Question: What is the "R" value?
Answer: R-values are measured
by testing laboratories who use, ASTM (American Society of Testing
and Materials) procedures. Existing test procedures require that
the sample submitted be 1" thick therefore paints and coatings
cannot be tested using established test methods. Tests have been
performed on 1" thick materials with a known R value and then
compared with the same material coated with insulating ceramic
reinforced paints and the difference between the two is equal
to an average of 35% reduction of heat transfer. This is supported
by the customer
feedback we receive.
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Question: Do ceramics keep
paint from breathing?
Answer: A paint coatings ability
to breath is known as "Permeability" which is a measurement of
the rate that water or vapor will pass through a membrane. Ceramic
filled paints do not restrict a paint coatings ability to "breath.
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Question: What colors are available?
Answer: All our ready mixed
paints come to you in a bright white, tintable base only. You
can have the paints tinted locally to the color of your choosing
in pastel and mid range colors. Our paints will accept all universal
tints and this way you can see the exact color you are getting
and make any necessary adjustments.
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Question: How much paint do I need?
Answer: Use our Paint
Calculator
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Question: Do Insulating paints work in winter months?
Answer: Yes! The heat inside
your home wants to escape toward the cold outside air! A paint
film with Hy-Tech reflective ceramics will help stop this outward
heat loss and help to lower your heating bills.
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Question: What brand of paint should I use?
Answer: Our ceramic
additive works with any brand of interior and exterior paint.
The Hy-Tech line of ready mixed paints have the insulating ceramics
included in them, simply open the can and brush away your high
power bills.
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Question: How many coats of
paint should I apply?
Answer: For best results 2
coats of paint are recommended to insure an even distribution
of the ceramics.
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Question: Should I use Insulating paint both inside
and outside?
Answer: Yes! For the optimum
in energy efficiency it is best to use Insulating paints both
inside and out, however either application alone will increase
your energy efficiency!
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Question: How much of the ceramic additive do I need?
Answer: Packages are pre measured
for 1 Gal, 2 Gal and 5 Gallons of paint. Money saving bulk packaging
is available also. You can figure on an average coverage rate
of 250-300 sq. ft. per gallon for most house paints on smooth
surfaces.
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Question: Can I spray paint
with the ceramics in the paint?
Answer: Yes! Simply remove
all filters from your spray equipment (or they will strain out
the additive) and use a slightly larger spray tip than normal.
Recommended tip sizes are .019 - .025.
Wagner spray equipment (the "power painter" handhelds) and power
rollers will not work as they do not produce enough pressure.
Airless paint sprayers, from any manufacturer, that will produce
at least 2500 psi and support the tip sizes listed will spray
the material quite easily.
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Question: Does the additive
contain harmful chemicals?
Answer: Hy-Tech ceramic additive
is free of all Volatile chemicals and toxins and is recognized
as safe ("GRAS"), under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Non-toxic, odor free, and environmentally friendly.
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Question: How do I mix the
ceramic additive into my Paint?
Answer: Complete instructions
are included with every order. The ceramics are a very fine powder
and blend into paint quite easily with a simple stirring using
a paint paddle. The addition of ceramics to your paint will thicken
it slightly and you may have to add a little water ( up to 1 pint
) to bring the paint back to a useable consistency. We recommend
thinning with our Acriflow,
the latex paint reducer/enhancer that turns any paint into a "Premium
Paint". Improves adhesion, durability and flow properties of Any
Paint! You can Print the directions for use Here.
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Question: Can I paint my attic
with Insulating Paint?
Answer: Absolutely! By restricting
the amount of heat allowed into your attic you reduce the load
on your existing insulation making it more effective. Mix into
any good grade of interior wood primer. We have formulated a specific
ready mixed product just for attics, Hy-Tech
#85 Barrier Coat Radiant heat barrier paint coating gives
you all the insulating properties of ceramics Plus the added benefit
of pure ground aluminum pigment for added reflectivity. #85
Barrier Coat is a ready mixed ceramic filled paint, not
an additive.
Caution: We have seen websites on the internet stating
that you can take insulating ceramic additives and add them to
"left over" paint to use in your attic. We strongly suggest you
not try this. "Left over" paints are not designed to adhere to
dry, very absorbent wood decking and you might end up with a big
peeling mess. Only use a factory mixed wood primer or our special
formula for attic decking, Barrier Coat the insulating ceramic
filled latex paint containing UV heat blocking properties of reflective,
metallic aluminum pigments.
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Question: Can I paint my roof
with Insulating Paint?
Answer: Hy-Tech offers a complete
line of insulating roof coatings which can be applied to any roof,
asphalt shingles, cement tile, single ply...ANY Roof material
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Question: Can the Insulating
additive be mixed into clear finishes?
Answer: The ceramics are not
crystal clear and thus impart a slightly "milky" look when used
with clear finishes. This is not so obvious on light colored roof
shingles or wood stained finishes. Our best advice is to mix in
the ceramics a little at a time until you reach a finish that
is acceptable.
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Question: Can your ceramic
additive be use for deck paint or stain?
Answer: The insulating additive
will help keep the deck cooler while providing a slightly slip
resistant surface.
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Question: Can we guarantee
your utility bills will be cut by 30%, 40% or even 50%?
Answer: Of course
not and anyone that tells you they can is not telling the truth.
The results depend on how many areas of your home you apply the
various products to, other considerations include, amount of attic
ventilation, amount of air infiltration into your home,type of
roofing materials,existing insulation and on and on. We can guarantee
you that for the 3-4 cents per sq ft it costs for Hy-Tech Insulating
Additive you will not find a better solution to your high utility
bills for that price.
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Question: Where can I buy it?
Answer: We are currently
setting up distributors worldwide, for now we ship from our plant
in Florida, Order
Here
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Question: What is the difference
between adding the ceramics to my own paint and the ready mixed
Hy-Tech Insulating Paint?
Answer: Click
Here for the answer
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Question: How can I reduce
my heating bills?
Answer: Click
Here for the answer
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If you have a question regarding
your home or commercial building we will be more than happy to
have our technical representative recommend the proper materials
and procedures for your situation. Use our Feedback form and tell
us a little about, where your building is located, the type of
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