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Benefits of Nanolia™ Coatings and Impregnations
Here are some of the properties and benefits of Nanolia™ Coatings and Impregnations:
General Characteristics
 
Water Repellent - repel water due to hydrophobic “skin” effect.
  • Our coatings and impregnations have a “high contact angle” which means that droplets of water roll very easily over the surface, taking contaminants with them.
  • The higher the contact angle, the lower the surface area of the droplet in contact with the treated surface, rather like the difference between a ball bearing and a bean bag on a sheet of glass.
Scrupulously Clean Surfaces
  • At the microscopic level, treated surfaces are so smooth that they are easily cleaned – usually with just water - but also with solvents and other cleaners in the case of our Anti Graffiti products
  • Surface is so smooth that dirt and other particles find it difficult to stick depriving bacteria of food. Hence anti-microbial properties without the inclusion of biocides.
Ultra-thin coating
  • A little goes a very, very long way!
  • Coatings follow the contours of a surface, meaning that they will not make non-slip surfaces slippery.
  • Coatings are extremely flexible, will not crack on flexible surfaces.
  • Breathing characteristic: Allow moisture - water as vapour - to pass through due to tiny gaps between nano-particles.
  • Will not (usually) change the appearance of a surface. (We have some products such as Nanolia Protect that are designed to enhance surface gloss and deepen colour.)
Environmentally friendly
Non toxic, neither carcinogenic nor mutagenic
Easy to apply with short drying times and no noxious fumes
Long working life and then easily re-applied
Specific Product Properties
Powercoat PRO – for wood, stone, metals and some plastics
  • Excellent gloss and long-life properties
  • Long lasting “easy-to-clean” final coating
  • Old and bleached surfaces “freshened up” as new
  • Protection against UV rays prevents bleaching of surfaces
  • “Anti-Graffiti” and “Anti-fingerprinting” finish
  • Long lasting protection against corrosion.
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Stability against condensation and climatic/temperature variations
  • Resistance against acid and solvent attack
  • No special preparation of the base material required
  • High productivity because of extremely thin minimum layer thickness
Wood Prodeck – for wood
  • Water-based, ideal for indoor use
  • No oil, no paint – no visible change to the treated material
  • Water and oil – even red wine- are resisted and cannot be absorbed into the wood
  • Reduction of soiling/dirtying of the product with cleaning also made much easier
  • Non-toxic and compliant with DIN EN 71 parts 3 and 9 “safety for toys”
  • Resistant to seawater, salt spray and acid rain
  • Free of silicones, waxes and oils
  • Retains “working-properties” for up to 3 years without any rubbing-off
  • High coating efficiency due to the very thin required coating application
Glass Clear – for glass and ceramics
  • Water, dust and dirt simply pearl-off.
  • “Easy-to-clean” effect.
  • Soiling is washed off without the use of commercial cleaning products.
  • Anti-graffiti effect when used on marble or granite.
  • No clouding of the surface or reduction of reflective properties.
  • Ice/frost formation can be very easily scraped off.
  • Insects can be easily removed.
  • Drastically reduced chalky deposits.
  • May be used indoors or outdoors.
  • Long-life effect.
  • Resistant to chemicals and solvents.
  • Highly efficient coating capacity, economical in amount of product required.
  • May be renewed at any time.
Powercoat – for plastics, wood, stone, glass and metals
  • Long lasting “easy-to-clean” final coating
  • Optically almost neutrally, no gloss
  • Protects against corrosion and oxidisation
  • Extremely water- and oil-repellent
  • “Anti-Graffiti” and “Anti-fingerprinting” capacity
  • High productivity because of extremely minimum layer thickness
Powercoat M Series – for stone and metals
  • Extremely good protection against corrosion
  • (After approx. 2,500 hours of salt-spray testing no changes in the surface were detected)
  • Perfect gloss and long-life properties
  • No previous preparation or chroming required when used on aluminium
  • Resistant to abrasion
  • High coverage due to the very thin coating required
Stone Guard – for stone and other absorbent mineral surfaces
  • No oil, no paint, no visible change to the treated materials
  • Water and oil are resisted and cannot be absorbed
  • Reduction of new soiling/marking – easier to clean
  • Non poisonous according to German Regulation DIN EN 71 Parts 3 and 9 “Safety of toys”
  • Resistant to acid rain and to seawater
  • Free from silicones, waxes and oils
  • Water based
  • High efficiency owing to thin application coating requirement
  • Long term working effect
Concrete Protect - for stone and other cementitious mineral surfaces
  • Single component, aqueous solution
  • Waterproofing
  • Prevents efflorescence and weathering as well as algae
  • Prevents the penetration of pollutants into the concrete
  • Optically neutral
  • Hydrophobic beading
  • Protection from frost, snow and ice (resistant to commonly used de-icers)
  • Highly abrasion resistant
  • Operating temperature from -30 ° C to 700°C
  • Increases the compressive and flexural strength of cementitious materials
  • Environmentally-sound - manufactured from inorganic materials
  • Good penetration through low viscosity
Stone Coat – for marble, stone, glass and some plastics
  • Single component, environmentally friendly, aqueous solution
  • Seals against the ingress of salt water, sewage, chemicals, fats and oils
  • Increases surface strength of concrete and screed
  • Reduces abrasion
  • Hydrophobic and oleophobic beading
  • Stain protection – proof against coffee, cola, red wine, etc ...
  • Closes the pores and prevents the penetration of pollutants into the concrete or marble
  • Prevents efflorescence and weathering
  • Reduction of algae and moss
  • Protection from frost, snow and ice
  • Optically nearly neutral
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Excellent penetration
Textile Solvent – for fabrics and leather
  • Invisible
  • Will not discolour or “yellow”
  • Strong impregnation effect
  • Increases the lifetime of treated surfaces
  • Very easy to clean upholstered items
Textile Protect WB – for fabrics
  • Machine washable up to 10 times
  • Invisible
  • Will not discolour or “yellow”
  • Strong impregnation effect
  • Increases the lifetime of treated surfaces

