Is Keim paint any good?

Keim Mineral Paints are natural, water-borne, silicate paints that provide an extremely durable, colourfast finish.

What is mineral based paint?

Mineral paint, as its name suggests, is a paint made using natural minerals from the earth for its color pigments. These minerals are mixed with a binder, such as acrylic resin, and a solvent. The resin is what gives mineral paint its best qualities – fantastic adhesion and superior durability.

How does silicate paint work?

Silicate based paints or mineral paint do not form films on the surface. They work by absorbing into the surface then chemically binding to the underlying substrate.

How long does Keim paint last?

LONGEVITY & DURABILITY At KEIM paints we believe that an exterior paint coating should be expected to last for at least 15 years – both in terms of aesthetics and performance.

What is Keim Soldalit?

KEIM Soldalit is a highly developed multi purpose exterior sol silicate paint system based on a combination of KEIM potassium silicate and silica sol binding agents, forming a chemical bond to mineral substrates and a mechanical bond to existing paint coatings.

What is different about mineral paint?

The biggest difference is that Fusion Mineral Paint is not a Chalk Paint, it does not contain any chalk. Chalk Paint and milk paint really needs to be sealed once painted as it is very porous and this will create a barrier and prevent it absorbing dust and dirt from the air and oil from hands.

Where can you use silicate paint?

Silicate paints require siliceous substrate for setting. For this reason they are highly suitable for mineral substrates such as mineral plasters and concrete. They are only of limited use for application on wood and metal.

Is mineral paint breathable?

Mineral silicate paint is highly breathable, will never peel or fade and will offer decades of durability.

What are mineral coatings for?

Mineral silicate paints produce unparalleled beauty and durability to exterior and interior surfaces. What makes silicate paint so special, compared to conventional paint coatings, is its ability to not just coat a surface, but to permanently bond the coat of paint with the substrate.

What is sol silicate paint?

Sol-silicate is a combination of silica sol and water glass. The original Sol Silicate paint, KEIM Soldalit, was introduced in 2002. Silicate paints bond by penetration of the potassium silicate binder into a mineral substrate, which then crystallises to form a permanent bond with the substrate.

Is masonry paint breathable?

When using a waterproof masonry paint, it is crucial that this masonry paint is highly breathable. This breathability is what allows moisture to escape from inside the property. The breathability of a paint is measured in an SD value.

Is mineral paint like chalk paint?

Is mineral paint waterproof?

Once Fusion Mineral Paint has cured, it’s one of the most durable paints you’ll ever see. The fact that it’s waterproof is the biggest thing that sets it aside from any other chalk-like paint. Fusion Mineral Paint creates a nonporous surface on its own, removing the need for a topcoat.

Is acrylic paint the same as mineral paint?

Mineral paints are different than acrylic or latex paints because of their molecular structure, their resin type, and the other ingredients.

What is Keim paint made of?

Using natural ingredients including potassium silicate, earth oxide pigments and minerals, Keim paints produce a highly durable, all-natural appearance. Keim is committed to producing quality, research-based paints and systems that meet our high standards for sustainability.

Is Keim paint resistant to weathering?

This potassium silicate binder is highly resistant to weathering, ensuring an extremely long-life protective finish, reducing the frequency of re-decoration cycles. Keim mineral paints do not flake and the binder does not disintegrate under the effect of UV light.

What kind of paint does Keim use for murals?

KEIM offers MineralArt paints that breathe naturally on masonry surfaces and will never blister or peel. The colors will never fade. Find inspiration for your next project in KEIM’s murals project gallery.

Why choose Keim silicate paints?

There are huge ecological advantages in the mineral product composition of silicate paints made by KEIM. Thanks to the potassium silicate binder, the silicate paints can be made without using any preservation agents, solvents and plasticisers. Our wall paints for interior use thus ensure an optimum indoor climate and healthier homes.