Mile Stones

1878 – First Generation: KEIM Purkristalat (Pure crystals)

About 130 years ago, KEIM developed silicate paint, which has proven itself in practice. This paint consists of a binder component with mineral paint pigments and fillers and a liquid component, i.e. a binder material in the form of a potassium glassy substance mixture. According to DIN18363 Section 2.4.1, “silicate paints” are formulated as two components and absolutely free of organic ingredients. Therefore, it is possible to use it on a fixed, absorbent and mineral based plaster.

 

1962 –Second Generation: KEIM Granital

In 1962, with the discovery of dispersion based silicate paint, silicate paints were passed to the second generation. Its main advantage lies in its one-component formulation; this structure brings along easier use and increased application reliability. Likewise, dispersion-based silicate paint is standardized in a separate product category and contains no more than 5% organic components (dispersion and additive) in accordance with DIN 18363.

2002 – Third Generation: KEIM Soldalit

In 2002, the third generation of silicate paints brought a new revolution to the exterior market. “Sol-based silicate paint” is based on an entirely new binder principle and opens up an unexpected new dimension in the application of silicate paints. The binder substance, called sol-silicate and composed of gravel-based sol and glassy substance, integrates with the mineral-based floor, creating extremely strong adhesion forces to safely spread organic-based binder coatings on the ground. This power allows application to all standard floors. Sol-silicate paint with organic content below 5% is also suitable for the demands of DIN 18363 for dispersion-based silicate paints.