Refurbishment and Restore Issue 19 2020 | Page 19

Coatings, Sealants & Paints Earthborn’s historic paint colours Earthborn is well known for its high performing, eco friendly paints that are healthier to live with and better for the planet. But it doesn’t stop there. No.38 The Park is a boutique Georgian townhouse hotel featuring a palette of warm Earthborn greens. With a host of unique qualities, Earthborn is the perfect choice for listed buildings and period homes. From historic medieval churches to sprawling Georgian mansions, compact Victorian terraces to mid-century bungalows, Earthborn’s paints are regularly specified by homeowners and professionals alike for a variety of heritage projects. Claypaint is available in a palette of 72 signature shades, including several based on historic paint colours. Of course, every period building has its own unique characteristics and considerations, not least when it comes to decorating. So Earthborn has combined its own paint knowledge and colour know-how with the expertise of Lincoln Conservation, to produce a guide on how to choose paint for older properties and create historic paint colour palettes that remain suitable for modern living. Lincoln Conservation specialises in the conservation and restoration of interior and exterior features in listed and historic buildings, historic artefacts and historic paint analysis. Certain paint pigments have fascinating stories to tell; from the highly prized yet poisonous Arsenic Green to the fly repellent properties of Slaughterhouse Blue. The experts at Lincoln Conservation helped Earthborn to delve a little deeper into some of the most historically important shades and together, they have created colour palettes suitable for a range of architectural styles and eras. The “Earthborn Guide to Historic Paint Colours”, identifying design themes and colour recommendations for Georgian, Victorian and 20th century property styles is available on request from [email protected] AeroTherm AeroTherm is a revolutionary, 1.0 mm thick, insulation plaster that reflects the heat from any radiated thermal source back on itself, at the speed of light! AeroTherm saves as much as 35% of heating energy, being of particular interest for treating solid wall or hard to insulate buildings, without changes to the buildings’ external appearance, or loss of internal room space. Manufactured from 3M, glass micro- spheres and Aerogel, AeroTherm exceeds energy savings of older insulation methods, producing a more comfortable living space and more uniform floor to ceiling heat distribution, achieved at lower heating thermostat settings. Applied using conventional plastering techniques, AeroTherm can be painted or papered over, for a final finish. AeroTherm creates warm walls, eliminating conditions where condensation and subsequent mould growth occurs. Independently tested and certified, AeroTherm has a minimum life expectancy in excess of 25 years. www.aerotherm.co.com [email protected] 01202 854767 Mapecoat ACT by Mapei An advanced coating technology is offered with Mapei’s Mapecoat Act range, comprised of semi-gloss enamels for interior walls suitable for use in healthcare facilities or environments with food and drink. Both Mapecoat Act 021 and Mapecoat Act 196 contain BioBlock® technologies which actively block the formation and spread of mould, making them particularly suitable for protecting areas prone to bacterial attack. With a low dirt pick-up and excellent resistance to cleaning cycles, the highly washable coatings considerably reduce the cost of maintenance. Mapecoat ACT gives surfaces a smooth and uniform finish, and is available in more than 1,000 original shades from the Mapei Master Collection. To request a free brochure, call 0121 508 6970 or email [email protected] www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 19