Full and official manufacturer Super Therm® Application Instructions – pdf
Super Therm® is an energy efficient, highly advanced ceramic coating system (not a paint) that contains 4 unique ceramics that block up to 95% of solar heat entering a structure if applied as per the instructions below. The combination of proprietary ceramics, resins and a urethane bond to counteract the 4 methods of heat transfer: radiation; conduction; convection; and infrared.
NOTE: It is important for the desired outcome of Super Therm® that the application instructions below are followed correctly.
Stir Super Therm® thoroughly for a minimum of 5 minutes
Due to it’s thick compounds Super Therm® is best mechanically mixed or mixed by hand (boxing) thoroughly for a minimum of 5 minutes then apply.
Super Therm® can be applied by brush, roller or sprayed. The preferred method of application is by air or airless sprayer. Remove filters from the sprayer and apply on a day with no wind. Full detailed instructions to apply Super Therm® (pdf)
Super Therm® should be applied at no less than 17 mil wet = (425um Microns) and dries down to 10 mil = (250um Microns) after each application. The total Dry Film Thickness (DFT) is a quarter of a mm (business card thickness) at 250um Microns. Recommended coverage is 2.5m2 per litre.
Note: Roofs with corrugations
Note: If Super Therm® is wet or rained on during the curing process it may bubble. Do not puncture these bubbles as the coating will settle down and retract to its natural state.
After completion tools should be cleaned with water; cleaned brushes and rollers can be reused.
Store between 5°c and 37°c and thoroughly close the container to air tight as Super Therm® will dry out.
Super Therm® works best with Enamo Grip to seal, protect and finish and with Super Base to seal and prime the surface.
Super Therm® two reflective ceramics reflect sunlight and radiant heat while the third ceramic compound works to stop heat and/or cold conduction through the coating film the fourth ceramic blocks almost all infrared. The combination of acrylics provide elasticity and toughness while the urethane binds the acrylics and compounds, also providing a moisture barrier. The fourth resin additive is what makes the complete resin blend to combine into a single component and extends the life of the coating.
| VOC-Compliant: | Only 67 grams/litre. Limit is 420 grams. Water-based |
| USDA-Approved: | For use in and around food preparation facilities |
| Mildew and mould: | Can withstand moisture |
| Fire tested: | “0” flame and smoke results. No off gassing (NASA) |
| Spread Rate: | 2.4m2 per litre on roofing and walls. New galvanized metal/slick metal surfaces, stainless steel and aluminium — apply Rust Grip at 3.37m2/litre as a primer first, then Super Therm® at 2.4m2 per litre (if rusted areas, Rust Grip at 2.53m2/litre as a primer) |
| Weathered metal surfaces: | (5-10 years old), no primer needed Apply Super Therm® at 2.4m2 per litre (if no rust is present). |
| Concrete surfaces: | If painted before, just make sure all loose or flaking paint is off first, then apply Super Therm® directly. If not painted before, seal concrete first using Super Base (HS) at 2.4m2 per litre, then apply Super Therm® . |
| Tar/Asphalt or Rubber Surfaces: | Seal first with Super Base (HS) at 0.07m2/litre, then apply Super Therm® . Tar and asphalt will bleed oil residues into the coating, turning it brown and interfering with the ability of Super Therm® if not sealed first. Super Base (HS) is water-based and, therefore, will not soften or harm the tar/asphalt but will completely fill and seal all holes, cracks and broken seams. |
| Flat Roof Systems: | Remove all loose gravel and power wash. Watch for roofs with consistent leaking; if present, push for roofing system #1 or #2.
System #1-Apply Super Base (HS) at 0.07m2/litre As you apply Super Base (HS), lay in the polyester membrane (36″ width x 360′ length) as you go. Let dry and re-apply Super Base (HS) over the membrane at 100 sq.ft./gallon. Let dry, then apply Super Therm® at 2.4m2/litre for the coating; and last apply SP Clear Protector at 6.1m2/litre as a top coat. Total mil thickness will be: Super Base (HS) -21 mils, mesh-6 mils, SUPER BASE (HS 7 mils, Super Therm® -7 mils, SP Clear Protector-2 mils 43 mills. System #2–(solid roof, absolutely no leaks)-Apply Super Base (HS) at 0.7m2/litre Apply Super Therm® at 2.4m2/litre. |
| Walls (interior/exterior): | Apply Super Therm® at 2.4m2 per litre |
| Tinting: | Can tint to any earth-tone colours. Not medium to dark tones. Never tint to grey-the black tint will cover the ceramic particles first and block their effectiveness. Best approach is to apply Super Therm® in 2 coats, let dry, then paint a coloured paint over the Super Therm® as your finishing coat |
| Acid/Salt-resistance: | Will withstand mild acids and salt spray. |
| High humidity: | After Super Therm® dries completely, no effect on coating. |
| UV/Weathering: | Very UV-stable, will withstand basic weathering for 20 years minimum |
| Application: | Always pressure clean substrate using a minimum of 3000 psi power washer to clean dirt, oils, etc. Use washing powders in washing systems and rinse well. |
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