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Sanding

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Accessory - Dulux Professional Microfibre Roller Cover NAP 15mm

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Trim - Natural White

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Mediterranean stylised outdoor setting, with light blues and pinks

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Classic Backyard

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Pre School Half

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Dulux sample pots in Flooded Gum, Lexicon® Quarter and Antique White U.S.A.®.

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Dulux Aquanamel® can be used in place of traditional oil-based enamels, which not only saves time, but has the added benefit of paintwork not turning yellow with time.

Dulux Aquanamel® Semi Gloss

Doors, windows and trims paint

There are some key points to note when preparing to paint exterior areas. Using the correct technique and quality paints will result in a painting job that is faster, cheaper and easier to use than alternative methods.

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Prepare exterior surfaces

Classic Backyard | Dulux

Get the paint brush and spruce up your dog kennel or bench seat outside as an outdoor project.

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Dulux Weathershield® has been specially designed to provide a tough, hard-wearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions.

Dulux Weathershield® Low Sheen

Exterior paint

Cardrona is a soft and natural looking warm white that is loved by home renovators and interior designers alike. This versatile white will brighten any space and is perfect for exterior features.

Cardrona

How to paint windows

The Dulux Professional® Roller 11mm nap has excellent pick-up and release and are designed for matt, flat and low sheen water-based paints on smooth and semi-smooth surfaces. 

Dulux Professional® Medium Nap Roller 

Accessories

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More ‘me time’ in the summertime is not that far away. Refresh your sunroom walls with Dulux® Design Suede Effect, and restore your favourite reading chair in Dulux Duramax® Flat Black. Then all you need is a good book and a drink. Colour feature: Eco Chic, Flat Black, Heaphy Track.



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Before you begin, stir your paint to ensure a consistent colour across the job. Your brush and roller soak up more paint when they’re damp, so wash them prior to use.

BEFORE YOU PAINT

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Pre School Half is a gorgeous soft blue with a slightly grey undertone that is perfect for achieving a Hamptons look. This is a tranquil blue can also be used for exterior render or weatherboards. Pre School schemes well with crisp whites such as Lexicon® Quarter and Vivid White™ or for contrast try Da Blues or Oolong.


Pre School Half

Dulux Weathershield® has been specially designed to provide a tough, hardwearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions.


Add a splash of the Mediterranean to your outdoor party area by refreshing your outdoor furniture with sky-coloured Dulux® Aquanamel® Semi Gloss, your walls with Dulux Weathershield® Low Sheen, and by giving some lanterns a wash of Dulux Duramax® in Go Go Blue.


Change your outdoor area

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Whangaparāoa is a lovely soft blue that works well as an exterior colour or in bedrooms, laundries and bathrooms. Pair it with crisp whites, sandy neutrals and deeper shades of blue.


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Dulux Professional® Painter’s Tape is a multi-purpose painter’s flat tape with medium adhesion. 

Dulux Professional Washi Masking Tape (24mm x 55m)

If you have a lot of sanding to do consider using a mechanical sander.

SANDING TIP

A fresh coat of paint can have an incredible effect on the feel of your home. Using Dulux Weathershield® will reviatlise your home brickwork exterior and provide a lasting look designed for New Zealand conditions.

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Dulux Duramax High Performance Enamel Spray Paint

How to paint a front door

Te Kūiti is a deep and dramatic pure black. It works well with a range of colours including whites, greys and neutrals. Try pairing it with crisp white Ōkārito for a classic 'black and white' look, or with subtle greys such as Manorburn and Tīrau.

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How to get the perfect look

Greens range from yellow citrus greens through to blue greens such as teals. Lighter muted greens can add a peaceful and relaxed feel to a room whilst citrus and brighter lime greens can liven up a space. Greens are versatile and easy to live with and can be used on the inside and outside of your home.

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Duramax® Flat Black provides a deep and dramatic pure black for your project.


Flat Black

When the sun comes out it's the perfect time to get your front door looking it's best before guests start knocking. 

When a family has a play house, memories are created that will last a life time. With the amazing colours of Dulux® Weathershield®, yours will be the most charming play house on the street.


We recommend a light sand between the prep coat and the first coat once dry, and again between the top coats to provide the best finish. 

DOOR SANDING TIP

Manorburn Half is a popular soft, neutral grey white. It is perfect to use as either a main wall or a trim colour both inside and outside the home. It pairs well with crisp whites such as Mt Aspiring Half and Ōkārito, as well as darker greys such as Manorburn Double, Greytown and Grey Lynn.


Manorburn Half

Sunroom Retreat Project

Play House | Dulux

Use Dulux® Weathershield® to create a bright and memorable play house for your kids to enjoy and become the talk of the street!

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A soft and cloud-like natural grey with a slightly coolish undertone that can be used both inside and out. Grey Lynn is a popular choice as it works well with so many other colours. Try it with greys and charcoals such as Manorburn Half, The Remarkables, Maraetai and Rāwene as well as crisp white of Ōkārito and the dramatic green-blue of Hauraki Gulf.

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A drop sheet is essential for any project to protect your home from potential paint splatters. 

Dulux Professional® Drop Sheet

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Whangaparāoa is a lovely soft blue that works well as an exterior colour or in bedrooms, laundries and bathrooms. Pair it with crips whites, sandy neutrals and deeper shades of blue.


2. Select a colour scheme

Paint the kennel. Paint the fence. Fix up those old benches. These are some of the jobs we’ve all been putting off throughout the winter. Now’s the time to get it all done, and make your backyard an all-time classic. Colour feature: Whangaparāoa, Ōkārito.

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Make confident decisions about your project needs with support from our wide network of painters or speak to one of our Customer Service consultants now.

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Selecting the right colour can be difficult, that's why we have 100ml sample pots available in more than 1,000 colours available online. It's the safest way to make a big decision.

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How to Paint a Front Door | Step by Step Guide | Dulux NZ

We’ll show you four different ways how to use colour to paint your door. And how you can use the same process to achieve dramatically different looks with Dulux.

The Entrance

Koromiko is a mid-strength, fun yellow that creates the feeling of sunshine. It is perfect for providing more light reflectance in a south-facing space and is an ideal partner for warm whites such as Southern Alps and Cardrona Half.

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Dulux Weathershield® has been specially designed to provide a tough, hardwearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions. Formulated with MaxiFlex® Technology to expand and contract with the surface, Dulux guarantees Weathershield® won’t peel, flake or blister for as long as you live in your home.

How To Paint Brick Surfaces | Dulux

Learn how to paint brick exteriors. Using Dulux Weathershield will revitalise your home brickwork and provide a lasting look designed for New Zealand conditions.

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Outdoor party project guide

Add a splash of the Mediterranean to your outdoor party area by refreshing your outdoor furniture.

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Try using lighter shades for the features you want to highlight, such as fretwork and windows. These will contrast against the main exterior colour and create a beautiful statement.


Design tip 

Never leave a paint-covered roller exposed to the air for any length of time. Wrap it in plastic cling wrap when you take a break or between coats, and make sure to clean it completely after use.

BETWEEN PAINT COATS

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Heaphy Track is a lovely sage green with a hint of grey. It works well as an exterior house colour or as a bedroom, bathroom or kitchen colour inside. Pair it with soft whites and neutrals such as Haast and deeper greens such as Mt Messenger.


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How To Paint Exterior Windows | Dulux

Give your windows a bit of TLC to stay protected against the weather elements. Learn how to paint your windows and trims with Dulux Aquanamel.

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