FAQ

Yes, if used both internally and externally the results would be maximised, if just treating externally some internal heat would be lost into the fabric of the building. If using ZENOVA IP internally alongside the render this would prevent the heat loss into the fabric and also help to prevent any mould issues.

There would still be improvements using either as a stand-alone system but for maximised results both systems can be used together.

Yes, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is perfectly suited to improve the fire safety in new buildings.

With ZENOVA FP fire protection paint able to be applied to any surface, and available in a range of colours and tints, fire safety can be dramatically improved in new buildings by painting potentially flammable surfaces. This is especially useful in communal areas, hallways and routes people would use to exit a building in an emergency.

When ZENOVA FP fire protection paint comes into contact with an intense heat source (e.g. flames) the paint reacts and transforms into what looks like a black foam. This foam will not burn and acts as a thermal insulation layer between the heat source and whatever substrate ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is applied to. The foam greatly slows the heat transfer to the substrate and, therefore, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint helps prevents surfaces igniting and the spread of fire.

Can ZENOVA IP Thermal Insulation Paint Be Used On Any Surface Or Substrate?

Preparation and application instructions are supplied with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint and are included in ZENOVA’s technical data sheets which can be downloaded from our website.

The instructions include the correct process for preparing surfaces, the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, and drying times required between coats. A recommended equipment guide can also be found on ZENOVA’s website.

Yes, you can paint ZENOVA IR thermal insulation rendered walls and surfaces with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint to further improve the insulation of a property.

As each coating has their own unique characteristics, preparation and application instructions for each product must be followed. These are supplied with each product and are included in ZENOVA’s technical data sheets which can be downloaded from our website.

Yes, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint can be applied to any substrate to provide immediate benefits. We do recommend the use of ZENOVA primer before applying ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, as it has been specifically developed for this purpose.

Application instructions are provided with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Data Sheet The instructions include the correct process for preparing surfaces, the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, and drying times required between coats.

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When ZENOVA FP fire protection paint comes into contact with an intense heat source (e.g. flames) the paint reacts and transforms into what looks like a black foam. This foam will not burn and acts as a thermal insulation layer between the heat source and whatever substrate ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is applied to.

The foam greatly slows the heat from transferring to the substrate and, therefore, prevents it from catching fire easily and reduces a fire’s ability to spread.

Once a surface has been correctly prepared, including the application of ZENOVA Primer, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint should be applied at a wet thickness of 1.3mm in order to achieve BS EN 13501-1:B protection and protect a variety of substrates and products including wood, metal, polyurethane foam, and GRP phenolic foam filled fire doors from fire damage should a fire occur within a building.

ZENOVA FP fire protection paint can be applied by brush, roller, or airless sprayer, but for best results, we do recommend that ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is applied by a professional contractor using an airless spray gun.

Application by airless spray gun allows the recommended application thickness to be achieved with thin layers of the paint, rather than one or two thicker coats. This ensures a more even application of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, helps avoid gaps in the paint which can affect its performance and safety, and provides a more attractive final finish.

Application instructions are provided with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Data Sheet ( link to tech sheet) And the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint and other application instructions and advice.

All ZENOVA products are subjected to extensive testing and our ZENOVA FP fire protection paint has been awarded the most stringent fire safety classifications there are, including the latest BS EN 13501 and tested to CAN/ULC S102 and UL 723. Full details of the testing each product has been subjected to can be found on our product pages.

The BS EN 13501-1 classification that a 1.3mm layer of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint achieves is the very latest fire safety latest now adopted by building regulators. BS EN 13501-1 is achieved following more stringent combustibility tests than were previously in place and in achieving BS EN 13501-1, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is one of the few fire protection paints on the market to have achieved this highest standard of safety classification.

Yes, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used on brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls, and is applied in the same way as other renders.

We do recommend the using ZENOVA Primer before applying ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render, as it has been specifically developed for this purpose.

Application instructions are provided with ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Data Sheet which can be downloaded from ZENOVA’s website. The instructions include the correct process for preparing surfaces, the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render, and drying times required between coats. A recommended equipment guide can also be found on ZENOVA’s website.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used to render internal or external walls, can be used on brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls, and is applied in the same way as other renders.

