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Products
Types of Paints Available
(see Tech Help page for full descriptions)
Wallpaints: Matt,
Soft Sheen, Super
Chalky* , Eggshell, Feng
Shui* , Masonry paint, Atmosphere
Purifying Wallpaint*, Anti-EMR
wallpaint, Stainblock*, Ecos
Cover-Up Wallpaint , Ecos Insulating Wallpaint, Ecos 'Firewall' Flame Retardent Wallpaint,
Claypaint, Distemper & WallPrimer, Ecos Nursery Paint
Paints for wood: Gloss ( Int/Ext ), Satin-gloss ( Int ), Feng Shui* ( Int ), Undercoat ( Int/Ext ), Primer ( Int/Ext ), Stainblock*, Ecos Nursery Paint, Anti-slip Floor Paint
Clear Varnishes: gloss, satin, matt - ( all interior ) - including floors.
Woodstain Varnishes : gloss, satin, matt - ( all interior ) - including floors.
Exterior Woodstains: satin-gloss only., for exterior joinery.
Floor Paints: satin & gloss for wooden & concrete interior floors.
Speciality Products : Radiator
paint ( satin & gloss ), AFR
Radiator Paint* ( wh. satin only ), Atmosphere
Purifying wallpaint*, Wood
Glue*, MDF Passivator* ,
Stabilizing Solution, M23 Plaster Sealer, Stormseal, Stone & Tile
floor Sealer* , Filler-sealer, Eco-Friendly
Paint Stripper, Handpainted Colourchart, Anti-EMR
/ ELF Wallpaint* , Shed & Fence Treatment,
M16 Instant Algicide, Woodwash, M22 Concrete
Sealer, Stainblock*
Ecos Cover-Up Wallpain, Ecos Insulating Wallpaint, Limewash, Ecos Nursery Paint, Deodourising Satin White Paint, Ecos PVA, Ecos Blackboard Paint
* Special products. |
A UNIQUE RANGE of PRODUCTS
ECOS paints and varnishes are a completely unique range of decorative finishes. It's the only range of totally solvent-free paints and varnishes available anywhere in the world today and has been independently tested to reveal 0.0% VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).
VOCs are a major contributor to low-level atmospheric pollution and the use of these compounds leads to global warming. In addition, the use of solvent-based paints is a major cause of Sick Building Syndrome, Danish Painter's Syndrome, Asthma, Allergies, Chemical Sensitivities and the general Flu-like symptoms reported by many people using conventional paints INCLUDING Matt and Silk wall paints!
Most paints currently on sale, both gloss and emulsion, contain solvents and VOCs. ECOS paints contain none.
As a result they are ideal for children's bedrooms, nurseries, kitchens and anywhere in the home, especially if you or a member of your family is chemically sensitive or suffers from asthma or allergies.
Using ECOS paints means that rooms are safe and pleasant to live in-play in-sleep in-eat in!
NEW PRODUCTS
ECOS FENG SHUI HARM0NIZING FINISH MULTI-SURFACE COATING |
ECOS Feng Shui is a multi-surface coating for walls and woodwork which lends a uniquely harmonious feel to the home. ECOS Feng Shui allows one to bring together and so harmonize the wall areas and woodwork surfaces, giving a discernible calming and unified appearance to a room.
The smooth, shell like surface of ECOS Feng Shui suffuses light gently, further enhancing this effect.
ECOS Feng Shui is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms and can be used on melamine surfaces (but not work-tops). Note: not suited to direct application on lining paper - a pre-coat of ECOS soft sheen is necessary. Bare hard woods - ask for advice.
COLOURS - Available in all of our 108 shades. |
ECOS E.M.R - E.L.F RADIATION SHIELDING WALLPAINT |
Shielding wallpaint is a permanent wall treatment that gives up to 99% shielding against ELF/VLF/EMR radiations and needs no special equipment or expertise; it gives permanent shielding forever and is intended to be over - painted: the paint colour is dark grey and is not intended to be a decorative finish:- it can be overcoated with any of our wall paints.
ECOS EMR/ELF - (once overpainted) - can also be overcoated with wallpaper.
Coverage - applied with a gloss roller or short pile roller - on a flat non porous surface coverage is approx. 14m² /L per coat:- one 5L can should be sufficient for an "average" sized room (14 x 12 x 8 ft.)
