Keep roofs cool and compliant with UK made Solar Reflective Paint that bounces back the sun’s heat and slashes internal temperatures. Bringing you brands with 120 years of coating innovation, we’ve done the testing so you don’t have to. Solar Reflective Paint is formulated and manufactured in the UK for specialist applications and rigorously tested.
Solar Reflective Roof Paint, available as brilliant white solar reflective paint or shimmering aluminium solar reflective paint, acts as a high tech Heat Reduction Paint, reflecting up to 80 % of solar energy and keeping lofts, factories and modular buildings cooler for longer. These sun reflective paint coatings grip to concrete, stable felt, brick, timber and primed metal, forming a tough, Solar Roof Paint that outperforms cheap emulsions season after season.
Choose the Solar Reflective roof Coating that suits your build: white water based acrylic for maximum light reflectance and bituminous aluminium for unbeatable durability on aged felt or asphalt. Both options are part of our wider specialist range.
Expert help since 2009, call, email or chat with our technical team. UK stock, competitive pricing and next day tracked delivery from Dx or Fedex. Order now and specify specialist protection made for your project.
Which is the best solar reflective paint I can buy in the UK?
For maximum heat reduction, Coo-Var Solar Reflecting Paint in White 367/W489/1 and Aluminium 368/Q253/3 top the list—engineered specifically to deflect sunlight and tested on UK roofs for decades
What coverage can I expect and how many coats should I apply?
White solar reflective paint covers about 8 m² /L while the aluminium version yields 4–6 m² /L; two liberal coats at 45 µm DFT achieve full solar-reflective performance.
Which substrates are suitable?
Both products bond direct to concrete, stable felt, wood, brick and most sound roof surfaces. Clean, dry and prime rusted metals before application for best adhesion.
How quickly can the roof be returned to service?
The white acrylic version is touch-dry in ≈45 minutes and hard-dry in 3 hours, with a 6-hour recoating window. The aluminium bituminous coating needs ≈3 hours to touch-dry and 12 hours before recoating.
Are these coatings low in VOCs?
Yes and no—white acrylic solar roof paint contains < 47 g/L VOC, classed as low-VOC, while the aluminium bituminous grade carries more solvent at ≈ 450 g/L; plan ventilation accordingly.
Are they suitable for flat roofs with standing water?
Neither coating is recommended for areas prone to standing water or unstable substrates; ensure positive drainage or choose a dedicated waterproofing membrane first.
