Resene Deep CleanResene  Deep  Clean  is  the  simple,  safe  method  of  keeping all your outdoor areas free from moss, mould, algae  and  lichen.  Simply  spray  or  brush  on  and  leave  Resene  Deep  Clean  and  nature  to  do  the  work.  Slow  acting Resene Deep Clean gets right down to the roots of the problem, destroying the growth and combining with U.V. light and rain to weather off the remains to leave a Resene Deep Clean surface. Ideal for use on paths, patios, decks and other exterior cementitious, timber and painted surfaces. Resene InteriorPaintwork CleanerResene Interior Paintwork Cleaner is a labour saving non-dulling  neutral  cleaner  designed  for  use  on  all  interior  painted  surfaces.  Quick  and  easy  to  use,  it  dries  film-free  eliminating  the  need  for  rinsing.  Available  in  concentrate  or ready to use variants.Resene Moss & Mould KillerResene Moss & Mould Killer is a hypochlorite based wash designed  to  kill  and  bleach  most  common  moulds  and  fungus within 48 hours. Recommended prior to repainting cementitious surfaces where mould growth is normally present.   Moss   and   mould   must   be   treated   before   painting to avoid discolouration and damage of the new paint system.Resene Paint Prep and HousewashResene  Paint  Prep  and  Housewash  is  a  quick  and  easy  way  to  wash  your  home  or  building  to  give  an  immediately  fresher  appearance.  Ideal  as  part  of  the  surface  preparation  prior  to  painting  or  annually  to  keep  your  home  or  building  looking  good  for  longer.  Suitable for interior and exterior work.Resene Roof and Metal WashResene  Roof  and  Metal  Wash  is  a  specially  formulated  cleaning  and  degreasing  agent  for  all  new  and  previously  painted  galvanised  iron  and  as  a  general  cleaner  and  pre-treatment  for  all  repaints.  Recommended  for  all  roof  painting  and  repainting  projects.Resene Timber andDeck WashResene Timber and Deck Wash is a quick and easy way to clean timber surfaces, such as weatherboards and decks, prior to painting.Application of insect sprays and other treatments after paintingMany  sprayed  insect  treatments  and  products  contain  chemicals,  which  can  soften  and  stain  paint  films.  The  use  of  insecticides  and  other  pest  control  sprays  should  be  avoided  for  the  first  six  months  after  painting.  When insecticide applicators spray too much product runs can be created, which may stain the paintwork.  Care should be taken to avoid overspray and in critical areas a test patch should be done first.Resene  recommends  the  Resene  SpaceCote  range  is  selected for interior work where insecticides will be used.See the Resene PaintWise brochure or www.resene.com/paintwise.htm for information on recycling unwanted paint and packaging.Keep clean with ReseneFadingIn  common  with  all  exterior  surface  coatings,  the  colour  of  your  paint  finish  may  be  affected  by  U.V.  light.  Resene  uses  the  finest  pigments  commercially  available,  but  even  these  are  liable  to  change  after  constant  exposure  to  sunlight.  Any  changes  will  be  gradual,  but  after  a  few  years  the  difference  between  shaded  and  exposed  areas  may  become noticeable. Resene paints are designed to resist fading, however the  combined  presence  of  strong  U.V.  light  and  lime   in   the   surface   can   lead  to  premature  fading.  Sometimes   lime   staining   is   mistaken   for   fading.   Lime   staining   occurs   when   the  lime  in  the  surface  has  leached  through  and  is  deposited  on  top  of  the  paint  surface  as  a  white  deposit  that  looks  similar  to  fading.  If  this occurs, the lime must be blocked off with a suitable  paint  system.  Resene  recommends  all  fresh  plaster  surfaces  are  coated  with  Resene  Limelock first.Resene Sun Defier U.V. protective glaze may be used as a finish coat over freshly  painted  bright  organic  hues  and  shades  to  protect  these  more  vulnerable pigments against fading.Chalking‘Chalking’  refers  to  the  formation  of  a  white,  chalky  powder  on  the  surface of the paint film, which often occurs as the paint weathers and the  binder  is  slowly  degraded  by  sunshine  and  moisture,  releasing  the  binder’s hold on the pigment. Over time nearly all paints will show some chalking when they are subject to outdoor exposure. Old paint is likely to be chalky.Paints are essentially a combination of pigments – colour particles held together by the paint resin as the paint dries a thin layer of clear resin is left on the surface and the colour pigments are locked in below this layer.  