Create a sleek, stylish and contemporary look for your feature walls, architectural features, metal surfaces and home accessories with Stainless Steel Effect from the Dulux Design Effects Collection.
Touch Dry
30 minutes
Re-coat
3 hours
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Brush, Roller
Not suitable for high wear situations, wet areas or absorbent surfaces.
Temperatures must be above 10ºC and below 30ºC during application and drying.
Under cooler or more humid conditions allow longer drying times between coats.
Avoid exposure to steam and condensation for 48 hours.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and dry prior to application. Brush down to remove dust.
Previously Painted Surfaces:
Wash down with sugar soap solution and rinse with clean water to remove any dirt, oil or grease. In cases where mould or mildew is present, use a household bleach solution. Dilute 1 part bleach with 3 parts clean water. Wear gloves and goggles. Use a scouring pad wet with bleach solution to lightly abrade the surface and ensure physical removal of stubborn areas of mould growth. Leave the bleach solution on the surface for 15 minutes, then thoroughly remove by washing down with clean water and wipe dry. In very severe cases, repeat this action to remove all mould.
Surfaces must be sanded to remove loose, peeling, flaking or chalky paint. Sand all gloss and semi gloss surfaces to a dull finish and wipe down with a damp cloth to remove surface dust. Apply one coat of Dulux Acrylic Sealer Undercoat or Dulux 1Step ® Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat to any areas that have been repaired or which have an uneven gloss level.
Bare Paper-faced Wallboard, Cement Sheet and Brick:
Brush down to remove any surface dust. Apply one coat of Dulux 1Step ® Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat or Dulux Acrylic Sealer Undercoat.
Bare Interior Timber:
Sand smooth. Dust off. Apply one coat of Dulux 1Step ® Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat.
Bare Set Plaster, Fibrous Plaster and Plasterglass:
Brush down to remove any surface dust. Apply one coat of Dulux Sealer Binder.
Metal:
Thoroughly degrease and apply Dulux All Metal Primer. Allow 24 hours dry time prior to the application of Dulux Stainless Steel effect.
Stir thoroughly prior to use. Before you begin, test your chosen application method on a large piece of board. Mask off adjacent walls, skirting boards and cornices. Brush around the edges of the wall. Apply the first coat with a medium nap roller using light, even pressure. Take the roller as close to the edge as possible to cover the brush marks. Working in small sections, apply the second coat with a roller. While the paint is still wet, drag the brush in a random pattern. Best results are achieved by lightly brushing in one direction or reworking paint to achieve a brushed stainless steel effect. Make sure to overlap brushed areas to achieve an even effect. Avoid touching up.
Spraying: On broad wall areas application by spray is recommended as this will give a more authentic look. Thin with 5% water if required. Apply 3- 4 thin coats to achieve the desired effect and coverage.
Thinning: Recommended for spraying only. Thin with 5% water.
