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Why not all low thickness solutions are the same

In recent years, thermal insulation has rapidly evolved, introducing a wide variety of alternatives to traditional thick insulation systems. Among them, two technologies are often compared: thermal paints and the low thickness thermal insulation system offered by Manti Ceramic. Although they may look similar at first glance, the differences are substantial. Making the right choice can greatly affect performance, durability, and energy efficiency.

What is a real low thickness thermal insulation system?

The phrase low thickness thermal insulation system refers to an advanced insulation solution that, thanks to nanotechnology, provides excellent thermal resistance using just a few millimeters of material. For example, Manti Ceramic combines patented vacuum ceramic microspheres with high-performance nanopolymer binders to form a true thermal barrier.

Its effectiveness relies not only on ultra-low thermal conductivity (λ = 0.0019 W/mK), but also on an extremely high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI > 100). This allows it to reflect summer heat and reduce winter heat loss, delivering year-round comfort and savings.

Thermal paints: what they are and why they fall short in comparison with a low thickness insulation system

Thermal paints are ultra-thin coatings — typically 0.5 to 1 mm thick — that contain a small percentage of ceramic microspheres. They can offer solar reflectivity, but they do not function as a true low thickness thermal insulation system.

Their key limitations include:

Limited thermal performance
Short lifespan
Lack of structural or safety certifications
Poor adhesion on various surfaces, leading to detachment and cracking over time

In most cases, these products behave more like enhanced decorative paints rather than reliable insulation solutions.

How to identify a quality low thickness insulation system

Because you can’t verify the internal quality of a nanotech insulation product with the naked eye or basic documentation, you must rely on objective indicators:

Years of market presence
Company certified by trusted institutions (e.g., TÜV, SGS) — a guarantee of reliability and manufacturing control
Workability: a good product should be easy to apply, smooth, compatible with standard tools, and resistant to peeling or blistering
Price per millimeter of thickness: a real low thickness thermal insulation system is never cheap

Manti Ceramic, a real performing low thickness insulation system: where real performance begins

Manti Ceramic is a certified low thickness thermal insulation system, applied in just a few millimeters and proven across more than 10,000 installations in Europe. Unlike thermal paints, it delivers:

Real insulation with extremely low λ values
High solar reflectance
Resistance to mold, humidity, and weathering
Fast application with no need for demolition or heavy structural work

Its product line includes solutions for façades, interiors, terraces, industrial surfaces, and even transparent coatings for historic buildings.

Conclusion: quality is not optional

Not all thin-layer systems are created equal. A cheap or uncertified product can put an entire renovation project at risk.
Choosing Manti Ceramic means trusting a proven, certified, and high-performance technology supported by a network of qualified professionals.

When it comes to a low thickness thermal insulation system, quality is not a luxury — it’s essential.

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The choice of how to insulate your home (whether with a thermal paints or a nanotechnological painting), or part of it, is always an important choice and not easy assessment for those who are not experts on the subject.

The thermal paints

Sometimes, it is better to look for a simpler solution, less expensive but still with advantages. In these cases, some people think of thermal paints. There are also products on the market that look like thermal paints, but are actually nanotechnological insulators in a semi-liquid form, and therefore apparently very similar to thermal paints. Let’s see if we can make a difference.
A thermal paint is basically a normal paint to which a thermal additive is added. For example, a thermal paint can be made into a thermal paint can by adding ceramic microspheres and mixing them with the paint can. The limit of these products is obvious. The addition of microspheres, or other thermal additives, is on the product “paint” already ready and therefore the amount that can be added is limited. At most one can reach twenty percent (and often even less). This procedure results in a final product with limited thermal insulation capacity, as the insulating component is very limited. In addition, glass microspheres are normally of low quality. All this means that these paints do not insulate much, but at most can help against condensation or moisture.

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The nanotechnological insulation

A semi-liquid nanotech insulation (a nanotechnological painting), such as Manti Ceramic Media Density, is instead prepared directly in the factory with a very high concentration of ceramic microspheres. These are all intact, very small (and therefore more saturable) and with the addition of additional chemical elements of thermal insulation. For this reason the result is very different. In the case of the Manti Ceramic Media Density, with only one millimeter of thickness you reach the insulating capacity of a traditional coat from 4 centimeters of thickness! In addition, you have a very elastic product (anti cracks), certified anti-mold, flame retardant and very resistant and durable. It can also be painted in any colour you want. Being completely non-toxic, it can be applied outside or inside the house, depending on the needs.
It is therefore an ideal solution when you want to repaint your facade, for example, or the interior walls of an apartment, guaranteeing living comfort and saving on winter heating and summer cooling.

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MANTI CERAMIC vs THERMAL PAINTS: The Real Low Thickness Thermal Insulation System