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From BlackWhite magazine - issue 10, black book

New and notable announcements from across the industry.

Tempting textures

Textured walls and ceilings are a stunning solution to help soften the simplicity of a minimalist look and infuse a design with warmth and charm while ensuring that your project feels truly one-of-a-kind. A beautifully applied rendered finish is undeniably captivating and ROCKCOTE’s versatile range of lime, clay and mineral plaster finishes offer a variety of modern, hand-applied finishes that bring both texture and tactility to any interior. Whether you prefer sleek and polished or rustic and raw, ROCKCOTE Artisan interior finishes provide the ideal solution to elevate your space. Plus, ROCKCOTE natural, clay and lime plaster finishes can be made in a wide range of Resene colours to blend seamlessly with the rest of your Resene colour palette.

Of course, when dealing with products that offer customisable options like grit, application method and colour, it’s always more effective to show clients rather than try to describe it. That’s why Resene Construction Systems has released an updated version of their inspiring Artisan Interiors lookbook, which is filled with captivating images of their most popular products in real settings – making it easier than ever to find the perfect texture that brings your vision to life. Contact your Resene Construction Systems representative to get your copy or browse the online project library for more ideas.

› www.reseneconstruction.co.nz

Main squeeze

A fresh and zesty addition to any space, the lemon wallpaper design of Resene Wallpaper Collection ILA101 embodies a vibrant fusion of natural energy and timeless elegance. Inspired by the brightness of summer, painterly branches intertwine amongst bold yellow citrus motifs in refreshing contrast to the crisp black background – culminating in a playful design that captures an essence of organic simplicity. Whether used on an accent wall or as a full room feature, the design is ideal for kitchens, powder rooms, dining spaces and hospitality settings. Combine it with dark stained timber in Resene Colorwood Bushtrack, a creamy white ceiling and adjacent walls in Resene Quarter Thorndon Cream, a floor in Resene Mountain Mist layered with minimalist hardware and accents in Resene Nero.

› www.resene.com/wallpaper

Enviromark is an environmental certification program that helps organisations like Resene develop and improve their environmental management system (EMS). Diamond is the highest level of certification and is focused on everything from document control, internal audits and management reviews to environmental programmes, training, operational control and more.

Resene’s focus on sustainability is reflected in its innovative product offerings, energy-efficient processes and commitment to circular economy principles. As New Zealand’s leading paint manufacturer, this certification underscores Resene’s leadership in the industry and its ongoing drive to foster a greener future for generations to come.

› www.resene.com/sustainability

Artistic allure

Combining the painterly charm of a watercolour wash effect with the neutrality of a tonal grey palette, Resene Wallpaper Collection IF3-031 brings a serene, understated elegance to any room. This soft and soothing atmospheric mural design captures the essence of fluidity and movement, evoking a sense of tranquillity and refined sophistication and offering a subtle but striking alternative to more traditional wall treatments. Ideal for creating a calming living space, this design works equally well to add depth and dimension to a commercial office or medical clinic reception area. Pair it with adjacent walls and a ceiling in a rosy beige like Resene Just Right, a floor in Resene Half Copyrite, timber furniture stained in Resene Colorwood Nutmeg and accents in Resene Element.

› www.resene.com/wallpaper

The exceptional customer service at Resene ColorShops has once again been recognised with the Reader’s Digest Gold Quality Service Award for the Paint and Decorating Stores category.

Resene ColorShops have been the proud recipients of this award each year since it started in 2017. Winners were selected through a survey commissioned by Reader’s Digest and conducted by Catalyst Marketing and Research. The most recent survey canvased a representative sample of 1,500 New Zealand adults to determine the recipients.

› www.resene.com/awards

Paint the town and be in to win

For those working on mural projects using Resene, the latest Resene Mural Masterpieces competition is now open for submissions. Entry is easy – register online through the Resene website and you’ll receive an entry pack containing all the information you’ll need to get started.

There are four classes of entry:

• Best Professional Mural
• Best Community Mural
• Best School Mural (split into tertiary and primary sections)
• Best Mural Design

Gather together your favourite community group, school children or tackle a mural yourself and get inspired by the creations of the most recent winners in the Best Professional Mural category.

No charge charging

Have you made the switch to an electric vehicle? Now, you can conveniently charge your car for free at two Auckland Resene ColorShops while you are deciding which Eco Choice approved Resene paints and colours will be just right for your next project. Resene has partnered with JOLT to bring free electric vehicle (EV) charging to the Wairau Park and Manukau Resene ColorShops. Each JOLT charging station offers EV drivers 7 kWh of free charging daily, which provides about 45 kilometres of driving range.