After  years  of  sun  and  moisture  degradation  this  thin  resin  layer  simply  wears  or  erodes  away  –  exposing  the  pigments  below  and  as  they are no longer bound into the paint film by the resin they are easily wiped off and this is what is referred to as chalking. This slow erosion is much more preferable than cracking or flaking and, provided the surface is sound and cleaned, once the chalk is removed it is ideal for painting over.    Chalking  is  generally  worse  when  enamel  paints  or  lower  sheen  waterborne paints have been used.Taking a shortcut, such as skipping a primer or topcoat of paint because the paint seems to have already covered or to save time or money, can cause premature chalking.  Over a porous surface the paint resin may be absorbed into the surface, which will reduce the amount of protection on In  Australia:   PO Box 924, Beenleigh, Qld 4207Call 1800 738 383, visit www.resene.com.auor email us at advice@resene.com.auIn New Zealand: PO Box 38242, Wgtn Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045 Call 0800 RESENE (737 363), visit www.resene.co.nzor email us at advice@resene.co.nz©  Copyright Resene Paints Ltd, June 2007.Printed on environmentally responsible paper, which complies with the requirements of environmental management systems EMAS and ISO14001, using vegetable-based inks. Please recycle.top of the surface.  It’s always best to apply the full system recommended as cutting corners does not save time or money - it ultimately costs because you will need to redecorate earlier.Chalking is more common with flat paints and white or very light-coloured paints  that  contain  high  levels  of  titanium  dioxide  and  extenders.  A  low  degree  of  chalking  is  often  beneficial  to  whites  and  off-whites,  since  it  tends to rid the surface of a certain amount of dirt and mould.Excessive  chalking  is  detrimental  because  chalk  can  run-down  onto  the  underlying  structure  (e.g.  brickwork)  and  deface  the  appearance  of  the  surface, it can lighten the colour of the paint and/or it can erode the paint film resulting in a loss of protection to the substrate.Chalk  needs  to  be  removed  before  repainting  and  can  be  considered  to  be  in  the  same  category  as  dust  and  dirt.  Use  Resene  Paint  Prep  and  Housewash to clean off the chalk.  If the surface has only lightly chalked it can be cleaned and then left.  If the surface is badly chalked, it may be time to consider a clean and repaint.
 
Caring foryour Resene paint finishThank  you  for  choosing  to  use  a  Resene  paint. You have made the first step towards having  an  attractive,  durable  paint  finish  that will give you many years of satisfaction.Follow the care and cleaning recommendations in this brochure to help you keep your Resene paint finish looking its best for longer. Avoid cleaning the paint finish until at least four weeks after application to ensure it has  had  sufficient  time  to  fully  develop  its  properties.  Keep  any  cleaning  to  a  minimum  to  avoid  damaging  the  paint  film.  If  you  have sensitive skin, wear gloves when using cleaning solutions to avoid irritation.If you require any product application advice or have any further questions, please contact your local Resene ColorShop or Reseller or in Australia: call 1800 738 383 or visit www.resene.com.au; in New Zealand: call 0800 RESENE (737 363) or visit www.resene.co.nz.Cleaning your home’s interior paintwork1.       If   using   Resene   Interior   Paintwork   Cleaner   ‘concentrate’, dilute before use. For light soiling dilute 1:60 with water; for medium soiling dilute 1:50  (approximately  one  teaspoonful  to  one  cup)  with  water;  for  heavy  soiling  dilute  1:40  with  water.  If  using  Resene  Interior  Paintwork Cleaner ‘ready to use’ no further dilution is required.2.     Dip a soft lint free cloth, such as a Jif Ballerina, into the Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner solution. Do not saturate the cloth as this could lead to runs and streaking. If using a spray pack, apply Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner direct to the surface you wish to clean.3.     Using light strokes, thoroughly wipe the area to be cleaned turning the cloth frequently to maintain a clean edge. Wipe away any excess solution. Wring the cleaning cloth out into an empty bucket before dipping it into the detergent solution again. This will minimise the appearance of streaks. 