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Keep cool inside in summer
Prevent heat accumulation as “Exterior coating”

GAINA prevents heat accumulation by dissipating heat from surface of house and building.

Unlike normal insulation paint which is just based on the technology of solar reflectance, GAINA has very unique thermal properties which can dissipate heat as far infrared regardless of sunlight exposure or not. It is emitted at the very shallow position on the membrane which can prevent heat accumulation.

In addition, having its low thermal effusivity makes it harder to absorb heat to the surface.

Keep warm inside in winter
Heat retention by “Interior coating”

With just 0.5mm, the innovative ceramic coating can protect you from cold air outside. In winter, heat energy escapes from the inside to the outside because indoor temperature is normally higher than outdoor temperature.

When you turn on the heater, heat energy is absorbed to the inner wall, ceiling and floor ground even though insulation material was installed inside the structure. This is why it takes time until you feel warm.

GAINA, as an insulation, not only can prevent heat escape, it also can make you feel warmer than the actual temperature due the ability to convert heat energy to far infrared.

Noise Prevention
Soundproofing

Multi-ceramic cluster layers provide sound deadening effect due to being able to refract sound energy
repeatedly inside ceramic beads which is hollow inside.

Condensation
Prevention

Main cause of condensation is heat transfer caused by temperature difference on the structure. The bigger temperature difference the more condensation would be easily happen.

By coating GAINA on the surface of wall and ceiling, temperature difference become smaller than before coating. It leads to reduce heat transfer which makes also reduce unwanted condensation

Odor Reduction
Enhanced Air Quality

Far infrared radiation from GAINA act on humidity and break into water molecules finely.

In this process, finely shattered water molecules become negatively charged. What it’s called “Negative Ion”. This doesn’t let airborne
contaminants float in the air and it leads to create excellent air quality.

Incombustibility

Building materials are categorized into three qualification ranks of incombustibility set forth in a governmental ordinance: incombustibles,
quasi-incombustibles, and fire-retardant
materials.

GAINA is certified as by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

GAINA helps buildings last longer

GAINA boasts many ceramic layers that provide the strongest resistance to ultraviolet rays, creating a coating that is lasts 2 to 3 times longer than regular paint.
GAINA ‘s insulation and thermal barrier capabilities also suppress the expansion and constriction of structural materials. Anti-ultraviolet durability, as enabled by GAINA, is evaluated based on ultraviolet ray absorption rates.

Water-based GAINA is reassuringly safe
GAINA Interior received Grade F

GAINA is water-based and contains no organic solvents or any other hazardours materials.
In fact, GAINA interior (specially developed for interior use) received grade
F☆☆☆☆, yet it holds the same level of safety evaluations for aldehydes and Volatile Organic Compounds, as seen in the table on the right.

FAQ

Features and Performance

Application and Tools

To maximize the adhesiveness with substrate, make sure to treat the substrate like cleaning of dirt, algae, mold, etc. and rust removing. For glossy metallic surfaces you might need to sand it or roughen it before coating. After treatment, please apply with primer or sealer suitable for the substrate.

Ordinary paint tools like brush, roller, trowel, air compressor, airless coating machine, low-pressure hot air coating machine, and all kinds of spray gun (air spray gun, airless spray gun). Please use appropriate tools according to desired finish.

As the ceramic particles are floating on the upper part, it is required to stir properly and adjust the viscosity with water. * Be sure to stir sufficiently with an electric stirrer (about 3 to 5 minutes) immediately after opening a bucket.

GAINA is water-based material. Please dilute with water to adjust the viscosity for easier application.

– For brush or roller: 0 to 1,500cc per 14kg bucket.

– For spray: 0 to 3,000cc per 14kg bucket.

For thermal insulation, heat shield and soundproofing: 30m² per 14kg bucket or 0.46kg per square meter. (in two or more coating) For thermal insulation and heat shield: 35m² per 14kg bucket or 0.40kg per square meter. (in two or more coatings) *Cracking may occur if applied too thickly at once.

It is in matt finish, without gloss. A calm and unique finish of GAINA.

It depends on weather, season and environmental condition. As a reference standard for drying process, it takes 1 to 2 hours in summer and 3 to 4 hours in winter.

Prevent contacts from skin when handling and wear appropriate protective glasses or masks if necessary. Moreover, it is required to provide adequate ventilation in application process and drying process.

Please remove the contents completely and dispose properly as industrial waste. The used buckets could also be reuse as containers for tools etc.

Do not discharge wastewater to the ground or drain without treatment. Solidify with coagulant (slaked lime etc.) and dispose properly as industrial waste in accordance with relevant law and local government standards.

Rinse immediately with hot water.