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The Resene range of textures and specialist effects includes a myriad of finishes from mineral effects to metallics, low build to high build depending on the look you want to create on your project.
Different application methods will give a wide variety of other finishes limited only by your imagination, so be sure to sight and approve a sample panel for the contractor to use as a reference for the complete project. These textured and special effects are generally suitable for both exterior and interior application, allowing you to continue with the same finish inside. Integrally coloured specialist and textured coatings remain true to colour even when damaged and reduce the need for additional coloured topcoats, saving time and money.
Resene manufactures an extensive range of paints, stains and coatings suitable for a myriad of residential, commercial and industrial applications. A brief summary of the main product lines are contained in this section - scroll through the textures, weathertight and specialist product range or choose other product ranges from the menu below. For information on how to paint your home click here or watch our handy how to videos.
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Resene Aquapel The product is ideal as a clear finish over concrete to maintain the natural appearance while still providing it with some protection against the elements and slowing down the growth of mould, lichen and the like as these organisms will find it more difficult to grow on the coated surface than on an uncoated one. Typical uses: Most porous building materials. May be used in multiple coats to keep concrete in its natural state looking good for longer by minimising the opportunity for moss, mould and lichen growths, brick, concrete block, fibrous cement, poured concrete, tilt slab, timber. |
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Resene AquaShield Although it has excellent weather resistance, as with most waterborne finishes it allows the building to 'breathe' so that water vapours from inside are able to pass through the paint film to the exterior. Resene AquaShield is an attractive flat mineral effect finish, a classic aged look, particularly suited to heritage, art deco, Sante Fe and Mediterranean style homes and buildings. When used commercially it is best applied to heritage buildings that suit the soft, slightly textured finish. Use Resene Lumbersider or Resene Sonyx 101 for foundations or other high wear areas. Porous substrates should be pre-treated with Resene Aquapel to maximise water repellency and breathability properties. Resene AquaShield can be used in conjunction with other primers and sealers, but water repellency and breathability properties will be impaired. Typical uses: Brick, concrete block, fibrous cement, natural stone, poured concrete, stucco, tilt slab. |
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AquaShield CoolColour™ Typical uses: Brick, concrete block, fibrous cement, natural stone, poured concrete, stucco, tilt slab. |
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Resene FX Metallic (was known as Resene Enamacryl Metallic) Resene FX Metallic is a waterborne metallic finish recommended for use over prepared concrete and plaster. Resene FX Metallic is the preferred product for interior work because of its Environmental Choice approval and low VOCs. Resene Imperite I.F. 503 is a spray applied high performance coating. It is more durable than Resene FX Metallic in exterior situations and is preferred especially over new steelwork. Slight variations in colour may occur between Resene FX Metallic and Resene Imperite I.F. 503 due to their inherently different film forming properties. The metallics range is best applied by spray for a monolithic finish but may be brushed using a crows foot technique or rolled with good trade practice. Typical uses: Architraves, bathrooms, furniture, kitchens, laundries, plywood, skirtings, timber doors, wallboards, window frames. View recommended application techniques available on the Resene Metallics & Special Effects chart or online. |
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Resene Masonry Flat Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, solid plaster. |
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Resitex - Standard, Medium, Coarse Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, primed galvanised steel, solid plaster, suitably primed wallboards. |
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Resitex Plastercote Resene Resitex Plastercote may be applied to reproduce a sponge plaster finish associated with Mediterranean architecture through to a scratch plaster finish (worm tracks) depending on application technique (spray or trowel), aggregate size and spreading rate. Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, primed galvanised steel, solid plaster, suitably primed wallboards. |
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Sandtex The time-worn strength of sandstone with the mellow patina of age has been recreated in Resene Sandtex. Perfect for beautifying and protecting concrete, this very versatile finish can be used to reproduce a variety of finishes from aged render effects through to natural limestone and sandstone finishes. The fine sandstone texture adds an extra dimension to the coating and effectively disguises minor surface blemishes without changing the basic architectural concept. The combination of strong colour and texture can transform an ordinary surface into an architectural feature, making it a very popular choice for feature walls. Resene Sandtex may be applied by roller, spray or brush. A popular brush application method is to crows foot the coating, applying it by wide brush in a criss cross pattern to give a tactile brushed Mediterranean look. Use Resene Sandtex with a basecoat of Resene Lumbersider tinted to the Resene Sandtex topcoat colour to ensure uniformity of the finish. Some applicators may find it easier to apply a fine coat of Resene Sandtex so that the subsequent coat of Resene Sandtex will have something to grip onto. An excellent basecoat for Paint Effects Medium as the texture adds an extra dimension to the effect. Resene Sandtex also provides an ideal basecoat for creating Mediterranean style effects. The texture in Resene Sandtex adds an extra dimension to the paint effect. Its effect is not dissimilar to traditional limewashes or cement based paints. Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, primed galvanised steel, solid plaster, wallboards. |
