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KEIM SOLDALIT ®
SOL-SILICATE FACADE PAINT
FOR UNIVERSAL USE

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THE BEST PAINT
FOR EVERYSUBSTRATECOLOUR STABLE – Keeps the colour shade over decades, even dark tones
BINDER STABLE – The paint keeps its character. No brittleness, no flaking
WEATHER RESISTANT – Water, weathering, pollutants. Nothing matters to Soldalit
ECONOMICAL – Easy application. Very long service life
ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND – Purely mineral, no pollutants

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KEIM SOLDALIT ® – REVOLUTION
IN SILICATE TECHNOLOGYThis mineral sol-silicate paint invented by KEIM provides coatings of sensational quality. KEIM Soldalit
mineral paint definitely has the edge over common
facade paints when it comes to longevity and having
the ideal properties in terms of structural physics.
With KEIM Soldalit are the various benefits of mineral
coatings also given to organic existing coatings.
The pigments used are purely mineral. Even intensive
colours keep their original shade for decades. Moreover, you recognize KEIM paints by their incomparable matt look and the natural beauty of their surface.
At KEIM the colour shades are mixed by experienced
specialists order-related or individually according tothe customer‘s colour samples. Reference samples are
stored from each of the custom-made colours and thus
available for reorders.

Easy to apply.
Universal use.
Outstanding durability.
Naturally beautiful.

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FOR EVERY KIND OF A SUBSTRATE
Something that has been formerly inconceivablehas become reality with KEIM already for along time: A silicate facade paint with all of thebenefits of a classic, silicate paint in combination
with the range of application and easy handlingof normal dispersion paints.

SAFE AND EASY
It is very easy to apply KEIM Soldalit. Like any otherready-to-use paint, you apply it directly out of thebucket. KEIM Soldalit dries homogeneously and has
a fantastic coverage.

So the most various advantages of silicate paints are
now possible onto existing coatings with dispersion
paints. Even mixed substrates are no problem for
KEIM Soldalit. The unique, mineral binding agent
provides an absolutely strong bond with almost anysubstrate.

RECOMMENDED FOR ORGANICEXISTING COATINGSKEIM Soldalit stops the binder disintegration oforganic existing coatings that is caused by UV-radiation and retains the structural and physical propertiesof the facade since the silicate binder is absolutely
UV-stable. Repeated painting with synthetic paintmaterial like e.g. dispersion paints impairs the breathability of a wall with each paint layer. But KEIM
Soldalit retains the existing permeability.

SOL-SILIKAT PRINCIPLE
KEIM Soldalit‘s universality is based on the solsilicate
principle invented by KEIM. A special combinationof silica sol and potassium silicate creates a binding
agent that is not only very good for mineral substrates
but also particularly suitable for dispersion boundexisting coatings.

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EXTREMELY LONG LASTING AND
THUS ESPECIALLY ECONOMICALGood craftsmanship is shown by a long-term
quality determined by solid technical performanceand a highclass coating material. KEIM Soldalit
is made exactly for that. Selected raw materials
and a formula engineered with over 140 yearsof expertise and composed with technical diligence in the KEIM manufacture. Paints from thetradesmen for the practicing trade.
MINERALS LAST FOR GENERATIONS
The oldest buildings of mankind are made of stone.
Because minerals are very stable and resistant against
all kind of weather influences. This is why mineralpaints from KEIM are so long lasting. No spalling,no flaking, no runners from water. Coatings withKEIM Soldalit remain for decades and age gracefully.
So craftsman and builder can enjoy their piece ofwork for years.
STRONG BOND WITH THE SUBSTRATE
KEIM invented a sol-silicate binding agent that forms
an insoluble bond with mineral and organic substrates
and therefore, provides multi-purpose uses.
MINERALS ARE HIGHLY COLOUR STABLE
Moreover, KEIM uses only mineral pigments that arecolourfast for decades. This means, no fading, nochan-ge in colour shade.
MINERAL COATINGS REMAIN CLEAN
Minerals are anti-static. They don‘t get charged andthus attract dirt. If it is hot they do not become soft andtacky so that dirt particles would stick. So dust anddirt do not stick permanently. The mineral surface hasa self-cleaning effect.

MINERALS ARE UV-RESISTANT
All synthetic binding agents such as dispersion or
resins lose their elasticity over time. Responsible forthis is the UV radiation of the sun. KEIM Soldalit‘ssol-silicate binder is not only absolutely UV stable but
it also protects and stabilizes the paint layers underneath. The disintegration of the binder is stopped.

