The history of a pioneering idea
Keim mineral paints are a Bavarian invention with their roots deep in the region's heritage. They are synonymous with the technical refinement and high quality also found in other products originating from this area of alps, kings and castles.
However Goethe was unable to translate his thoughts into any practical uses. The catalyst for Adolf Keim's development work was King Ludwig I of Bavaria. This monarch, who is synonymous with Bavarian fairytale castles, had a great passion for the arts. He longed to have the fine Italian lime fresco work in his own kingdom but the harsh climate north of the Alps destroyed such frescos within a short time. He thus appealed to Bavarian scientists to develop a paint that was of similar appearance to lime frescos but also had much greater durability.
The unique solution to these requirements was embodied in Keim's invention - a liquid silicate paint that becomes a part of the surface to which it is applied and binds the colour pigment into it as well.
Keim's classic mineral paint enabled him to build his position as the leading manufacturer of mineral paints for the decoration of facades through research-based improvements to product characteristics and a thorough knowledge of the various substrates for the paints.