For Dulux Authentic Colour - use Dulux colour mixed with Dulux Wash&Wear paint to give you the exact colour that your client requests. There’s nothing worse than a client regretting their colour choice and creating rework for you. With Dulux Wash&Wear, their walls stay looking fresher for longer — and your hard work keeps its finish.
Experience superior washability and stain resistance with a hard-wearing finish that lasts. We've performed rigorous testing to optimize stain resistance and toughness, creating a product that you can rely on everyday.
Suitable for interior jobs, apply with brush, roller, or spray.
Ideal for high traffic areas like hallways and family rooms. Low odour and low VOC. Looks freshly painted for years.
Ideal for rooms with large windows or in hallways. Hides surface imperfections and minimises light reflection.
Ideal alternative to enamels on doors and skirting boards. Mid-level sheen with mould & mildew resistant technology.
Ideal alternative to enamels for walls, doors and architraves. Non-yellowing acrylic finish that resists chipping.
Ideal for high traffic areas where defects or touch ups are a concern. Resists scuffs at the point of impact.
Ideal for covering bold colours. Only two coats needed over any colour, save time with one less coat.
Ideal for areas with high humidity. 10-year mould guarantee. Antimicrobial protection.
Ideal for larger spaces where air quality is a concern. Resists mould and bacteria that may trigger asthma allergies.
A timeless, warm white loved for renovations and heritage homes. It delivers a soft, classic look that suits a wide range of styles.
A warm, versatile white that softens spaces without feeling creamy. Great for whole-home applications.
A crisp, clean white with cool undertones. Perfect for modern interiors and pairing with greys or concrete finishes.
Is washable paint really washable?
Our Dulux Wash&Wear® formula keeps your walls looking freshly painted for longer.
Our Wash&Wear® paint contains Dulux 101 Barrier Technology®, creating a hard-wearing finish that allows you to easily wipe clean most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth.
Walls painted with Dulux Wash&Wear® can be cleaned with water, and, for tougher marks and scuffs, Sugarsoap or cleaning spray.
Is Dulux Wash&Wear® OK for Bathrooms?
Dulux Wash&Wear® +PLUS Kitchen & Bathroom is made to handle humid and damp environments like bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.
The hard-wearing surface created by the exclusive 101 Barrier Technology® in Wash&Wear contains a powerful mould inhibitor and repels water. Keeping your walls looking freshly painted for years.
Is Dulux Wash&Wear® mould resistant?
Dulux Wash&Wear's new formula protects your walls from mould and mildew with our exclusive 101 Barrier Technology®. Our 101 Barrier Technology® contains a powerful mould inhibitor and repels water. Creating a hard-wearing surface and keeping your walls looking freshly painted for years.
For humid and damp environments, we recommend painting with Wash&Wear® +PLUS Kitchen&Bathroom.
Do walls need to be cleaned and primed?
If your walls are already painted with water-based paint and in good condition (with no peeling or flaking), you only need to lightly sand and clean them with sugar soap and water before applying Dulux Wash&Wear®. There's no need for a primer.
To test if your walls are painted with water-based or oil-based paint, put some mehylated spirits on a clean rag and rub a small spot on the paint surface. If the paint comes off, it is water-based. If the paint stays on and you get a shiny surface, the paint is oil-based.
Can Wash&Wear® be used on ceilings?
Yes, Wash&Wear® Matt can be used on ceilings. Some people prefer this over normal ceiling paint because it is washable and mould and mildew-resistant.
Is Wash&Wear® OK to use outdoors and on door and window frames?
When it comes to outdoor areas, Wash&Wear® doesn't have weather and UV resistance. However, you can get the same finish in Weathershield.
For interior door and window frames, you should use a chip-resistant paint like Aquanamel.
What is the paint coverage of Dulux Wash&Wear® range?
As a general guide, 1L of Dulux Wall, Dulux Trim or Dulux Ceiling paint covers approximately 16m squared. However, when buying paint, make sure you check the spread rate of the product, which you can find on the back of the paint can.
How many coats are needed?
You should apply at least two coats of paint to achieve a good finish, but this depends on the colour and surface. For dark colours, we always recommend a minimum of 2 coats. You may require more than 2 coats to get the chosen colour. For whites, 2 coats. However, you may want 3 coats for a bright finish. Make sure to let the paint dry naturally, without heating, to avoid paint problems.
What's the best roller to use?
We recommend using a roller with a 6 to 8 mm nap for gloss and semi-gloss paints.
For low sheen and flat paints on walls, use a 10 to 12 mm nap.
For rough surfaces such as concrete or textured walls, use a 20 to 32 mm nap roller.
How long does Wash&Wear® last in the can?
There is no strict timeframe, as it depends on how and where the paint is stored.
We recommend transferring any unused paint into a smaller can, as the more air inside, the faster it will expire.
It is also important to keep the paint cans off the ground on a shelf.
Following this advice, your paint should last 2 to 5 years.
Our Dulux Wash&Wear® formula ensures your walls stay looking freshly painted for longer. We've performed rigorous testing to optimise stain resistance, mould and mildew resistance technology, hiding power and toughness to create a product that you can rely on every day.
Superior washability and stain resistance. Dulux 101 Barrier Technology® creates a hard-wearing finish that allows you to easily wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth, so your surfaces look freshly painted for years to come.
