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Environmentally Friendly Paint & Paint Calculator

admin — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:13:18 +0000

Thermopel is a forward-thinking company dedicated to caring for the environment and providing customers with the most advanced heat-resistant and environmentally friendly paint products available. Each paint product is low in VOC (volatile organic compounds) and contains none of the risky lead, chromates, mercury or other toxic pigments that can cause damage to your health and the environment.

Do you need help choosing the correct eco friendly paint or calculating how much paint you’ll need? Use our online eco friendly paint calculator to determine which paint to use and how much you’ll need.

The calculator will ask what type of surface you are painting on, the height and width of the area to be painted, and whether you need one or two coats of paint. After you click “Calculate” we’ll recommend a Thermopel paint product and the number of gallons of paint you’ll need.

Environmentally Friendly Paint Calculator

Heat Resistant Coatings and Paints Made in the USA

Thermopel Paints — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:51:50 +0000

Thermopel 403′s heat and moisture resistance, consistently proven to outlast the competition, will save up to 30 percent on your energy bill and pay for itself in about six months – then keep reducing energy costs for up to 15 years. This water-borne, 100% acrylic elastomeric coating is designed for use on concrete, brick, stucco, plaster or mortar, and is composed of natural active components made right here in the USA.

Thermopel 403 is a 100% acrylic water borne high build elastomeric coating that fills and bridges minor hairline cracks. Thermopel 403 Acrylic Elastomeric Coating, 403S – Smooth or Thermopel 403TX – Texture, provides long-term protection against driving rain and alternate freezing and thawing. It has excellent resistance to long-term exposure to sun light and will allow moisture vapor to escape from the substrate. It will expand and contract conforming to minor substrate movements even at temperatures below freezing.

For use as a coating for new and existing concrete, concrete block, poured and preset concrete, brick, stucco and steel substrates. Thermopel 403 Acrylic Elastomeric coating contains rust inhibitive pigmentation and is suitable for interior and exterior surfaces.

Thermopel 403 Data Sheet
Order Thermopel 403 Heat Resistant Paint Online

New Eco Friendly Paint Brands, Non Toxic Paint

Thermopel Paints — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:45:57 +0000

Are you looking for eco friendly paint brands? Thermopel paints were created by Center*Star Corporation, a LEED-accredited startup in Northwest Florida. Each paint product is low in VOC (volatile organic compounds) and contains none of the risky lead, chromates, mercury or other toxic pigments that can cause damage to your health and the environment. Instead, Thermopel is comprised of natural, environmentally-friendly materials created in the United States, and is produced in Birmingham, Alabama after being tested in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Center*Star manufactures Thermopel paints only in the USA to ensure quality and attention to detail.

Compare eco friendly paint

Order Thermopel 230 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 230 Data Sheet

Order Thermopel II Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel II Data Sheet

Order Thermopel 403 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 403 Data Sheet

Order Thermopel 1015 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 1015 Data Sheet

Residential Heat Resistant Paint Brands

Thermopel Paints — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:43:34 +0000

Use Thermopel to paint your home, office, or other structures. Studies have shown that the heat-defying qualities of Thermopel paints consistently outlast those of the competition, making Thermopel the most heat-resistant product on the market today. Thermopel heat resistant paint is just as easy to use as ordinary paint; and the high degree of reflectivity means you can save up to 30 percent on your energy bills.

Thermopel Heat Resistant Paints:

Thermopel 1015

A ready mixed aluminum paint made with aluminum flake and a superior wetting vehicle. It gives excellent one coat coverage and dries to a uniform metallic appearance. It has excellent resistance to moisture, weather, and industrial fumes.
Order Thermopel 1015 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 1015 Data Sheet

Thermopel 403

Thermopel II

A new and improved single component, water borne, chemical resistant, acrylic gloss enamel. Thermopel© II Acrylic Enamel has improved flow & leveling characteristics, extended color & gloss retention and better dry fall capabilities. Aquanaut© II does not contain lead or chromates, is very low in volatile organic content and is available in a wide variety of colors.
Order Thermopel II Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel II Data Sheet

Thermopel 230

A beautifully tough, premium quality interior/exterior acrylic eggshell finish. This product is formulated to provide outstanding scrub resistance and color retention. This premium finish will provide the highest quality aesthetics and durability in a mild to moderately severe environment. Thermopel 230 Eggshell Finish is formulated free of lead, mercury, and strong solvents. It contains less than 250 grams per liter of volatile organic compounds and is available in a wide variety of light colors.
Order Thermopel 230 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 230 Data Sheet

Eco Friendly Paint Brands: Items to Consider

Thermopel Paints — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:35:18 +0000

If you’re looking for eco friendly paint brands there are several items to consider.

