Therma Guard

The Radiant Barrier silver coating is applied first, providing a protective barrier from vapor
condensation and to assist with blocking heat transfer.


The Ceramic Paint is applied over the Radiant Barrier coating to provide additional
insulating value and it's white so you can leave it white or tint it to your liking, then cover
your walls and ceilings.

Together, this system locks in your heat where you want in, and keeps out damaging water
condensation.


Step 1:  Therma-Guard Silver Radiant Barrier Paint

Therma-Guard Radiant Barrier Coating has two dynamic properties to keep your home warm and dry.  It
stops heat from entering or escaping.  It’s purpose is to prevent heat “transfer” … that is the transfer of heat
from a hotter object to a cooler one, like a drink does when it melts ice cubes.  An example of this would be
the silver foil on batts of fiberglass insulation.


Our Radiant Barrier Coating contains pure aluminum pigment, which gives it a silver color and acts like that
silver foil on the insulation batting. Only instead of tacking or stapling it down in your attic, all you need to do
with Therma-Guard Radiant Barrier Coating is paint it on.


The second dynamic property of our Radiant Barrier Coating is that it acts as a Vapor Barrier to reduce
moisture accumulation and penetration.  The warm air inside your house contains water vapor, which can
pass into the insulation, causing significant loss of insulating value.  Additionally, if that moisture gets into
the building structure of your home, it can cause a lot of other unwanted problems, like growth of mold and
fungus, peeling paint and even rot the wood.


The Radiant Barrier Coating reduces the passage of water vapor, thereby reducing the potential for these
associated problems.  If you live in a cold climate, the Radiant Barrier Coating would be placed on the
warm or the “live-in-side” of the space to be insulated.  This location prevents the moisture in the warm
indoor air from penetrating to the insulation, or even to the wood structure of the house.  If you live in a warm
climate, you would use the Radiant Barrier Coating on the outside, keeping the heat out and the cool in.


Therma-Guard Radiant Barrier Coating is latex based, which means it is non-toxic and has no volatile or
flammable solvents, unlike some other sprayable paints on the market.  It’s also easy to cleanup.  It’s so
simple to use and install, unlike foils, metalized plastic film or metalized “chips”… you just paint your walls.
And, the best part is, it’s extremely cost efficient.


Step 2:  Therma-Guard Ceramic Paint

Therma-Guard white paint contains ceramic properties, so when you paint your walls with Therma-Guard,
you are actually insulating your walls.  Ceramics are used in every area of our life because they are strong,
durable, non-corrosive, non-toxic, and lightweight. They have been used in the medical industry, the
electronics industry, the telecommunications industry and even in space. And, Ceramics have long been  
known for their insulating and heat reflecting properties.


Even in biblical days, the peoples of the Middle East where the heat is damaging, knew to use ceramics to
keep their items cool.  For instance, a clay pot that has been fired will keep liquids cool if they are cool, and
hot if they are hot.  This is an example of a ceramic slowing down heat loss or heat transfer.  Therma-Guard
helps keep your hard earned dollars in your house, instead of heating the great outdoors.  It’s like adding a
layer of insulation, only without the hassle or expense.


Therma-Guard Ceramic Paint comes in basic white, so you can add any color pigment to it to design your
home the way you want.  Therma-Guard is simple to apply … as simple as painting your wall.  The white
component is a vinyl acrylic, which means it’s not only easy to cleanup after you paint, but it’s easy to keep
it clean with just a wipe with a damp cloth. Because of it’s ceramic content, it’s tough and durable, so it will
last for years. You can use it to paint your walls and ceilings.  It contains an insulating ceramic that slows
down heat loss and keeps the heat where you want it … inside.

The Therma-Guard Paint System is the Perfect Solution For:

High Utility Bills

Un-insulated or poorly insulated homes

Uncomfortable Household Environments

Therma-Guard is:

Environmentally Friendly

Mildew and Ultraviolet Resistant

Easily Applied

Easy Clean Up

Durable and Long Lasting

Provides extra protection from vapor damage to walls and wood structure

Non-toxic

Easy to apply to duct work, pipes, barns storage buildings, animals shelters, attic space, underside



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Therma-Guard Testimonials

Hot Boiler Pipes in Maryland

I wanted to see how effective Therma Guard insulating ceramics really were so I put it on the boiler pipes (2
barrier & 3 coats white) and generated heat to it’s full capacity. The temperature on the outside of the pipes
was reduced by 45% ! The reduction rate has reduced the boiler run time from 2 hours down to 20 minutes
! I highly recommend your product.

