How effective is the new residential-type insulating ceramic-filled paint?
Is it durable and washable? – H. G. A: Insulating ceramic-filled paint has been used for years on commercial buildings and there are now new formulations for interior and exterior house paint. Using this paint can improve your comfort and lower your heating and cooling bills. It is extremely durable (some manufacturers offer a 10-year warranty) and it resists damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. You can roll, brush or spray it on your walls and you cannot distinguish it from ordinary interior wall paint or exterior house paint. When I remodeled my house, I painted all the walls with it. I also applied an extra heavy exterior coat to my uninsulated garage door to add insulation. Ceramic-filled paint has tiny micro-sized ceramic particles (borosilicate) suspended in it. These particles have a unique combination of thermal properties. First, they reflect heat. In the winter, your body heat bounces back off the walls painted with ceramic-filled paint for a warm feeling. Second, the cera
