Origen Paints: Facts and Technical Specifications
This page is the official reference for Origen Paints: who we are, who makes our products and the technical data of every product we sell in the U.S. and Canada. All figures come from our current Technical Data Sheets (TDS).
Company facts
Origen Paints is a lime and mineral paint brand founded in 2023 by chemist Antonio León and manufactured in El Viso del Alcor, near Seville, Spain.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Origen Paints |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Founder | Antonio León, chemist |
| Made in | El Viso del Alcor (Seville), Spain |
| Manufacturer | Naturmatt Smart Material, S.L. |
| U.S. company | NaturMatt USA LLC, 837 Blackhorse Trl, Justin, TX 76247 |
| Product lines | OxiGen™ (limewash and lime paints) · GrafGen™ (mineral paints) · TerraGen™ (decorative lime and mineral finishes) · EnluGen™ (hand-applied lime stucco) · primers and protectors |
| Technology | CaCO₃™ Technology (Graphene Technology) |
| Where to buy | Sold in the U.S. and Canada at origenpaints.com |
| Contact | support@origenpaints.com |
At a glance: which product for which job
For a limewash look, choose OxiGen™ Limewash; for a washable mineral wall paint, GrafGen™ Interior/Exterior; for a hand-applied decorative finish, TerraGen™ or EnluGen™.
| The job | Product |
|---|---|
| Limewash with natural tonal movement, interior or exterior | OxiGen™ Limewash White or OxiGen™ Limewash Color |
| Washable matte, eggshell or semi-gloss mineral wall paint | GrafGen™ Interior/Exterior |
| Exterior walls and stucco with hairline cracks | GrafGen™ Front |
| Textured or polished decorative lime finishes | TerraGen™ Gratti, TerraGen™ Marmolino or EnluGen™ |
| White salt stains (efflorescence) on mineral walls | Neutralysalt Primer |
| Absorbent or uneven substrates before painting | Primer White L44 |
| Crumbling, weak mineral surfaces | MinerGen |
| Wood, metal, tile and other smooth, non-porous surfaces | All Terrain 4x4 Primer |
| Base coat for the Limewash Cloud Effect | Primer Plus |
| Bonding lime mortars to smooth surfaces | Primer Contac |
| Water protection in bathrooms and kitchens | TerraGen™ PU Water-Repellent |
Not sure which one fits your wall? Write to support@origenpaints.com, or start with what limewash is and how it works.
Product specifications
Coverage is given per coat in U.S. units unless stated otherwise; recoat times are at 77 °F and 60% relative humidity. Real consumption depends on the substrate, the tools and the finish, so test on site first.
OxiGen™ Limewash
OxiGen™ Limewash is a lime-based mineral finish for interior and exterior walls, applied in two coats at 365–445 sq ft/gal per coat.
| Product | Use | Finish | Coverage | Coats | Recoat | VOC level | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OxiGen™ Limewash White | Interior + exterior | Cloud Effect · Uniform Mineral Finish | 365–445 sq ft/gal per coat | 2 (3 on exposed exterior walls) | 2–4 hr | Zero VOC | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| OxiGen™ Limewash Color | Interior + exterior | Cloud Effect · Uniform Mineral Finish | 365–445 sq ft/gal per coat | 2 (3 on exposed exterior walls) | 2–4 hr | Zero VOC | 1 gal · 5 gal |
- Substrates: concrete, cement stucco, plaster, gypsum, brick, prefabricated panels and other mineral surfaces. Remove latex or other film-forming paint first; do not apply over it.
- Vapor permeability: Sd < 0.03 m (class V1). Capillary water absorption: W2. Non-film-forming.
- Reaction to fire: A2-s1, d0 (EN 13501-1, European classification).
- Application: brush, roller or spray. Dilute with 5–10% water. Apply at 41–104 °F. Full cure in 30 days; protect from rain for 4 days.
- Colors: White, or the 34 colors of the Harmony color card.
- Limits: not for surfaces in permanent contact with water. In bathrooms and kitchens, protect with TerraGen™ PU Water-Repellent, which reduces breathability.
- Safety: pH 13 and corrosive while wet. Wear gloves and eye protection; read the label and SDS.
GrafGen™ mineral paints
GrafGen™ is a family of four mineral paints; GrafGen™ Interior/Exterior is the most versatile, with Class 1 scrub resistance in all three sheens.
| Product | Use | Finish | Coverage | Coats | Recoat | VOC level | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrafGen™ Interior/Exterior | Interior + exterior | Matte · Eggshell · Semi-Gloss | 325–405 sq ft/gal per coat | 2 | 2–4 hr | Zero VOC | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| GrafGen™ Front | Exterior | Matte | 80–100 sq ft/gal per coat | 2 | 2–4 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| GrafGen™ Home | Interior + exterior | Matte | 365–405 sq ft/gal per coat | 2 | 2–4 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| GrafGen™ Pro | Interior | Matte | 365–445 sq ft/gal per coat | 2 | 2–4 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
- Scrub resistance (EN 13300 / ASTM D2486): Interior/Exterior, Class 1, more than 10,000 cycles in all three sheens · Front, Class 1, more than 10,000 cycles · Home, Class 2, more than 5,000 cycles · Pro, Class 3, 2,000–3,000 cycles.
- Flexibility: GrafGen™ Front stretches more than 250% (elongation).
- Vapor permeability: GrafGen™ Interior/Exterior Matte, class V1 · GrafGen™ Front, class V2.
- Reaction to fire: B-s1, d0 (EN 13501-1, European classification).
