Menu

Restoration of old manor using eco-friendly paint based on casein

Restoration of old manor using eco-friendly paint based on casein

Type of measure: Substitution

The restoration of a several centuries old manor required the use of materials that matched the historic ambiance.

The substitution – Casein paints

Casein paints were used for interior wall decoration. When restoring historic monuments, highly breathable paints that protected the original materials were required.

Casein paints fulfilled this requirement, since they are hard wearing as well as environmentally friendly. They are free of titanium dioxide, VOC, solvents, acrylic and of mineral oil.
Casein paint is supplied as a powder, white as standard, but may be tinted with earth pigments provided by the same producer.

It is suitable for plaster, clay (may cause hair-line cracks), wood, sand lime-brick, gypsum board, wallpapers etc.

Published July 26, 2023
Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.
Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.
About this case
Company:
Earth Born Paints
Country:
United Kingdom
For more information please contact:
SUBSPORTplus Team
General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

  • The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
  • Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.