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A modern, durable alternative to limewash, earthBorn Silicate Masonry Paint and Primer offer long lasting performance with outstanding environmental benefits.
The products bond with the underlying masonry material to form a durable barrier to water but enable the masonry to breathe.
They are water-borne and contain minimal VOCs.
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Silicate Primer – stabilises loose, powdery surfaces prior to painting and helps prevent mould. Ideal for absorbent mineral-based surfaces such as stone, concrete, pebbledash and plaster.
Silicate Masonry Paint – white, weather-resistant and water repellent, this outdoor masonry paint provides a soft matt finish that does not yellow with time. Compatible with earthBorn Pigments to create warm colours.
| Property |
Traditional
limewash |
Conventional
masonry paint* |
Silicate
Masonry Paint |
| Maintenance frequency** |
2 - 3 years |
5 – 15 years |
up to 15 years |
| Effect of weathering** |
weathers back slowly to substrate |
may crack and peel |
minimal |
| Suitable surfaces for coating |
limeplaster and most permeable, mineral surfaces |
most clean, stable surfaces |
all permeable, mineral surfaces e.g. brick, stone and limeplaster**** |
| Suitability for cementatious renders |
poor |
good |
good |
| Typical coats required |
3-5 coats |
1 primer + 2 coats |
1 primer + 2 coats |
| Application method |
roller or brush |
roller/brush/spray |
roller/brush/spray |
| Breathability |
excellent |
very poor/poor |
excellent |
| Moisture resistance |
poor |
excellent |
excellent |
| Resistance to mould/algae |
good
(due to natural alkalinity of product) |
poor/good
(depends on chemical algicides) |
good
(due to natural alkalinity of product) |
| Colour availability |
limited |
poor/good
(depends on chemical algicides) |
good |
| Acrylics/acrylic softener content*** |
none |
yes (up to 40%) |
very low (5%) |
| VOC content*** |
0% |
up to 8% |
less than 1% |
| Applicator health risks***** |
high (caustic) |
medium (VOC and fungicide content) |
low (silicate primer similar risk to limewash) |
| Appearance |
mottled/varied |
flat, uniform |
vibrant, delicate texture |
| Suitability for restoration work and historic buildings |
traditional |
consideration should be given to appearance and lack of breathability |
effective, durable alternative to limewash |
* Information for conventional masonry paints is indicative of typical products and is not specific to any brand. Performance may vary from brand to brand.
** Dependent on site/environmental conditions and preparation.
*** Acrylic softeners and VOCs are widely accepted as being damaging to the environment and contributing to global warming. Acrylics reduce the breathability of the coating.
**** Some clay surfaces may require special treatment.
***** Always consult manufacturers' health and safety data sheets for further information.
For long lasting exterior paintwork on masonry walls, earthBorn Silicate Primer stabilises loose, powdery surfaces prior to painting,
It is water-borne and specially formulated with sodium silicate to provide an ideal base coat for Silicate Masonry Paint.
Its alkaline ingredients also help prevent mould formation.
(Note: earthBorn Silicate Primer should not be applied over conventional ‘plastic’ masonry paints).
- ideal primer for exterior masonry
- stabilises loose, powdery surfaces
- helps prevent mould
- breathable
- easy to apply with standard brush, roller or suitable spray gun
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| Coverage: |
5 – 7sq m/litre |
| Drying time: |
12 hours |
| Ingredients: |
Water, stabilised sodium tetra-silicate, styrene stabiliser |
| Sizes and Product Codes: |
1-1602 White 5 litre
1-1603 White 10 litre |
| Download the Product Data Sheet |
Providing a hardwearing, classic white finish to external masonry, earthBorn Silicate Masonry Paint will not yellow with time. A choice of colours may be created by blending with earthBorn Pigments.
Water-borne and formulated with sodium silicate, Silicate Masonry Paint will withstand extremes of weather and can be washed to keep it looking as fresh as the day it was applied.
For optimum performance apply over earthBorn Silicate Primer.
(Note: earthBorn Silicate Masonry Paint should not be applied over conventional ‘plastic’ masonry paints. Some clay surfaces may require special treatment).
- weather resistant, does not yellow
- water repellent
- breathable
- water-borne;
- easy to apply with standard brush, roller or suitable spray gun
- low VOC content
- high performance alternative to limewash
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exterior use |
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all mineral surfaces such as brick, stone, concrete, pebble dash, render, lime wash and plaster |
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restoration work and historic buildings |
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application following earthBorn Silicate Primer. |
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| Coverage: |
5 – 7sq m/litre |
| Drying time: |
4 hours (approx) |
| Ingredients: |
Water, sodium tetra-silicate, kaolin, calcium carbonate, styrene stabiliser, ammonium salt, titanium dioxide, common salt (sodium chloride) |
| Sizes and Product Codes: |
1-1703 White 10 litre |
| Download the Product Data Sheet |
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