Mineral Silicate Paint

Textural Quality: With outstanding colour fastness and durability, this natural mineral silicate paint has a flat, elegant, slightly aged appearance replicating the aesthetic of European villas.

Application: This mineral silicate paint is applied onto prepared concrete and cement. This finish does not allow moisture in, but allows it to escape, making buildings more breathable and resistant to wear and tear. Atmospheric moisture contributes to the process of silification, which over a few months creates crystals which do not allow moisture in — but allows it to escape, keeping the substrate strong and safe. Being entirely natural, this mineral siliate paint is odourless and safe with zero VOCs.

Photo Credit: Aspinal Hall, Scots College, Sydney

Ingredients: Water glass (melted sand and potash), a clear sticky resin of liquid glass and silicate, mixed with water and natural pigments and cures over time with zero VOCs.

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Dead Matt with Subtle Age Appearance

Peter Lewis Paints - the best choice of premium, completely eco-friendly Mineral Silicate Paint.

Our Natural Mineral Silicate Paint is a completely odourless product, ensuring a safe and healthy breathing environment for all.
100% VOC free. Our Mineral Silicate Paint uses completely natural, pure German potassium silicate, and contains no synthetic additives and solvents.
Locally Made. Our Natural Mineral SIlicate Paint is entirely made in our Sydney factory.
Optimal protection and durability. Our Natural mineral Silicate Paint is the best paint to use on render and unpainted masonry surfaces, as the product penetrates and chemically reacts with the substrate. This is the process of petrification, whereby the cured paint forms an extremely strong bond to the surface, providing optimal protection and durability.
Breathability. Our Natural Mineral Silicate Paint is completely breathable, ensuring long lasting durability and humidity regulation.
Unique Colours. Our Natural Mineral Silicate Paint is available in a select range of our 280 unique colours, as well as custom colours, made specially for your job in our workshop in Sydney.

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FAQs

What sizes does Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint come in?

1L, 4L and 15L.

What is the coverage of Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint?

Peter Lewis Paints Natural Mineral Silicate Paint will cover approximately 5m2 per litre, yet is truly dependent on the porosity of the substrate.

All coverage recommendations should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on the substrate below. Please contact us for more information regarding the coverage of our products.

What is the drying time for Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint?

Please allow 24 hours between coats of Peter Lewis Paints Natural Mineral Silicate Paint, first checking that the first coat is completely dry. The final coat should be fully cured in 48 hours depending on atmospheric conditions.

All drying recommendations should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on thickness of application, the substrate below and weather conditions. Please contact us for more information regarding the drying time of our products.

What surfaces can I apply Peter Lewis Paints natural Mineral Silicate Paint to?

Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Mineral Silicate Paint can be applied to bare concrete, clay, cement render, bagged brickwork, bricks, masonry blocks, sandstone, tilt-up and off form concrete panels.

If applying to any other surface, please contact us before use.

What preparation is needed for the surface before applying Mineral Silicate Paint?

The substrate must be dry and sound, absorbent, non-chalking, clean, free from dust and grease. Remove any brittle or loose particles by water jet or mechanical means. Any old coatings or film forming coatings, may weaken the vapour permeability and adhesion, so should be removed for best result. Fill and match any affected substrates with a suitable and similar repair material. If it is not of the same texture, the Mineral Silicate Paint will highlight those areas as they have different porosity. When applying the Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint to previously painted surfaces, first apply our Lime Proof Undercoat allowing it to dry as per instructions.

Along with the preparation of the substrate to be painted, please cover and protect all areas which are not to be coated, especially glass, natural stone, and ceramics as our Mineral Silicate Paint is alkaline, and will react to these surfaces, causing etching. If any contact occurs with these materials, it must be cleaned off immediately with water.

For any other queries about Mineral Silicate Paint preparation, please contact us.

What is the best weather to apply Mineral Silicate Paint?

Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Mineral Silicate Paint should not be applied in high humidity, or when the surface temperature is below 10°C or above 30°C.

For any other queries about our Mineral Silicate Paint application please contact us.

How many coats of Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint do I need?

Two coats of Peter Lewis Paints natural Mineral Silicate Paint are typically required. Please allow 24 hours to dry before applying the second coat, first checking that the first coat is completely dry. Please read the FAQ labelled ‘How do I apply Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint?’ for exact application instructions.

However, this recommendation should only be used as a guide, as it is truly dependent on the substrate below. Please contact us for more information regarding the application and coverage of our products.

How do I apply Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint?

Mix thoroughly before use and check colour. Do not dilute as thinning breaks down the cross linking of the water glass, making it less effective, and voiding any warranties. Two coats of our natural Mineral Silicate paint are required to unpainted surfaces and those already prepared and primed as detailed in the FAQ above titled ‘What preparation is needed for the surface before applying Mineral Silicate Paint?’. The product can be applied with a brush, roller or spray. For brush application use cross hatching, always being sure to keep a wet edge. For roller application, roll from one edge to the other edge, being mindful of keeping a wet edge alive. For spray application use an airless spray gun. Regardless of application style, please allow 24 hours between coats and 48 hours for the paint to fully cure, depending on atmospheric conditions.

Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint should not be applied in high humidity, or when the surface temperature is below 10°C or above 30°C.

For any other queries about the application of our Mineral Silicate Paint, please contact us.

Are there any safety cautions with Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint?

Keep out of reach of children. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid swallowing. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water and seek medical assistance or contact the Poison Information Centre (13 11 26). Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged skin contact. If accidental contact with skin or eyes occurs, rinse immediately with running water and seek help if irritation persists. Paint containers must be properly sealed at all times when not in use.

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for more safety information.

Can I apply Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint over existing paint?

Peter Lewis Paints eco-friendly Mineral Silicate Paint can be applied over existing water based paint, however two coats of our Lime Proof Undercoat must be applied before. Please consult the product information sheet for our Lime Proof Undercoat for a detailed application guide.

For any other queries about Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint application please contact us.

Can you recommend any applicators to apply Peter Lewis Paints Mineral Silicate Paint?

Yes, we have applicators around NSW that are experienced using our product that we recommend to our clients. Please contact us to find out more.

Peter Lewis Paints’ eco-friendly products are made very differently to any other paints on the market, as all the pigments are sourced directly from quarries around the world and ground locally, using our traditional triple roller mill. This classical process makes our natural pigments unique, as their grain size is slightly larger than their synthetic alternatives. Ultimately, this makes our colours be impacted by shadows and light much more than any other paint due to their varying and non-uniform characteristics, allowing each colour to come alive in both interior and exterior settings.

We take great care in sourcing these luxurious natural pigments also to ensure all our products are completely sustainable and non-toxic. This, as well as our entirely plant-based natural resins, makes all of our paints and special finishes completely odourless, creating a safe and healthy breathing environment for all.

Along with our entirely environmentally friendly and ecological paints and special finishes, all of our cans, drums, and lids are completely recyclable, helping us complete the sustainable design cycle at the end of our product’s life.

In addition to our wide colour range, with 280 unique colours, Peter Lewis Paints can craft custom colours to match job requirements in all paints. This is a unique service that is available to all customers, and is offered in our flagship store, ‘The Workshop’, in Woollahra, Sydney.