Coatings

Optimize Performance with Covia's Naturally Better Materials

Enhance the performance of your paints and coatings, including adhesives, sealants, caulks and more, when you select from our extensive range of cutting-edge and cost-effective mineral fillers and manufactured material solutions.

MINEX® ST Surface-Treated Functional Filler

MINEX (nepheline syenite) surface-treated functional filler was developed to further enhance the already proven properties of MINEX. MINEX ST surface treatments can enhance chemical and stain resistance, washability, adhesion, weatherability and optical clarity. Additionally, it can improve a wide range of other mechanical properties from abrasion to tensile strength by compatibilization of the silicate surface with the host binder system. MINEX ST is available in multiple grades, making it ideally suited for protective and marine coatings, high performance floor coatings, general industrial coatings and high end reactive architectural coatings.

MINEX® Functional Filler

Responsibly mined from Covia's Blue Mountain Canadian plant, MINEX functional filler is made from nepheline syenite and feldspar and virtually silica-free.

Multiple grades of MINEX are available to provide improved optics and performance for a variety of applications. Coarser grades offer cost-effective gloss and sheen control, as well as added texture. Our finer grades are great for higher gloss systems and the preferred choice for powder coatings and clear systems.

CRISTOBALEX™ Ultrawhite Reflective Filler

CRISTOBALEX is a specialty silica blend composed primarily of cristobalite that is produced from high purity quartz grains, then micronized for enhancing the whiteness and performance of paints and coatings. Excellent for industrial applications like cool roofing and road markings, our CRISTOBALEX offers a high degree of brightness and durability, meeting stringent standards for weathering durability, solar reflectivity, whiteness and opacity.

RELIABILE SUPPLY AND SUSTAINABLE SOURCING

With a rich history of over 25 years in the industry, we are known for consistently providing quality products and superior service to meet our customers’ needs. We have extensive reserves of high-quality raw materials, including the largest nepheline syenite deposit in North America. This allows us to maintain a strong supply chain from the mine to the distribution network to our customers. When you choose Covia, you’re not only investing in the quality and sustainability of your coatings but also in the security of your supply.

Our nepheline syenite plant in northeast Canada is equipped with advanced technology, allowing us to increase capacity, maintain a strong supply chain and reduce our environmental impact.