Jeff Maris
Owings Mills, MD


Condo in Michigan

I have a small, one bedroom condo in Southfield Michigan.  Last summer I got a $300 dollar power bill for
this 1,000 sq ft condo!  After repainting the ceiling and walls (1 silver,2 coats tinted white ceramic), I
noticed I only used 2/3 the amount of gas last winter as I did the year before. I’m anticipating a great
improvement this summer as well. As an added bonus, I did not hear my neighbors near as much as before
after using your products. Thanks Therma Guard !

Duane Cowery
Southfield, Michigan

We Beat the Texas Heat !

AWESOME! That’s all I can say about Therma Guard products. I am building a new wood frame building
here in Houston and decided to use Therma Guard products.  We set-up temperature monitors inside the
building so that we could compare before and after temps. Our first application was the spraying of the
underside of the roof decking,. (barrier & 2 coats white) The interior temperature dropped a whopping 18
degrees !!!  We sprayed the exterior walls with Therma Guard silver and tinted white and the interior
temperature dropped another 7 degrees !

Lawrence Johnson
Houston, TX

Here are some other satisfied Therma-Guard users:

Army Corp of Engineers
US Forestry Service
Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA
Major industrial users
U.S. Government
N.Y. City Transportation Dept.
National Home Builders

And … Home Owners Worldwide !

Buy Therma-Guard to save energy and money!


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Therma Guard FAQs

Question: What is the "R" value?
Answer: R-values are measured by testing laboratories who use, ASTM (American Society of Testing and
Materials) procedures. Existing test procedures require that the sample submitted be 1" thick therefore
paints and coatings cannot be tested using established test methods. We just do our egg test to prove how
effective the barrier is and let our customers draw his or her own conclusions.

Question: Do ceramics keep from breathing?
Answer: A paint coatings ability to breath is known as "Permeability" which is a measurement of the rate
that water or vapor will pass through a membrane. Ceramic filled paints do not restrict a paint coatings
ability to "breath.

Question: What colors are available?
Answer: Therma Guard is a ready mixed paint and comes to you in a bright white, tintable base only. You
can have the paints tinted locally to the color of your choosing in pastel and mid range colors. Our paints will
accept all universal tints and this way you can see the exact color you are getting and make any necessary
adjustments. Another option is to use TG Cells with your own locally bought paint.

Question: How much paint do I need?
Answer: You can figure that the average spread rate is 300 to 400 sq. ft per U.S. gallon over a fairly smooth
surface. If you are painting over popcorn ceilings or rough Spanish style stucco, DOUBLE the amount of
paint. Your actual spread rate will vary depending on the surface irregularities, porosity and material loss
when mixing.

Question: Do Insulating paints work in the summer & winter months?
Answer: Yes! Heat outside is blocked from transfer to cool walls inside in the summer. The heat inside your
home is blocked from escape toward the cold outside air in winter.  A paint film of Therma Guard reflective
ceramics will help slow this heat transfer in both directions to lower your cooling and heating bills.

Question: What kind of paint can be used over the thermal paint?
Answer: Choose either the flat or the latex, whichever fits your needs. The insulating characteristics of your
Therma Guard ceramics are unchanged.

Question: How many coats of paint should I apply?
Answer: Therma Guard is a 2 part system. For best results, 1 coat of the silver radiant barrier and then 2
coats of white are recommended to insure an even distribution of the ceramics.

Question: Should I use Insulating paint both inside and outside?
Answer: Yes! For the optimum in energy efficiency it is best to use Insulating paints both inside and out,
however either application alone will increase your energy efficiency. Experience has shown the best value
is to place the Therma Guard system on the warmer surface. ie: outside in southern climates and inside in
northern climates.

Question: Can I spray paint?
Answer: Yes! Simply remove all filters from your spray equipment (or they will strain out the additive) and
use a slightly larger spray tip than normal. Recommended tip sizes are .019 - .025.

