Everything You Need to Know About Nutech Roof Coatings

Maintaining your roof is essential for protecting your home from weather damage, enhancing energy efficiency, and ensuring long-term durability. Choosing the right roof coating can be challenging with so many options available, but using high-quality products like Nutech roof coatings ensures excellent results. From protecting terracotta tiles to metal roofs, Nutech offers a range of topcoats and primers designed for specific surfaces and applications. As a trusted distributor of Nutech roof coatings, we aim to guide homeowners through this process, highlighting key considerations and the unique advantages of Nutech products.

Understanding Nutech Roof Topcoats

Nutech roof coatings are formulated with advanced acrylic polymers and nanotechnology for superior durability, UV resistance, and self-cleaning properties. Choosing the right topcoat depends on your roof material, weather exposure, and desired finish.

Tileflex is a high-performance, nanotechnology-modified acrylic roof coating. It provides excellent UV resistance, reduces dirt pickup, and retains gloss longer than conventional acrylic roof paints. Tileflex is suitable for concrete and terracotta roof tiles, sheet metal, asbestos, and cement sheeting. Available in 29 standard colours with custom options, it comes with a 15-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Flexi-Shield is formulated for metal surfaces, including old and weathered steel roofing, guttering, and metal façade cladding. This matte finish coating rejuvenates aged surfaces while offering UV resistance, self-cleaning nanotechnology, and excellent waterproofing. It is low VOC, non-yellowing, and comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. Flexi-Shield can be custom colour-matched to achieve a contemporary finish on pre-painted or uncoated metal surfaces.

NuFlex is a versatile acrylic coating for concrete, terracotta, asbestos, and sheet metal. Designed to withstand adverse weather conditions, NuFlex offers gloss finish, excellent UV resistance, and is 100% waterproof. It is available in 46 standard colours with custom options and carries a 10-year warranty. NuFlex is also safe for water collection and offers excellent resistance to moss, lichen, and surface spoilage bacteria.

NXT Cool Zone is a premium water-based roof coating with Thermal Protection Technology. It reflects up to 90% of the sun’s infrared radiation, reducing cooling costs and maintaining indoor comfort. Its nanotechnology modification lowers surface friction, reducing dirt pickup and retention. NXT Cool Zone is available in 29 colours, with high gloss or low sheen finishes, and comes with a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty. It is suitable for concrete and terracotta tiles, asbestos, and metal roofs, providing superior performance and long-term durability.

The Role of Primers in Roof Coating Systems

Primers are essential for ensuring adhesion, stabilizing the substrate, and improving the longevity of topcoats. Nutech offers a range of primers tailored to different roof materials and conditions.

Asbestos Sealer is an acrylic-based, saturation/penetration coating for porous and non-porous asbestos, cement sheet, and masonry surfaces. It stabilizes weathered substrates and improves adhesion for topcoats like Tileflex, NuFlex, or NXT Cool Zone. Asbestos Sealer also offers chemical resistance, weatherproofing, and protection against mould and fungus.

Elite Terracotta Primer is a water-based, solvent-free primer developed for raw, uncoated, glazed, or vitrified terracotta tiles. It provides superior adhesion without etching, is flexible, low VOC, and suitable for brush, roller, or spray application. This primer is ideal under any Nutech exterior roof coating but should not be used as a clear topcoat or on powdery surfaces.

Master Sealer is designed for highly porous roof tiles and masonry surfaces. It offers excellent build, surface adhesion, hardness, and flexibility, ensuring topcoats perform exceptionally in all weather conditions. Master Sealer is not recommended for terracotta or oxidized surfaces.

SupaPrime is a deep-penetrating, nanotechnology-modified acrylic primer designed to stabilize aged, powdery, or oxidized pre-painted roof tiles. It improves intercoat adhesion with Nutech topcoats while retaining flexibility and strength. SupaPrime also provides protection against surface spoilage bacteria, moss, and lichen.

NuPrime is a fine-particle acrylic primer for powdery or unstable roof tiles. It stabilizes the surface, promotes strong intercoat bonds, and protects against bacteria and mould. NuPrime can also be used under the NuCourt range for concrete sports surfaces.

Metal Primer is water-based, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for steel and aluminium roofing, including new or weathered galvanised surfaces. When used with Flexi-Shield or NXT topcoats, Metal Primer provides long-term protection against corrosion, rust, and UV degradation.

GP Primer is a high-solids, general-purpose acrylic primer for smooth, glossy, or rough cement roof tiles. It improves intercoat adhesion, waterproofing, and surface build. GP Primer is not recommended for oxidized or powdery tiles.

Matching Coatings and Primers to Roof Types

Choosing the right combination of primer and topcoat is essential for optimal performance:

• Concrete and terracotta roof tiles: Tileflex or NuFlex, primed with Master Sealer, Elite Terracotta Primer, or NuPrime depending on tile condition.
• Metal roofs: Flexi-Shield with Metal Primer for corrosion protection and adhesion.
• Powdery or oxidized tiles: SupaPrime or NuPrime to stabilize the surface before topcoating.
• Asbestos or cement sheet: Asbestos Sealer under Tileflex, NuFlex, or NXT Cool Zone.
• Industrial roofs: NXT Cool Zone or NuFlex for superior UV resistance, waterproofing, and thermal performance.

Benefits of Using Nutech Roof Coatings

Using high-quality roof coatings delivers multiple advantages.

• Long-lasting protection against UV damage, water penetration, moss, lichen, and bacteria.
• Extended lifespan of roof materials, whether terracotta, metal, steel, or cement sheets.
• Reduced maintenance and cleaning requirements due to self-cleaning nanotechnology.
• Water-based, low VOC formulations that are environmentally safe and suitable for water collection. 
• Thermal protection (NXT Cool Zone) for reduced cooling costs and improved indoor comfort.

Professional Roof Painting Services

While the right roof coating is essential, proper application ensures maximum performance. A quick search for "roof painting near me" should connect you with qualified applicators trained in using the Nutech range. Correct surface preparation, primer application, and topcoat techniques guarantee waterproofing, adhesion, and long-term durability. Whether repainting roof tiles, applying roof coatings for waterproofing, or using industrial roof coatings, professional expertise ensures optimal results.

Conclusion

Selecting the right roof coating is key to protecting and enhancing your home. Nutech offers a comprehensive range of topcoats and primers, including Tileflex, Flexi-Shield, NuFlex, NXT Cool Zone, Asbestos Sealer, Elite Terracotta Primer, Master Sealer, SupaPrime, NuPrime, Metal Primer, and GP Primer. By matching the correct primer and topcoat to your roof type, you can achieve long-lasting waterproofing, UV resistance, and aesthetic appeal. Whether your goal is to repaint roof tiles, protect a metal roof, or apply industrial roof coatings, Nutech products provide durable, high-performance solutions for every roofing project. 

Ready to protect your roof with Nutech coatings? Call ProTrade Warehouse today or place your order online to get the right products for your home or commercial project.