„I am happy that it is so easy
to refinish over an existing
dispersion paint with a silicate
paint from KEIM. It means thebreathability of the facade isretained in combination with adurable coating.“Walter Meyer, Master Painter7

KEIM SILICATE PAINTS – IDEAL INTERMS OF STRUCTURAL PHYSICSDRY FACADESAt first the idea seems to be plausible to seal a facadewith a synthetic resin coating against moisture. However, in practice it does not work. Water will enter thefacade wall especially under high wind loads and assoon as the paint has aged a little bit. The moisturethen will only very slowly escape through the synthetic
layer and someday the paint will start to flake off andwater pockets occur.
A good water vapour permeability is particularly
important from the standpoint of buildings physics.
KEIM mineral paints are highly vapour permeable
because they are based on a silicate binding agent.
This way moisture contained in the structure canbe released fast and unimpeded to the outside. It
avoids moisture accumulations between coating andsubstrate that would entail damages. So the facade is
specially protected from frost and water damages.
KEIM paints also dry faster and because of this haveminimal dew moisture on the facade which reduces
the main reasons for algae and fungi growth.

COMMON DISPERSION PAINTSCOMMON DISPERSION PAINTS IMPAIR THE DRYINGPROCESS.
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WallMoisture in masonry cannot escapethrough a dense dispersion paintlayer. The moisture will build up andlead to damages.

KEIM SOLDALIT ®
KEIM SOLDALIT ALLOWS THE MOISTURE TO ESCAPE

Paint

Moisture in masonry can escapeunhindered. The wall remains dry
and the paint is not affected.

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CLEAN FACADESKEIM silicate paints remain clean for a long time
period. Contrary to synthetic paints they are not only
less susceptible to condensation but there is also noelectrostatic charging that would attract dirt particles
like a magnet.
Moreover, synthetics become soft when the weather
is hot, i.e. they become „tacky“ providing ideal conditions for dirt particles to become stuck and collectin larger numbers on the surface. KEIM mineral paints
don‘t have that problem. KEIM silicate paints are
anti-static and non-thermoplastic. This is why theyremain clean and beautiful for a long time.

AVOID SOILINGDISPERSIONS ARE MADE OF SYNTHETICS AND PROPERLYATTRACT DIRT PARTICLES FROM THE ATMOSPHERE .

KEIM SOLDALIT IS MINERAL AND DOES NOTPROVIDE ANY CONTACT SURFACE FOR DIRT .

The paint is charged electrostaticallyand dust is attracted.

KEIM Soldalit does not charge.

Synthetics become soft and tacky
when it is warm.

KEIM Soldalit does notbecome tacky.

Water vapour condenses on thewall, the facade becomes wet andwater runs down.

KEIM Soldalit prevents theformation of condensationwater.

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FOR HOUSES THAT HAVE A SOUL
WHITE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Modern paints appear smooth and homogeneous dueto their white parts. The high-performance whitepigment „titanium dioxide“ is added to almost all
modern paint materials. Titanium dioxide has such anenormous covering power that it has become standard
long ago and thus changed our perception for colours.
In most cases the uniform effect is whished-for. But colours without titanium dioxide have an individual, very
vibrant aesthetic and the colour pigments are particularly accented
MORE VIBRANCY
The colour pigments in titanium dioxide-free paints
are not masked by the white pigment. The pigments
can develop space and depth in the clear binding
agent and display their brilliance and vibrancy
which again strongly emphasizes the original texture
and materiality of the substrate. Changing light anddaytimes provide changing colour impressions.
And when natural paints become wet they appear
even darker and stronger.

FOR HOUSES THAT HAVE A SOUL
KEIM Soldalit-arte totally dispenses with the unnaturalpressure for sterile perfection and accentuates thenatural. The interaction of colours and changing light
conditions on the facade creates different atmospheresand is a forever enchanting eyecatcher.
KEIM Soldalit-arte stands for depth and power ofcolours, for preservation of specific features – a uniqueatmosphere, an unadulterated colourfulness and an
incomparable, authentic colour impression.

COMPARISON: WITH AND WITHOUT TITANIUM DIOXIDETwo powder blends, both of the same shade. Right: Without titanium dioxide. Left: With titanium dioxide. The loose powder shows no visualcolour difference. When smoothly pressed down it shows the higher luminosity of the titanium dioxide-free formula.

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T H E I N T E R AC T I O N O F C O LO U R S
AND CHANGING LIGHT CONDITIONSO N T H E FAC A D E C R E AT E S D I F F E R E N T
AT M O S P H E R E S A N D I S A F O R E V E R
E N C H A N T I N G E Y E C ATC H E R

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KEIM SOLDALIT ®-ME
IMPROVES THE AIR
Facing the continuously growing traffic volume,clean breathing air becomes an ever more valuablecommodity. But cities and communities struggle
to achieve climate improvements. Up to now, trafficregulating measures have not really been successful.

