b'product featurePigment your paving top tip Resene Walk-on is also available in two clear finishes: Resenesteps arent located outside or near a swimming pool, there can As global shipping complications are primed to get worse,Walk-on Concrete Clear, a waterborne satin finish thats suitablestill be scenarios where these surfaces get wet. Restaurants and with building products becoming even harder to comefor residential, commercial or light industrial foot traffic, andkitchens can be notorious for spills, and steps in commercial by, Resene Concrete Stain can be a smart place to turnTo reduce the appearance of dust or marking, chooseResene Walk-on Concrete Clear Wet Look, a solventborne glossofficesandretailsettingsarefrequentlymoppedaspartof when your preferred colour of paver is on back order.mid-range Resene Walk-on colours for flooring andfinish that emulates the look of wet surfaces which are subject toregularly scheduled cleaning.Justlikewithtimberstains,ReseneConcreteStainpaving as colours that are very light or very dark canpedestrian or light vehicular traffic. The latter can be a particularly needs to penetrate so it requires absorbent substratesshow more debris than medium tones. striking choice for concrete aggregate driveways, which catchMake maintenance a habiton which to work, explains Colinmore light than flat paved surfaces, but it also works a treat forWhile great effort has been put into increasing the longevity Resene Concrete Stain comes in a range of coloursIn the clear brick, cobblestones, concrete, light industrial floors, paths, patios,of Resene coatings, its important to make sure your clients that can subtly or dramatically transform the look ofIf you want to keep polished concrete floors protectedsteps, swimming pool surrounds and unglazed tiles.are aware of the maintenance thats required to keep their run-of-the-mill pavers or poured concrete.without changing their colour, Resene Concrete Waxtrafficablesurfaceslookinggoodandperformingwell. For non-absorbent surfaces, stain-like appearancesclear waterborne satin is the way to go. It can also betop tip Check the data sheets for the products you specify or ask can also be achieved through faux finishes using Reseneused as a protective finish over interior flooring paintedyour Resene representative for maintenance advice so that FX Paint Effects medium followed by a wearable clear,in Resene Walk-on. Specifying Resene Walk-on Concrete Clear Wet Look onrecommendations for how to care for these coatings and when he adds. driveways can provide an extra layer of protection from drippingto recoat can be added to your clients maintenance schedule.above: ReseneInstead, choose a colour thats most similar to yourFor wood stained decking, most finishes will typically require Concrete Stain intimbers inherent hue to get the most natural look. Or,vehicle fluids to prevent the risk of staining and help keep yourmaintenance after two summers. Their performance is related Resene Black was usedopt for a lighter or darker colour if you want to changeOpt for opaque project looking its best. to the depth of colour applied, so light applications and dressed to create the sharplythe colour of the timber. And if you choose a deeperFor general purposes inside and out where you want tosurfaces may require maintenance sooner while projects with contrasting swirlingcoloured wood stain, be sure to ask for it in a Reseneapply opaque colour to flooring or paving with a satin finish,Get a grip more coats of stain can last longer.motif on this paving inResene Walk-on is among Resenes most popular options. Resene Concrete StainCoolColour formula to help reduce the incidence ofRememberthatevenifaResenecoatingisappropriateforSurfaces coated in Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path and Resene Red Terracotta. cupping and warping. The product is available in more than 1,000 different Reseneuse outdoors, not every product is appropriate for using on aWalk-on with Resene SRG Grit added must be kept clean so that The tricky yet beautiful thing about timber stainscolours, making it the obvious choice for projects where thetrafficable surfaceand specifying or applying the wrong formulathe gripping particles remain effective. Overcoating the surface Resene are that theyre semi-transparent; therefore, the finalfinished hue is important to the overall effect. Its available incan create a dangerous hazard for your projects users. withafurthertopcoatofReseneWalk-oncanimprovethe Bleached Sand finish colour will depend on the nature of the timbera single pack, but you can also consider Resene Uracryl forSlip resistance is important and not