Dulux Renovation Range Tiles & Benchtops is a revolutionary, water-based interior coating that is perfect for surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry. It is easy to apply and provides a beautiful, durable, scratch, chip and scuff-resistant finish that you can achieve yourself.
Touch Dry
1 hour
Re-coat
8 hours
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Brush, Roller, Spray
Vinyl & plastic surfaces - Follow method in surface preparation section then apply Dulux Renovation Range Primer before applying topcoat. Mask using a good quality painters tape.
Under cooler or humid conditions allow longer drying times. Surface temperature must be above 10°C during application and drying. Avoid application when air or surface temperature is below 10°C or above 30°C and ensure that the product is not applied in direct sunlight. For best results use Renovation Range Primer on all Benchtop applications.
Use of clear coats on benchtops
When used on Benchtops Renovation Range Tiles and Benchtops Gloss must be overcoated with Renovation Range Clear Coat Gloss.
Adherence to minimum recoat times
Ensure that minimum recoat times are rigidly followed. Early recoat will result in gloss reduction.
Use of Renovation Range Primer
Use of Renovation Range Primer before applying Renovation Range Tiles and Benchtops reduces the likelihood of gloss reduction in the second coat.
Mask up areas not requiring coating with a good quality masking tape. Take care to cover all areas as it will be difficult to remove paint once cured.
Return to use
Light use after 2 days (do not leave any objects sitting on the surface – take care not to expose to water or detergent). Medium use after 3 days (can clean with mild detergent and water).
General use after 7 days (placement of objects on the surface).
Dulux Renovation Range Tiles & Benchtops, requires a clean surface to adhere. All grease, silicone and dirt contamination MUST be removed, or the paint will not adhere and will peel or flake off.
To remove silicone:
Step 1 – Apply Selleys Silicone remover and allow it a suitable time to soften the silicone.
Step 2 – Remove the softened Silicone with a grout and sealer removal tool.
Step 3 – Mechanically scrape the joint until all signs of silicone are removed.
Step 4 – Take a piece of p400 paper and work it into and along the joint to abrade both sides of the joint and remove remaining silicone sealant on the surface.
Step 5 – Clean the joint with a scouring pad and Selleys Sugar Soap until clean.
Step 6 – Rinse with clean water and allow to dry. The surface is now ready to paint.
Previously painted surfaces
On all surfaces, cleaning is the most important step. Scrub down with Selleys® Sugar Soap and rinse with clean water to remove any dirt, oil or grease. Use a plastic scouring pad on heavily contaminated surfaces. Repeat this process using clean water, at least twice.
Important: Do not use abrasive cleaning detergents. Completely remove any loose and flaking paint. Fill any cracks or holes with a suitable hard epoxy based filler such as Selleys Knead-IT® Aqua. Sand glossy and semi gloss finishes to a dull flat finish using p400 paper before coating. Use a clean damp cloth to remove any dust. For Best results prime surfaces using Renovation Range Primer. Mask using a good quality painters tape
Laminate & melamine benchtops
Clean using Selleys Rapid Mould Killer. Remove all silicone sealant from joints on all surfaces using Selleys Silicone Remover. Wash down well with water. Sand with p400 paper in all areas where silicone has been removed. Wash with Selleys Sugar Soap. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Use a steel wool pad to lightly abrade laminate surfaces. Use a clean damp cloth to remove any sanding dust. For best results prime using Renovation Range Primer Mask using a good quality painters tape.
Vinyl & plastic surfaces
Follow preparation of laminate benchtops steps. Apply Dulux Renovation Range Primer before applying topcoat. Mask using a good quality painters tape.
Wall tiles, glass splash backs
For grout lines ensure to remove all grease and oil Thoroughly clean surface using Selleys® Rapid Mould Killer™. Remove all silicone sealant from joints using Selleys® Silicone Remover Wash down well with water Sand with p400 paper all areas where silicone has been removed Wash with Selleys® Sugar Soap and use a scrubbing brush or a toothbrush to properly clean grout lines Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Allow grout lines to dry for a minimum 2 hours before painting. Mask using a good quality painters tape
Brush Roller, conventional spray or airless spray application.
Stir thoroughly before and during use.
After the additive has been added and stirred, apply at least two coats of Dulux Renovation Range Tiles & Benchtops ensuring that the previous coat is left for a minimum of 8 hours before recoating.