As with all renders, it is essential that any walls on which ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is going to be applied are properly prepared, including the application of ZENOVA Primer. Detailed application instructions are included with all ZENOVA products and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Datasheets which can be download from our website.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is applied in the same way as other renders and can be applied to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls. As a result, any suitably equipped and experienced tradesperson can apply it to create an attractive, long lasting, and thermally insulating finish on your property.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is equally easy to use and is applied in the same way as other paints. It can be applied to any surface, can be applied in roof voids and loft spaces to improve insulation, and reduce heat loss through a property’s roof, and on internal walls to improve their insulation. ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can also be applied to external walls and roof surfaces to further improve insulation and greatly improve the roof’s solar reflection properties.

Our tests have found that best results with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is achieved when it is applied by a professional tradesperson using an airless spray system which we can recommend.

If your tradesperson doesn’t already use ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render or ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, there are a variety of downloadable documents on our product pages which will help answer any questions they may have.

Whilst cavity wall insulation is widely installed in properties with cavity walls to improve insulation, the thermal efficiency of a property depends on the quality and quantity of the insulation used. Whilst cavity walls started to become common place in buildings constructed in the UK from the 1920s, some of the cavities between the external and internal walls of older buildings are not sufficiently wide to accommodate a thick enough layer of cavity wall insulation for the property to be adequately insulated.

Whether you have cavity wall insulation or not, applying ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render to internal and external walls provides excellent additional insulation to a property.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used to insulate your house by applying it to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls and is applied in the same way as other renders.

To achieve best results, we would recommend applying ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render to all external and internal walls.

Yes, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of buildings without cavity walls. The insulation of buildings without cavity walls can be difficult and expensive, and the solution has tended to be either to not insulate them, or to add insulation panels to internal or external walls, which is impossible or impractical in many cases. In addition, insulating in this way can be hugely disruptive, reduce available space within a property, can be time consuming, and expensive.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is well suited to improve the insulation of properties without cavity walls as it can be applied to internal walls as part of redecoration to stop heat escaping through the walls.

With properties without cavity walls also being more susceptible to dampness due to the method of their construction, the anti-condensation and anti-mould qualities that are at the core of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint will also reduce damp, mould, and condensation issues.

Yes, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of buildings with solid walls. The insulation of buildings with solid walls can be considerably more difficult and expensive than more modern buildings, and most buildings constructed before the 1920s fall into this group. Traditionally, the solution has been to either not insulate these properties, or to add insulation panels to internal or external walls, which is impossible or impractical in many cases. In addition, insulating in this way can be hugely disruptive, reduce available space within a property, can be time consuming, and expensive.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is well suited to improve the insulation of solid walls as it can be applied to internal and external walls as part of redecoration to stop heat escaping through the solid wall.

With properties with solid walls being more susceptible to dampness due to the method of their construction, the anti-condensation and anti-mould qualities that are at the core of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint will also reduce damp, mould, and condensation issues.

Yes, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of buildings without cavity walls. The insulation of buildings without cavity walls can be difficult and expensive, and most buildings constructed before the 1920s fall into this group.

Traditionally, the solution has been to either not insulate properties without cavity walls, or add insulation panels to internal or external walls, which can be impossible or impractical in many cases. In addition, insulating in this way can be hugely disruptive, reduce available space within a property, can be time consuming, and is also expensive.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulating render can be used to render internal or external walls, can be applied to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls. and is applied in the same way as other renders.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is well suited to improve the insulation of buildings without cavity walls as it can be applied to internal and external walls to improve insulation, although it is important to check whether planning permission is required first.

With buildings without cavity walls often being more susceptible to dampness, the anti-condensation and anti-mould qualities that are at the core of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render means it will also reduce damp, mould, and condensation issues.

Yes, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is perfectly suited to protect structures that are at risk of fire or otherwise unprotected, such as garden sheds, garden offices, playhouses, summerhouses, stables, barns, and animal houses.

When using ZENOVA FP fire protection paint outside we do recommend the application of ZENOVA Topcoat after a surface has been painted with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, as this provides it with added protection from the elements.

