About Clear Coat
Areas to use
Performance guide
Formulated to be used over most Dulux Design Effect products.
Surfaces
Formulated to be used over most Dulux Design Effect products.
Previously Painted Surfaces
Once your Dulux Design Effect product is completely cured, where appropriate, apply one coat of Dulux Design Effects Clear topcoat.
Brush, roller
• Stir well with a broad flat paddle using an up and down scooping action.
• Before you begin, test your chosen application method on a large piece of board.
• Apply one coat of Dulux Design Effects Clear topcoat to help provide protection.
• Use a good quality brush to cut in.
• Use a short nap roller in good condition for rolling.
Please note: Clear topcoat may further increase the gloss and darken the effect colour slightly.
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 painttakeback.co.nz or paintback.com.au.
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
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