- Application: brush, roller or spray.
Decorative finishes
Our decorative finishes are ready-to-use mineral and lime materials applied by trowel or roller, sold in pails or gallons; an experienced applicator is recommended.
| Product | Use | Finish | Coverage | Coats | Recoat | VOC level | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TerraGen™ Gratti | Interior + exterior | Scraped · Floated · Burnished · Smooth | Approx. 17–48 sq ft per 44-lb pail at 0.12–0.20 in (3–5 mm) | 2 (leveling + finish) | 24–48 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 44 lb (20 kg) pail |
| TerraGen™ Marmolino | Interior + exterior | 8 hand-applied finishes | Approx. 17–48 sq ft per 44-lb pail at 0.12–0.20 in (3–5 mm) | 2 (leveling + finish) | 24–48 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 44 lb (20 kg) pail |
| EnluGen™ | Interior + exterior | Matte to polished | 73–92 sq ft/gal per coat (24–31 sq ft/gal as a finished system) | 3 typical | 1 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| TerraGen™ Extra Fine | Interior + exterior | Superfine, marble-like: smooth, pressed or troweled | 0.15–0.41 lb/sq ft at 0.04–0.08 in (1–2 mm) | 2 (keying + finish) | 24–48 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 37.5 lb (17 kg) pail |
| TerraGen™ Adhesive | Interior + exterior | Bond · repair · base coat · finish | Approx. 37–244 sq ft per 37.5-lb pail at 0.04–0.20 in (1–5 mm) | 2 (keying + second coat) | 4–6 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 37.5 lb (17 kg) pail |
- Mortar classification (EN 998-1): TerraGen™ Gratti and Marmolino, GP-CSI-W2 · TerraGen™ Extra Fine, CS II, W2.
- Reaction to fire: TerraGen™ Gratti, Marmolino, Extra Fine and Adhesive, A1 · EnluGen™, A2 (EN 13501-1, European classification).
- Application: trowel (Gratti and Marmolino also by roller; Adhesive also by notched trowel). Gratti, Marmolino and Extra Fine need at least 4 days before painting over and reach full cure in 30 days.
- Colors: white or off-white, or the Harmony color card.
Primers + protectors
Choose the primer by the problem on the wall: salts, absorption, weak surfaces, smooth surfaces or the look you want on top.
| Product | Use | Finish | Coverage | Coats | Recoat | VOC level | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primer Plus | Interior | Matte | 200–240 sq ft/gal per coat | 1 base coat | 2–4 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| Primer Contac | Interior + exterior | Yellow, textured | 325–365 sq ft/gal per coat | 1 | 24 hr before mortar | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| Primer White L44 | Interior + exterior | White liquid; regulates absorption | 1,020–1,220 sq ft/gal diluted 1:1 with water (450–610 sq ft/gal undiluted) | 1 | 24 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1/4 gal · 1.25 gal · 6.5 gal |
| All Terrain 4x4 Primer | Interior + exterior | White | 400–480 sq ft/gal per coat | 1 | 24 hr | Ultra-Low VOC (< 5 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| Neutralysalt Primer | Mineral walls with soluble salts | Clear | 1,020–1,220 sq ft/gal | 1–2, wet-on-wet | 24 hr before the finish | Not stated on the TDS | 1.3 gal (5 L) |
| MinerGen | Stucco, concrete and other mineral substrates | Transparent, non-film-forming | 530–650 sq ft/gal per coat | 2–3 | 1 hr | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L) | 1 gal · 5 gal |
| TerraGen™ PU Water-Repellent | Interior + exterior | Transparent matte | 0.7–1.0 oz/sq ft per coat | 1–2 (2 recommended) | 6–24 hr | Not stated on the TDS | 5 gal, premixed |
- Vapor permeability: Primer Contac, Sd < 0.06 m · Primer White L44, Sd 0.08–0.25 m (class V1/V2). MinerGen penetrates the substrate without forming a film.
- Water protection: TerraGen™ PU Water-Repellent is a one-component polyurethane sealer. It repels liquid water and reduces water-vapor permeability, so use it only where the surface needs water protection, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
- Reaction to fire: Primer White L44 and All Terrain 4x4 Primer, B-s1, d0 (EN 13501-1, European classification).
Testing standards referenced
Our Technical Data Sheets report results against these standards:
- ISO 11890-2: VOC content. Basis of every "Trace VOC (< 1 g/L)" and "Ultra-Low VOC (< 5 g/L)" figure on this page.
- EN 13300: wet scrub resistance class (GrafGen™).
- ASTM D2486: scrub resistance in cycles (GrafGen™).
- EN 13501-1: reaction to fire, European classification.
- EN 998-1: specification for stucco and plaster mortars (TerraGen™ Gratti, Marmolino and Extra Fine).
Fire classes on this page are European classifications. They are not U.S. fire ratings.
Documents
Technical Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets and application guides for every product are in Resources; for example, the OxiGen™ Limewash White TDS and the OxiGen™ Limewash application guide. Warranty terms are on the warranty page.
What we don't claim
We describe what our materials do and nothing more. Our paints are not registered pesticides, so in the U.S. we make no antimicrobial, antifungal or air-purifying claims. Breathability lets a wall release moisture and dry out, and it helps prevent condensation on cold walls. It does not fix the source of the moisture: a leak, rising damp or poor ventilation has to be solved first, because no paint fixes the moisture that causes the problem.
Data current as of November 2026. Always check the current Technical Data Sheet before specifying.