Leading paint specialist Johnstone’s has become the first manufacturer to bring advanced nanotechnology to the UK market following the launch of its revolutionary Self-Cleaning Masonry Paint. Providing specifiers and architects with a 15 year guarantee, the new exterior coating has been specifically developed to keep exteriors looking cleaner for longer and to resist the dulling effects of pollution, weathering and time.
The new exterior coating from Johnstone’s provides a cost-effective alternative to the repeated cleaning and painting of buildings. Significantly reducing maintenance requirements, the paint’s self-cleaning properties ensure that after one application, the building exterior retains its aesthetic appeal for longer without the need to be repainted or refreshed.
Johnstone’s Stormshield Self-Cleaning Masonry Paint features microscopic nano particles, which at one billionth of a metre are invisible to the human eye. It is these tiny particles that adhere to the surface, transforming the normal crater landscape into an extremely smooth finish that dust and dirt simply can’t stick to.
As well as utilising the very latest technology, the nanometric painting system also harnesses a more natural force – rain. Whereas most standard masonry products repel water, Johnstone’s Stormshield Self Cleaning Masonry Paint works in the opposite way as it actually attracts water to its surface. Any dirt particles that may be present will therefore be simply washed away by the rain to leave a streak-free finish.
Suitable for application on a variety of substrates including cement rendering, rough cast, brick and concrete, Johnstone’s Stormshield Self-Cleaning Masonry Paint has undergone stringent anti-carbonation tests to successfully meet the standards of Class 1 of the EN ISO 1062-6 accreditation. Carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the decay of concrete structures as it can penetrate the concrete and damage any steel structure within. The use of anti-carbonation products such as Johnstone’s new Self Cleaning Masonry coating provide a protective barrier and are therefore ideally suited for use on car parks and other buildings in highly populated areas.
Touch-dry in one hour, Johnstone’s Stormshield Self-Cleaning Masonry Paint can be applied using a brush or roller and as it is water-based, is fully compliant with the new VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) legislation that will come into effect in 2010. As well as being environmentally responsible the new paint also maintains its flexibility without chalking.
The perfect ‘anti-ageing’ treatment for any exterior project, Johnstone’s Stormshield Self-Cleaning Masonry Paint will be available in a choice of over 6,000 colours through the use of Johnstone’s innovative 32k tinting machines.