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Swimming Pool Paint For the DIY'er Resene Swimming Pool Paint is best applied by roller (brushing is suitable for small areas only). Spray application requires a qualified tradesperson. Typical uses: Concrete swimming pools. |
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Resene Water Lockout Typical uses: masonry – walls, in situ concrete - walls/floors, plastered/rendered walls, retaining walls, wood planter box interiors |
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Resene X-200 Then choose Resene X-200 and enjoy a quality of finish that buildings all over the country have been enjoying for years. Resene X-200 uniquely combines low viscosity with high build ensuring excellent penetration into cracks and pores, superb adhesion and durability. It develops into a tough, durable and continuous membrane, while its fibre reinforcement increases tensile strength. Resene X-200 is a popular choice for refurbishments in areas prone to earthquakes and for concrete buildings nationwide. It may be used on its own or under Resene textures such as Resene Resitex or Resene Sandtex. It is perfect on concrete, blockwork, fibre cement sheeting and solid plaster, where weathertightness is required. Resene X-200 may be brushed into small cracks (less than 1mm) to prevent moisture entering the damaged substrate. For cracks 1-2mm use Resene Brushable Crack Filler or a suitable sealant. Resene X-200 has a low sheen, slightly textured finish, in keeping with current trends for lower gloss finishes. It is easily applied and has excellent durability. Typical uses: Concrete blocks, concrete surfaces, fibre reinforced cement. |
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Resene X-200 CoolColour Then choose Resene X-200 and enjoy a quality of finish that buildings all over the country have been enjoying for years. Resene X-200 uniquely combines low viscosity with high build ensuring excellent penetration into cracks and pores, superb adhesion and durability. It develops into a tough, durable and continuous membrane, while its fibre reinforcement increases tensile strength. Resene X-200 is a popular choice for refurbishments in areas prone to earthquakes and for concrete buildings nationwide. It may be used on its own or under Resene textures such as Resene Resitex or Resene Sandtex. It is perfect on concrete, blockwork, fibre cement sheeting and solid plaster, where weathertightness is required. Resene X-200 may be brushed into small cracks (less than 1mm) to prevent moisture entering the damaged substrate. For cracks 1-2mm use Resene Brushable Crack Filler or a suitable sealant. Resene X-200 has a low sheen, slightly textured finish, in keeping with current trends for lower gloss finishes. It is easily applied and has excellent durability. Selected colours available in Resene CoolColour technology to reflect more heat than the standard versions of the colour. Resene CoolColours perform optimally on dark colours that are the most prone to heat build-up. Typical uses: Concrete blocks, concrete surfaces, fibre reinforced cement. |
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X-300E Resene X-300E has a semi-gloss finish but like all elastomeric coatings is more prone to dirt pickup than standard coatings. This may be easily overcome with a final coat of a standard waterborne topcoat such as Resene Lumbersider or Resene X-200 weathertight membrane. Typical uses: Concrete road bridges, high rise concrete buildings, all other cementitious surfaces. |
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X-400 Typical uses: All cementitious surfaces, concrete, blockwork, fibre cement sheeting, solid plaster and on cracked substrates where weathertightness is required. Brushed into small cracks it will prevent moisture entering the damaged substrate. |
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Some products or services may not be offered in your area or country. Please check with your local Resene ColorShop for availability. Most products can be ordered on request though lead times and minimum order quantities may apply.
Environmentally responsible packaging
Resene metal packaging includes recycled material and is printed using U.V. inks and varnishes ensuring energy savings and no emissions. A selection of Resene product label artwork is available from this section and is provided as a handy reference. The label on a pack you purchase may differ depending on the age of the stock you are purchasing and when the pack changes over to the newer label artwork. Resene paper labels are printed on environmentally responsible paper, which complies with the requirements of environmental management systems EMAS and ISO14001, using vegetable inks. Resene prints brochures, flyers etc on sustainable paper stocks Resene prints brochures, flyers etc on sustainable paper stocks wherever possible. When you download some pdf files from this website they will refer to being printed on sustainable paper stock. This is because they are an electronic copy of what we distribute to our customers.
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