Archetech Issue 54 2021 | Page 23

WHY USE A BREATHABLE PAINT ?
COATINGS , SEALANTS & PAINTS
WHY USE A BREATHABLE PAINT ?
Paint breathability measures how air and water vapour flows through its surface . Older properties were built using materials that were designed to promote this airflow .
Using paint with a high level of breathability , with breathable building materials , avoids moisture being ‘ trapped ’ beneath the surface of the paint . Trapped moisture can lead to damp walls , causing the paint to bubble , peel and eventually blow completely . It can also contribute to a harmful living environment .
Earthborn Claypaint is a highly breathable paint , perfect for walls and ceilings where breathability is key . It ’ s thick and creamy with a high clay content , offering excellent coverage , no nasty paint smells and a number of eco properties .
There are two methods used to objectively measure breathability - the SD value and the MVTR value . Using either method , Claypaint is proven to have extremely high levels of breathability . More information on this topic can be found in the blog on the Earthborn website .
Ease of use , high covering power and lack of harmful emissions make Claypaint an ideal option to optimise breathability for any building .
Earthborn ’ s Classic range of 72 shades
Earthborn ’ s new colour card showing all 72 colours in the classic range is now available and100 % recyclable , including the adhesive and the paint chips that use real Claypaint .
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