Question: Does the paint contain harmful chemicals?
Answer: Therma Guard is free of all Volatile chemicals and toxins and is recognized as safe, under the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Non-toxic, odor free and environmentally friendly.

Question: Can I paint my attic with Insulating Paint?
Answer: Absolutely! By restricting the amount of heat allowed into your attic you reduce the load on your
existing insulation making it more effective.

Question: Can we guarantee your utility bills will be cut by 30%, 40% or even 50%?

Answer:  Absolutely not ! Anyone that tells you they can is not telling the truth. The results depend on how
many areas of your home you apply the various products to, other considerations include, amount of attic
ventilation, amount of air infiltration into your home, type of roofing materials, and on and on. We have
several anecdotal statements from satisfied customers we can provide if requested. We can also assure
you that for the 30-40 cents /sqft it costs to apply Therma Guard Insulating Paint you will not find a better
solution to your high utility bills for that price.

Question: What is the difference between using TG Cells ceramic insulating additive and my paint vs. pre-
mixed Therma Guard Insulating Paint?
Answer: To better understand the answer to this question you need to understand the basics of paint
formulations.
Basic latex paint is nothing more than a pigment, water, a binder to hold it all together and additives which
can be added to improve flow and leveling, eliminate bubbles, mildewcides etc.

A paint formulators goals are to insure that
1.) There is sufficient pigment to make the paint cover well
2.) Sufficient binder to hold the pigment to the surface and give it durability and
3.) Enough vehicle, (water in latex paints and solvent in oil base paints) to insure easy flowing and
workability.

The finished product is a balanced blend of the three basic ingredients quality depending on type of
pigment used, amount of water and type of resin which is why there is quite a spread in paint prices.

TG Cells mixed with your top quality paint should perform equivalently. The main advantage you gain in
adding TG Cells to your own paint is the reduced shipping costs and you actually gain a little more
coverage area per gallon due to adding a little water. (See next FAQ) But … you should still apply the silver
radiant barrier coat first.

Question: How do I mix TG Cells with paint I buy locally ?
Answer:  When you add the recommended 32 oz (by volume), 1 gallon package, per gallon to a can of
ready mixed paint you are upsetting the balance of pigment vs. water that the formulator originally based
his "recipe" on. This makes the paint thicker which requires the addition of water in order to insure easy
flow and leveling, and you are requiring the binder or resin to hold into place a greater volume of pigment. It
sounds pretty bad, but not really. First of all adding 1/2 to 1 pint of water to a gallon of paint is not going to
make or break its properties. Ceramics being micro ball bearings will improve flow and leveling. The hard
ceramic shell resists dirt pickup and improves durability.

NOTE: It is easiest to mix TG Cells with your paint in a 5 gallon bucket with a power stirrer.

Test Results: We took four different brands of medium priced interior wall paints and added 32 oz of
Therma Guard ceramic additive, reduced the paints with 1/2 - 1 pint of water to bring back the original
viscosity and performed side by side scrub tests to compare the original paint with the ceramic reinforced
paint. In each and every case the ceramic filled paint outperformed the original paint !

Question: What are shipping and handling costs for Therma Guard ?
Answer: We charge $11/gal to ship to TN, NC, MS, AL, GA, SC & FL.  $12/gal to states North of TN, NC
and East of the Mississippi not otherwise noted. Also $12/gal to UT, CO, KS, MO, AZ, NM, TX, OK, AK &
LU. $13 to MA, WY, NB, IA, IL, MI, MN, ND & SD. $14 all other states except Alaska, Hawaii & Canada
(please call). Therma Guard is also available in 5 gal buckets. Paint price per gallon is the same but we
charge $1 less per gallon for shipping. Shipping on TG Cells are $7 less per package.

Question: Is there a bulk purchase price break for Therma Guard ?
Answer: YES. Total purchase of >20 gallons, 5% discount, >50 gallons, 8% discount.

THERMA GUARD
We provide the solutions...
You just need to apply them!


