This guide helps homeowners protect and enhance their exterior surfaces with Dulux Weathershield Exterior Gloss in Cranberry Crunch. This durable, solvent-based paint delivers a long-lasting, high gloss finish, making it ideal for refreshing outdoor features. To ensure optimal results and longevity, remember that surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and primed before application.
Long-lasting Protection: Engineered to withstand exterior elements for extended durability.
High Gloss Finish: Provides a vibrant, reflective sheen that enhances aesthetic appeal.
Flexible Formula: A flexible coating designed to resist cracking, especially important for exterior surfaces that expand and contract with temperature changes.
Solvent-Based: Offers excellent adhesion and durability, typical of high-performance exterior paints.
Exterior Use: Specifically formulated for outdoor applications, ensuring optimal performance against weather conditions.
Cranberry Crunch Colour: A distinctive red hue to personalize your outdoor spaces.
750ml Volume: Convenient size for smaller projects or touch-ups.
Exceptional durability and weather resistance for exterior surfaces.
Achieves an attractive, vibrant high gloss finish.
Flexible paint formula helps prevent cracking and peeling.
Specifically designed for outdoor use, ensuring suitability for elements.
Provides long-lasting colour retention and protection.
Solvent-based formula may have a stronger odour during application.
Requires thorough surface cleaning and priming for best results, adding prep time.
Drying times can be longer compared to water-based alternatives.
750ml size might be insufficient for larger painting projects.
Not suitable for interior use.
Exceptional durability and weather resistance for exterior surfaces.
Achieves an attractive, vibrant high gloss finish.
Flexible paint formula helps prevent cracking and peeling.
Specifically designed for outdoor use, ensuring suitability for elements.
Provides long-lasting colour retention and protection.
Solvent-based formula may have a stronger odour during application.
Requires thorough surface cleaning and priming for best results, adding prep time.
Drying times can be longer compared to water-based alternatives.
750ml size might be insufficient for larger painting projects.
Not suitable for interior use.
Dulux Weathershield Exterior Gloss in Cranberry Crunch is designed to offer robust protection and a beautiful finish for various exterior elements around your home. Its solvent-based, flexible formula means it can withstand the expansion and contraction of surfaces due to temperature changes, reducing the likelihood of cracking. This makes it an excellent choice for items exposed to direct sunlight and varying weather conditions.
Front Doors and Window Frames: Give your home's entry points a striking, durable finish.
Exterior Trim and Fascias: Protect and beautify wooden or suitably primed metal trim around your property.
Garden Gates and Fencing: Enhance curb appeal and prolong the life of outdoor timber structures.
Metal Railings and Drainage Pipes: Provide a protective, high-gloss layer on prepared metalwork.
The high gloss finish not only looks appealing but also provides a hard-wearing surface that is easier to clean. When applied correctly to cleaned and primed surfaces, it forms a resilient barrier against rain, sun, and general wear and tear, helping to prevent rot and rust on underlying materials.
Getting the best results from your Dulux Weathershield Exterior Gloss requires proper preparation, application, and maintenance.
Surface Cleaning: Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dirt, grease, and loose or flaking paint. Use a stiff brush or scraper where necessary. Wash surfaces with a suitable fungicidal wash if mould or algae is present.
Sanding: Lightly sand previously painted gloss surfaces to provide a key for the new paint. For bare wood, sand in the direction of the grain.
Priming: Bare exterior wood or metal surfaces must be primed with an appropriate exterior wood or metal primer (e.g., Dulux Weathershield Exterior Wood Primer Undercoat or Dulux Metal Primer) before applying the gloss paint. This ensures maximum adhesion and durability.
Stirring: Thoroughly stir the paint before and during use to ensure consistent colour and finish.
Application: Apply with a good quality synthetic or natural bristle brush. Apply thinly and evenly. Avoid over-brushing.
This product is compatible with a wide range of properly cleaned and primed exterior surfaces, including wood and metal. It is not suitable for surfaces that will experience heavy abrasion or foot traffic.
Cleaning Tools: Clean brushes and equipment immediately after use with a suitable brush cleaner or white spirit.
Surface Cleaning: Painted surfaces can be gently cleaned with a mild detergent and water once fully cured (usually after a few weeks). Avoid abrasive cleaners.
Storage: Store the tin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and frost, with the lid tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.