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Dulux NZ Technical
on Paint and Coatings

Dulux has helped protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places where Kiwis live, work and play since 1939. While it is synonymous with creating better homes, Dulux also plays a critical role in creating and improving the infrastructure we see across New Zealand, every day.

Dulux is committed to the ongoing research and development of innovation that reduce the environmental impact of our products, without affecting their outstanding performance. The health and safety of consumers, customers and the environment form a core element of Dulux’s business.

16 July 2010

Effervescent about Efflorescence

If you have ever pondered what efflorescence is and how it affects the specification of a concrete, particularly for underground areas I am here to answer your questions.

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7 July 2010

What Causes Enamel Paints to 'Yellow' over Time?

Ah, the age old question.  Hopefully this post will give you some insights as to why this happens.

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2 July 2010

Ooops, Spilt Paint on the Carpet

Recently I received a panicky phone-call from a friend. 

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16 June 2010

Six Star Coatings

Recently we were asked to assist with the preparation of a paint specification for a Green Star building and the project team wanted to ensure that we gained the maximum points on offer under IEQ3 and Matt3 in relation to paint and coatings.

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18 May 2010

Product Life Cycle Cost Assessment of Texture Coating Systems

A Dulux AcraTex Texture System is permanent. Like all surfaces exposed to the elements, preventative maintenance will keep it looking its best and preserve its optimum performance over a longer time span versus a cement render painted finish.

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11 May 2010

What is an Acrylic Texture? Is it Not a Render?

The genesis of the acrylic texture industry was actually the limitation and failings of cement renders resulting in the development of what we now know as Acrylic Texture Systems.

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7 May 2010

The 4D's of Weathertightness

Achieving a weathertight building envelope is a matter of managing water. 

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23 April 2010

What’s Up with Weathertightness?

Achieving a weathertight building envelope is a matter of managing water. During a dwelling’s lifespan, it is inevitable that some moisture content or penetration will enter through the envelope.

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18 February 2010

A Cause of Flaking Paint

Oil-based paints are particularly poor outdoors with rapid gloss drop-off, chalking, and embrittlement happening over time.

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