Yes, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of buildings with solid walls. The insulation of buildings with solid walls can be difficult and expensive, and most buildings constructed before the 1920s fall into this group.

Traditionally, the solution has been to either not insulate properties with solid walls, or add insulation panels to internal or external walls, which can be impossible or impractical in many cases. In addition, insulating in this way can be hugely disruptive, reduce available space within a property, can be time consuming, and is also expensive.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulating render can be used on both internal and external walls, can be applied to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls, and is applied in the same way as other renders.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is well suited to improve the insulation of buildings with solid walls as it can be applied to internal and external walls to improve insulation, often without changing the look or character of a property.

As ZENOVA IR thermal insulating render comes ready mixed, it provides an attractive and durable finish which doesn’t require painting.

With solid walled buildings often being more susceptible to dampness, the anti-condensation and anti-mould qualities that are at the core of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render means it will also reduce damp, mould, and condensation issues.

Yes, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of new buildings and building extensions, as well as existing buildings.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulating render can be used on internal or external walls and is applied in the same way as other non-insulating render. It can be applied to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls.

By using ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint during the construction of a new building or extension, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint helps improve the thermal insulation of the building or extension and therefore help reduce energy usage.

At ZENOVA, we are always happy to discuss how our products have been tested in these circumstances and how ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can benefit you in your construction project.

Yes, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of old buildings as well as new constructions and building extensions. The insulation of buildings without cavity walls can be considerably more difficult and expensive than in newer building, and most buildings constructed before the 1920s fall into this group. Traditionally, the solution has been to either not insulate an old property, or add insulation panels to internal or external walls, which can be impossible or impractical in many cases. In addition, insulating in this way can be hugely disruptive, reduce available space within a property, can be time consuming, and is also expensive.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is well suited to improve the insulation of old buildings as it can be applied to internal and external walls to improve insulation. ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be applied to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior or interior walls.

With older properties being more susceptible to dampness due to out-dated methods of construction, the anti-condensation and anti-mould qualities that are at the core of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render means it will also reduce damp, mould and condensation issues which often plague older properties.

Yes, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of new buildings and extensions, as well as existing buildings.

By using ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint during the construction of a new building or building extension, be it in the insulation of roof voids and loft spaces, or applied to inside or exterior walls, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can will improve the insulation of the building and increase its energy efficiency.

At ZENOVA, we are happy to discuss how our products have been tested in these circumstances and how ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can benefit you in your construction project.

Yes, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is perfectly suited to improve the insulation of old buildings. The insulation of buildings without cavity walls can be considerably difficult and expensive, and most buildings constructed before the 1920s fall into this group. Traditionally, the solution has been to either not insulate a property or add insulation panels to internal or external walls, which is impossible or impractical in many cases. In addition, insulating in this way can be hugely disruptive, reduce available space within a property, can be time consuming, and expensive.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is well suited to improve the insulation of old buildings as it can be applied to roof voids and loft spaces to insulate them, and to internal and external walls as part of redecoration.

With older properties being more susceptible to dampness due to their method of their construction, the anti-condensation and anti-mould qualities that are at the core of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint will also reduce damp, mould, and condensation issues in older properties.

We recommended that ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is applied to a thickness of 5mm. This will ensure it provides the same level of insulation achieved in third-party testing of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can be applied by brush, roller, or airless sprayer, at a recommended wet application thickness of 0.5-2mm. For best results, we do recommend that ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is applied by a professional contractor using an airless spray gun.

Application by airless spray gun allows the recommended application thickness to be achieved with very thin layers of the paint, rather than thicker coats. This ensures a more even application of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, helps avoid gaps in the paint which can affect its performance and provides a more attractive final finish.

Application instructions are provided with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Data Sheet which can be downloaded from ZENOVA’s website. The instructions include the correct process for preparing surfaces, the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint and other application instructions and advice.

ZENOVA FP fire protection paint does not require any special transportation or storage conditions, but we do advise that you keep ZENOVA FP fire protection paint out of direct sunlight during transportation and storage. The recommended temperature range for transportation and storage of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint does not require any special transportation or storage conditions, but we do advise that you keep ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint out of direct sunlight during transportation and storage. The recommended temperature range for transportation and storage of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render does not require any special transportation or storage conditions, but we do advise that you keep ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render out of direct sunlight during transportation and storage. The recommended temperature range for the transportation and storage of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render is between 5 and 40 degrees Celsius.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint has undergone extensive independent laboratory tests in different countries to confirm and validate its performance. Test results can be downloaded from our testing section of our website.

