What are the costs for a housing association?
At a housing association, bathroom ceilings with severe mould problems were treated with a Mould-resistant paint, after appropriate pretreatment with a fungicide. For
Inducoat lowers your TCO
The the cost of Inducoat coatings should not be assessed solely on the purchase price, but on materials, labour, maintenance and downtime over the entire service life.
With Inducoat the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) decreases because our coatings last longer and therefore require less maintenance and, depending on the product, offer a mould-resistant, bacteria-resistant or algae-resistant dry paint film .
The unique Inducoat Slow Release technology ensures that the dry paint film remains intact for longer, meaning that it needs to be cleaned or repainted less often. This not only reduces material and labour costs but also limits downtime for rooms. In addition, the environmentally friendly formulas contribute to a healthier working environment and reduce the need for aggressive cleaning agents.
In addition, Inducoat coatings have, due to their high solids content , an an exceptionally high practical coverage rate. This means that more surface area can be finished per litre — and that translates directly into lower costs at project level.
We therefore assess the product-specific build-up, expected labour and maintenance frequency for each project.
In short:
Inducoat extends service life, reduces maintenance and consistently lowers total costs — per building and per project.
Coat build-up and coverage
The cost per m² is determined by labour and materials. For Inducoat Fungi the practical coverage rate is approximately 10 m²/L at a recommended dry film thickness of 40 µm, depending on the substrate and application method. Where the substrate and coverage allow, one coat is often sufficient. This can reduce labour time and material use.
Practical coverage
For Inducoat Fungi, the current product data sheet states a recommended wet film thickness of 90 microns, corresponding to 40 microns dry, and a practical coverage rate of approximately 10 m² per litre, depending on the substrate and application method.
Refer to each product data sheet for the product-specific figures.
Application stages and preparation
It is not only the high practical coverage rate that reduces labour; the simplicity of our systems also helps. According to the PDS, Metal Unicoat is applied to rust-free, dry, degreased and dust-free iron and steel and can be used as a one-coat system or primer. Good flow can also contribute to efficient project execution.
Maintenance scenarios
In the short term, using less material and working efficiently have a positive effect on project costs. But for Inducoat, that is only the beginning. If you can eliminate one or two maintenance cycles, that is when you are truly working sustainably.
Calculate the total project costs
Avoiding one or more maintenance cycles in particular can save a great deal of money. Housing associations have experienced this benefit since 2008. Based on their experience, we have created a savings calculator* – see below.
*as indicative support for your decision-making process.
Also view the calculation examples from other companies
Saving costs at a healthcare institution in The Hague
At a healthcare institution in The Hague, all rooms, communal areas and corridors (10,000 m²) were finished with a bacteria-resistant wall paint