And many more!

Keeping Tunnels Clean and Bright
Protecting road tunnels from the effects of traffic and the elements has been identified as a major problem on the European mainland, costing millions of Euros in terms of maintenance labour and material costs, not to mention the need for increased lighting at higher wattage to overcome the dimming effect of darkened, matt surfaces. The answer, it turns out, is incredibly simple: make tunnels easier to clean!
 
Nanocoatings specialist Nanolia has a number of products to deal with the problem including some very powerful yet environmentally-friendly anti-graffiti coatings and removers. However, to deal with the overarching problem they offer some very tough water-based impregnations that can be applied by brush, spray or roller to makes the roofs and walls waterproof, stain resistant and very easy to clean.
 
Nanolia Concrete Protect is a truly remarkable, easy to apply and environmentally-friendly impregnation that penetrates deeply (some 3mm - 4mm) below the surface of tunnel roofs and walls and reacts with the calcium present in the substrate to form an incredibly hard silicate structure that reinforces stone, masonry, concrete and other cementitious materials. Its’ hydrophobic, chemical resistant and stain protection properties make cleaning easier and help keep road tunnels brighter. Treated surfaces are waterproof but remain breathable. It is a permanent treatment suitable for the harshest environments having an operating temperature range of -30°C to +700°C and capable of surviving frequent freeze/thaw cycles.
 
NanoliaConcrete Protect closes the pores and protects the surfaces by creating an invisible smoother, harder surface with an extremely high resistance to chemical attack and abrasion. In particular, because it is an impregnating, hydrophobic sealer it also protects porous building materials such as brick, tiles, concrete and paving against efflorescence.
 
Nanolia Concrete Protect is odourless, free from solvents and easy to use. It is non-hazardous and can be applied by brush, spray or roller in temperatures ranging from +5°C and 50°C at up to 85% humidity. It performs best in cementitious products with high calcium content. For treating of non-cementitious materials or where oil is a problem Nanolia recommends the use of Nanolia Stone Coat which has almost the same longevity as Tunnel Protect but is less resistant to acids. It does however, have the added benefit of being oleophobic, i.e. totally resistant to oil and grease.
 
For further details of Nanolia Stone Protect, Stone Coat and related products such as Nanolia Graffiti Removers contact David Wilkin, European Sales Manager on +44 (0) 7725 362 072 email: daviduksales@nanolia.com