Gold Rush on the Rhine
Liquid plastic as a waterproofing material and design feature
Gold has always held a fascination for people. Not only as jewellery or an investment, but also as a design element. In architecture, its warm, lustrous hue creates striking accents and gives buildings a distinctive character. The Hotel Rheingold in Gailingen is a perfect example of this. There, liquid plastic was used not only to provide permanent waterproofing, but also to turn the entrance area into a real eye-catcher. The golden finish was achieved using Enkopur and the EMP surface protection.
Design inspiration and precision craftsmanship with Enke
Situated right on the banks of the Rhine, nestled within the Hegau countryside, the Hotel Rheingold welcomes its guests with a spectacular, funnel-shaped entrance area. The structure, made of glued laminated timber and multi-layer panels, was fully coated with a gold-coloured liquid polymer system from Enke. The result is a visual highlight that also provides reliable protection against the elements.
The tried-and-tested Enkopur system with Polyflex fleece was used. The waterproofing is seamless, flexible and adapts securely even to complex geometries. The overhead sections of the timber structure in particular required a great deal of experience and meticulous craftsmanship during application.
After applying the Universal Primer 933, Enkopur was applied in combination with Polyflex fleece. This was followed by a primer coat of Enke 2K Primer, into which quartz sand was worked. This created an even, non-slip surface as the Basis for the final protective layer. The finishing touch was EMP, Enke’s robust and colour-intensive surface protection. For this project, EMP was produced in a specially formulated colour to ensure that the golden hue blends harmoniously with the hotel’s colour scheme.
The result is an entrance area that not only provides waterproofing but also makes a striking impression and sets a clear design statement. The project was skilfully executed by Müllrich of Hilzingen.
Enke products used
A reliable liquid plastic for waterproofing roof surfaces, balconies and terraces – seamless, weather-resistant and vapour-permeable. Now available in silver-grey and black.
Enke Polyflex fleece is a flexible, tear-resistant polyester needle-punched fleece designed for embedding in Liquid plastics. Ideal for secure waterproofing of joints, penetrations and detail points – on roofs, balconies and terraces.
Special solvent-based primer for a wide range of substrates: concrete, zinc, aluminium, wood and many more. Ideal as a primer before applying Enkopur, Enkolan, Enkryl and Enkolit.
Two-component primer for mineral substrates. High adhesion, ideal for industrial surfaces, reaction resin mortars and Betoncoat PUR or EP coatings.
Colourful, robust, system-compatible: QuarzColor Liquid is the decorative two-component Coating for high-performance floors – abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant and easy to maintain.
EMP protects gutters, sheet metal and roof details from corrosion and UV radiation. High opacity, weather-resistant, available in a wide range of colours – also suitable for Enkopur & Enkryl.
Enke Field Service –
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Enke’s field service team is right there on the ground – at the project site, on the building site, and attuned to your needs. With technical expertise, many years of experience and a willingness to listen to individual challenges. Easily accessible in person, taking a practical approach – wherever solutions are needed that deliver on their promises.