Two medium coats are better than one thick coat for shielding efficiency. * NB: many competitor's anti-EMR paints cover as little as 3m² per litre !
For ultimate efficiency,
the walls, ceilings and floors should all be painted,
but often this is neither possible nor necessary
- if you are unsure please ask our Technical Department for advice.
In addition to home use, ECOS ELF EMR wallpaint may also be beneficial in industrial applications - computer rooms, hospital IC units and other facilities where EMR from mobile phones etc is problematic.
Available in 1L and 5L packs. Independently tested by POWERWATCH in 2005 to give 99% shielding of microwave energy at the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz mobile phone bands.
NOTE: most modern TV equipment has an external aerial and so reception is not affected by the use of this paint which can affect reception to indoor TV/radio aerials.
This NEW super - conductive wallpaint uses non toxic nickel pigment to provide a shield against electrical radiations in the home and workplace - and like all ECOS products is entirely odourless and solvent - free.
Electrical radiations - ( ELF/VLF/EMR pollutions) - arise from many sources - mobile phone masts, Tetra masts, overhead electricity pylons, microwave and cellular telephone installations, TV and radio masts, electrical appliances of all sorts including mobile phones, hairdryers, TV and radio sets, mobile masts, refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, computers, etc.and has also been linked to "Geopathic stress." Brick and concrete walls are no barrier to EMR-ELF radiation and next door's TV set or microwave oven could be just feet away from your head!
Electrical AND electromagnetic radiations have been researched for many years as possible causes of ill-health, but remain problematic and contentious - overhead pylons for example, have been linked to childhood leukaemia and lung cancer, but the link is as yet unproven.
Other illnesses which are thought may be linked to ELF OR EMR radiations include; immune system disorders, memory loss, allergies, depression, colonic complaints. Candida, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, reduced fertility, Alzheimer's disease, altered brain function, brain tumours, disturbed sleep patterns and miscarriage.
* this product is not included in the Allergy UK Seal of Approval scheme. |
These two unique products allow ultimate air purity and are ideal for asthmatics
and those with ME, allergies or chemical sensitivities:
ECOS ATMOSPHERE PURIFYING PAINT (worldwide patents pending) |
This revolutionary matt wall paint absorbs and neutralizes chemicals and pollutants, solvents and VOC's from the atmosphere in your home down to approx. one part per million. The air in your home can be 70x more polluted than the outdoors - a cocktail of solvents and chemicals like formaldehyde* from sources such as carpets, furnishings, M.D.F. some paints and lacquers, cleaning products, personal products, aerosols etc. The special silicate ingredients in ECOS ATMOSPHERE absorbs and neutralizes those pollutants permanently and is not exhausted within the average redecorating schedules of approx. five years. Unlike air purifying units it requires no power supply, maintenance or filters, simply apply as normal wall paint and when dry, it will absorb pollutants 24 hours a day all year round. Absorbs 98-99% of volatile pollutants down to approx. one part per million (Gas chromatographic data).
Available in white and 108 colours. 5 litre pack Coverage approx. 60M²\5L per coat.
To minimise cost, use ECOS matt in same colour as base coat.
Please Note: this product cannot be colour-matched.
*Formaldehyde is a carcinogen with mutagenic effects (causes birth defects) Other solvents have many effects including brain, liver,nerve and kidney damage & respiratory effects. |
ECOS M.D.F. PASSIVATING PRIMER (worldwide patents pending) |
For interior M.D.F. chipboard and plywood. M.D.F and other manufactured boards can outgas formaldehyde* and other VOC's into the indoor atmosphere for many months or years.
The special silicate ingredients in ECOS M.D.F. Passivating primer absorbs and permanently neutralizes approx. 99% formaldehyde* and other VOC's down to around one part per million before it can escape into the atmosphere (Gas chromatographic data). This white matt primer can be over coated with ECOS satin or Feng Shui finishes.
Coverage approx. 12M²\L per coat. 1 litre pack.
*Formaldehyde is a carcinogen with mutagenic effects (causes birth defects). |
Also - new additions to our range are:
ECOS SUPER CHALKY DESIGNER WALLPAINT |
A novel ultra-matt chalky designer finish. Highly durable, non-dusting, wipeable and super-breathable; not ideal where subjected to very frequent wetting. This paint, due to it's ultra matt finish, gives a very pleasant impression of evenness, softness and enhanced appearance similar to suede or vellum. Ideally suitable for application by roller.