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Additional Info on Therma-Guard:

Barrier Coat -Acrylic Low-E, Radiant Barrier Coating
Description:  Barrier Coat #85 is an insulating radiant barrier paint made of ground metallic aluminum
pigment blended into an acrylic polymer vehicle along with the Insulating Ceramic. Barrier Coat is designed
for use as a radiant barrier coating for attics and also a superior water vapor barrier when applied to side-
walls preventing "“n the wall" condensation buildup due to water vapor transmission.  The elimination of “in
the wall” condensation improves existing insulation properties by keeping the insulation dry.  Wall vapor
barriers also eliminate peeling paint due to vapor transfer from inside to outside wall surfaces.

Tests show that Radiant barriers can reduce summer ceiling heat gains by up to 42 percent compared to
an attic with the same insulation level and no radiant barrier.  Barrier Coat boasts a pure 0% VOC pigment
in an environmentally friendly water base formula.

Application:  Barrier Coat #85 is supplied ready to use and may be applied by brush, roller, or conventional
airless spray equipment.  If spray applied all filters must be removed so as to not strain our the insulating
ceramics, tip size .019-.021.  Two coats are recommended with a short dry time between coats.

COVERAGE:  Coverage rates-250-300 sq ft per gallon.  

Standard color is aluminum/ gray.

CLEAN UP:  Soap & Water.  Should be done immediately.

CURE TIMES:  When applied at conditions of 75º F (24º C) and 50% relative humidity, dries to the touch in
2 hours, and should reach final cure in 24 hours.  Colder weather and/ or higher humidity will retard curing.


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A Guide to Spray Painting
with Airless Spray Equipment

WHY SPRAY PAINT?  Well, two good reasons come to mind:  it is the least costly of the three primary
methods—brush, roller and spray—and it is the fastest application method.

The more irregular the space being painted, the greater the advantage of spray over other methods.

An airless spray rig consists of the pumping unit, hose and a gun.  No compressor is needed because the
paint is pumped through the high pressure hose and forced through very small tips which break up the paint
into various size spray pattern fans.  The biggest advantage to airless spraying is that since no air is used
to force the paint out, there is very little over-spray and the air in the room is not filled with paint laden mist.

The amount of paint delivered in determined by the size of the tip used and by the amount of pressure
used.  Tips normally are numbered in thousands of an inch.  Example:  .019 tip indicated a somewhat large
tip suitable for most latex paint, a .015 would be ideal for oil base paints, enamels and varnish coatings.  
Insulating ceramic paints spray best with tips in the .021 range, be sure and remove all filters when using
ceramic paints as you do not want to filter our all the ceramics.

CAUTION:  the pressure at the tip is normally in the 3000 PSI range and it can not only cause a severe cut
but also inject paint in to your skin!  Keep your hands and fingers clear of the tip while pressure is on the
machine!  Tools and equipment you will need include, a 5 gallon bucket to mix all the paint together in,
(boxing), to insure you have the same color throughout the mix.  Masking tape and lots of plastic to mask off
areas not to be painted, a respirator or spray mask, a hat, long sleeve shirt, and some hand cream or lotion
for your exposed skin.

When you pickup your spray unit from the paint or rental store ask for an “extension” for the gun.  These
simply screw onto the gun allowing you extended reach and eliminating ladders.

Procedure:  Mix all your paint in to the 5 gallon pail, insert the dip tube from the pump into the bucket or fill
the hopper depending on which unit type you have, make sure all your fittings are tight.

Now, all units have two control knobs, a pressure control and a pump/ re-circulate knob.  In the re-circulate
mode the paint simply re-circulates through the unit, pumping out trapped air and allows the pump to
prime.  Turn the knob to re-circulate and turn on the power switch.  Allow the pump to run for 2 minutes or so
and it will prime and push out any trapped air.  Now we are going to adjust the pressure.  The biggest
mistake most people, even some professionals, make is spraying too much pressure.

You need just enough pressure to create an even fan with no “tails” which are thick lines at the edge of the
spray pattern.  Back out the pressure knob and screw it in about 1/3rd of the way (screwing in increase
pressure), point the gun at the surface to be painted or a piece of cardboard for testing and with your hand
in motion, pull the trigger.  If you see a thick stream at the edge of the fan increase the pressure ¼ turn at a
time until the tail is gone.