Will the eco friendly paint save you money?

Our energy-efficient coatings stay true and provide dynamic colors for years. They save you money by cutting down on the amount of sunlight and moisture your home absorbs.

Are the eco paints long lasting?

Our eco friendly paints last longer because of a special heat resistant additive.

Are the eco paints environmentally friendly?

Each Thermopel paint product is low in VOC (volatile organic compounds) and contains none of the risky lead, chromates, mercury or other toxic pigments that can cause damage to your health and the environment. Our paints are specially formulated with the environment in mind.

Get information on all of our low VOC and heat resistant paints by visiting our paint products page.
Data sheets for all our low VOC and heat resistant paints are also available online. Choose a link below to view or print:

Thermopel 1015 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Thermopel 1015 Technical Data Sheet

Thermopel 403 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Thermopel 403 Technical Data Sheet

Thermopel II Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Thermopel II Technical Data Sheet

Thermopel 230 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Thermopel 230 Technical Data

Benefits and Uses of our Thermal Resistant Paint

Thermopel Paints — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:26:56 +0000

Not only do our paints save money by cutting down on the amount of sunlight and moisture your home absorbs, they stay true by providing dynamic colors for years. Here are some benefits and uses for our thermal resistant paints.

Thermal Resistant Paint Benefits:

Thermopel 230

• Excellent scrub resistance.
• Excellent stain resistance.
• Has light to medium color flexibility.
• Excellent color retention.
• Extremely smooth eggshell finish.
• Free of lead, mercury, or other toxic pigments.
• Easy application.
Order Thermopel 230 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 230 Data Sheet

Thermopel II

As an attractive finish for most interior or exterior surfaces including steel, wood, weathered or primed galvanizing and masonry. Thermopel© II Acrylic Enamel offers long-term corrosion protection, mildew resistance, very good gloss and color retention.
Order Thermopel II Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel II Data Sheet

Thermopel 403

For use as a coating for new and existing concrete, concrete block, poured and preset concrete, brick, stucco and steel substrates.
Order Thermopel 403 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 403 Data Sheet

Thermopel 1015

• Dries to a bright, shiny finish.
• Aluminum paste inhibits moisture and sunlight penetration to allow for very long life.
• Conforms to American Water Works Association ANSI/AWWA D102-06 Ready Mixed Aluminum. System Designation OCS-1-A.
• Excellent surface wetting characteristics allow for use on interior or exterior surfaces.
• Can be used up to 200°F (93°C) continuous service or 250°F (121°C) intermittent service.
• Performs well in the following exposures: Structural steel. Metal Roofing (all gages). Piping. Fencing. Other areas where a bright aluminum appearance is appealing.
Order Thermopel 1015 Heat Resistant Paint Online
Thermopel 1015 Data Sheet

Heat Resistant Paint Saves Money

Thermopel Paints — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:32 +0000

Thermopel heat resistant paint is just as easy to use as ordinary paint; and the high degree of reflectivity means you can save up to 30 percent on your energy bills. Use Thermopel to paint your home, office, or other structures. Studies have shown that the heat-defying qualities of Thermopel paints consistently outlast those of the competition, making Thermopel the most heat-resistant product on the market today.

Thermopel Heat Resistant Paints:

Thermopel 230

Thermopel II

Thermopel 403

Thermopel 1015

Why Buy Eco Friendly Paint?

Thermopel Paints — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:28:33 +0000

We are dedicated to caring for the environment and providing you with the most advanced heat-resistant and eco friendly paint products available. Our environmentally-friendly paints stay true and save money. Are you ready to go green?

Eco Friendly Paints Save Money

Our energy-efficient coatings save you money by cutting down on the amount of sunlight and moisture your home absorbs and they stay true by providing dynamic colors for years.

Eco Paints are Long Lasting

Our eco friendly paints last longer because of a special additive.

Eco Paints are Environmentally Friendly

Our paints are specially formulated with the environment in mind. Each paint product is low in VOC (volatile organic compounds) and contains none of the risky lead, chromates, mercury or other toxic pigments that can cause damage to your health and the environment.

Get more information on our our eco friendly paints or order our eco friendly paints online.