Coverage approx. 50M²/5L per coat.
Available in, white and 108 colours 5 litre pack |
ECOS ANTI-FORMALDEHYDE RADIATOR PAINT (A.F R.) (Patent pending) |
Conventional central heating radiators can offgas large amounts of formaldehyde* and can easily be the largest source of formaldehyde in the home!
The special silicate ingredients in ECOS AFR paint absorbs approx. 98-99% formaldehyde down to around 1ppm before it can offgas into your home or office environment. Available in matt white, this AFR base coat is best finished with ECOS Feng Shui if a coloured finish is required.
Coverage approx. l0M²/L per coat
Note - bare metal - prime with ECOS stainblock, bare cast iron or blast-cleaned metal - ask for advice.
- high temperature (electric storage or steam radiators) - ask for advice.
*formaldehyde is a carcinogen and causes birth defects. |
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| Totally free of solvents, VOC's, formaldehyde etc. for interior woodwork, joinery, laminate flooring, cork tiles, ply, chipboard, (also concrete, card, paper, etc). Not for oily woods (such as teak) or asphalt or oily surfaces. Coverage approx. 4 square metres per litre. |
WATER BASED STAINBLOCK (WHITE) |
| Highly effective for concealing and blocking out difficult stains such as rusted metal, rust staining, tannins from hard woods (oak, mahogany, etc.), water stains on (for example) plaster walls and ceilings from leaking gutters, cisterns, roofs, etc. and many other "difficult to get rid of" stains. *NOTE- Will not block oily/tarry stains such as asphalt or those from coal fires. Coverage approx. 10 square metres per litre. per coat, (2 coats normally needed). Not ideal for exterior bare cast iron - please ask for advice. |
| SEALER FOR STONE and TILE FLOORS AND WORKTOPS |
This odourless, solvent-free non-toxic sealer helps to protect plain or rough stone and tile floors, worktops, splash backs such as terracotta, slate, limestone, marble, sandstone, reconstituted stone and tiles and also the cement/grout used to install these.
It does not noticeably alter the colour and appearance of the surface.
It is non-shiny and not ideally suited to polished stone. It sheds water and mud and helps to protect against most food and drink stains including tea, coffee, red wine, cordial, blackcurrant and other fruit juice, milk, sauces, curry, ketchup etc.
IMPORTANT: For best effect clean up spills immediately.
NOTE: This product offers only minimal protection against oily/greasy stains. Coverage is highly dependent on the surface treated, but usually lies in the range 5-14 square metres per litre |
| ECOS COVER-UP WALLPAINT |
This Superior Matt Wallpaint is specially formulated to conceal and hide minor to moderate surface imperfections & fill hairline cracks on interior Walls & Ceilings. It does this by eradicating reflectance from the surface to which it is applied & is very effective at masking such unsightly surfaces, giving a very pleasing soft, even & Flat architectural appearance. NB - application by roller. Coverage is approx. 50m 2 /5L per coat. White & 108 colours. |
| ECOS
INSULATING WALLPAINT
- for internal walls & ceilings |
White & 76 Colours.
This energy-saving decorative super-matt wallpaint
insulates the walls & ceilings in your
home, saving you money on energy bills year
on year, every day, 24 hrs per day.
The average UK energy bill is currently in
excess of £1000 per year* & our energy
bills are set to increase well above inflation
as we are all urged to reduce our energy requirements, & minimize
our carbon footprint as carbon-offset measures & legislation
such as the new Climate Change Levy come into
full play.
Potential Savings – insulating efficiency is normally expressed
in R values, but this is more relevant to thick
layers (ie foam, cavity wall insulations, etc) & the
testing methods are not really appropriate
to thin paint layers. The generally accepted
efficiencies for insulating paints varies considerably,
but are widely considered to lie in the range
between 10-30%, so even at the lower end of
these energy savings, this Insulating Wallpaint – given
the average household energy bill of £1000+
will actually pay for itself in a very short
timescale.
In addition, in the summer months, this insulating
wallpaint will keep your home cooler & studies
have shown reductions of between
5 – 8 degrees Celsius averaged over
a 90 day period between coated & plain
uncoated buildings. But you don’t need
to take our word for it -
You can try before you
buy ! – ask for
a free white Matchpot and our A4 sample Swatch & FEEL
the difference between painted & unpainted
walls (apply 2 medium coats & allow to
dry thoroughly); also - place your hand on
the supplied A4 Swatch & feel the warmth
for yourself.