4.      In  order  to  achieve  an  even  finish,  dry  the  surface  with  one  final  wipe using a soft dry lint-free cloth in the direction of the paint flow.If trying to remove a localised mark, start from a radius wide of the mark  and  work  towards  it.  This  will  minimise  any  ‘tide  mark’  that  might develop.Be aware that walls, like windows, can accumulate a faint layer of dust or grime. A seemingly minor job of cleaning a small spot can lead to a major cleaning job! If unwillingly caught in this predicament, a feather duster can sometimes minimise the boundary between the cleaned and  uncleaned  areas.Always test the cleaning method in an inconspicuous area to ensure the cleaning process you plan to use does not damage the finish of the paint. Wait  until  the  test  area  has  dried  before  using  the  same  technique  on  more conspicuous areas. Walls may appear discoloured as they absorb the water, but should dry back to their original colour. Do not vigorously scrub the surface nor use an abrasive or strong cleaning agent as you may burnish the paint surface and mar the paint finish. Do not wash walls for four weeks after painting, as waterborne paints require this period of time to fully cure.Cleaning your home’s exterior paintworkLike  washing  your  car,  cleaning  your  house  will help it maintain its good looks for much longer.      Airborne   contaminants,   including   salt deposits, which settle on your paint film, can  attack  the  surface  and  cause  premature  breakdown.  Annual  washing  of  your  home  will  help  maintain  the  fresh  appearance  of  your paintwork. Moss and lichen can penetrate the surface of the paint film, damaging its integrity and reducing the useful life of the film, while mould growth can destroy the chemical entity of the resin system that holds the paint system together.  The  presence  of  moss,  mould  and  lichen  will  hold  moisture  on  the  surface  longer,  promoting  further  growth  of  these  organisms  and  increasing  the  risk  of  damage  to  the  coating.  Removal  using  the  appropriate  washing  procedure  will  increase  the  life  of  the  coating  and  maintain the aesthetic properties of the paint finish. For  an  instant  fresh  appearance,  regularly  wash  down  your  home  with  Resene  Paint  Prep  and  Housewash  diluted  as  recommended  with  water.  Apply  the  diluted  solution  with  a  soft  broom.  Wash  off  with  copious  amounts of freshwater. For a slower-acting, longer-term clean, use Resene Deep Clean. Designed for  general  maintenance  of  exterior  weathered  surfaces,  Resene  Deep  Clean is a slow release cleaning agent. Simply apply Resene Deep Clean diluted  as  recommended  with  water  to  weathered  exterior  areas,  such    as  discoloured  cementitious  surfaces  or  lightly  moss  infested  walls,  and  leave.  The  combination  of  Resene  Deep  Clean  and  natural  weather  conditions will slowly break down surface contamination leaving a Resene Deep Clean cleaner surface. Most detergents can have a negative effect on fish life so avoid letting the washings run off into the stormwater system.  Attend  to  areas  of  flaking  paint,  stained  paint  (treat  the  source  of  the  stain,  then  touch-up  the  paint  finish  as  required),  moss  and  mould,  and  rotten areas of timber. Moss and mould will grow through the paint surface and if left untreated will ruin the fresh appearance of the paintwork. If major moss and mould infestations appear, treat them with Resene Moss & Mould Killer diluted as directed with water. Wash off with copious amounts of freshwater. Bleach  is  a  very  effective  moss  and  mould  killer,  however  residues  can  decolourise subsequently applied paint finishes, particularly when used over a porous surface. If you are repainting, ensure all bleach treated surfaces are allowed to weather and/or are thoroughly rinsed prior to repainting. If you are planning to wash down a freshly painted house or building, wait at least four weeks from the completion of the painting job to give the paint time to fully cure. If debris is being carried onto the building during painting, cease  work  and  restart  when  the  air  is  clear.  