About Us
Keim Mineral Paints originated in Bavaria in 1878 and are now used extensively around the world. The system was developed by A.W. Keim to reproduce the appearance of lime fresco finishes which were able to withstand harsh weather conditions.
The system is a liquid silicate paint which comprises a potassium silicate binder with inorganic fillers (feldspar) and natural earth oxide colour pigments. When applied onto a mineral substrate the binder is absorbed and forms a micro-crystalline silicate structure. This crystalline structure allows the substrate to breathe but prevents the ingress of driven rain - a truly micro-porous coating.
Due to the unique way in which the system works, it ensures a longlife, colourfast, protective finish with low maintenance. In the UK over 5 million square metres of external facades have been decorated with Keim over the last 20 years and over 2 million square metres internally.
The unique longevity of the system has been proven in a number of cases where Keim has performed satisfactorily for periods in excess of 100 years. There are buildings in Europe which were decorated in the 1890s, these buildings are still in excellent condition today and have not been decorated since. An example of this is Schweiz Town Hall in Switzerland which was decorated in 1891.