Frequently Asked Questions
Eterna-Kote
PRODUCT FEATURE/BENEFIT QUESTIONS
Flat roofs and gutters made of
- Butynol gutters and roofs
- Low pitched roofs
- Aged asphalt
- Aged EPDM and TPO/CPA
- Modified bitumen
- Metal
- Built-up
- Cap sheet
- Fibreglass
- Composite
- Concrete
- Torchdown
- Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
- Most existing coatings
This manufacturer started business in 1913
Yes, Eterna-Kote is primarily used on commercial buildings in the USA as it costs a lot less than roof replacement
Yes, Eterna Kote is 100% Silicone Coating with a 98% solids content. It has a Lifetime Warranty.
The Lifetime Warranty for Eterna-Kote Silicone means that the silicone is guaranteed not to break down or fail during the lifetime of the roof.
The product must be used for the intended use stated on the label and product data sheet, and applied to an approved roof surface, in sound condition with a reasonable life expectancy.
Eterna-Kote is one step process – just clean and paint. No top coat is required. Other products that do not contain UV inhibitors, such as most rubber-based products, require a topcoat to protect them.
Yes, you can but we have a much better product for this purpose on our website called Flexx-Gard. It is a black rubber-based product which is designed to be used on foundations in the ground. If you are using Flexx-Gard in other situations, like a roof, it will last for a few years but will not last as long as Eterna-Kote Silicone. Ideally if you are using Flexx-Gard on a roof it needs to be top coat painted as it does not have UV inhibiters in the product anything like Eterna Kote Silicone.
Our Flexx-Gard product is similar to other rubber-based products sold on the market
Yes, you can but it is designed for low foot traffic. It is suitable on top of a commercial building which needs to be walked on for maintenance. If you intend walking on it a lot, we suggest putting at least two thicker coats down and then covering it in Tiger Turf, Astroturf, floating deck with suitable protection on the parts touching the deck, etc
Yes, it is extremely flexible – up to 315%
No, it is designed to stay flexible and last for many, many years
Yes, it can be tinted but white is the preferred option as it is environmentally friendly and offers the added protection of a cool roof system, particularly in the summer time.
If you wish to tint Eterna-Kote, you will need to use our Silicone Tinters only.
Yes, it is much cheaper than reroofing.
It is more expensive initially than using acrylic paint. However, as Eterna-Kote Silicone will last for more than 50 years there will be no need to repaint the roof. Additionally, Eterna-Kote will stop leaks and, unlike acrylic paint, will form a membrane which can handle pooling water 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Acrylic paint is not designed to have pooling water sitting on it 24/7. However, Eterna-Kote is specifically made for this purpose.
Yes, it is and, unlike other products claiming to be drinking water safe, it is certified to be potable water safe in the USA
Yes and, as above, it is safe for your drinking water.
No, it is not. We have not sought BRANZ approval. The reason for this is we are using the International Standards for this type of product as Eterna-Kote is Made in the USA and is approved, ASTM D6694, ASTM D7281 amongst other things as it is sold around the world. We are happy to use testing from a global company which certifies products globally.
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards developing organizations in the world. They are a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of international voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. Their volunteer members represent producers, users, consumers, government, and academia from more than 140 countries. They develop technical documents that are the basis of manufacturing, management, procurement, codes and regulations for dozens of industry sectors.
ASTM volunteer members belong to one or more standards-writing committees, each of which covers a subject area such as steel, petroleum, medical devices, consumer products, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing and many more. These committees develop the more than 12,000 ASTM standards found on our site and in the 80-volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards.
We offer a very high quality product, produced in the USA by a manufacturer who has been in business since 1913. Our product offers a lifetime warranty.
Eterna-Kote has a bright white finish. Unlike some other products, Eterna-Kote self-levels to achieve a smooth finish.
Eterna-Kote
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Eterna-Kote can easily be applied by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
No, you do not need an undercoat.
On a bitumen surface you may however choose to buy a blocker coat from us as there is the possibility that the tar may or may not bleed through the surface. This depends on the age of the bitumen and other factors.
Yes, but you need a large machine with an extremely high PSI
Roller is preferable and a brush for the corners and other hard to reach places
Exterior rough & Textured surfaces roller suitable for all paints
No, it is not designed to be painted over
Eterna-Kote
CAMPERVAN/CARAVAN REPAIR QUESTIONS
You need to thoroughly clean the roof prior to painting Eterna-Kote on the roof with either one thick coat or two thinner coats. We recommend the latter as this makes sure that if you don’t cover it properly in the first coat you will cover it with the second coat
You will need 2 x 3.3 litre cans of Eterna-Kote