This guide helps you master the use of Dulux Non-Drip Gloss paint, an excellent choice for achieving a durable, high-sheen finish on interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces. Its non-drip formula and self-undercoating properties simplify application, providing long-lasting protection and a professional look. While offering superb performance, note that it is a solvent-based paint with high VOC content, requiring adequate ventilation during use.
Non-Drip Formula: Engineered for easy application, minimizing drips and runs for a smoother finish.
Durable & Long-Lasting Finish: Provides robust protection and a tough, enduring gloss surface for wood and metal.
Self-Undercoating: Eliminates the need for a separate undercoat, saving time and effort.
Hardwearing & Wipeable: The dried finish is resilient and easy to clean, maintaining its appearance over time.
Versatile Interior & Exterior Use: Suitable for a wide range of surfaces, including doors, skirting boards, window frames, and even radiators, both indoors and outdoors.
High Sheen Gloss: Delivers a brilliant, reflective gloss finish that enhances the aesthetic of painted areas.
Good Coverage: A 750ml tin covers up to 9 square meters, providing efficient use of the product.
Easy Application: Non-drip formula simplifies painting, especially on vertical surfaces.
Time-Saving: Self-undercoating feature reduces preparation steps.
Versatile: Usable on both interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces.
Durable Finish: Provides a tough, hardwearing, and wipeable surface.
High Sheen Aesthetic: Delivers a classic, brilliant gloss look.
Long Drying Time: Requires 16 hours to dry, which may extend project timelines.
High VOC Content: Being solvent-based, it has a high volatile organic compound content, necessitating good ventilation.
Flammable: Requires careful handling and storage due to flammability.
Potential Allergic Reaction: May cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
Easy Application: Non-drip formula simplifies painting, especially on vertical surfaces.
Time-Saving: Self-undercoating feature reduces preparation steps.
Versatile: Usable on both interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces.
Durable Finish: Provides a tough, hardwearing, and wipeable surface.
High Sheen Aesthetic: Delivers a classic, brilliant gloss look.
Long Drying Time: Requires 16 hours to dry, which may extend project timelines.
High VOC Content: Being solvent-based, it has a high volatile organic compound content, necessitating good ventilation.
Flammable: Requires careful handling and storage due to flammability.
Potential Allergic Reaction: May cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
Dulux Non-Drip Gloss paint is designed for straightforward application and a professional outcome. Its non-drip consistency makes it particularly effective for painting vertical surfaces like door frames and skirting boards without messy runs. For best results, ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and smooth before application.
Apply the paint with a brush. The self-undercoating property means you can apply it directly to prepared wood or metal surfaces without a prior undercoat. Apply in even coats.
Allow approximately 16 hours for the paint to dry. This longer drying time is typical for solvent-based gloss paints and contributes to its hardwearing finish. Plan your painting projects accordingly to allow for adequate drying between coats if multiple are desired, or before the surface is handled.
A 750ml tin provides coverage of up to 9 square meters. This makes it efficient for various household and outdoor painting tasks.
This paint is highly versatile, suitable for:
Interior Wood: Doors, skirting boards, window sills, architraves.
Exterior Wood: Garden gates, wooden fences (if desired for a gloss finish), outdoor furniture.
Interior Metal: Radiators, metal banisters.
Exterior Metal: Metal gates, railings.
Its tough gloss finish ensures surfaces are not only aesthetically pleasing but also protected.
Proper preparation and care ensure the best results and longevity for your painted surfaces.
Surface Preparation: Ensure the wood or metal surface is clean, dry, and free from loose particles, grease, or rust. For previously painted surfaces, ensure they are sound; lightly sand glossy surfaces to provide a key for adhesion.
Stirring: Before use, stir the paint thoroughly to ensure an even consistency and color.
Ventilation: As this is a solvent-based paint with high VOC content, ensure the area is well-ventilated during application and drying. Open windows and doors.
Surfaces: Compatible with interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces, including radiators.
Finishes: Designed to complement other Dulux finishes, especially alongside Silk or Wipe Clean Matt paints on walls for a coordinated look.
Cleaning Painted Surfaces: The finish is wipeable, meaning you can gently clean the painted surface with a damp cloth to remove marks or dirt.
Brush Cleaning: As a solvent-based paint, clean brushes immediately after use with a suitable white spirit or brush cleaner.
Storage: Store the tin in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition. Ensure the lid is tightly sealed.
Flammable: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Allergic Reaction: May cause an allergic reaction. Wear appropriate protective gloves.
Keep Out of Reach of Children: Always store safely and ensure children do not have access to the paint.
Read Instructions: Always read the full instructions and safety data sheet on the tin before use.