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St. Anthony’s Group
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St. Anthony’s Group is a collection of construction-related companies in Sri Lanka. I wrote and edited various descriptions for their website.
ABOUT US
Since its inception in 2007, St. Anthony's Coatings has forged a reputation for quality and excellence in the manufacturing of coating products, designed to meet the demanding standards of professionals in the field of construction.
As a part of the St. Anthony's group founded by the late Deshamanya A.Y.S Gnanam over 70 years ago, S. A. Coatings upholds the same commitment for delivering high-quality products at affordable prices. The company was re-established as a Limited Liability company in 2014 to offer more efficient and superior solutions to its loyal and discerning customer base.
A journey that began with the introduction of SF Skim Coat- a wall putty - to the market; S. A. Coatings has since developed a range of specialist coating products and paints for residential and commercial buildings.
A brand synonymous with reliability, S. A. Coatings ensures the best workability application, finish and durability, and is perceived by a growing customer base as a specialist in the coatings industry and an unrivalled market leader. This perception has only been further cemented by exports since 2011.
We utilise state of the art manufacturing facilities equipped with the latest technology, supported by technical teams committed to maintaining product quality. We are continually researching and improving systems to enhance product performance, application and safety.
With a passion for delivering uncompromising premium quality products at competitive price points, S. A. Coatings and its dedicated response team will ensure value for your investment and a high standard of service for our valued customers.
LAND ADVISORY
We provide land consultations to help you pick the perfect spot for your home. Based on the guidelines you provide, we will advise you on the best area for your house to be built. We are not a brokering site so you know you can trust us, and our first session is completely free.
HOME DESIGN
In collaboration with Saint Anthony’s Ciello, we are proud to present premade architectural concepts for your home. With a vast selection to choose from, this service will help to streamline the process of creating the house you’ve always dreamt of.
FAQ - SF Wall Filler
1. What is Wall Filler?
A Wall Filler is a preliminary coating applied before painting. It ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection.
2. Do we need to sand the Wall filler before painting?
There is no need to sand the Wall filler every time, but, if you need an extra smooth surface before painting, you can sand the wall filler using very fine grit paper (#320) and light pressure to prevent gouging the wall filler.
3. How many wall filler coats do I need?
Generally, one coat of wall filler will be sufficient for painting, but how many you'll need depends on the wall materials and the finish of the base coat.
St. Anthony's Coatings (Pvt) Ltd, announces the launch of "SF Aqua Guard Waterproofing Paint"
“SF-Aqua Guard”, the new water proofing paint manufactured by St. Anthony’s Coatings (Pvt) Ltd, was launched for the first time on 11th September 2019 at the Elyon Colombo Hotel in the Orion City Complex.
This launch was attended by many, including Mr. Elijah Jeyaseelan Gnanam, the Managing Director, and Mr. Prasanna Kathriarachchi, the Director/CEO of St. Anthony’s Coatings, along with their Executive team.
SF-Aqua Guard has been specially formulated as a perfect water proofing & damp proofing paint for Exterior and Interior Walls, Blind Walls, Roof tiles, Wood, Concrete slabs, etc. This new paint can be introduced as an ideal solution for the surfaces of Houses, Commercial Buildings & other buildings which are exposed to water. This paint offers a high per liter coverage and it forms a flexible seamless paint film which provides a durable, fungus resistant water proofing membrane.
SF-Aqua Guard is being sold on the market with the sole aim of offering the best competitive advantages with our five in one Concept: water Proof, Self-Priming, Weather Proof, Decorative & Protective & Algae & Fungus resistance. Furthermore, this first class waterproofing paint does not split, drip or crack due to high flexibility and is designed to withstand adverse tropical weather conditions.
The Group began operating with Deshamanya A Y S Gnanam’s concept and is now a highly diversified conglomerate in different industrial and service sectors. St. Anthony’s Coatings entered the Coatings Industry in 2007 by manufacturing SF-Skim Coat Wall Putty. Our company began with two employees & now has more than 120.
Now the “SF” Brand has become the No.1 quality Skim Coat product in Sri Lanka and products such as SF-Wall Filler, SF-Tile Grout, SF-Emulsion Paint, SF-Supiri Metal Filler, SF-Wood Putty have been introduced to our product range. We believe that our new SF-Spray Skim Coat will revolutionize the market. The Director/ CEO of St. Anthony’s Coatings (Pvt) Ltd has stated that the main objective of our organization is to precisely identify customer’s need and satisfy them by offering quality products at a competitive price with efficient service, thereby sustaining the renowned “SF” Brand in their heart & mind long-term.
Instructions for Applying Sprayable Skim Coat
1. Take 7-9 kg of clean water in to a cleaned container and gradually add 20 kg of SF-Spray Finish powder while mixing for 3-7 min/until a lump-free creamy paste is obtained, Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes after the first round of mixing, and then do a second round.
2. For hand application, add 7-8 kg of water, for spray application add 7.5kg to 9 kg of water(or adjust the viscosity of slurry as required)
3. A pumping machine is use for the pumping and spraying of slurry
4. Spray plaster with thickness of 1-3 mm in one coat. To mix the SF - Skim Coat, use a proper mixing instrument, otherwise you will not get a high-quality mixture
Apply evenly to substrate with a steel trowel or putty knife up to 1-2mm thick per coat.
Or can spray using a putty spraying machine, 1-3 mm thick per coat. For spray application adjust the viscosity by adding water as required. The recoat could be after the first coat is fully dried or after 12 hrs (the drying time will depend on humidity). The prepared mixture should be applied within 60-90 min.
To get a smooth surface, use #180 or finer sandpaper.