SOL SILICALITH

PROPERTIES: SOL SILICALITH is a Low Voc silicate emulsion paint, with the latest generation of technological water repellent modifications, mainly for finishing and protection of painted and unpainted mineral bases, both in exteriors and interiors. Formulated on the basis of sustainable components that respect the environment and human health, free of formaldehyde, heavy metals, phthalates, alkylphenolethoxylates (APEO free) and ammonia free. Its innovative formula based on special dispersions of modified alkaline silicates is reinforced with nano silanes for optimised moisture management and long-term durability. It will not crack, flake or swell under the effect of moisture.  It has excellent chemical adhesion on mineral substrates as SOL SILICALITH becomes part of the mineral substrate thanks to its silicification petrification process, which also gives it antistatic properties and activates transpiration. Excellent resistance and stability of the colours to UV rays, heat and yellowing, thanks to the exclusive use of high quality oxide pigments. Excellent resistance to gas pollution and acid rain. Resistant to weathering. Classification according to DIN EN 13300 and other technical data:

• Class 1 wet scrub resistance on mineral base and Class 2 on non-mineral base (ISO 11998).
• Opacity and coverage Class 1 for a coverage up to 5 m2/l (ISO 6504-3), variable according to texture, colours and absorption values of the base.
• Mineral matt finish G3 - Reflectance grade <5 GU (EN ISO 2813) and fine particle size (EN 21524).
• Water vapour permeability SD ≤0.01 m Kg/m² (Class V1), DIN EN ISO 7783-2.
• High resistance to liquid water, with a low permeability according to EN 1062-3, with w=0.09 Kg/m2h0.5 (Class W3).
• Neutral odour and Low Voc.
• It has no biocides as its inorganic and alkaline chemical nature gives it a natural antimicrobial activity in the container.
• Estimated Euroclass fire resistance A2-s1d0 according to EN 13501-1. 

COLOURS: Available in white and rust colours from the NCS Exterior colour chart. Pigmentable up to 3% with Mixol oxide colours.

MAIN USE: SOL SILICALITH is generally applied for facades and heritage, interior and exterior, and for professional theming and high decoration, on previously painted bases and also on cement or concrete plaster, porous natural or artificial stone, sand and lime mortars, brick walls, mineral paints, fibre cement boards, plaster and/or Pladur® surfaces (primed with FK-16). Always respect the correct curing of fresh mortars. Unsuitable surfaces: Elastomeric paints.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Protect well all surfaces that are not to be treated or splashed. Applicable between 5ºC and 35ºC of ambient and base temperature. Apply Silicalith on clean, dry, cured, duly consolidated bases, free of non-stick substances, salts and microorganisms. Apply by brush, roller or airless, always wet on wet in the same coat. In general apply 2-3 coats of paint.

Sol silicate paints can be applied on previously painted substrates with non-mineral paints, and also penetrate into the unpainted mineral substrates by silicification, becoming a mineral part of the substrate. This characteristic means that the colours cannot be flat and homogeneous, and their mineral appearance will depend on their penetration into the substrate, the form and quantity of paint applied, the environmental conditions, and the experience of the application team.

SOL SILICALITH as a silicate dispersion paint is a water-based product, the viscosity of which can vary depending on the colour and temperature of the environment. It can be adjusted by lowering the viscosity of the paint by adding up to a maximum of 5-10% Multilite Monochrom colourless, mixing with the paint in a suitable way until the ideal viscosity is obtained. Especially recommended if the viscosity is high because of the colour formulated, or because of the temperature of the environment of the base itself or because of the texture or absorption values of the base.  It is recommended to avoid painting in direct sunlight and at times of high temperatures, especially in summer in hot countries.  For further details see technical data sheet and/or application guides, and safety data sheet. 

PRIMERS: 

1. In mineral base coats with different textures it is always advisable to initially fill with SILICALITH TEXTURE (3-6 m²/l.), to regularise and homogenise the appearance of the surface texture.
2. The most common option is to use as a base coat a first coat of primer with SOL SILICALITH paint in the chosen colour, dissolved 1:1 with Multilite Monocrom colourless (8-10 m²/l. of dissolution). Never add water.
3. Another option as a primer is to use Multilite Monocrom colourless, undiluted (3-6 m²/l.). Depending on the absorption of the base coat and the environmental conditions, at least 1 coat will be necessary for low absorbent surfaces and up to 2 coats for absorbent surfaces and high environmental and/or base coat temperatures. Allow 12-24 hours between coats.
4. Only on unpainted mineral facades, with high exposure to pathological or environmental humidity, it is advisable to replace the Multilite Monocrom primer with any of the breathable water repellents FK-7 or FK-3 Plus (40-50 m²/l. of solution), applied by saturation from bottom to top, and in solution in water 1:14, allowing 24-48 hours to dry before painting.
5. For interior plaster bases, prime with FK-16 in a 1:3 solution in water (8-10 m²/l. of solution).

AVERAGE COVERAGE: SOL SILICALITH has an approximate coverage of 3-5 m²/l. in 2 coats. Depending on the application method, texture and absorption of the base coat and environmental conditions, the consumption may vary considerably.