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Dulux Design Rust Effect
Description

Dulux Rust Effect is an interior/exterior effect paint that provides an authentic rusted iron finish. Dulux Rust Effect Base Paint must be used with Dulux Rust Effect Solution to achieve the Rust effect.

Key Features
  • Step 1 of Dulux Design Rust Effect
  • Interior/exterior
  • Available in 500ml, 1L
  • Not to be tinted
Scope of Use
  • Dulux Design Rust Effect can be used on feature walls in rooms such as living, dining and outdoor rooms.
  • Suitable for use on doors and outdoor accessories.
  • Can be applied to paper faced plasterboard, cement and brick
Limitations on Use
  • Not suitable for high wear situations
  • Not suitable for interior wet areas or surfaces with varying porosity
  • Thinning of Dulux Design Rust Effect is not recommended
  • Do not apply in high humidity
  • On a day of around 25ºC the paint finish will be touch dry in 2 hours and ready for re­-coat in 12 hours; in cooler or humid conditions allow longer drying times
  • Temperature must be above 10ºC and below 30ºC during application and drying
  • Avoid exposure to rain and condensation for 48 hours after final coat is applied
  • Dulux Design Rust Effect is a chemical reaction. Individual results may vary due to film thickness, methods used, time elapsed, ambient temperatures substrate etc. Dulux Design Rust effect paint will continue to rust after initial application
  • On exterior surfaces rust stains (caused by rain run-off) may appear on adjacent surfaces such as paving. To prevent these stains we recommend finishing with one coat of Berger Jet Dry Stone & Paving Sealer in Natural finish mixed with water at a 1:1 ratio. The clear coat may increase sheen level and darken the effect
  • Repainting over Dulux Design Rust: Should you wish to change or touch up the paint finish please contact Dulux Customer Service for advice
  • Rust Solution: Contains1-<10% Ammonium Chloride; 1-<10% Copper Salts
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Lead free. Dry film is non-toxic and conforms to AS1647, Part 3
Other Performance Attributes
  • Suitable for interior and exterior use
  • Resists up to 60°C
  • Not suitable for interior wet areas
  • Avoid exposure to rain and condensation for 48 hours after applying final coat
  • Do not clean with water or detergent
  • Solvent Sensitive to water, hydrocarbons and alcohols
  • Dulux Design Rust Effect is a chemical reaction. Individual results may vary due to film thickness, methods used, time elapsed, ambient temperatures substrate etc.
  • Dulux Design Rust effect paint will continue to rust after initial application
Documents
Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
Dulux Specification Service
Colour Range
Dulux Colour Forecast
Order Samples

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