polly.walker

A friend of ours has had his villa re-coated in a product that doesn't require painted MONO something. Does anyone know what it's called? and if it's any good. It looks very nice.

snikpoh

MONO-CAPA - good stuff

fionamw

How many years have you (or do you know) seen it last? ... not in an accusing way, you understand, just very interested if it's REALLY good or just says it is!!

johnnyone

The real question is it a breathable paint?
Forming a vapour barrier on the outside may but not necessarily cause problems on the inside face of the walls depending on the construction.

Mitzyboy

One of the methods people have employed is putting a water sealant on before painting with a high quality paint. Problem with that is, that a surveyor told me its a bad thing to do ... to water seal your house. So I'm not sure if Mono Capa does the same thing

Edit:

I just saw the guarantee on this stuff is only 7 years

snikpoh

It was my understanding that mono-capa is a "waterproof mortar to coat colored facades. It is applied directly to brick, block and concrete".


In other words, it's not a paint but a breathable mortar containing colouring.

I have seen it last at least 7 years with only slight fading in colour.


There are some very good paints, which have guarantees of 12 years or more. Yes they are expensive, but you really do get what you pay for.