Wash&Wear® Gloss
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About Wash&Wear® Gloss
Dulux Wash&Wear® Gloss provides a hard-wearing, non-yellowing acrylic finish that resists chipping. Recommended as an alternative to enamels for walls, doors and architraves.
Wash&Wear® Gloss allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth so your walls will look freshly painted for years.
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Application
At a glance
- Hard-wearing finish that lasts
- Resists chipping and yellowing
- Wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth
- Recommended for doors and architraves as an alternative to enamels
- Low odour and low VOC
- 101 Barrier Technology®
- Available in a Vivid White base
Areas to use
Performance guide
Dulux Wash&Wear Gloss resists chipping and yellowing and is recommended as an alternative to enamels for walls, doors and architraves.
Surfaces
• Plasterboard
• Brick
• Cement sheet
• Bare timber
• Set plaster
• Fibrous plaster
• Plasterglass
• Concrete
• Masonry
Previously Painted Surfaces
Surface must be clean, dry and free from dust, oils and grease.
For Cracks or holes with filler:
• Spot prime repairs with Dulux 1Step® Prep Water Based Primer, Sealer & Undercoat.
Glossy surfaces:
• Lightly sand to a dull finish.
Unpainted Surfaces
Unpainted plasterboard, brick, cement sheet, bare timber:
• One coat of Dulux 1Step® Prep Water Based Primer, Sealer & Undercoat.
Set plaster, fibrous plaster, plasterglass:
• One coat of Dulux PRECISION® Sealer Binder.
Brush, roller
1. Stir paint thoroughly with a flat paddle using an up-and-down scooping action.
2. Cut-in around the edges with a brush, then roll up to the border whilst it is still wet.
3. Apply two coats ensuring that the first coat is completely dry before applying the second.
Unused paint
Do not pour leftover paint down the drain.
Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.
For more information visit paintback.com.au
Empty paint containers
Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.
Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first.
Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
For more information visit paintback.com.au
Get in touch with our local Help & Advice team by calling 13 25 25. The Dulux Help & Advice team are experts available to assist with colour, product and service questions.
Frequently asked questions
Gloss finishes are best used where a highly durable, easy-clean look is needed on interior trims and detailed surfaces. Gloss is hard-wearing and easy to clean, making it a strong option for doors, windows and trims. For more help, see How to paint doors and trims. For ideas, explore Doors, windows and trims project.
Gloss paint is a smart choice for doors, skirting and trims because it offers a harder-wearing, more washable finish than lower-sheen wall paints. Its highly reflective, durable and easy-maintenance finish suits frequently touched interior surfaces. For more help, see How to paint doors and trims. For ideas, explore Doors, windows and trims project.
Yes, gloss is generally one of the easiest interior finishes to wipe down because the smoother, shinier surface makes day-to-day marks simpler to remove. It is a strong fit for family homes where cleaning and durability matter. For more help, see How to care for Dulux paint. For ideas, explore Doors, windows and trims project.
Yes, higher gloss paints reflect more light and may show surface imperfections more clearly than lower-sheen alternatives. That is why good preparation matters more when using gloss on trims, doors or other smooth detailed surfaces. For finish advice, see How to choose a sheen level. For ideas, explore Preparation and painting guides.
Choose gloss when you want the highest shine and a more visibly reflective finish on interior trims or doors. Semi gloss delivers durability too, but with a softer look, while gloss is the stronger option when maximum sheen and a crisp, polished appearance are the goal. For more help, see How to choose a sheen level. For ideas, explore Doors, windows and trims project.
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