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GAINA – Residential
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GAINA – Residential

Create a cooler, quieter, drier home—without major renovations. GAINA uses ceramic microsphere tech to cut heat transfer, stabilise room temperatures, reduce condensation and mould risk, and deliver a tough, low-sheen finish for roofs, exterior walls, ceilings, and interior walls in South African homes.

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What is GAINA?

GAINA is a residential ceramic thermal barrier coating engineered to improve in-home comfort. By reflecting and dissipating radiant heat, it helps keep interiors cooler in summer and warmer in winter while resisting condensation and everyday weathering.

How to apply

  1. Check conditions: Apply at 10–35 °C; RH < 85%; substrate < 40 °C; ensure 6 h dry weather after application.
  2. Surface prep: Wash thoroughly; remove dust/chalk/lichen; treat algae/mould; dry. Spot-prime bare metal with anti-corrosive primer; prime galvanised aluminium as specified; use masonry/bonding primer on porous or friable plaster.
  3. Mix: Stir gently but thoroughly (avoid entraining air). Box multiple tins for uniform colour.
  4. Apply: Roller/brush/airless. Lay down two uniform coats; apply the second cross-directionally after recoat time. For cracks/joints, embed reinforcing membrane where specified.
  5. Coverage (guide): ~4–6 m²/L/coat to achieve performance build. Two coats typical (three for enhanced thermal build).
  6. Dry & recoat: Touch-dry 45–90 min @ 23 °C; recoat 3–6 h; full cure 7–10 days.
  7. Clean-up: Water; dispose responsibly.

Good to know

  • Finish: Low-sheen / matte.
  • Tools: Airless (e.g., 517–521 tip @ ~1800–2200 psi), 12–20 mm nap rollers, quality brushes.
  • Maintenance: Gentle annual washdown; repair damage promptly to keep a continuous film.

Key Benefits for Homes

  • Thermal comfort: Reduces heat gain/loss to stabilise indoor temperatures.
  • Condensation control: Warmer surface temperatures help limit damp and mould growth.
  • Quieter rooms: Ceramic matrix offers light acoustic damping for calmer spaces.
  • Weather & UV resistance: Durable film for harsh sun and coastal conditions.
  • Low odour / low VOC: Water-based and occupant-friendly for home projects.
  • Neat, low-sheen finish: Clean look on ceilings, walls, and roofs.

Where to use it

  • Exterior: Metal or tile roofs, plastered façades, fibre-cement cladding.
  • Interior: Ceilings and walls in hot top-floor rooms, sunrooms, kitchens, and humid areas.