Silicate can be described as the most important group of minerals, having the widest place among all minerals. Silicate is preferred in many different industries because of its different properties.
Silicate paint is created as a result of an accurate combination of liquid potassium silicate (glass water) mineral-based fillers and inorganic color pigments. The mineral to which it is applied is a type of paint that penetrates the surface and chemically interacts with the surface.
It is a binder that determines the quality of the paint and especially allows it to stick to the bottom layer. There are differences between inorganic and organic binders. Inorganic binders are supplied from mineral raw materials. Durable mineral paint is binding silicates i.e. potassium glass water.
Organic paints basically form a kind of layer on the surface. Silicate paints, on the other hand, become part of the surface. High quality silicate paint systems provide durability and protection.
General Characteristics of Silicate Paints
Silicate paints become part of the surface to which they are applied. Instead of forming a separate layer on the surface, it becomes whole with the surface.
Silicate paints do not have shedding and blistering.
Silicate paints provide a matte mineral surface.
It has the capability to breathe.
There is high water vapor permeability.
Color does not fade in silicate paints,
In silicate paints, surfaces remain clean through antistatic binders.
It does not contain volatile inorganic compounds.
Why Is Silicate Paint Long Lasting?
Silicate, known as a binding agent, provides maximum resistance and permanence by providing a suitable integration between natural mineral-based fillers and inorganic-based paint pigments.
There is a durable and permanent bond between silicate paint and the substrate. Silicate paint integrates with the surface and becomes part of the surface. It moves with the surface to which it is applied. Silicate paints do not have shedding and blistering.
Silicate paints are extremely durable. Silicate, which is preferred as a binder, has high resistance to abrasions. The chemical bond that potassium silicate forms together with mineral fillers is quite strong. Therefore, exfoliation or blistering is out of the question. Silicate paints are not damaged by UV rays. It is highly resistant to acid rains and other environmental conditions.
Silicate paints have high water vapor permeability. Moisture in building materials can thus be delivered quickly. It provides high protection against water damage.
Silicate paints are also transparent. In this way, light easily reaches the pigment and gives an impressive and natural appearance.
