Historic Restoration

 

 
KEIM’s unique mineral silicate finish systems are 100% natural and fully compatible with historic interior and exterior stone, plaster, stucco and masonry. Their special properties help extend the life and splendor of historic structures around the world including iconic skyscrapers, venerable churches and castles, landmark university and school buildings and many U.S. Park Service monuments and historic sites. KEIM systems are frequently part of restorations that are guided by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s guidelines for historic restoration.

  • Impervious to sun and weather extremes, won’t ever fade
  • Penetrating, chemically bonds to protect masonry, won’t peel or blister
  • Mineral surfaces “breathe”, won’t trap moisture

 
 

See our latest historic project video profiles...

Restoration of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Savannah, GA

 

 

Finishes that Last for Decades

Using a combination of potassium and sol silicate, 100% inorganic, mineral pigments and fillers, KEIM offers superior bond strength while maintaining the highest levels of vapor permeability and color stability. Innovation is also part of our history. In 2002, what is now the third generation of mineral silicate paints, revolutionized exterior historic coatings by using a sol-silicate binder. This combination of silica sol and potassium silicate not only provides bonding by silicification to mineral surfaces, but builds strong adhesive forces to previously painted, organic paints. This nanoparticle technology penetrates latex paint films to bond deep within the existing paint system and is the ideal repaint system when existing coatings cannot be removed.

Restoration of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC

 

 

Unsurpassed technical know-how and support

In restoration, surface preparation and application is the key to success. Our experienced sales team and factory-trained product specialists are available to support you during every phase of the project—from design and specification, through mock-ups and assessment, to surface inspection/preparation, site inspections during application and final walk-through.

When needed, we can evaluate materials and substrates for composition and compatibility, and precisely match any desired color or texture. Our ISO-certified US production facility maintains full stock for just-in-time deliveries.

 

Featured Historic Projects

  • 16th Street NW
  • 241 East Bay Street
  • 316 King Street, Charleston, SC
  • 513 King Street, Charleston, SC
  • Archive of Parliament
  • Arkansas State Capital Building
  • Arlington House - Mansion Exterior
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Castle (Upper Silesia)
  • Castle Rammenau
  • Corbin Building
  • Dome of Trier
  • Edith Wharton Mansion & Stables
  • Electoral palace
  • First Church of Salem
  • Fort Hill Tower
  • High Lawn Farm - Tower & Buildings
  • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
  • Jupiter Lighthouse
  • Louisa May Alcott Orchard House
  • Miami Freedom Tower
  • Noguchi Playscape Atlanta
  • NYS Capitol Assembly
  • Rochester City Hall
  • Sydney Opera House
  • The Hill Center at The Old Naval Hospital
  • Town hall in St Julien
  • Townhall and Murals in Schwyz, Switzerland
  • Viaduct
  • West Point Lighthouse

 

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