Now you have the proper amount of pressure for the material you are spraying.

Technique!!!  Every time you pull the trigger you must follow the same routine.  Remember that the second
you pull the trigger the paint comes out instantly so, start your hand in motion first and then pull the trigger,
release the trigger just before you reach the stopping point of your swing, just remember…hand in motion,
pull trigger, spray, release trigger, stop hand motion.

Should you mess up and load an area with too much paint simply take a brush and spread it out.

Maximum transfer of paint is accomplished by holding the gun a the proper distance from the surface to be
painted.  Too close and you apply too much paint, too far away and you introduce a lot of spray in to the air
as it is not hitting the surface.  This distance varies and depends on the amount of pressure you are using
and the viscosity of the paint so experiment until you find the proper distance, normally 12” or so is about
right.  Cut pieces of cardboard about 12” wide and 3’ long and use them as a shield holding them up
against the areas you want to protect.  Cut several and when they become loaded with paint lay them aside
to dry and you can reuse them later.  It’s a good idea to keep a bucket of clean water and a sponge handy
too, you are going to slip up and over-spray onto something you don’t want painted and this way you can
clean it easily.  When you have finished be sure and clean the equipment up, most rental places charge a
pretty hefty cleaning charge if you return the unit dirty.

Put the dip tube into a clean bucket of water, back off on the pressure and put the gun into the 5 gallon pail
of paint holding the tip just under the surface of the paint.  The line has about 1 qt of paint in it and you can
push it through the water.  As soon as you see the water coming out release the trigger, move the gun over
to the bucket of water again holding the tip just under the surface, and pump the water for about 2-3
minutes.  Dump the water repeat the process until the water runs clean.  Normally 3-4 rinses are
necessary.  Power OFF!  Trigger the gun to release the pressure, clean off the exterior of the gun with a
wire brush, remove the tip, clean it well and replace it.  Be sure and replace the filter before returning the
unit if you removed them earlier.


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Insulating House Paint
Saves Energy

Therma Guard insulating house paint will protect, waterproof and seal while providing space age ceramic
paint insulation technology. Our interior/ exterior ceramic house paints provide the ultimate in product
performance and ease of application.
Features:
Environmentally friendly
Mildew and ultraviolet resistant
Formulated with the finest pigments and resins
Are free of lead, chromate and mercury hazards.

Latex Ceramic House Paint
Therma Guard Insulating flat is a very high hiding 100% acrylic insulating house paint that provides
excellent durability on a variety of architectural surfaces. Mildew and fade resistant, (Treated with fungicide
to resist mildew growth on the product film), this paint is formulated to provide minimal spatter and excellent
coverage. It hides minor surface imperfections and dries quickly to a smooth matt finish.  It is pre mixed at
the factory with insulating ceramics, simply open the can and apply a heat reflecting coating to your walls.
Application is identical to ordinary flat house paint but with the added advantage of energy saving Therma-
Guard ceramic microspheres and their insulating properties.

Features:
High Solids 100% acrylic vehicle
Heavy concentration of insulating ceramics.
Excellent Durability and scrub resistance
Stain and dirt resistant
Soft velvet flat finish
Exceptional hide and excellent touch-up
May be applied by brush, roller, conventional spray or airless spray.
Fast drying, 1-3 hours.
Very Low Odor
Spread Rate 200-400 Sq Ft per Gallon (depends on surface and application method)
Color: White, Can be tinted locally to pastel and mid range colors.

Recommend Uses and Application:

·         For use on walls and ceilings over a wide variety of surfaces such as primed drywall, plaster,
acoustical tiles, drop in ceiling panels, popcorn ceilings, concrete, stucco, brick, masonry, primed metal
and wood.

·         Excellent for apartments, condominiums, warehouses, motels, offices and residential buildings.

Available in 1 Gal & 5 Gal buckets

(Standard paint color for all our paints is pure white which can be tinted to your choice of pastel and
medium range paint colors at your local paint store.)


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Therma Guard TG Cells
Insulating Additive for Paint

Q: What is the difference between using TG Cells insulating additive and my paint vs.  pre-mixed Therma
Guard  White insulating paint?