One example of the testing undertaken on ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, is those undertaken by Intertek Building & Construction, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, on July 24, 2020. Intertek performed Energy Star Roof Products Program testing in accordance with ASTM C1371, ASTM C1549, ASTM E1980 and ASTM D1005 on white metal panels coated with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint at a thickness of just 0.8mm (approximately the thickness of a credit card). This test showed ZENOVA IP’s ability to effectively reflect solar radiation, having achieved a very high average SRI value of 104.

Yes, all surfaces on which a ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render will be applied must be thoroughly cleaned and prepared prior to the thermal insulation render being applied.

Instructions for the use and application of ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be found on ZENOVA’s website in our technical datasheets and are also supplied with the product. Application instructions are like other renders, and include information on how to correctly prepare surfaces, when the use of ZENOVA Primer is required, and the correct process and thickness for the application of the ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render.

Yes, all surfaces to which ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint will be applied must be thoroughly cleaned and prepared prior to the thermal insulation paint being applied.

Instructions for the use and application of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can be found on ZENOVA’s website in our technical datasheet and are also supplied with the product. Application instructions are like other paints, and include information on how to correctly prepare surfaces, when the use of ZENOVA Primer is required, and the correct process and thickness for the application of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint.

ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint has inherent anti-condensation and anti mould properties as core ingredients. ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint creates an environmentally friendly barrier which prevents condensation occurring in a property and the growth of mould, whilst also providing exceptional thermal insulation.

ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render has inherent anti-condensation and anti mould properties as core ingredients. ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render creates an environmentally friendly barrier which prevents condensation occurring in a property and the build-up of mould, whilst providing exceptional thermal insulation.

No specialist PPE is required when using ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, but standard PPE required for the application of any paint must be used. Details of required PPE is included in our Safety Data Sheets which are provided with each product and can also be downloaded from our website.

For best results we do recommend that ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is applied using an airless spray system by a professional contractor. In that instance, appropriate PPE will include the wearing of an appropriately filtered face mask.

No specialist PPE is required when using ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, but standard PPE required for the application of any paint must be used. Details of required PPE is included in our Safety Data Sheets which are provided with each product and can also be downloaded from our website.

For best results we do recommend that ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is applied using an airless spray system by a professional contractor. In that instance, appropriate PPE will include the wearing of an appropriately filtered face mask.

No specialist PPE is required when using ZENOVA’s products, but standard PPE required for the application of any paint product should be used. Details of required PPE is included in our Safety Data Sheets which are provided with each product and can also be downloaded from our website.

For optimum results we do recommend that ZENOVA IR thermal insulation paint and ZENOVA FP fire protection paint are applied using an airless spray system by a professional contractor. In those instances, appropriate PPE will include the wearing of an appropriately filtered face mask.

Yes, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint can also be used both inside and outside a property. Internally, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is frequently used to improve fire safety in communal areas of multi-residency properties such as blocks of flats, as well as on doors to improve their fire rating, and anywhere else that improving fire safety and stopping the potential spread of fire is important.

All ZENOVA products are subjected to extensive testing and our ZENOVA FP fire protection paint has been awarded the most stringent fire safety classifications there are, including the latest BS EN 13501 and tested as per CAN/ULC S102 and UL 723. Full details of the testing ZENOVA FP fire protection paint has been subjected to can be found on the ZENOVA FP product pages.

BS EN 13501-1 classification was introduced in 2018 and is the very latest fire safety test now adopted by building regulators. It is achieved following far more stringent combustibility tests than were previously in place. ZENOVA FP fire protection paint achieving BS EN 13501-1 classification makes it one of the few fire protection paints on the market which has achieved this highest standard of safety classification.

When using ZENOVA FP fire protection paint outside we do recommend the application of ZENOVA Topcoat after a surface has been painted with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, as this provides it with added protect from the elements.

Yes, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used both inside and outside a property.

