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Armourcoat® Decorative Paint Perlata

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A pearlescent, water-based decorative paint with excellent scrub, stain and mould resistance.

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Application

Suitability

  • Suitable for seamless internal application to walls, columns, and ceilings.
  • Suitable for well ventilated areas exposed to moisture, but not suitable as a waterproof finish.
  • Can be applied directly to any stable, firm substrate that is ready for decoration. Block, brick or concrete should be gypsum bonded, gypsum skimmed, then sealed. Plasterboard or GRG should be taped, gypsum skimmed and sealed. 18mm MR MDF should be prepared with a suitable water-based paint primer/sealer on all faces.
  • Suitable for existing painted walls and ceilings provided the paint is well-adhered to the substrate.
  • Also available on pre-manufactured, ready to hang panels.


Materials and number of coats:

  • System build-up comprising three-four coats (approximate total 0.5mm).

Description

Perlata is a luxurious decorative paint with unique surface movement and a subtle shimmer.


It is a durable, water-based coating with zero VOCs for use on walls and ceilings. It is cleanable, antibacterial and mould & mildew resistant, making it ideal for use in high moisture areas such as swimming pools.


It is also available with an optional transparent protective sealer for additional abrasion resistance.


Product attributes:

  • Zero VOC content: ISO 11890-2: <1 g/L
  • Fire rated to BS 476: Class 0 (one coat BaseColor, two coats Perlata).
  • Fire rated to ASTM E84: Class A (one coat BaseColor, two coats Perlata, one coat Clearseal Gloss).
  • Highly wet scrub resistant: ASTM D 2486: 1075 cycles (without Clearseal Gloss), 1925 cycles (with Clearseal Gloss).
  • Resistant to mould and mildew: ASTM D 3273 and ASTM D 3274: 10/ 10/ 10.
  • Resistant to fungal and algal growth
  • Anti-bacterial: tested to JIS Z 2801 for E. coli, MRSA and salmonella.
  • Excellent stain resistance (tested to ASTM D1308).
  • Low embodied carbon: 0.68 kg CO2e/Kg (A1-A3).
  • Wide range of 96 colours.
  • Suitable for use in bathrooms and swimming pools.

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Manufacturer guidance

  • Choice of 96 standard colours.
  • Custom colours available on bulk orders.

Finish

-

Manufacturer guidance

Pearlescent.

Material

Water-based

Shape

Formless

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

0.5 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Slight variation can occur due to the hand applied nature of the product.

Warranty description

One year

Guidance for specification option:

One year materials warranty for internal applications

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_68_40 Hygienic coatingsPrimary

CAWS

M60/18 Special coating

M60/195 Special coating

Specification data - Hygienic coatings

Composition

Water-based.

Colour

001 Raw Silk.

002 Citrus Mist.

003 Lemon Pie.

004 Panna Cotta.

005 Buttered Popcorn.

006 Marigold Bloom.

007 Unbleached Calico.

008 Crushed Macadamia.

009 Malted Barley.

010 Champagne Satin.

011 Vermiculite.

012 Golden Carp.

013 Apricot Sorbet.

014 Glazed Doughnut.

015 Tiger's Eye.

016 Himalayan Yak.

017 Gingerbread Fudge.

018 Cinnamon Stick.

019 Tumbled Sunstone.

020 Weathered Brownstone.

021 Brown Agate.

022 Rose Quartz.

023 Mars Dust.

024 Californian Redwood.

025 Aged Pewter.

026 Burnished Steel.

027 Volcanic Glass.

028 Sea Foam.

029 Moonscape.

030 Winter Sky.

031 Heat Shimmer.

032 Oyster Pearl.

033 Smoky Quartz.

034 Vanilla Frosting.

035 Desert Fox.

036 Masala Chai.

037 Ice Storm.

038 Milk Thistle.

039 Artichoke Leaf.

040 Morning Dew.

041 Frosty Grass.

042 Botanical Ocean.

043 Glacial Landscape.

044 Polished Moonstone.

045 Aquamarine Wave.

046 Icy Peaks.

047 December Morning.

048 Arctic Passage.

049 Water Sapphire.

050 Moon Dance.

051 Ocean Depths.

052 Amethyst Cluster.

053 Iris Flower.

054 Cornflower Meadow.

55 Asparagus Tip.

056 Dried Lavender.

057 Wild Plum.

058 Celestial Dream.

059 Sleeping Satellite.

060 Deep Space.

061 Washed Brass.

062 Purple Haze.

063 Ripe Fig.

064 Golden Jade.

065 Peacock's Tail.

066 Hummingbird.

067 Rockpool Reflection.

068 Cut Tourmaline.

069 Polynesian Pearl.

070 Cured Olive.

071 Forest Floor.

072 Hidden Gold.

073 Dappled Sun.

074 Islay Malt.

075 Golden Fleece.

076 Summer Cornfield.

077 Bee Pollen.

078 Raw Honey.

079 Sahara Dune.

080 Lychee Spritz.

081 Copper Kettle.

082 Vermont Fall.

083 Chocolate Sourdough.

084 Unprepared Coffee.

085 Burnt Meringue.

086 Canyon Shadow.

087 Untrodden Path.

088 Roasted Hazelnut.

089 Mountain Bear.

090 Gnarled Bark.

091 Frozen Soil.

092 Ground Cumin.

093 Autumn Wetlands.

094 Marsh Crocodile.

095 Khaki Earth.

096 Pine Forest.

Resistance to organisms

Mould and mildew resistance, to ASTM D3274: 10/10/10.

Applied finish

Not required.

Clearseal gloss.

Guidance for specification option:

Transparent polyurethane/ acrylic.

Location

As schedule.

As drawing.

VOC content

Indoor Air Comfort Gold: Pass, BREEAM International v2.0 (2016): Exemplary Level, ISO 11890-2: <1, LEED v4 + v4.1 BETA: PASS, French VOC Label: A+, French CMR Components: Pass, Italian CAM Edilizia: Pass, Belgian Regulation: Pass, ABG/AgBB: Pass.

Manufacturer guidance

VOC Content/Emissions

FireRating

To BS 476 Part 6&7: Class 0, ASTM E84: Class A.

Resistance

Scrub resistance to ASTM D2486: 1,150 to 1,925 cycles.

Weight

0.36-0.42 kg/m².

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

0.68 kg CO₂ eq/kg

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Armourcoat Decorative Paint Perlata - Environmental Product Declaration

HPDC Certification

HPDC Certification

Armourcoat Decorative Paints Perlata - Health Product Declaration

Literature

Armourcoat Decorative Paint Perlata - Technical Document

Armourcoat Decorative Paint Perlata - Technical Document

Case studies

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