THE SCIENCE
Different chemistry.
Specific purpose.
The right coating begins with understanding the substrate, the binder and the environment around it.
BREATHEX / MINERAL SILICATE PAINT
A mineral bond.
A compatible wall.
On a compatible mineral substrate, a silicate-based binder can react through silicification. That relationship makes surface condition and compatibility central to the coating system.
Explore BreatheX ↗- 01
Penetrates
The binder enters pores in a suitable mineral surface.
- 02
Reacts
Silicification connects the coating with the compatible substrate.
- 03
Lets vapour pass
The mineral coating structure allows water-vapour movement.
RUST_O_PAINT / ACRYLIC ENAMEL
A formed film.
A prepared surface.
Waterborne acrylic coatings form a film as water evaporates and the resin particles coalesce. Rust_O_Paint combines this binder technology with inhibitive pigments for suitable prepared metal.
Explore Rust_O_Paint ↗- 01
Prepares
Remove contamination, loose paint, active rust and mill scale as directed.
- 02
Forms
The acrylic binder forms a coating film by coalescence.
- 03
Cures
The TDS gives a four-day full cure at 25°C and 50% relative humidity.
Choose by the surface.
These are product-specific starting points,
not a universal ranking of paint types.
| Consideration | BreatheX | Rust_O_Paint |
|---|---|---|
| Binder technology | Mineral silicate | Waterborne acrylic |
| Primary context | Compatible mineral wall surfaces | Properly prepared metal |
| Surface relationship | Can react with a compatible mineral substrate | Forms an adherent film over a prepared substrate |
| Preparation | Assess porosity, soundness and existing coatings | Remove contaminants, rust and loose coatings |
| Before specifying | Confirm the selected interior or exterior system | Review the substrate guidance in the TDS |
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING CONSIDERED
Your surface.
Our starting point.
Tell us what you’re creating. We’ll help you explore the coating system, colour and preparation for your space.
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