About KEIM

 


Are you frustrated by paint failures?

Keim Liquid Mineral Systems offer
a solution to this problem!

A proven system for over 100 years.

Keim Liquid Mineral Systems are used throughout the world. They have proven their durability since 1878, (see history) when Wilhelm Keim discovered the advantages of using liquid silicate as a binding agent for inorganic pigments, thus creating mineral coatings. These are the basis of the KEIM Mineral Coating Systems, whose excellence in building preservation is unsurpassed.

Please also see: Major Characteristics | Application Techniques | Environmental Fact Sheet

KEIM Liquid Mineral Coatings ...

penetrate the surface of the substrate. They "silicify" with the substrate.
because they "silicify" with the substrate they are incredibly durable.
do not chip or peel.
do not fade because completely inorganic pigments are used.
are water-repellent.
are harmless to the environment - no organic solvents.
are chemically and physically related to all mineral building materials. Identical thermal movement characteristics prevent tension and cracking.
have an unrivaled enhanced water vapor permeability. In other words, KEIM Mineral Coatings breath.
are completely light-fast. All raw materials, color pigments and stabilizers are completely inorganic.
are economical because they drastically reduce the maintenance costs of new and restored buildings.
do not alter the natural, classically matte appearance of stucco or stone.