The cornerstone of our success story was established when the craftsman and natural scientist Adolf Wilhelm Keim was granted the patent for the mineral paints he developed in 1878. "KEIM Mineral Paints" have become synonymous with vibrant color and unparalleled longevity. The principle behind their exceptional durability remains unchanged to this day: the silicate binder waterglass forms an inseparable chemical bond with the mineral substrate during the silicification process. Unlike synthetic resin paints, which can result in peeling paint layers, mineral-silicate coatings eliminate this issue entirely.

The development of innovative and even revolutionary products is visible throughout the long history of our company.

Mineral paints by KEIM are a constant feature in architectural history of the 20th and 21st century: from the Historicist Movement via Art Nouveau and Bauhaus through to today‘s spectacular deconstructivist buildings. For generations, they have inspired renowned architects, craftsmen and artists and are used wherever high aesthetic, health and building physics demands are placed on architecture and colour design.

Today we are the world’s leading specialist for mineral building protection systems. We produce the most durable, purely mineral-based paints and system solutions for building exteriors and interiors. Our products and services include mineral plasters and fillers, wood systems, products for concrete repair and concrete cosmetics, thermal insulation systems for interior and exterior spaces and natural stone systems.