Weathershield® Matt

Residential Guarantee for as long as you live in your house.

Please keep your receipt as evidence of purchase. Register your project details at www.dulux.com.au/weathershieldpromise.

If this product peels, blisters or flakes whilst you live in the home you have painted with Weathershield, then provided it has been applied and maintained in accordance with the product instructions, to a suitable and sound substrate, we’ll replace the paint free of charge to rectify the affected areas.

To claim you must be living in the house you have painted with Dulux Weathershield.

Please contact Dulux (AUST: 132525, NZ: 0800 800 424) and provide details of your claim and proof of original purchase. You must bear all expenses incurred in making a claim.

This guarantee does not apply: (a) to commercial premises (b) where non-Dulux coatings have been applied under or over this product (c) where this product is applied over or under another Dulux product unless Dulux has specified that as suitable (d) to substrate failure (e) to colour fade.

For commercial work refer to duspecplus.com.au in AU or duspecplus.co.nz in NZ.

The benefits of this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under any applicable consumer law.

AUSTRALIA: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Preparing your surface before painting is key to a great result. For optimal adhesion ensure all surfaces are clean, free from dust, dirt or other contaminants prior to painting.

Different surface conditions and substrates require different preparation to get the best results.

Before you start check the weather forecast.
• Temperature must be above 5°C during application and drying time.
• Do not paint on excessively cold or humid days or when rain is forecasted. On cold days, good air movement will aid drying time, and stop painting with enough time to ensure it dries before evening.
• Exposure to rain or overnight dew whilst drying may result in the coating being damaged or removed.
• If painting during the hottest time of the day, paint on the shady side of the house. 

To ensure the previously painted surface is sound, suitable to be
painted over, conduct a cross-hatch test.
To test if you need to strip the paint, cut with an “X” with a sharp knife and press 10cm of adhesive tape firmly across the middle of the cut. Remove the tape quickly. If any pieces of paint come with it, you will need to strip the loose paint off before applying the new top coat.
• Repeat at random in a number of areas to test the surface.
• Clean with Selleys Sugar Soap or in New Zealand Dulux Prep Wash.
• Scrape off all loose and flaking paint.
• Fill any cracks or holes with a suitable exterior filler.  Dulux recommends Selleys products.
• Sand all surfaces to a flat finish and remove greyed timber.  Dust off.  

Bare (unpainted) timber:
• Fill nail holes with a flexible, exterior grade wood filler.
• Dulux recommends Selleys products.
• Sand all dressed timber and remove greyed timber.
• For hardwoods, apply one coat of Dulux 1Step® Prep Water Based for improved resistance to cracking. 

High tannin and resin rich timbers
Tannins are water-soluble compounds present in some timbers. In Australia some timbers that can include tannin include meranti, merbau, jarrah, spotted gum, blackbutt and ironbark. In New Zealand timbers include Totara, Matai and Rimu.
• Sand smooth and remove any greyed timber or surface irregularities. For new tannin rich timbers, apply 1 coat of either Dulux 1Step® Prep Oil Based or Dulux PRECISION® Advanced Stain & Odour Blocker. For weathered tannin rich timbers, apply 3 coats of Dulux Weathershield.

Bare brick, masonry, fibro and fibre cement board:
• Unpainted masonry surfaces should be cured for 28 days before painting.
• Ensure surface is clean and clear of any loose sand or cement.
• Fill holes with grouting cement.
• Wash down with water using a stiff brush to remove all loose material.
• To remove any efflorescence (white salts) wipe down with Dulux Concrete and Paving Etch & Clean or a 5% solution of acetic acid (white vinegar).
• Hose down and allow to dry.
• Wash with a bleach solution and/or demossing chemical to remove mould or moss, then hose down. 

Galvanised Iron and ZINCALUME® steel.
•For new surfaces clean with a scouring pad and Selleys Sugar Soap
solution or in New Zealand Dulux Prep Wash to dull the surface. Thoroughly hose off.
•For weathered surfaces with a dull finish, ensure surface is clean and clear of loose
and corroded material. Clean with a scouring pad and Selleys Sugar Soap solution, or in New Zealand Dulux Prep Wash. Thoroughly hose off.
• For surfaces within 1km of the sea, and some bases, apply one coat of Dulux PRECISION® All Metal Primer.  

ZINCALUME®:  remove
• Clean with Selleys Sugar Soap solution.
• Thoroughly hose off.
• For surfaces within 1km of the sea, and some bases, apply one coat of Dulux PRECISION® All Metal Primer.

Steel and wrought iron:
• Remove all rust by scraping, sanding or wire brushing.
• Apply two coats of Dulux PRECISION® All Metal Primer.

COLORBOND® Steel and COLORSTEEL®
Preparation can vary depending on the quality and condition of the substrate. Define if your substrate is new or old, bare or painted and whether there are any signs of chalkiness or rust. For best preparation requirement for the condition of your substrate ask us in live chat or call AUST 13 25 25, NZ 0800 800 424.

Application Tools:
Brush: High quality synthetic filament brush.
Roller: High quality synthetic roller medium nap (10-12mm)
for Low Sheen. Shorter nap lengths result in less stipple, giving
a smoother finish but can increase the application difficulty. For textured surfaces a longer (18mm or more) nap roller is recommended. Allow for more paint for these surfaces.
Spray: 15-17 Thou tip, moderate 1500-2000 psi pressure.
Thinning the paint is not usually required, but up to 10%
water can be added to help spraying.

Painting Tips:
• Work quickly from an unpainted area into the freshly painted area while it is still wet to minimise brush marks whilst maintaining a wet edge.
• When applying on very porous surfaces, thin the first coat with up to 100mL of water per litre.
• When painting window trim, paint while windows are open. Leave for at least 2 hours to dry before closing. Open windows again within 30 minutes and again 2 to 3 times within the first 24 hours.

Painting Maintenance:
• Regular maintenance prevents moisture damage, blistering, mould and paint peeling. 
• Washing is reccomended in Sheltered/Inland Areas every year and for coastal and industrial areas every 6 months
• For regular washing, use low pressure water to remove dirt and dust. In New Zealand it is reccomended to use Dulux House Wash.
• For persistant dirt, use a soft brush with warm water and sugar soap. Rinse and allow to dry.
• Ensure you check for damage or coating failure, if no issues are found, no further action is needed.
• If repair is required, remove loose coating, prime bare spots (on surfaces that are required), and reapply the paint. Then,  apply a final coat to the entire panel.
• Repaired areas may differ in apperance due to age, colour matching, texture and application technique.

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. 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