In modern architecture, granite has always been considered a symbol of luxury and class. From the facades of villas, hotels, and commercial centers to high-rise buildings, this material consistently creates enduring beauty and timeless aesthetic value. However, the use of natural granite also comes with numerous limitations, such as heavy weight, high material and labor costs, complex transportation processes, and the requirement for a large load-bearing structure. For these reasons, DGO ARTTEP GRANIKING DG3000 granite paint has become a new generation finishing solution, authentically recreating the beauty of natural granite but being much lighter, faster to apply, and significantly optimizing investment costs. With technology using natural stone particles combined with an emulsion system and specialized additives, DG3000 provides a surface with depth, realistic stone effects, and long-lasting durability, meeting the requirements for both residential and large-scale projects.
What is DGO ARTTEP GRANIKING DG3000 Granite Paint?
DGO ARTTEP GRANIKING DG3000 is a premium granite paint made from natural stone particles, emulsion, and specialized additives to create a coating that closely resembles natural granite in appearance and texture. Unlike conventional decorative paints that only provide simple colors, DG3000 uses a thick paint system combined with stone particles to create a surface with a natural texture, color depth, and delicate patterns like real stone. This allows the building to retain the luxurious appearance of granite while significantly reducing the load on the structure and saving on construction costs. This solution is chosen by many investors for projects requiring high aesthetic appeal while ensuring economic efficiency.
Why is DG3000 Granite Paint chosen by many projects?
The most outstanding feature of DG3000 is its ability to realistically reproduce the granite surface. After completion, the paint creates a multi-color stone effect with clear depth, providing an appearance almost indistinguishable from natural stone when viewed from a normal distance. The natural textured surface created by the thick paint system and stone particles enhances aesthetics, adding a touch of luxury to the entire project.
A significant advantage of DG3000 is its extremely light weight. According to technical documents, when applied over the same area, the stone paint layer is only about 10% of the weight of natural granite. This significantly reduces the load on the structural system, making it particularly suitable for high-rise buildings, curved facades, round columns, domes, or locations where installing natural stone is challenging. Not only does it reduce the load, but this solution also shortens construction time and minimizes risks during transportation and installation.
In addition to its aesthetic value, DG3000 is highly regarded for its superior weather resistance. The paint system is resistant to dust, minimizes the effects of rain and sun, and helps protect the building's surface for an extended period. Notably, the product can also cover small cracks on walls, contributing to enhanced aesthetics and reducing surface degradation over time. When combined with the DGO Cerami W1/W2 protective coating, the project's resistance to dirt, water, and color retention is further improved, keeping the surface clean and vibrant even in harsh climatic conditions.
Another advantage that has led to the widespread use of DG3000 is its economic efficiency. Compared to traditional granite cladding, the granite paint solution significantly saves on material, transportation, labor, and construction time costs. Meanwhile, its service life remains very high, providing long-term value for the project. Additionally, the product is environmentally friendly, safe for workers, and aligns with the trend of using green materials in modern construction.
Applications of DG3000 Granite Paint
Thanks to its ability to be applied on various surfaces such as plastered walls, concrete, brick walls, wood, MDF, and plasterboard, DG3000 is widely used for both new construction and renovation projects. The product is particularly suitable for decorating the facades of villas, townhouses, hotels, resorts, commercial centers, high-rise apartments, offices, showrooms, restaurants, resorts, and public buildings. Furthermore, DG3000 is an ideal solution for renovating old buildings from painted walls or tiled walls into luxurious faux granite surfaces without the need to dismantle existing structures, significantly saving costs and construction time.
Technical Specifications of DGO ARTTEP GRANIKING DG3000
DG3000 granite paint is available in all colors from the Arttep color chart, accommodating various architectural styles. The average coverage is approximately 1.5–2.0 m²/kg for two coats, depending on the application method and surface condition. The drying time between coats ranges from 3–5 hours, while the minimum full drying time is 24 hours. The product is packaged in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 20 kg sizes, suitable for projects ranging from small residential buildings to large-scale developments.
DG3000 Granite Paint Application Process
For best results, the surface must be completely clean before application, free of dust, grease, old waterproofing layers, and peeling areas. Additionally, the surface must be waterproof, with a moisture content not exceeding 16%, ambient temperature above 10°C, and humidity below 85%. Proper surface preparation directly determines the adhesion and durability of the entire paint system.
After surface preparation, apply one to two coats of Arttep Primer AP-01 anti-alkaline primer with a coverage of approximately 0.12–0.15 kg/m² per coat, using a roller or spray gun. The primer helps to increase adhesion, prevent alkali efflorescence, and stabilize the substrate before applying subsequent coats.
Next, apply two coats of DGO Arttep Uncoat DU10 base coat with a coverage of approximately 0.3–0.4 kg/m² per coat, using a roller, trowel, or spray gun. The base coat unifies the color, increases coverage, and prepares the surface for the granite paint to achieve its best effect after completion.
Once the base coat meets requirements, apply the first coat of DG3000 granite paint with a coverage of approximately 0.75–1.0 kg/m² using a specialized spray gun. After approximately 4–8 hours, apply the second coat with the same coverage to increase depth, stone particle density, and complete the natural stone effect. After the two stone coats have dried, inspect the entire surface, touch up any areas that do not meet requirements before proceeding to the protective coating step.
The final step is to apply the DGO Cerami W1/W2 protective coating (gloss DE01 or matte DE02) with a coverage of approximately 0.2–0.25 kg/m² per coat, applying two coats with a spray gun at a flow rate of approximately 400–600 ml/minute. This coating enhances dust resistance, water resistance, UV resistance, color retention, and protects the granite surface throughout its use. For projects requiring faux stone grooves, DG3000 also has a specific process that includes marking grooves, applying grooving tape, applying the stone layer in sections, and then removing the tape before applying the protective coating to create an effect similar to naturally joined granite slabs.
Important Notes During Application
Since DG3000 is a stone paint finished with manual techniques, each project will have certain differences in patterns and stone particle distribution. This is what creates the unique value of each project, not a product defect. Before large-scale application, a sample should be made for approval by the investor or architect. Additionally, full personal protective equipment must be used, the appropriate primer system selected for each type of substrate, and the product stored in a dry, cool place within a temperature range of 5–40°C. When stored correctly, the product has a shelf life of 24 months.
Conclusion
Not just a premium granite paint, DGO ARTTEP GRANIKING DG3000 is also a perfect alternative to natural granite in modern construction. With its ability to authentically recreate the beauty of granite, weigh only about 10% of real stone, offer high durability, dust resistance, cover small cracks, withstand harsh weather conditions, and optimize investment costs, DG3000 provides a finishing solution that is beautiful, durable, and cost-effective. It is an ideal choice for investors who want to elevate the value of their projects with the luxurious beauty of granite while ensuring progress, cost-effectiveness, and a long service life.