DAS PRINZIP PHOTOKATALYSE
Mineral facades can also work as catalyst like ceramic
in a catalytic convertor. You only need KEIM SoldalitME and light. This principle is called catalysis: Asubstance is stimulated by light to initiate a chemical
reaction, without being consumed. This activates
oxidation processes and organic substances andnitrogen oxides are decomposed.
Thus, facades coated with KEIM Soldalit-ME are able
to promote the decomposition of air pollutants. Plus,
the photocatalysis reduces the accumulation of spores.
The additional cost compared to common coatings isminimal but the advantage for the air is considerable.
A clear plus for people and the environment.

FUNKTIONAL PRINCIPLE
Specific mineral pigments in KEIM Soldalit-ME paintare responsible for this chemical process. To add
those to common dispersion and silicone resin paints
is difficult because their binding agent would become
affected entailing sanding and a much shortened
longevity of the coating.
Soldalit-ME‘s photocatalytic effect was not only tested
and proven in the laboratory but also through fieldtrials. The development of nitrogen pressure wasobserved in a simulated street canyon. Dependingon the weather situation and time of the day the nitrogen pressure was clearly reduced, and also the growthof microorganisms.
CLEAN FACADES WITHENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT
This photocatalytic effect can also decompose algae
and organic dirt - another advantage besides thealready excellent dirt resistance of silicate surfaces.
A small commitment for the environment and an extra
reward.

O2Sunlight

NOx

When exposed to the lightthe nitrogen oxides areturned into harmless nitrate(NO3) by means ofoxidation. Furthermore,ozone is converted into
oxygen during thedescribed reaction.

The easily soluble nitrate(NO3) is then washed off
the surface by rain.

The catalyst titanium dioxide
is not consumed. As long as
the crystals are supplied withenergy by electromagnetic
waves (light), the process
remains active.

NO3

minimiert
NOx

Nitrogen oxides aredeposited on the surfaceof the paint.

TiO2(Titaniumdioxide)

iNOx
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WITH COOLIT-TECHNOLOGY
Solar radiation can become a problem for facades:
Temperature fluctuations entail tensions which may
damage the render.
Coatings with our KEIM Coolit-Technology have aspecific pigmentation and thus absorb clearly less solar
energy. They reduce noticeably the thermal absorptionof the facade surfaces and temperature-related tensions
in the render structure are avoided. KEIM coatings
with Coolit-Technology increase the life span of facadeswith a specific, thermal strain, particularly in case ofdark and intensive colour shades.

COOLIT-TECHNOLOGYSOLAR ENERGY IS REFLECTED AND THE FACADE REMAINSCOOLER.

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KEIM SOLDALIT ® PAINT SYSTEMKEY FEATURES OVERVIEW– Universal use: for mineral and organic substrates– Environmentally friendly– Even improves the quality of organic based
existing coating– „natureplus“ certified– Cradle to Cradle Certified®

– Highly durable and colour-stable– Excellent structural and physical properties– Moisture-regulating– Economical

SYSTEMSPRODUCT

KEIM SOLDALITKEIM SOLDALIT-COOLIT

KEIM SOLDALIT-ARTE

KEIM SOLDALIT-ME

EFFECT

Universal use on any
facade substrate(old or new).

Less tension in the render
structure by reducing
solar heating.

Particular colour depthand aesthetics together
with a vibrant surface
appearance.

Reduces air pollutants,
soiling and growth of
microorganisms.

TECHNOLOGY

Sol-Silicate TechnologyCoolit-Technology

No titanium dioxide

Photocatalysis

VERARBEITUNGTOP COATKEIM Soldalit

KEIM Soldalit-Coolit

KEIM Soldalit-arte

KEIM Soldalit-ME

BASE COAT

KEIM Soldalit

KEIM Soldalit-Coolit

KEIM Soldalit-arte

KEIM Soldalit-ME

KEIM Soldalit-Grob

KEIM Soldalit-Grob

KEIM Soldalit-Grob

FILLING PRIMING COAT KEIM Soldalit-Grob
DILUTION

KEIM Soldalit-Fixativ

TECHNOLOGY
CLASSIFICATION

Ready-to-use sol-silicate paint according to DIN EN 1062.
Complies with the requirements of DIN 18.363, 2.4.1 for silicate emulsion paints.

W-VALUE

Class III , < 0.1

SD-VALUE

Class I, < 0.01

COLOUR CODE

A115

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