› www.joltcharge.com

Fashion forward

Since its inception in 2014, the Resene Colour of Fashion competition with Whitecliffe College has seen hundreds of fashion students working towards a Diploma in Fashion Technology experience a taste of the world of fashion firsthand before they step into their careers. The most recent edition saw students meticulously design and craft garments from silk twill dyed in a collection of irresistible Resene fashion colours. New Resene colours are often inspired by the latest fashion looks on the runway, but with this project, the Resene colours become the inspiration.

Following the theme, ‘imagine the possibilities’, students were asked to imagine designs that would evoke a limitless sense of style and freedom unrestricted by conventions, expectations or boundaries. With names like Resene Freewheeling, Resene Adrenalin, Resene Good To Go, Resene Now Or Never and Resene Drop Dead Gorgeous, there was plenty of inspiration to be found in the Resene colour options at their disposal. Some students based their ideas on colours found in nature and those rooted in history, memories that inspired their creative journey, the apex of the roof of their marae and the ancient armour of a Cambodian warrior.

Students were given the opportunity to show off their designs at the Whitecliffe College Graduate Showcase in Auckland and Wellington where the winner was announced. It was Franco Joost’s design in Resene Adrenalin which received the top honours. Inspired by memories of his home country of South Africa and the fiery hues that can be seen in the early hours on the horizon, Franco was drawn to the symbolism of a sunrise and its promise for rebirth and change – and he integrated this motif into the bodice of his garment.

Doula Matheos is Programme Leader at Whitecliffe’s Wellington campus and has guided all 11 intakes of newbie designers in their Resene Colour of Fashion projects. “Graduates of our programmes go on to excel in many roles, as diverse as merchandisers, buyers, costume designers, garment technicians, workroom assistants, patternmakers, machinists and specialists in products like leatherwear, lingerie and tailoring. Recent alumni are contributing their talents to renowned brands such as Empire Studios, Weta Workshop, Yumei, Stolen Girlfriends Club and Adrienne Winkelmann, and some have pursued international opportunities. Our curriculum, supported by this project, prepares students for success in the contemporary fashion industry,” she says.

Check out the online Resene Colour of Fashion gallery to see more of the most recent student creations as well as designs from past competitions.

› www.resene.com/colour-of-fashion

Grip, don’t slip

Slippery surfaces are a major cause of injury, especially around pools or areas that aren’t under shelter – but it’s a risk that’s easy to reduce by using non-slip finishes. Resene Anti-Slip Grip Additive can be added to a range of clear, decorative or engineered floor coatings for a non-slip grip finish inside or out. Use it on decks, paths, steps, stairs, patios, balconies, floors and more in your chosen Resene floor or path paint so you can get the colours you want with an additional safety feature. It’s comfortable to walk on – even in bare feet – and is ideal on areas like painted decks and stairs added to products like Resene Walk-on paving paint.

For a one pack anti-slip option, there’s Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path – a textured waterborne finish, designed to provide a comfortable walking surface for all interior and exterior situations where a nonskid finish is desired. Available in a desirable low sheen finish, Resene Non Skid Deck & Path may be tinted to select Resene colours to complement existing dècor both inside and out. With its extremely tough finish, Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path may be used for residential, commercial or industrial projects and was rated 5 stars out of 5 in the Consumer NZ test of anti-slip finishes.

› www.resene.com/anti-slip

A new way to go glossy

New Resene Waterborne Super Gloss is based on a tough flexible hybrid waterborne-alkyd resin for a durable finish in a wide range of hardwearing areas. This lower odour formulation is easy to apply and dries to a beautiful, even, silky gloss finish without the unwanted and strong solvent odours associated with traditional solventborne products – so you get the gloss finish you’ve come to love from Resene Super Gloss, but without all the VOCs. It’s made with a plant-based waterborne alkyd resin and minerals, so it’s easy on painters, project users and the environment.

Resene Waterborne Super Gloss dries slower than Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel – so it’s a great option for those who need a little more time to apply their paint – but dries faster than traditional Resene Super Gloss. It’s available now in a growing selection of white and off white colours.

As the cooler months settle in, now is the perfect time for making cosy home updates – and the latest issue of habitat highlights is full of inspiring ideas to help you create a warm, inviting atmosphere indoors and out. Whether you or your client are renovating a home or starting one from scratch, you’ll find practical and stylish ideas to transform spaces by adding a surprising touch of wallpaper, inspiration for incorporating natural timber elements plus top tips to keep moisture at bay0.

If you haven’t received a copy in your letterbox, pick up one free in-store at your local Resene ColorShop or selected resellers or read it online.

› www.resene.com/habitat

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