Instruction
for the application of thermal insulation coatings
Preparation
For the application you will need:
- Protective clothing,
- Protective foil,
- Brush, roller, trowel or painting unit,
- One of our thermal insulation products.
Product Preparation
Both the product in liquid form and in the form of a thick mass should be mixed before application. For a liquid product, it is enough to shake the canister vigorously, a product with a thick consistency should be mixed with a stirrer – we recommend using a slow-speed stirrer with a maximum speed of 200 RPM.
Although each product is supplied ready for immediate application (after mixing), dilution may be required depending on the application method, the preferences of the person applying the material or the specific nature of the substrate.
Substrate preparation
Building materials:
- The painted surface should be even.
- The surface should be cleaned of free fractions.
- Depending on the condition of the surface (absorption and stability) and the intensity of the existing substrate color, it may be necessary to protect it first with two layers of nanosilver primer.
- In the case of partitions with high humidity (e.g. due to capillary water rising from the ground), appropriate waterproofing of the painted surface must be performed.
- To obtain a uniform color with a thermal insulation coating layer less than 1 mm thick, it may be necessary to use a color-leveling primer (e.g. standard finishing paint).
Steel materials:
- Surfaces susceptible to corrosion should be protected with an anti-corrosion agent.
- In case of a very smooth surface, sanding may be required to improve adhesion.
Wooden materials:
- The surface should be protected against moisture absorption.
Artificial materials:
- In case of a very smooth surface, sanding may be required to improve adhesion.
Important!
Do not apply to wet, oily, corroded or fungal surfaces.
Dilution
Although each product is supplied ready for immediate application (after mixing), depending on the application method, the preferences of the person applying the material or the specific nature of the substrate, it may be necessary to dilute the product.
thermal insulation paint
If necessary, the liquid product (paint) can be diluted with water:
- approx. 5% (50ml per 1 liter of paint) – preparing the paint for application by brush, roller and spray.
- from 5% to a maximum of 25% (50-250ml per 1 liter of paint) – for painting the first layers on surfaces with high temperatures (from 60°C to 180°C).
thermal insulation mass
If necessary, the thick (mass) version of the product can be diluted with water:
- approx. 5% (50ml per 1 liter of mass) – preparation of the mass for filling.
- approx. 10 – 15% (100-150 ml per 1 liter of mass) – preparing the mass for application by brush or spray.
- from 15% to a maximum of 40% (150-400 ml per 1 liter of mass) – for painting the first layers on surfaces with high temperatures (from 60°C to 180°C).
Important!
Add the water gradually in small batches, stirring constantly until the desired consistency is achieved.
Only the amount of product that will be used within 3-5 hours should be diluted. Adding too much water may cause the product to separate and spoil.
Tools
Brush
A paint brush can be used for simple painting works that do not require high aesthetics of the surface finish. This method is characterized by low material losses and allows for quick implementation, therefore it is suitable, among others, in on steel pipes. It should be taken into account that when applied with a brush, it leaves bristle marks.
Roller
We recommend the use of short-bristle nylon rollers for substrates of low roughness and long-bristle polyacrylic string rollers for rough substrates (such as facades). Application with a roller leaves a textured plaster. Tips:
Tips:
- The roller should be generously soaked in paint.
- The first layer is a base layer (the original surface will show through) and will ensure good adhesion for subsequent layers.
- For a uniform texture over the entire surface, we recommend painting in one “sequence” and without making corrections on the layer of drying coating. Any correction will stand out against the finished surface, so any corrections should be made by painting another layer.
- One coat of paint with a roller allows you to apply a layer approximately 0.5 mm thick.
Painting unit
The painting unit will work well when painting large surfaces, as well as those of complex shape (e.g. details of historic architecture). The spray application allows you to obtain the texture of a delicate textured plaster.
A number of different devices can be used for application using this method, depending on the product being used:
- GoTherm® – HVLP/LVLP unit (maximum working pressure 10 bar)
- AT Termo® – HVLP/LVLP paint gun, airless unit etc. (maximum working pressure is 120 bar)
Szczegółowe zalecenia odnośnie sprzętu można znaleźć w dokumentach (specyfikacja techniczna) dla poszczególnych produktów.
Important!
When working with the unit, remove all paint filters or replace them with a filter with a mesh diameter of at least 2 mm.
Trowel/Putty
It is a method that requires more skill from the applicant. With careless execution, large unevenness may appear, which will require excessive grinding. Grinding damages the coating and reduces its insulating properties.
Application with a putty knife allows for a smooth surface finish (depending on the skills of the person applying).
Application
- Before painting, it is recommended to prepare the surface with a primer with nanosilver.
- Mix the product
- Liquid product – shake the canister vigorously
- Thick product – open the package provided and mix the entire product thoroughly at low speed (maximum 200 RPM).
- Place the amount of product planned to be used within 3-5 hours in a separate container.
- If the density is difficult to apply, dilute the reserved amount of product with water (according to point 3.1 or 3.2) and mix again.
- Start painting (instructions on application with individual tools can be found in point 4).
- Approximate gaps between subsequent layers are as follows:
- Up to 1 hour – if painting is carried out on a substrate at a temperature above 40°C.
- Approximately 3 hours – if painting is done at room temperature.
- From 3 to 24 hours – if painting is carried out in extremely unfavorable conditions (temperature below 5°C or high ambient humidity).
- 24 hours after applying the last layer, it is possible to cover the product with another decorative paint.
Important! Using a different paint as the final coat will degrade the reflective properties of our coatings. In this case, we recommend applying a thicker layer to compensate for the deterioration in radiation reflection due to the greater thermal resistance of the coating. - Po wykonanych pracach wszystkie narzędzia wystarczy umyć wodą.
- Unused (and undiluted) product in a tightly closed container can be safely stored for up to one year.
Be sure to check out our page for best practices and additional application tips!
efficiency
The efficiency of the material (both paint and thermal insulation mass) results from its volume. About 1 liter of the product on the surface of 1 m² allows you to obtain a layer with a thickness of 1 mm.
Consumption, depending on the application, is 0.5 – 3.0 liters of paint per 1 m² surface.
- 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).