The Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute

SWRInstitute Wall Coating Validation Program

The SWRInstitute Wall Coating Validation Program was established to validate the published test results of the various wall coating products on the market. The intent of the program is to provide specifiers and end-users of wall coating products an unbiased method to judge whether wall coating products will perform at the levels of the manufacturer's published data sheet for that particular product.

Performance Properties Profile

Validation of the SWRInstitute Performance Properties Profile shall include the following tests:

Solids content by volume and density – ASTM D 2697
Wind-driven Rain – ASTM D 6904 – Test procedure at required film thickness. Tested at specified film thickness.
Moisture Vapor Transmission – D1653 – at required film thickness – wet cup testing.
Tensile Strength/Elongation @ Break – ASTM D 412 or ASTM D 2370 – at required film thickness @ 20 inches/minute.
Crack Bridging – ASTM C 1305 (pre-existing crack)

Please note: All ASTM tests performed shall be of the latest or current edition. All tests performed, with the exception of Resistance to Wind-driven Rain, shall NOT be modified in any way. Wall coating color for testing shall be selected from a manufacturer's standard color chart. Test to stated capabilities published on the manufacturer's technical data sheets.

Wall Coatings Click on the product name view or print the validation document

Dow Corning	AllGuard Silicone Elastomeric Coating
Dryvit Systems, Incorporated	Weatherlastic Smooth
Momentive Performance Materials	SilShield SEC2400 Silicone Elastomeric Coating
Sto Corp.	212 StoLastic
	StoSilco Lastic 222 Elastomeric

*Although the Validation Certificates for these products have expired, SWRInstitute has authorized these products to remain on the list of Validated Products for a limited period pending the completion the resubmission of products for validation and other conditions.