All surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and free of all dirt, dust, grease, loose or flaking paint. Efflorescence (white salts) on masonry or concrete surfaces must be treated. Remove efflorescence by wiping down with 5% solution of acetic acid (white vinegar). Hose down and allow to dry. Mould on timber/masonry/concrete/painted surfaces must be treated. Remove mould by washing with bleach solution and/or de-mossing chemical, then hose down. Occasionally an apparently sound old paint will lose adhesion when recoated, particularly if the new paint is darker in colour. To avoid this, check the adhesion of the old paint by cutting an 'X' through a clean area of the film with a sharp knife, press cellulose tape firmly across the cut and rip it off. If the old paint comes off with the tape it should be removed before repainting.

Previously painted surfaces
Test if surface is sound. 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.

Galvanised iron
Clean with Scotch Brite and mild detergent solution. Rinse off thoroughly.

Galvanised iron (aged)
Remove white rust by wire brushing or scraping. Wipe surface clean with mineral turps to remove rust, grease, oils and dirt. Allow to dry.

Zincalume, copper, brass and stainless steel
Clean with mild detergent solution. Rinse off thoroughly.

Zincalume (aged)
Remove white rust by wire brushing or scraping. Clean with mild detergent solution. Rinse off thoroughly.

Steel/wrought iron (new)
Wipe surface with mineral turps to remove residual rust, grease, oil and dirt. Allow to dry.

Steel/wrought iron (rusted)
Remove rust scale by scraping, sanding or wire brushing. Wipe surface with mineral turps to remove residual rust, grease, oil and dirt. Allow to dry. (Make sure that all rust is removed).

Brick/masonry/fibro & fibre cement
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 exterior grouting cement. Wash down with water using stiff brush to remove all loose material.

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. Dust off.

Pre-primed timber/fibre cement & Colorbond®/ Colorsteel®
Preparation can vary depending on the quality and conditions of pre-primed timber/fibre cement and Colorbond® & Colorsteel® surfaces. For help and advice, please call Dulux Help & Advice on 13 25 25 for specific guidance.

Tilt up & precast concrete
Due to possible variability in these surfaces, please call Dulux Help & Advice on 13 25 25 for specific guidance.

Brush, roller, conventional and airless spray.
*Some colours may require more than the recommended number of coats to achieve full opacity. For Weathershield Chromamax Pigment Bases (True Red, Bold Yellow, Orange, Blue and Extra Bright bases), when painting over contrasting colour, apply 1 coat of Dulux 1Step prepcoat. Check the weather forecast. Do not paint on excessively cold or humid days. 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, cool the surface by hosing before painting and paint on the shady side of the house.

Stir contents thoroughly before and during use with a broad flat stirrer, using an upward lifting action. Brush/Roller: Soak brush or roller in water before starting and use while still slightly damp. Thinning is usually not required.

Within 1km of sea for galvanished iron, zincalume: Apply one coat of Dulux All Metal Primer followed by 2 topcoats of Weathershield. Steel/wrought iron: Apply 2 coat of Dulux All Metal Primer followed by 2 topcoats of Weathershield.

Bare surfaces including brick, masonry, fibre cement, zincalume: Apply 3 coats of Weathershield.

Galvanised iron: Apply 3 coats of Weathershield. For Weathershield Chromamax Pigment Bases (True Red, Bold Yellow, Orange, Blue and Extra Bright bases), apply 1 coat of Dulux All Metal Primer followed by 2 topcoats of Weathershield.

For zincalume/galvanised iron roofs: Apply 3 coats of Weathershield. For Weathershield Chromamax Pigment Bases (True Red, Bold Yellow, Orange, Blue and Extra Bright bases), apply 1 coat of Dulux All Metal Primer followed by 2 topcoats of Weathershield.

Bare unpainted timber: Apply 3 coats of Weathershield. For Weathershield Chromamax Pigment Bases (True Red, Bold Yellow, Orange, Blue and Extra Bright bases), for improved resistance to cracking on hardwoods (eg Mt Ash, Oak), apply a coat of Dulux 1Step Prepcoat prior to the application of two topcoats of Weathershield.

On previously painted surfaces, apply 2 coats of Weathershield.

Preparation/coating system can vary depending on the quality and conditions of pre-primed timber/fibre cement, colorbond(r) & colorsteel(r) and tilt-up & precast concrete surfaces. For help and advice, please call Dulux Help & Advice on 13 25 25 for specific guidance.

Professional Painters refer to Duspec Specification Sheets to qualify for guarantee.

Airless or Conventional Spray: Suitable for application by all standard spray equipment. Apply wet even coats. If necessary thin with up to 100 ml/litre water to aid atomisation. Under hot or very windy conditions, up to 100 ml/litre of Dulux Hot Weather Thinner may be added to ease application.