A: Please see the Therma Guard FAQs sheet for additional explanation of this question.

NOTE 1. Remember that Therma Guard was designed as a 2 part system. Use the silver radiant barrier
coat first then the white (or your paint fortified with TG Cells).

NOTE 2. It is easiest to mix TG Cells with your paint in a 5 gallon bucket with a power stirrer.

Advantages of Therma Guard TG Cells Insulating Additive:
Economy

Being lightweight shipping fees are reduced.

No waste, use what you need now and store the remaining ceramic additive for future painting projects.  

Convenience: The ceramic additive can be stored indefinitely so it is always on hand for when you have the
time to paint.

Versatile: Therma Guard ceramics can be mixed into Any brand or type of paint, coating, mastic, adhesive,
or cement base mixture such as stucco mix, tile grout and thin set, plaster, any product that needs improved
insulating, sound deadening or increased slip resistance properties.

Advantages of Therma Guard Pre-Mixed Paint:
When we formulate a paint from scratch we are able to include a very high percentage of insulating
ceramics to our blend with just enough other pigments to insure good covering and hiding power. Number 1
grade titanium is our pigment of choice due to its efficiency in scattering visible light, imparting whiteness,
brightness, and high opacity. We minimize the water content and load our formulas with a very high
concentration of resins each selected for the what is required of that paints application.

1. Higher concentration of ceramics for increased insulation and durability.
2. A higher percentage of long lasting resin than most other paints.
3. Minimum amount of water.
4. Economical, take the price of a gallon of premium quality paint, add the cost of an additive, the total is
generally more than one of our pre-mixed Therma Guard insulating paints which gives you more insulating
ceramics per square foot of applied product.
5. Convenience, no mixing, simply open the can and "Brush away your high utility bills"

Whatever your choice, adding TG Cells  to your own paint or using Therma Guard pre-mixed insulating
paints, the end result is you will be saving money on your heating and cooling bills, reducing sound and
providing the painted surface with a durable long lasting ceramic finish

THERMA GUARD
We provide the solutions...
You just need to apply them!

NOTE: You must buy both components and apply first Silver and then White for the application to work.

You will notice a new product called TG Cells. They are the same ceramic spheres contained in the silver
and white paints. They can simply be mixed with whatever color and finish of paint you choose locally.

TG Cells give equivalent results to Therma Guard White, but you should still order the silver as the base
coat. They sell as a 6 pack (1 pkg per gallon of paint) for $168.

1. Higher concentration of ceramics for increased insulation and durability.
2. A higher percentage of long lasting resin than most other paints.
3. Minimum amount of water.
4. Economical, take the price of a gallon of premium quality paint, add the cost of an additive, the total is
generally more than one of our pre-mixed Therma Guard insulating paints which gives you more insulating
ceramics per square foot of applied product.
5. Convenience, no mixing, simply open the can and "Brush away your high utility bills"

Whatever your choice, adding TG Cells  to your own paint or using Therma Guard pre-mixed insulating
paints, the end result is you will be saving money on your heating and cooling bills, reducing sound and
providing the painted surface with a durable long lasting ceramic finish.

1. Higher concentration of ceramics for increased insulation and durability.
2. A higher percentage of long lasting resin than most other paints.
3. Minimum amount of water.
4. Economical, take the price of a gallon of premium quality paint, add the cost of an additive, the total is
generally more than one of our pre-mixed Therma Guard insulating paints which gives you more insulating
ceramics per square foot of applied product.
5. Convenience, no mixing, simply open the can and "Brush away your high utility bills"

Whatever your choice, adding TG Cells  to your own paint or using Therma Guard pre-mixed insulating
paints, the end result is you will be saving money on your heating and cooling bills, reducing sound and
providing the painted surface with a durable long lasting ceramic finish.
Therma-Guard is a simple, two part paint
system designed to guard against heat loss.

It insulatesand protects your walls from vapor
condensation, and it’s as simple as painting
your walls.
SILVER  $110  1 Gallon size + shipping
 $110
SILVER  $525  5 Gallon size+ shipping
 $525
WHITE $90 1 Gallon size + shipping
 $90
WHITE $425 5 Gallon size + shipping
 $425