Textures, weathertight and specialist coatings product range

Resene Aquapel
water repellent clear finish - exterior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene Aquapel is a water repellent treatment formulated to help control efflorescence and give a long-term water-beading effect to deter water penetration. May be used on its own or as a primer under waterborne coatings, especially Resene AquaShield mineral effect.

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.

Resene AquaShield
mineral effect flat finish coating - exterior - waterborne
Resene AquaShield is a high mineral content, super hydrophobic, water repellent coating with excellent coverage. It combines the water repellent properties of silicones with a special surface micro-structure, which considerably reduces the contact area for water and dirt. The result: dirt particles adhere lightly and are more easily carried away by rain. Ideal for highly stressed weather-exposed facades. Made to the original Deutsches Patentschrift 1284007.

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.

Typical uses: Brick, concrete block, fibrous cement, natural stone, poured concrete, stucco, tilt slab.

Resene AquaShield CoolColour™
mineral effect flat finish coating - exterior - waterborne
Resene AquaShield is a high mineral content super-hydrophobic, water repellent coating for application on most porous building materials to impart watershedding properties. Combines the water repellent properties of silicones with a special surface microstructure considerably reducing the contact area for water and dirt. The result: dirt particles adhere loosely and are more easily carried away by raindrops, leaving a dry and attractive facade. Ideal for highly stressed weather-exposed facades. Made to the original Deutsches Patentschrift 1284007. Resene CoolColour technology performs optimally on dark colours that are the most prone to heat build-up.

Typical uses: Brick, concrete block, fibrous cement, natural stone, poured concrete, stucco, tilt slab.

Resene Masonry Flat
flat/matt masonry coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene Masonry Flat is a premium quality, self-priming exterior waterborne coating designed for direct application to porous masonry surfaces. It imparts a unique and even matt side sheen finish with very low light reflectively, which helps provide a uniform surface appearance on substrates such as cement render, brick and concrete block. Available in Australia only.

Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, solid plaster.

Resene Resitex - Standard, Medium, Coarse
satin texture coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene Resitex is a tough waterborne textured spray finish with excellent adhesion and flexibility, available in three grades Resene Resitex Coarse - 880 micron deeply textured rugged texture, Resene Resitex Medium - 500 micron heavy Mediterranean texture and Resene Resitex Standard - 300 micron light Mediterranean texture. These textures effectively disguise the imperfections and surface blemishes of a substrate without detracting from the architectural concept.

Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, primed galvanised steel, solid plaster, suitably primed wallboards.

Resene Resitex Plastercote
elastomeric specialist finish - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene Resitex Plastercote is an elastomeric acrylic specialist finish perfect for creating a Mediterranean style effect, yet tough enough to withstand the harsh environment. Based on tough acrylic elastomers that have an excellent 'memory' of their original shape when distorted. Improved dirt pick-up resistance and crack bridging properties are also of significant benefit. Ideally suited for structures that will flex and develop minor cracks. Protects flexing structures from concrete carbonisation by maintaining a seal over the cracks that develop.

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.

Resene Sandtex
specialist finish flat/matt Mediterranean effect coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene Sandtex is a tough waterborne textured spray finish for beautifying and protecting concrete structures. It has a fine texture of 150 microns and is often used recreate the texture of natural sandstone. Inherently durable, it may also be used to create lightly textured effects.

Commonly used in both exterior and interior applications. Resene Sandtex is ideal for use when disguising surface imperfections, however the texture is too fine for use as a monolithic finish over beveled edge fibre cement.

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.

Resene Sandtex should always be used 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.

Typical uses: Block and brickwork, concrete, fibre cement, G.R.C. panels, monolithic building systems, primed galvanised steel, solid plaster, wallboards.

Resene Swimming Pool Paint
concrete pool paint – exterior - solventborne
Resene Swimming Pool Paint is formulated for direct application to suitably prepared concrete swimming pools or to maintain pools coated in a compatible coating system. A single pack product that provides a tough and durable pool finish. Excellent intercoat adhesion ensures easy maintenance and touch-up.

Typical uses: Concrete swimming pools.

Resene Water Lockout
watertight membrane

Resene Water Lockout is a versatile high build liquid watertight membrane based on a urethane modified bitumen emulsion. It cures to a seamless highly elastic and durable film that adheres well to most substrates to block water ingress.

Typical uses: masonry – walls, in situ concrete - walls/floors, plastered/rendered walls, retaining walls, wood planter box interiors

Resene X-200
acrylic weathertight membrane coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene X-200 is an acrylic weathertight membrane incorporating the most recent advances in polymer and paint technology. Shows significant advances in the areas of film build, adhesion, penetration, application and durability.

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.

Resene X-200 CoolColour
acrylic weathertight membrane coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene X-200 is an acrylic weathertight membrane incorporating the most recent advances in polymer and paint technology. Shows significant advances in the areas of film build, adhesion, penetration, application and durability. Resene CoolColour technology performs optimally on dark colours that are the most susceptible to heat build-up.

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.

Resene X-300E
high build elastomeric membrane coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene X-300E is a thixotropic weathertight membrane designed for thick application over cracked concrete surfaces. Thixotropic means it is a coating material that, while free-flowing and easy to manipulate under the brush, sets to a gel within a short time when it is allowed to remain at rest. It is made using acrylic elastomers that have excellent 'memory' of their original shape when distorted, which gives the product incredible movement and crack bridging capabilities, enabling it to bridge gaps up to half the thickness of the paint film. Resene X-300E performs well over badly cracked and deteriorating substrates and is therefore recommended over propagating cracks - that is, when cracks are getting worse and/or new ones are appearing. This product will resolve many less than perfect substrates, but is not recommended on very poor substrates. It is able to be applied at very high thicknesses without sagging or film cracking.

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.

Resene X-400
ultra high build barrier membrane coating - exterior/interior - waterborne
Environmental Choice approved
Resene X-400 is a semi-gloss waterborne weathertight membrane, with superior small void and crack filling properties, designed for thick application over concrete surfaces. It may be applied at very high thicknesses without sagging or film cracking. Resene X-400 may be applied with a goop loop roller to achieve a high textured finish, with a standard roller for a less textured finish or by spray. With Resene X-400 you get the dual benefits of texture and weathertightness in one product combined with better washability and reduced dirt pickup compared to elastomeric coatings. Shows similar characteristics to the industry yardstick Resene X-200 in terms of adhesion, ease of application and durability. Replaces Resene Thixalon 5.

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.