
About Design Metallic Effect
Create the look of glimmering metal in your home or office with Metallic Effect from the Dulux Design Effects Collection.
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Application
At a glance
- Water-based
- Available in wide range of metallic colours
- Semi Gloss
- Available in 1L
- Water wash-up
- Designed for tinting only
Areas to use
Surfaces
Dulux Metallic Effect is suitable for use on interior walls, doors, trim or furniture.
• Paper-faced plasterboard
• Bare timber
• Cement sheet
• Brick
• Bare set plaster
• Fibrous plaster
Previously Painted Surfaces
• Dulux Metallic Effect can be applied over previously painted surfaces that are in good condition.
• For optimum appearance a perfectly smooth surface free of defects is required.
• Differences in surface gloss or variations in surface porosity can result in uneven colour and patchy appearance.
Previously painted surfaces in good condition:
Dust, then clean with Selleys® Sugar Soap.
Previously painted surfaces with cracks or holes repaired with filler:
Spot prime repairs with Dulux Prepcoat Acrylic Sealer Undercoat.
Glossy surfaces:
Lightly sand to a dull finish.
Unpainted Surfaces
Unpainted plasterboard, brick, cement sheet, bare timber:
Apply one coat of Dulux Acrylic Sealer Undercoat.
Unpainted set plaster, fibrous plaster, plasterglass:
Apply one coat of Dulux PRECISION® Sealer Binder.
Unpainted metal surfaces:
Thoroughly degrease and apply Dulux PRECISION® All Metal Primer.
Brush, roller
1. To ensure evenness of colour, pour all cans of Dulux Metallic Effect into a clean dry container.
2. Stir thoroughly prior to use.
3. Before you begin, test your chosen application method on a large piece of board.
4. Mask off adjacent walls, skirting boards and cornices.
5. Brush around the edges of the wall.
6. Apply the first coat with a medium nap roller using light, even pressure.
7. Take the roller close to the edge to cover the brush marks.
8. Working in small sections, apply the second coat with a roller.
9. While the paint is still wet, drag the brush in a random pattern.
10. Make sure to overlap brushed areas to achieve an even effect.
11. Avoid touching up.
Airless/Conventional Spray
1. Thin with 10% water if required.
2. Apply three to four thin coats to achieve the desired effect and coverage.
3. A high-volume, low-pressure fine-finish spray unit is recommended.
Unused paint
Do not pour leftover paint down the drain.
Unwanted paint should be brushed out on newspaper and allowed to dry, and then disposed of via domestic waste collections.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
For more information visit painttakeback.co.nz
Empty paint containers
Leave empty paint containers open in a well-ventilated area to dry out. When dry, recycle the container via steel can recycling programs.
Disposal of empty paint containers via domestic recycling programs may differ between local authorities. Check with your local council first.
Do not reuse container unless thoroughly decontaminated.
For more information on responsible disposal of paint and packaging visit paintback.com.au or painttakeback.co.nz
Design Metallic Effect
Get in touch with our local Customer Service team by calling 0800 800 424. The Dulux Customer Service team are experts available to assist with colour, product and service questions.
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