GrafGen Front
GrafGen for façades: an elastic, breathable exterior paint with over 250% elongation. Non-film-forming and washable, with Class 1 scrub resistance (EN 13300), it is built for surfaces exposed to high humidity.
- Over 250% elongation for façades that move
- Class 1 scrub resistance, washable and breathable
- Bridges appropriate hairline cracks
- Made for façades exposed to high humidity
Where it goes: Exterior Walls & Façades · Exterior render · Masonry · High-humidity exteriors
FLEXIBLE EXTERIOR MINERAL PAINT
GrafGen for exterior walls: an elastic, breathable exterior paint with over 250% elongation. Non-film-forming and washable, with Class 1 scrub resistance (EN 13300), it is built for surfaces exposed to high humidity.
At a glance
- TRACE VOC
- EXTERIOR
- 80–100 SQ. FT./GAL PER COAT
- BRUSH · ROLL · SPRAY
- CLASS 1 SCRUB RESISTANCE
Why it works
- Over 250% elongation for exterior walls that move
- Class 1 scrub resistance, washable and breathable
- Bridges appropriate hairline cracks
- Made for exterior walls exposed to high humidity
Where to use it
Exterior Walls + Masonry · Exterior stucco · Masonry · High-humidity exteriors
Technical details
| Coverage | 80–100 sq ft/gal per coat (Two coats recommended) |
|---|---|
| Finish | Matte only |
| VOC | Trace VOC (< 1 g/L (ISO 11890-2)) |
| Scrub resistance | Class 1 (EN 13300) (> 10,000 cycles ASTM D2486) |
| Recoat / Full cure | 2–4 h / 10 days |
| Color | 34 Harmony colors (custom tinting at participating dealers) |
How to apply it
- Prepare: Clean, dry and sound. Prime only where your wall needs it. (24 h if primed)
- 1st coat: Reduced 10% with water by weight (Front: 5%). Cut in and roll, keeping a wet edge. (2–4 h)
- 2nd coat: Reduced 5%, same across the wall. (2–4 h)
- 3rd coat: Optional — if hide is incomplete or for deep colors. (24 h dry)
- Cure: 10 days: no washing or scrubbing. Exterior: no rain or dew for 48 h. (10 days)
Surface preparation
| Surface | Primer |
|---|---|
| Well-bonded flat, satin or gloss paint | Not needed (scuff-sand gloss) |
| Gypsum plaster, patching compound, drywall | Primer L44 |
| New stucco, concrete, CMU or brick (cured 28 days) | Primer L44 |
| Mold, algae or mildew residue (after cleaning) | Primer L44 |
| Salts or efflorescence | Neutralysalt Primer |
| Wood and MDF | All Terrain 4x4 |
| Rust-free metal, tile, glass, non-porous | All Terrain 4x4 |
| Peeling paint or vapor-blocking film | Remove it first, then per substrate |
Questions
How much will I need?
Coverage: 80–100 sq ft/gal per coat. Two coats recommended. Use the project calculator on this page — it rounds up to full containers.
Do I need anything else?
Only the primer your surface needs: pick your surface under How it works and we'll show the one primer it needs, if any. Not sure? Tell us what's on your wall and we'll help you choose.
Where can I use it?
Exterior. Exterior Walls + Masonry, Exterior stucco, Masonry, High-humidity exteriors.
What's the recoat time?
2–4 h / 10 days (at 77 °F and 60% RH; cold or humid conditions extend it).
How long does an unopened pail keep?
24 months in the original, sealed container.