Protect the Exterior of a Home with Plascon Micatex
Plascon Micatex is a UV-resistant water-based coating with a unique combination of special-grade mica for stretch and marble for strength that provides its WeatherTough ProtectionTM.
11/04/2023
Winter is coming! Prepare against harsh elements with Plascon Micatex
Most South Africans
don’t have to deal with extreme winter
conditions like snow and blizzards, but that
doesn’t mean that the colder temperatures don’t
take a toll on our properties.
You’ll
know that the harsh South African sun beats down
on exteriors, fading that magnificent paint job
— but have you thought about winter conditions
like wind, rain and cold? Drastic variations in
temperature, from hot to cold or vice versa, can
cause surfaces, and the paint coating them, to
expand and contract. If you don’t use
high-quality, durable exterior paint, these
fluctuations can even cause the paint to chip,
crack or peel off.
Plascon’s iconic
Micatex paint is a UV-resistant water-based
coating enhanced with a unique combination of
special-grade mica for stretch and marble for
strength that provides its signature
WeatherTough ProtectionTM. The paint film of
Plascon Micatex is two times thicker than that
of conventional paints, and 23% tougher than a
leading competitor, making it an ideal choice
for protecting exterior walls from the elements.
South Africa has a diverse climate that
requires diverse approaches to winter-proofing.
Winter temperatures may reach freezing point at
high altitudes, such as in cities like
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Polokwane
and Rustenburg, while coastal regions like
KwaZulu-Natal have milder winter temperatures –
although even that coastal province has areas
that often see snowfall during winter, such as
the Drakensberg. This is where Micatex’s
renowned durability and long-lasting guarantee
step in to save the day.
In the Western
Cape, winter rain and wind are likely to be more
concerning than the cold. Here, Micatex protects
your exterior surfaces from breakdowns caused by
these climatic conditions, as it improves the
water resistance of walls to prevent dampness
caused by constant rain. In 2021, Plascon added
the Polycell Fine Crack Filler to the Micatex
formula, giving it even more built-in toughness
and protection. Thanks to this new formula,
Micatex securely covers all hairline cracks
which ultimately prevents damp on exterior
walls.
In addition to this revolutionary
improvement, Plascon also recently upped their
original 13-year guarantee to a 15-year
guarantee.
Advantages of Plascon Micatex paint
- Can be applied to suitably primed cement plaster, brickwork, concrete, fibre-cement, breeze blocks, PVC gutters and downpipes.
- Unique WeatherTough formulation improves water resistance and protects walls by filling existing hairline cracks and preventing future hairline cracks from penetrating the MICATEX.
- UV-resistant formulation resists even the most severe sunlight conditions.
- Protects exterior surfaces against breakdown caused by harsh climatic conditions.
- Improves water resistance of walls thus preventing dampness on interior walls caused by driving rain.
- Reinforced with carefully graded aggregates of mica, mineral quartz and marble for long-lasting protection, durability and toughness.
- All colours have high obliterating power and good light fastness.
- Effectively fills and bridges hairline cracks. Resists cracking and crazing associated with more brittle paints.
- Easy to apply and leaves at least twice the dried film thickness of conventional paints when used as recommended.
- No added lead.
- 15-Year Quality Guarantee.
With Micatex, your walls will
maintain that freshly painted appearance despite
tough South African weather conditions and the
wear-and-tear of everyday living — standing
strong against many harsh seasons to come.
You’ve probably worried about how the harsh South African sun takes its toll on your paint jobs — but have you ever wondered about the effects of winter conditions? Find out how Micatex can help prepare exterior walls against cooler temperatures and harsh winter rain at #Plascon #SouthAfrica #Micatex #winter #paint