Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint

For long lasting paintwork on masonry walls, Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint and Primer offer a high performance alternative to traditional limewash. Being water based and VOC free, Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint and Primer have strong environmental credentials. They also significantly outperform both limewash and conventional masonry paints; see table below. The products bond with the underlying material to form a waterproof, weather resistant barrier that also allows the masonry to breathe. Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint lasts up to 15 years or more between repaints.

Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Primer stabilises loose, powdery surfaces prior to painting, helps prevent algae growth, ideal for all mineral based surfaces such as stone, concrete, pebbledash, plaster and render. Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint - long lasting, weather resistant, mould resistant, provides a crisp matt finish that does not discolour with time. Available in a standard range of 40 colours.

Colour: White

Colour code: 2022

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Unit 12 Glendale Farm Southampton Road Whiteparish Salisbury Wiltshire, SP5 2QW

Lime Stuff Limited tel: 01794 884294 fax: 01794 884760 email: info@limestuff.co.uk web: www.limestuff.co.uk

Compare the performance of Earthborn Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint

Property Maintenance frequency
2 2

Traditional limewash 2 - 3 years

Conventional 1 masonry paint 5 15 years

Silicate Masonry Paint up to 15 years or more minimal

Effect of weathering

weathers back slowly to substrate limeplaster and most permeable, mineral surfaces poor

may crack and peel most clean, stable surfaces

Suitable surfaces for coating

all permeable, mineral surfaces e.g. 3 brick, stone and limeplaster

Suitability for cementatious renders Typical coats required Application method Breathability Moisture resistance Resistance to mould/algae

good

good

3-5 coats roller or brush excellent poor

1 primer + 2 coats roller/brush/spray very poor/poor excellent

1 primer + 2 coats roller/brush/spray excellent excellent

good poor/good good (due to natural (depends on chemical (due to natural alkalinity of product) alkalinity of product) algicides) limited none excellent yes (up to 40%) excellent very low (5%)

Colour availability Acrylics/acrylic softener 4 content VOC content

4

0%
5

up to 8% medium (VOC and fungicide content) flat, uniform consideration should be given to appearance and lack of breathability

0% low (silicate primer similar risk to limewash) vibrant, delicate texture effective, durable alternative to limewash

Applicator health risks

high (caustic)

Appearance Suitability for restoration work and historic buildings

mottled, varied traditional

Information for conventional masonry paints is indicative of typical products and is not specific to any brand. Performance may vary from brand to brand. 2 Dependent on site/environmental conditions and preparation. 3 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 to the possible detriment of the building fabric. 4 Some clay surfaces may require special treatment. 5 Always consult manufacturers' health and safety data sheets for further information.
Unit 12 Glendale Farm Southampton Road Whiteparish Salisbury Wiltshire, SP5 2QW Lime Stuff Limited tel: 01794 884294 fax: 01794 884760 email: info@limestuff.co.uk web: www.limestuff.co.uk