Outside a property, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used to render walls to provide an external insulated layer to a property, and can be applied to brick, concrete, plaster board and wooden exterior walls.

Internally, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used to plaster walls to provide an internal layer of insulation to a building.

With ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render having anti-condensation and anti-mould properties at its core, ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render also prevents condensation forming on surfaces inside a building and prohibits the growth of mould.

Yes, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can be used both inside and outside a property. Inside a property, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint has multiple uses including painting of roof voids and loft spaces to improve roof insulation, and walls to improve wall insulation.

With ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint having anti-condensation and anti-mould properties at its core, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint also prevents condensation forming on surfaces inside a building and prohibits the growth of mould.

Externally, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can be used to insulate a range of surfaces, including walls and roofs, and is especially good at helping regulate the heat in otherwise uninsulated buildings, such as sheds, summerhouses, stables, barns, and animal houses.

Yes, ZENOVA coatings can be used both inside and outside a property. ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render can be used to render the outside of a property or as a plaster internally.

Yes, ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint can be used on both internal and external surfaces of a property. For instance, internally it is often used to coat walls, roof spaces and lofts to insulate them, and outside it is often applied to walls and roofs.

ZENOVA FP fire protection paint can also be used inside and outside a property. Internally, it is frequently used to improve fire safety in communal areas of multi-residency properties such as blocks of flats, and anywhere else that improving fire safety is important by preventing the ignition and spread of fire.

When using ZENOVA FP fire protection paint outside we do recommend the application of ZENOVA Topcoat to ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, to provide it with added protection from the elements. Please contact us for more details.

ZENOVA Primer has been specially developed for use with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint. Although other primers may work, they may not have been tested in conjunction with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint and, therefore, we can only recommend the use of ZENOVA Primer.

ZENOVA’s products have undergone extensive third-party testing to confirm their performance and safety standards, and the test results and classification for ZENOVA FP fire protection paint will have been achieved using ZENOVA Primer. The use of other primers may result in ZENOVA FP fire protection paint not performing to the same high standards, or providing the same level of fire protection, as when ZENOVA Primer is used. As a result, failure to use ZENOVA Primer will make ZENOVA’s 10-year warranty on its ZENOVA FP fire protection paint invalid.

ZENOVA Primer has been specially developed for use with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint. Although other primers may work, they may not have been tested in conjunction with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint and, therefore, we can only recommend the use of ZENOVA Primer.

ZENOVA’s products have undergone extensive third-party testing to confirm their performance and safety standards, and the test results for ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint will have been achieved using ZENOVA Primer. The use of other primers may result in ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint not performing to the same high standards, or providing the same level of protection, as when ZENOVA Primer is used. Failure to use ZENOVA Primer will make ZENOVA’s 10-year warranty on its ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint invalid.

ZENOVA Primer has been specially developed for use with ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render. Although other primers may work, they may not have been tested in conjunction with ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render and, therefore, we can only recommend the use of ZENOVA Primer.

ZENOVA’s products have undergone extensive third-party testing to confirm their performance and safety standards, and the test results for ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render will have been achieved using ZENOVA Primer. The use of other primers may result in ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render not performing to the same high standards, or providing the same level of protection, as when ZENOVA Primer is used. Failure to use ZENOVA Primer will make ZENOVA’s 10-year warranty on its ZENOVA IR thermal insulation render invalid.

ZENOVA Primer has been specially developed for use with ZENOVA products. Although other primers may work, we have not tested them all in conjunction with ZENOVA’s coatings and can therefore only recommend the use of ZENOVA Primer with ZENOVA products.

ZENOVA’s products have undergone extensive third-party testing to confirm their performance and safety standards, and the test results and certifications for ZENOVA’s products will have been achieved using ZENOVA Primer. The use of other primers may result in ZENOVA products not performing to the same high standards, or providing the same level of protection, as when ZENOVA Primer is used. Failure to use ZENOVA Primer will make ZENOVA’s 10-year warranty on its products invalid.

Although other primers may work, ZENOVA’s extensive testing programme has been conducted using ZENOVA’s primer. As a result, to guarantee the results shown throughout our extensive testing programme we can only recommend the use ZENOVA Primer and using another primer will invalidate ZENOVA’s 10-year warranty.

