Graphenstone - GrafClean Exterior Wall Paint

Exterior Wall Paint

Graphenstone's GrafClean mineral paint uses a revolutionary natural vegetable resin and graphene technology to create an outstanding modern mineral paint that can be used both inside and outside. It can be applied to most surfaces including, plaster, gypsum, old paints, unpainted wallpaper, brick, wood, tiles and metal.

This very low VOC paint dries to an attractive ultra matt finish.

Grafclean performs more like an acrylic paint. It is a washable wall paint making it perfect for use in modern buildings, contemporary interiors, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and other "high traffic" areas. It is recommended too for application in construction, specifically concrete as it is certified for moisture control in concrete surface protection systems (EN 1504-2).

With an exceptionally high solid content (up to 70%) it offers fantastic coverage.

The selected pigments used in the colour range are chosen for their light fastness, stability and resistance to temperature and weather. However colours suffixed with an (E) are less suited to exterior applications.

Colour Availability

Colours that appear on the colour card but aren't available in this product are marked with an [E] on the colour card and are as follows: Alpine, Amchoor, Ardennes, Artic, Artichoke, Bengal, Bordeaux, Brunswick, Burmese, Cambridge, Carnelain, Celadon, Cerulean, Chalkhill Blue, Cinnabar, Cinnamon, Damask, Grape, Graphene, Iceburg, Jaipur, Juniper, Kombu, Miso, Mulberry, Ocean, Old Lilac, Otter, Oxford, Parmesan, Periwinkle, Pewter, Prussian, Saddleback, Sea Foam, Suede, Truffle, Tuberose, Tuscan Red. However they are available in the Grafclean Interior product.

For interior use please view the Grafclean Interior. Sample pots for the Graphenstone colour range are only available in the Grafclean Interior.

Colour Cards & Samples

As with all paints, we strongly advise the purchase of sample pots where available, we also offer colour cards free of charge to help you narrow down the colour for you - Order a Colour Card. 

Sample pots are only available for the Grafclean Interior. There might be very minor discrepancies in colour between product ranges due to differing bases and pigments used.

Benefits

• Exterior and interior use
• High covering power
• Ultra Matt finish (3% sheen)
• Very Low VOC, < 1 g/l
• VOC emission: Class A+
• Very Breathable, SD value: Class 1
• Certified for moisture control
• Tough and long lasting
• Formaldehyde free (eliminates formaldehydes)
• Excellent Washability: Class 1
• Excellent flexibilty - non cracking formula
• High adherence to substrates
• Fire performance: Class 0 (British Standard)

Drying time: Quick drying 2-4 hours between coats, 24 hours until fully dry, 30 days until fully cured.
Approx coverage: 10-16m² per Litre (supplied as a concentrate - dilute 10-15% with water before application).

Further Information:

Mineral substrates must be at least 28 days old before application. Substrates must also be resistant to high alkalinity. If in doubt apply to a test area first.

Do not apply to surfaces in constant contact with water.

Total curing occurs during the first 30 days. We recommend to avoid cleaning and/or rubbing the painted surface during that time. 

For more detailed information, download the Graphenstone GrafClean (White) Technical Data Sheet and GrafClean (White) Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), opens in new tab.

Other documentation and certification:

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• Declaration of Performance - EN 1504-2 (EC Certificate No. 1170 / CPR / ER.0311) - GrafClean Premium products according to the standard EN 1504-2 for use in humidity control for the surface protection of concrete.
• Fire Safety to The Building Regulation 2000 - Class 0 (Report No 392941/ -44001 under BS  476:Part  6:1989+A1:  2009  and  BS  476:Part  7:  1997)
• VOC Class A+ (White) - Certificate
• VOC Class A+ (Colours) - Test Report

Cleaning tools

Rollers, brushes and spray guns should be cleaned with warm water after use.

Packaging and Waste Management

Graphenstone Paint pots are made of polypropylene (PP) - number 5 in the recycling triangle code - and are therefore 100% recyclable. The plastic polypropylene pots that Graphenstone use are made of 80% recycled content.

Please recycle or reuse empty pots according to your local waste and recycling scheme. If you have leftover paint please consider these ideas for using up or donating left-over paint. Please dispose of leftover paint responsibly (paint should never be put down the drain).

Colours

GrafClean Exterior is available in White and 57 stunning colours: Adonis, Alabaster, Argento (L), Ashen, Blue Steel, Blush, Briar Rose (L), Cassium (L), Chateaux, Chiffon (L), Clotted Cream (L), Dijon, Duck Egg, Ebony, Glacier (L), Gossamer, Grey Goose, Highland, Indigo, Ivory (L), Latte, Linwood, Lovat, Mink, Mist, Moleskin, Nakajima, Old Bone, Olive, Pale Walnut, Pearl Barley (L), Pebble (L), Pigeon, Plover, Porcelaine (L), Porpoise, Powder Blue, Provencal (L), Sandstone, Sesame, Sienna, Silver Birch, Silver Moss, Soft Smoke, Stone, Straw (L), Venezia, Vintage, Wardour Blue, Wheat Berry, Wheaten (L), Whisper, White Linen (L), White Pepper, White Sage, White tea.

(L) These colours are also available in the Graphenstone pure lime bases Ecosphere (Interior).

Complete the look

• GrafClean Mid Sheen - Higher sheen (10%) version of this paint. Perfect for woodwork and metal.

How to prep walls for painting

See the GrafClean (White) Technical Data Sheet for full details, however in brief:

For all surfaces

• Ensure the substrate is dry, sound and clean.
• If the substrate has salt deposits, brush and apply Graphenstone Neutralysal Premium
• If the substrate contains a high moisture level, apply Graphenstone StopWater Premium

For previously painted walls

• When applying over glossy paint, sand the surface lightly to create a "key".
• Remove flaking and unstable paint. Create a uniform surface with Graphenstone Filler Primer

For unpainted surfaces

You can prime walls with:

• Graphenstone Nevada Ultra - economical breathable primer.
• Graphenstone Minerseal Premium - for very absorbent surfaces ie clay, adobe, rammed earth etc and for consolidating dusty mineral surfaces.
• Graphenstone Four2Four Premium  - for wood, metal or non porous surfaces such as ceramic tiles.

How to prepare Graphenstone GrafClean paint

• Stir and dilute with water to 10-15% of the product weight (150-200 ml of water per litre of product approx.), ensure a homogeneous mixture. Avoid excessive shaking to minimize bubbles. 
• Apply 2 or 3 coats evenly  by roller, brush or airless spray gun.
• Note: an excess of product by layers can generate micro-cracks.

You may also need Brushes or Rollers, Masking Tape and Paint Trays - see our Painting Accessories page.