- Silicate mineral paint
Mineral Paints are mineral based
coating s formulated withpotassium silicate orsodium silicate , otherwise known aswaterglass as the binder, combined with inorganic, alkaline-resistant pigments. They are fullyinorganic (containing noorganic solvent s) and are non-offgassing. Mineral paintspetrify , by binding to any silicates within the substrate, forming a micro-crystalline structure and a breathable finish. They are more of a stain, that becomes integral to the substrate, rather than a coating. They arealkaline and therefore inhibit microbiotic growth, and reducecarbonization of cementitious materials.The majority of non-toxic concrete stains and limestone restoration products are
waterglass based. Mineral paints are also used as a non-toxic wood preservative.The difference between the use of
sodium silicate andpotassium silicate as a binder is mainly geographic. The western hemisphere mainly producessodium silicate , where Europe producespotassium silicate Possible substrates:
*masonry
*stone
*concrete
*lime plasters
*earthen plastersApplications:
*environmentally friendly, non-toxic applications
*high durability, especially on masonry products, andlightfast
*breathable finish
*Acid rain resistance
*antifungal properties
*reduces carbonization of cement based materialsExternal links
www.keimpaints.co.za
* [http://www.keim.com/ Keim Mineral Coatings of America, Inc.]
* [http://www.eco-house.com/ Eco-House Inc.]
* [http://www.keimfarben.de/en// Keim Farben]
* [http://www.keimpaints.co.uk/ Keim Paints UK]
*http://www.ecozmo.com/
* [http://www.silacote.com/ Silacote]
* [http://www.timberprocoatings.com TimberPro]
* [http://www.elements.nb.ca/theme/building/henry/paint.htm/ Eco-house article reprint]
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