, odour-free and insect-repellent due to its pH-neutral characteristics as insects are drawn to alkaline-based properties.
“However, it is not advisable to put Belka coating on the surface of washroom as it is not waterproof. A little water is fine, but not in a water-saturated environment.
“Belka coating also absorbs sounds, and having walls with Belka coating is like a house wearing a cotton shirt. Heat cannot penetrate the interior because of its thermal-insulation properties,” he said.
“As for spray chroming, we have acquired a water transfer printing machine where 3D-cubic printing can be achieved on irregular-shaped surfaces.
“Customers are opting for this new technology on their sports rim, air-cond covers, door frames and dashboards, among others, to express individuality,” he said.
“It costs about RM150 to get the designs on a car rim,” he added.
For details, call 07-300 6337 or go to www.facebook.com/BelkaInMalaysia.
- by Chuah Bee Kim
source NST online
