8. Thermal Reflective Coating Colors

Gaina has 52 basic colors. Ceramic insulation diffuses and reflects light on the same principle as snow. Gaina contains a lot of ceramic (80%), therefore the beginning color of Gaina is white or whitish.

Gaina's Basic Colors

In order to maximize the effect of thermal barrier coating or reflective insulation coating, it doesn't have dark colors. Because, dark colors absorb more heat than is reflected.

The color tones of thermal reflective pigments are limited in color. Latex paint has over 1000 colors, however it's easily degraded by ultraviolet light. Fading color is a natural phenomenon, therefore degradation by direct sunlight or diffused light is an important element in evaluation. Currently, about 45 different types of thermal reflective coatings are available in Japan. Gaina's competitors have a combined average of approximately 8 colors available for sale.

Gaina provides as much color as possible, because visual aesthetics is very important for our homes or buildings. That is why it's surprising that Gaina has not only 52 basic colors, but more than 260 colors can be mixed to approximate colors from the JPMA color guide.

Pigment has characteristics to absorb or reflect light. Our eyes catch the reflected light of pigment and recognize their color. Gaina's color pigments won't diminish the performance of the ceramic in the thermal reflective coating. However, as reflective insulation that reflects sunlight for better performance, a lighter color is recommended. What we have noticed in using this product, Gaina tends to be lighter in color than the sample provided by the manufacturing company. So if you need an exact color match, it's better to consult sales representative in person.