Our eco paints are shipped via UPS and payment methods include Debit Card, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or PayPal’s Bill Me Later®

Center*Star Additive Heat Resistant Paint

Thermopel Paints — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:13:25 +0000

Center*Star, Inc. has developed an additive that, when added to paint, results in significant reduction in thermal conductivity. The additive was originally used as an admixture in the development of durable, spall resistant, concrete for use on F35 landing strips. The heat reduction characteristics of the concrete led to the hypothesis that the additive could also be used in other applications.

The additive was blended with commercially available paints and tested using a variety of protocols. Based on these initial tests it was determined that up to five percent of additive could be blended with paint with no noticeable effect on the finished surface. At dosages greater than five percent (by total weight) some variation in surface texture was observed.

Initial testing involved temperature comparisons of identical metal panels painted with a readily available acrylic primer. The paint was roller applied. One panel was coated with only the paint, and another was coated with the paint plus five percent additive. Heat was introduced using a radiant heat lamp.

The test results showed that the additive was capable of reducing the transmitted heat so additional testing was conducted using a higher heat source.

MAPP gas was used as the heat source for high temperature testing. MAPP gas has a rated temperature of 5300 degrees. Although not conforming to any ASTM or ISO heat testing protocol, MAPP gas has the advantage of being relatively inexpensive and produces temperatures far in excess of that required for ISO 1182 testing.

One disadvantage of MAPP gas is that the hydrogen component can cause brittleness or crystallization. That is the primary reason it is not used for welding.

The heat test was conducted on cast iron water meter covers. The thickness of these plates was 0.25″. Both coated and uncoated specimens were tested. The coated plate had a 70 mil layer of Induron® Aquanaut acrylic primer with 5% (by weight) of Center*Star additive.

During the test, temperature readings were obtained using an infrared thermometer. The “high limit” capability of this device was 1400 degrees and during the test this surface temperature was exceeded. A reasonable assumption would be that temperatures of 2500-3000 degrees were attained on the test surface.

Temperature readings were recorded at 30 second intervals until the backside temperature of the test specimens stabilized. The total test time was 5 minutes 30 seconds.

The following chart graphs the time vs. temperature readings for both the coated and
uncoated cast iron specimens.

As shown by this graph, the heat transmission of the bare metal plate was significant. At the end of the test the backside temperature was over 600 degrees and was still rising. The temperature of the coated specimen reached equilibrium at about 3-1/2 minutes. The maximum temperature recorded was slightly over 200 degrees which is more than 400 degrees less than the uncoated plate.

Encouraged by these results, the Center*Star team decided to purchase more sophisticated monitoring and heat source equipment. It was decided to use a commercial knife making forge as the source for a controlled, constant temperature heat source. The temperature of this forge could be closely regulated by adjusting the two propane burners used as the heat source.

Laboratory quality temperature probes, thermal logging instrumentation, and computer software replaced the hand held infrared temperature monitors used in earlier experiments. With this equipment, we could be assured of having accurate data to evaluate the effectiveness of the Center*Star additive.

Using the advanced instrumentation, testing was continued with both metal plate panels and solid core specimens. These tests were designed to closely approximate the conditions under which ISO 1182 and SOLAS/IMO A60 laboratory trials are conducted.

Since these initial forge tests, modifications and improvements have been made to the testing apparatus to reduce inconsistencies and provide better data. Testing continues on a daily basis but enough information has already been gathered to prove that the Center*Star additive can consistently reduce heat transmission.

A representative graph of our latest test data is shown below.

The anomalies in the data chart lines were caused by excessive wind gusts during the tests. The forge has since been modified to prevent outside air disturbance. As shown by this data, the additive enhanced paint reduces radiant heat throughout the temperature spectrum but it seems to perform even better at higher temperatures. At the end of the test shown above, the temperature reduction was 23 percent.

Conclusions

Paint with the Center*Star additive can produce a significant reduction in thermal conductivity. The additive is easily blended in all paints and does not impair the finished surface characteristics.

Recommendations

Continue testing using a variety of substrate materials, paints, and thicknesses.
Determine the most appropriate base paint for the required application, considering the level of protection needed and associated costs.
Conduct formal testing through an internationally recognized testing organization capable of testing to ASTM, ISO, SOLAS, AND IMO standards.

Want to know more about the application of your Thermopel paint? For fast and friendly customer service, contact our Support department at Induron Protective Coatings:

1.800.324.9584

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Thermopel Paints — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:58:28 +0000

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