FAQ

In fact, all our products are coatings, or more precisely, thin-film thermal insulation coatings.

We offer products of liquid consistency for application by roller, brush or spray (commonly called paints or coatings) and products of thick consistency for application by trowel (commonly called masses).

This is possible thanks to the glass microspheres contained in the coating, which have two functions – they reflect solar radiation and increase thermal resistance.

More information can be found here.

Our coatings can be painted with another water-based product (e.g., acrylic paint), but they work best as a final layer, as they then work in two ways:

• radiation reflection – thermal radiation is reflected from the coating surface. The product has a TSR coefficient of 90%.
• limiting thermal conductivity – similar to traditional thermal insulation materials, such as polystyrene.

If you paint over our paint, the reflective effect will deteriorate, but the thermal conductivity will still “work”. Technically, there is no contraindication and you can make the last layer with another paint, but in this case we recommend making a thicker layer to compensate for the loss on the reflection parameter.

You can use generally available pigments for water-based paints to color our paint. You can also order paint in one of the colors available on our color palette, or send a request for another specific color tailored to your needs.

An important fact is that our products are machine-colored based on high-quality Swiss pigments, so you can be confident in color repeatability.

However, due to the differences between the colors shown on the screen and the actual colors, as well as in the case when we select a color close to the specific color provided by the customer (for example, based on the color palette of another company), each time we recommend purchasing a smaller quantity of the product, in order to check whether the color corresponds to your requirements.

Covering the cold surface with our product reduces the temperature difference between the environment and the insulated surface, so there is no condensation of moisture, which is the main cause of mold and mildew.

Yes, of course! We use only the highest quality components, so our products are not divided into indoor and outdoor.

Both GoTherm and AT Termo are water-based products, have low VOC content and are weather resistant, so you can use them both indoors and outdoors (e.g. on the facade).

Remember, however, that as with other paints, the room must be well ventilated when painting!

We recommend using a layer of 1mm, which allows to achieve very good thermal properties.

Nevertheless, the final thickness depends on the customer’s choice and may vary depending on the problem to be solved:

• Heating up from the sun? Just 0.5 mm is enough
• Mold and fungus on the walls? We recommend 1 mm
• Thermal insulation? 0.5-3 mm
• Protecting a hot surface (such as a pipe)? 1,5-3 mm

It should also be taken into account that with smaller thicknesses there may be a problem with surface opacity. We recommend then to make a primer with a traditional decorative paint, in order to equalize the opacity.

Consumption, depending on the application, is 0.5 – 3.0 liters of paint on the surface of 1 m2.

• radiation reflection – the total thickness of the layer min. 0.5 mm (0.5 l/m2),
• mould and fungi on the walls – the total thickness of the layer min. 1 mm (1 l/m2),
• condensation of water vapour – total layer thickness min. 1.5 mm (1.5 l/m2),
• thermal insulation – total layer thickness min. 1-3 mm (1-3 l/m2),
• hot surface (e.g. pipe) – total layer thickness 1.5-3 mm (1.5-3 l/m²).

If you’re having difficulty estimating the amount of product you need, we heartily encourage you to try our tool – calculator (click here).

Our thermal insulation coatings perform as well as traditional insulation like wool or Styrofoam, and more than that, they have high reflectivity. Combined with the simple application method, they are a great alternative to other insulation materials.

In addition, when it is not possible to use traditional insulation (e.g., historic buildings, facade with complex structure, insulation on the inside, etc.) then thin-film thermal insulation coatings are one of the few possible solutions.

If you are planning to insulate a building to meet energy standards, please consult an auditor or other responsible entity before using our products. Thermal insulation coatings are a relatively new product on the European market and are still waiting for the appearance of relevant testing standards, so they may not be included in the energy balance of the building.

Of course, all you need is a brush or roller! However, it should be remembered that it is not a standard decorative paint, but a thin-layer thermal insulation, so the comfort of application may differ from ordinary paints.

In the case of thermal insulation mass, application is possible only with a spatula/trowel and requires more experience and skills in applying materials such as plaster.

We recommend making a trial application on a safe section.

Paints and thermal insulation masses can be applied to many types of substrates, such as concrete, plaster, metal, wood and plastics (except polyethylene).

Substrate and product preparation are described in detail in the application instructions.

The drying and recoating times depend on the thickness of the layer, temperature and relative air humidity. For example, the drying time of a single layer at a temperature of +20 ± 2°C, is 2 to 4 hours, while if the substrate temperature will be over +50°C, the time is less than 1 hour.

All our products are water-based, so they are safe for human consumption! Water-based paint, that is, paint whose component is water, does not contain harmful solvents and has a minimal amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Thanks to the minimal content of volatile organic compounds (VOC), our products have a very low impact on polluting our planet. In addition, they are water-soluble, so they do not contain harmful chemical solvents!

Our thermal insulation products are suitable for winter transport in sub-zero temperatures – they can be frozen up to several times without any effect on their properties.

If you receive a shipment and notice that the product is frozen, it is sufficient to leave it in a room with room temperature for a period of 24 hours.

The paints and thermal insulation compounds we produce are products created from the best raw materials supplied exclusively from reputable manufacturers. As a manufacturer of paints and thermal insulation compounds with more than 10 years of experience, we guarantee that at each stage of production, we make every effort to ensure that our product is characterized by the highest quality and repeatability.

Both groups of products operate on the same principles – by limiting thermal conductivity and reflecting radiation.

GoTherm® products are based on raw materials from leading Polish manufacturers – we provide a 5-year warranty for the stability of properties.

AT Termo® is made of raw materials from the best European and American manufacturers – we provide a 10-year guarantee for the stability of properties.