Easy to apply. White & 76 colours. Ultra
Matt finish.
Recoatable with any wallpaint. Coverage approx
50m2 per 5L/coat.
Please Note: this product cannot be colour-matched
Please note: dark colours in this product
are not ideally suited to areas of high traffic
or where subject to marking. (eg hallways,
corridors).
* BBC & Powergen 17.8.06 et al. |
| Ecos 'Firewall' Flame Retardent Wallpaint |
This matt flame retardent wallpaint attains a class 1 (A) rating to ASTM E-84.
This is the best possible rating achievable and makes this paint suitable for the most demanding applications including use in enclosed vertical exitways.
Spread of flame 0.000
Smoke index 0.050
Although ASTM and B.S. test methods are not identical, this rating equates to B.S. 476:7 Class 1
White and 108 colours 5 Litre pack. Coverage approx. 65m2/5L per coat. |
| Wall Primer (white) |
Wall Primer (white) for sealing Interior bare plaster, lime plaster & plasterboard Walls & Ceilings prior to painting. Apply one coat to a DRY substrate - by Medium pile roller or brush.
Coverage varies according to the type & density of plaster/plasterboard but normally lies in the range 30-50m2 per 5L.
This product can be thinned by the addition of upto 10% water if needed. Drying time 1 - 4 hours. |
| Distemper |
Distemper an Ultra-Matt, chalky, non-dusting wipeable resin-bound Distemper for Interior Walls & Ceilings. Traditionally made, using powdered marble.
Normally for use on dry plaster, lime, or plasterboard, but can also be used on most previously painted surfaces - a test area is advisable.
Super-breathability allows the passage of moisture back & forth without hindrance so that the fabric of the building can both dry out or absorb the normal moisture found in
a living home without causing flaking or other associated problems: Minimises condensation. Can be diluted with not more than 10% water if needed.
108 colours. Coverage approx 50/m2/5L per coat (normally 2 coats - med pile roller or brush). *Non-resoluble - can be overcoated with any normal type of paint. |
| ClayPaint |
ClayPaint a super-dry, soft & mellow chalky ClayPaint for bare DRY plaster, lime & plasterboard.
Made with kaolin, smectite & bentonite clays as well as powdered marble for Interior Walls & Ceilings. Not ideal for use on previously painted surfaces, but can be
overcoated with any normal type of paint. Non-dusting & wipeable; super-breathable, easy to apply. Minimises condensation.
Can be diluted with upto 10% water if needed: - apply by medium pile roller or brush. Coverage approx 50m2/5L per coat (normally 2 coats).
108 colours. *Non-resoluble - can be overcoated with any normal type of paint. |
| Limewash |
Ecos Limewash - Durable, super-breathable reinforced limewash. Ready-to-use in White & 108 premixed colours. Inherently resistant to fungal, algal & bacterial growth. All Limewash is super-matt, slightly chalky & uneven in appearance and, as this is a natural pigment, colour & tint strength can on occasion vary & this is a part of it’s natural charm & character but, for perfect evenness, premix containers together to ensure continuity.
For all suitable POROUS Interior and Exterior walls - bare Plaster, Lime Plaster, Lime Render, Limewash, Cob, Stucco, Wattle & Daub, Breezeblock, concrete blocks, cement render, porous Stone & porous Brickwork etc. *if fillers are used they may show through slightly, but another coat will normally obliterate. Limewash “sets” on exposure to air & carbonates & hardens further over a period of several days.
Coverage relates to porosity, but approx 15-30m2/5L/coat (minimum 2 coats).
NB: - All brands of Limewash are alkaline and can burn eyes & skin – irrigate thoroughly & wash off splashes with water immediately. Limewash cannot be colour-matched. |
| Ecos Nursery Paint |
INDEPENDENTLY CERTIFIED BS EN71:3 COMPLIANT
Ecos Nursery Paint has been specially formulated for super-toughness and extra washability to withstand the inevitable multiple repeated cleanings that will be encountered in a nursery environment.
It has also been independently laboratory-tested* to the EU Toys Regulations std EN71:3 for freedom from heavy metals and far surpasses these stringent regulations - there is no better standard: see attached certificate 71971.
