New wooden windows, doors and joinery

Refer to the PDF flowchart for a visual of the steps below:

1. Wash thoroughly to remove any dirt, contaminants etc with Resene Timber and Deck Wash (D813) or if primed Resene Bio-Cleaner (D817) or Resene Paint Prep and Housewash (D812). Rinse thoroughly.

2. Options...

   1. Primed with Resene True-Prime Primer or similar quality primer

   2. Unpainted, prime using Resene Quick Dry (D45) primer

3. Fill any holes and gaps with PAL Contract Filler (or similar). Lightly sand filled areas with 220 grit sandpaper and reprime filled areas with Resene Quick Dry primer.

4. Topcoat:

   1. Apply 2 coats of Resene Lustacryl (D310) semi-gloss waterborne enamel, standard or CoolColour (D310C)

   2. Or for a high gloss finish apply 2 coats of Resene Enamacryl (D309) waterborne gloss, standard or CoolColour (D309C)

   3. Alternatively for a traditional oil-based finish apply 1 coat of Resene Enamel Undercoat (D44) followed by 1-2 coats of Resene Super Gloss Enamel (D32) or Resene Waterborne Super Gloss, standard or CoolColour

Notes:

• If windows are puttied (as opposed to using a timber bead), wait until it is firm to touch before proceeding to the painting stage. This will usually take 10 days, unless a synthetic fast drying putty has been used.

• It is important to paint the top, bottom and inside edges of the window to ensure a good moisture seal and help reduce swelling.

  • We strongly recommend applying a full three coat system to these areas.

• We recommend that windows are completed before the weatherboards and that the edges or scribers are painted the same colour as the window frames rather than the weatherboard colour if they are different.

• We recommend Resene Lustacryl as its lower semi-gloss finish conceals imperfections more effectively than the higher gloss of Resene Enamacryl. A full gloss solventborne enamel can still be used, however the waterborne enamels (Resene Lustacryl and Resene Enamacryl) will usually perform better.

• Resene Waterborne Super Gloss Enamel is a waterborne alkyd. It has the same performance characteristics and finish as (traditional) Resene Super Gloss Enamel, but can be thinned and cleaned up with water. It is a relatively new product, and not all bases (and therefore colours) are available. The range will continue to extend overtime. Waterborne alkyds are arguably the most sustainable technology in this product category.

• Consider using a Resene CoolColour to minimise heat retention if selecting a dark colour. CoolColours have also demonstrated improved durability over standard formulations. Look for the cc next to the colour name on colour charts for CoolColour options.

• A higher gloss finish will make your colour appear cleaner and brighter than a lower gloss finish.

Key accessories

• Resene Paint Prep and Housewash, Resene Bio-Cleaner or Resene Timber and Deck Wash

• A good quality brush:

  • 35mm or 50mm Legend Cutting-in brush or Basil Hybrid Brush cutting-in brush

• Contract filler for any cracks or nail heads

• 120-150 grit zinc stearate sandpapers for preparing and 180-220 grit sandpaper for sanding fillers and between coats etc. 400 grit Wet and Dry for final de-nibbing before applying high gloss finishes.

• Paint pot to decant into (useful when using 500ml or 1 and 4 litre cans)

• Scraper and spare blades to remove excess dry paint from window

Add ons

• Drop cloths

• Resene Hot Weather Additive for hot dry conditions (waterborne paints only)

• Turps or Thinner No.6 for Resene Super Gloss or Resene Enamel Undercoat if used

• Painter’s gloves (good for both sanding and painting)

• Resene MoulDefender

If applying in cooler conditions (under 10 degrees), add Resene Wintergrade Additive to Resene Summit Roof (D315S) to enable it to dry down to three degrees. Or if light rain showers are predicted, consider using Resene Umbrella Additive.

Note: Do not use Resene Wintergrade Additive and Resene Umbrella Additive in the same product. If needed, use one or the other, but not both.

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