too difficult to build into acleanability of the surface, however, its slip-resistance properties Resene being stained and how many coats are applied. Stainsapplications where a high performance two pack system ispaintuntil that paint gets wet, says Colin. Once a film of waterwill be reduced.Sandy applied to light woods will appear much stronger andpreferable, such as in commercial showroom settings.forms, it then becomes the water that dominates the slip resistance. Rememberthathorizontalsurfacesaregravitysfinal Resene brighter in colour than stains applied to darker woods,If youll be using Resene Walk-on outsideespeciallyResene Non-Skid Deck & Path is designed for both interiorreceptacle and everything ends up there, says Colin. Perfect Autumn Leaves so be sure to always test a stain on a representativeif tinted in dark coloursits strongly recommendedand exterior walking surfaces, which can be tinted to an arraycleaning of porous surfaces such as weathered concrete, plaster Resene piece of timber first to ensure it gives the desired resultthat you opt for a Resene CoolColour formula, whichof coloursincluding some hues that were uniquely developedand timber is a significant challenge and requires lots of energy, Salted Caramel on the actual timber being coating. willreflectmoreheatawayfromthesurfaceandespecially for the range. Combinations of contrasting colourshelpful Resene cleaning products and plenty of rinsingwhich Resene substrate than the standard version of the same colourcan be used in courtyards or pathed areas to create decorativeshould not end up down the drainage system. Red TerracottaResene top tips (learn more about how Resene CoolColours work andabove: Resene Walk-on in Resenedesigns or effects, and lighter colours can be applied to the edgesabove: Resene Uracryl in Resene Paris Daisy (top) andReseneSavour why theyre a smart choice on page 60). of steps to help reduce the likelihood of accidents. Resene SRG Horizontal surfaces, along with angled surfaces likeGrit can also be added to improve slip resistance and traction on Resene +New timber should always be treated beforeroofs, get an enhanced level of radiation falling on themDell and Resene Padua was used Resene coloured surfaces painted in Resene Walk-on, which some maydid you know? Resene Blanched Pink (bottom) was used to colourParis DaisyBleached Grey assembly, paying special attention to end grains andso its important to be mindful of the colours you chooseto colour the surface of thisDell choose for its expanded range of colours. the floors of the displays at Plumbing Worlds Mount Resene the underside of decks, as they will be difficult to coatfor exterior use. There are typically few restrictions onbasketball court in the yard of aThe technology behind these products is relatively simple: weResene has a number of products that can be usedWellington showroom in Auckland. It extends the same Deep Grey after the deck has been assembled. interior colours, but when it comes to exteriors, oneBrisbane residential home. Design byembedded within the paint matrix a relatively large, hard, sharplyto colour and protect public recreational areas andcolours used on the walls, which are painted inReseneBlack +Resene Colorwood Enhance is designed to addshould be aware of the heat absorption of the colourDuncan Gibbs and Cloud Dwellers,facetted particle that protrudes above the binder surface. Theindustrial settings, including Resene Tennis CourtResene Lustacryl, but with an even more durablemore depth to your timber stain colours indoors.chosenas this affects both the finish itself and thewww.cloud-dwellers.com.au. finish becomes not unlike sandpaper, but is applied by a brush orCoating, Resene Squash Court Coating, Reseneand walkable finish. Design by Outline Design, ReseneChoose from five Resene Colorwood Enhancesubstrate. Some dark coloured decks, for example, canBuild by D Pearce Constructions,Resene a roller, Colin says. Blacktop, Resene Swimming Pool Paint, Resenewww.outlinedesign.co.nz. Build by Cubicon Blanched Pinkwww.dpearceconstructions.com.au.Padua Aquapoxy and Resene Cemseal. Interiors, www.cubicon.co.nz. Painting by South shades, which can be added to your choice of Reseneget you hopping! And some pigments are more durableImage by Andy Macpherson, TheseproductsarehandyoptionsforstepsandstairwellsPacific Wallcoverings, www.spw.co.nz. Images by Aquaclear or Resene Qristal ClearFloor 1K. under UV radiation than others, says Colin. www.andymacpherson.studio. where pooling water is a potential risk. Remember, even if yourMark Scowen, www.intense.co.nz.72 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 73'