Where to use: super-washable multi-surface satin finish specially for Nurseries & Children’s rooms: for walls, ceilings, woodwork & metal including cots, beds, toys, melamine, radiators etc, (not floors). Not ideally suited for use directly onto lining paper - prime with one coat of Soft Sheen first. Bare hardwood - ask for advice
Coverage - 65m2 /5L/coat
* Laboratory of the Birmingham Assay Office. Certificate number 71971 |
| Ecos Anti-Slip Floor Paint Washable 5L 108 colours |
A finely-textured Interior anti-slip (non-slip) satin floor paint for bare and previously painted wooden and concrete floors (not subject to ponding).
This product is ideal for domestic & light industrial applications – playrooms, garages, workshops, offices etc. It has good petrol, oil & acid resistance but has low resistance to fats & alkalis, so is not ideally suited to heavy industry, industrial garages or food preparation facilities. Solvent-free, VOC-free & odourless.
Anti-Slip even when wet. (not suitable for areas which are permanently wet).
Washable. Coverage 10m/L/coat – two coats normally needed.
Apply by foam roller or short-pile gloss roller. Ready-mixed.
Please see the Tech Help pages for full product/user details.
Health & Safety: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash off splashes with water. Keep out of reach of children. |
| Deodorising Satin White MOLECULAR SIEVE PAINT |
REMOVES & NEUTRALISES SMELLS, SOLVENTS, VOCs WHERE OTHER (SMELLY) PAINTS HAVE BEEN USED
Interior woodwork and previously painted metal, mdf, radiators, etc (not floors unless overcoated with floorpaint). Apply 2 coats directly to the problem areas.
Coverage: approx l0m2 /coat. If a coloured finish is needed, Gloss, Satin or FengShui are all ideal.
Please see the Tech Help pages for full product/user details.
Health & Safety: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash off splashes with water. Keep out of reach of children. |
| Ecos PVA |
Where to use: PVA is often used on porous or very porous surfaces to partly seal, consolidate and promote paint and/or tile adhesion. Ecos PVA is water based, Formaldehyde-Free & totally non toxic.
Coverage: Depends on porosity but generally (diluted) the coverage will be in the range 30-80 m2/5L. Clean equipment with warm water.
Please see the Tech Help pages for full product/user details.
Health & Safety: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash off splashes with water. Keep out of reach of children. |
| ECOS CHALKBOARD - BLACKBOARD PAINT |
ECOS Chalkboard - Blackboard Paint is a hard, washable, super-resilient paint designed for creating your own chalkboards, blackboards and chalkboard surfaces. The super-matt finish ideally takes all general purpose and pavement chalks and is fully washable.
Please see the Tech Help pages for full product/user details
Health & Safety: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash off splashes with water. Keep out of reach of children.
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Please see our colour charts and price list for more details
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* Molecular Sieve Silicate
 Molecular sieves sound like "something from science fiction" but in fact, they are very real and have many and varied industrial uses. In general, they look like - and are like - clay or ceramic powders and pellets. They are available in many different types, - some absorb water, some absorb VOC's (volatile organic compounds), some do both. The molecular sieves we utilize absorb VOC's preferentially to water and water does not impede their efficiency.
NB - unlike Photocatalytic purifying paints - which need light to work - ours need no light & works 24 hrs round the clock.
They are entirely non-toxic.
They absorb and neutralize VOC's - solvents, pollutants, etc - FOR EVER and once absorbed the VOC is harmless. How is this done?
On a molecular level the molecular sieve structure is like a long donut or a strand of macaroni - a tiny tube.
The VOC molecule can fit inside this tube, but once inside, it's size and molecular vibrations prevent it from escaping again. Small molecules like nitrogen, oxygen etc. can pass through this tube unimpeded. On a macro scale this means that molecular sieves are very efficient at removing VOC's organic gases, toxins, solvents, pollutants etc from the airspace in which they are placed and once absorbed, these VOC's are removed and rendered entirely harmless for ever!
Due to their unique crystalline structure and amazing properties, these molecular sieves are also VERY expensive!. The various molecular sieves available show differing propensities for different situations and applications and so are chosen accordingly. Disposal - the molecular sieve products we supply are entirely non-toxic and can be disposed of in normal household waste.
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