Debris  carried  onto  a  wet  building may be trapped into the paint film and will be impossible to remove later without removing the paint finish itself.Resene  paints  are  developed  and  manufactured  to  exacting  quality  standards to ensure every can of paint is full of Resene quality. During the  first  few  months  after  your  paint  has  been  applied,  any  of  the  following  may  occur,  all  of  which  are  quite  natural  and  do  not  imply  inferior quality or accelerated wear:Surfactant leachingWaterborne  interior  products  in  particular  are   vulnerable   to   surfactant   leaching,   where  some  areas  of  the  paint  surface  appear  to  be  covered  in  white  streaks,  giving   a   watermark   effect.   Surfactant   leaching  only  affects  the  appearance  of  the paint finish, not its durability. It cannot be   accurately   predicted   or   prevented,   but    tends    to    occur    when    moisture    settles  on  a  film,  such  as  in  a  steamy  room  like  a  bathroom,  when  there  is  moisture  in  the  air  on  a  cold  and  wet  day  or  in  humid  conditions.  Colours  with  higher  levels  of  tinter  are  most prone to surfactant leaching.Surfactant leaching is caused by water sitting on freshly applied waterborne paints. Water softens the fresh paint and draws out water soluble surfactants. As  water  dries  off  these  are  deposited  on  the  surface.  These  deposits  are  easily removed early on by simply cleaning the surface following the interior paintwork instructions. The problem may occur once or twice again before all leachable material is completely removed. If left, the deposits may etch the surface and leave a permanent mark. This should diminish over a few months and is only of cosmetic concern. Surfactant leaching is usually associated with marginal painting conditions. Tinted  paints  are  more  prone  to  surfactant  leaching  than  are  white  paints  because of the ingredients that are present in tinters. To prevent surfactant leaching, it is best to avoid application in the late afternoon if cool, damp conditions  are  expected  in  the  evening  or  overnight.  Ensure  adequate  ventilation  is  maintained  during  the  drying  period.  If  surfactant  leaching  does  occur,  clean  the  surface  as  soon  as  possible  to  avoid  permanent  marking using these cleaning recommendations.Pigment transferBright   interior   colours,   such   as   reds   in   particular,  can  be  vulnerable  to  pigment  transfer,   where   a   tiny   amount   of   the   pigment  can  be  removed  when  wiped  with  a  cloth.  Pigment  transfer  does  not  affect  the  appearance  of  the  paint  finish,  nor  its  durability, however it can cause marking on other items that come into contact with the paint finish, such as sofas and curtains. Simply wipe the surface area evenly to remove the loose pigment. Alternatively, a glaze coat such as Resene Multishield+ can be applied.BlockingThermoplastic    paints    (most    waterborne    paints  fall  into  this  category),  particularly  those  with  a  high  gloss,  will  soften  under  heat. Even a surface that may appear fully cured  will  soften  and  may  stick  to  itself  or  other  thermoplastic  materials  placed  upon it, such as vinyl covered folders. The plasticiser in vinyl is prone to migration into touching surfaces. Where possible, avoid  storing  vinyl  covered  objects  on  or against painted surfaces.Excess moistureAn enemy to your paint finish is excess moisture. Well constructed modern  homes  with  aluminium  doors  and  windows  are  almost  100%  airtight.  Unfortunately  this  has  disadvantages  in  that  any  moisture generated in the house from showers and even occupants breathing  will  not  be  able  to  escape  unless  special  ventilation  is  provided. Rooms on southern aspects can get quite damp and often mould results. Moisture can be reduced through the installation of dehumidifiers or specially ventilated aluminium windows.Large  amounts  of  moisture  are  generated  during  the  interior   decorating   process.   It   is   critical   that   good   ventilation  is  maintained  throughout  the  drying  period.  The  best  way  to  achieve  this  is  to  open  windows  to  encourage  airflow  and  use  heaters  to  warm  the  air  temperature.  If  ventilation  is  poor,  the  paint  finish  may  not fully cure. Excess   moisture   can   lead   to   surfactant   leaching,   blistering and mould problems. While  dampening  a  porous  surface  can  ease  paint  application  in  exterior  situations,  paint  will  never  cure  over  a  permanently  wet  surface  and  blistering  may result, particularly on horizontal surfaces where water is liable to pond.