ZENOVA FP fire protection paint can be applied by brush, roller, or airless sprayer. Whilst no specialist equipment or training is necessary to apply ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, optimal results are achieved when ZENOVA FP fire protection paint is applied by a professional contractor using an airless spray gun.

Application by airless spray gun allows the recommended application thickness to be achieved through several very thin layers of the paints, rather than one or two thicker coats. This ensures a more attractive finish to the painted surface, a more even application of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint and helps avoids gaps in the paint which can affect its performance and fire safety effectiveness.

Application instructions are provided with ZENOVA FP fire protection paint and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Data Sheet which can be downloaded from ZENOVA’s website. The instructions include the correct process for preparing surfaces, the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, and drying times required between coats. A recommended equipment guide can also be found on ZENOVA’s website.

ZENOVA’s IP thermal insulation paint can be applied by brush, roller, or airless sprayer. Whilst no specialist equipment or training is necessary to apply ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, optimal results are achieved when ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint is applied by a professional contractor using an airless spray gun.

Application by airless spray gun allows the recommended application thickness to be achieved through several very thin layers of the paint, rather than one or two thicker coats. This ensures a more attractive finish to the painted surface, a more even application of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint and helps avoids gaps in the paint which can affect its thermal performance and effectiveness.

Application instructions are provided with ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint and are also in ZENOVA’s Technical Data Sheet which can be downloaded from ZENOVA’s website. The instructions include the correct process for preparing surfaces, the use of ZENOVA primer, the recommended and optimal application thickness of ZENOVA IP thermal insulation paint, and drying times required between coats. A recommended equipment guide can also be found on ZENOVA’s website.

All ZENOVA products are subjected to extensive testing and our ZENOVA FP fire protection paint has been awarded the most stringent fire safety classifications there are, including the latest BS EN 13501 and tested to CAN/ULC S102 and UL 723 tests. Full details of the testing each product has been subjected to can be found on our product pages.

BS EN 13501-1 classification is the very latest fire safety test and is now adopted by building regulators and is achieved following more stringent combustibility tests than were previously in place. In achieving BS EN 13501-1 classification, ZENOVA FP fire protection paint becomes one of the few fire protection paints available which has achieved this highest standard of safety classification.

Yes, at ZENOVA we are always happy to discuss with customers the possibility of product trails.

At ZENOVA we know the outstanding qualities of our fire protection paint, thermal insulation paint and thermal insulation render, which is why we publish our extensive third-party test data and have a range of videos in our media gallery showing our products in action.

However, we also appreciate that some customers find it helpful and, in some cases, necessary, to conduct their own tests and trials to confirm for themselves the outstanding results ZENOVA’s products achieve. If that is the case for you, please contact us for further information.

Any colouring of ZENOVA’s product must be done when they are manufactured to ensure the performance and integrity of ZENOVA’s products are not affected. There may be a minimum order amount for non-standard colours, but please contact us for more information.

The tints and colourings used by ZENOVA in the manufacturing process of ZENOVA IR insulation render, ZENOVA IP insulation paint, and ZENOVA FP fire protection paint, are specially selected to ensure they do not impair or alter the safety and effectiveness of ZENOVA’s products. The addition of anything else to ZENOVA’s products may seriously impair the product’s safety and effectiveness and will make its warranty invalid.

ZENOVA’s products are currently manufactured the UK, Europe, and Canada.

Every batch of ZENOVA products undergoes quality control tests as part of the manufacturing process which ensures they always meet ZENOVA’s exacting standards, and provide the same level of performance, and safety standards, as have been achieved in the extensive third-party performance and safety testing ZENOVA’s products have undergone.

Yes, ZENOVA’s products come with a 10-year warranty, subject to the products being used and applied in accordance with ZENOVA’s Durability Promise.

Instructions for the use and application of each product can be found on ZENOVA’s website in our technical datasheets and are also supplied with each product. Instructions for the use of ZENOVA coatings and renders include information on how to correctly prepare surfaces, when the use of ZENOVA Primer is required, the correct and optimal processes to apply ZENOVA coatings and the recommended thickness for the application for each product.