Keep it cool with heat paints

Few people understand the importance of using correct variety of paint while painting house exteriors. Normal distemper used on the room walls or velvet touch does not last long on exterior walls. The outside façade of home is subjected to harsh environment— too much sun in summer, rains, mould, algae and dust throughout the year. Therefore, one should consider all these factors while selecting paint for outer walls.

Let’s start with the roof. Roof designs can be of different types, for example gable roof ( pyramid shaped), flat roof, mansard roof (boat shaped), flat or shed roof. Flat roofs often garner more heat than gable or mansard. Dulux WeatherShield Sun Reflect will work effectively for such homes. The solar rays reflecting properties of the paint keeps the temperature of the interiors at least 5 degrees lesser than a usual paint. Cooler temperature means less stress of appliances like air conditioner and therefore less electricity bill. Such paints are also called high heat paint. WeatherShield max on the other hand, keeps you walls free from moisture due to high rubber content in it. This is ideal for walls which have hairlike fractures in them and are prone to leakage and dampness during rains. Dulux WeatherShield Ultra Clean is dirt and fungus repellent.

Another product, Dulux Promise will give a lasting colour on your wall which won’t fade for a long time to come.

Exterior house designs also include patio, porch and garden and the pot kept in that. Many people overlook this. Tough and long lasting enamel paint may be used for accessories like pots, grills and benches. One can choose between Dulux satin finish, super gloss or normal gloss.

We have a solution for all your home painting needs. So next time you’ve to paint your abode, you know where to head for help!

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WeatherShield Paint for Home Painting

If you are entertaining guests at home, most of the times you identify your house by the colour of the building or its exterior walls. Undoubtedly, a good exterior finishing goes a long way in casting a good impression of your house on people. So choosing the correct paint for house’s exterior is as important as selecting the right interior paint.

Many a times, we see people don’t get their exterior walls painted when they go for home repaint after 3-4 years. For such people, it is all the more necessary to select a good wall exterior in the first place. WeatherShield paint is an answer to such needs. Available in smooth or textured options, this high performance acrylic resin guarantees resistance against extreme weather conditions for up to fifteen years. Paint two coats of it on your exterior wall using a roller brush at an interval of three hours and your house will be bouncing back UV rays and the walls will be impervious to algae and mould. Ceramic bead technology in paints provides extra protection and hides hairline cracks. A stabilizing primer can be used to impart extra protection to the outer walls.

However one should be careful while applying home paints. Some paints contain lead and mercury particles and can be harmful when inhaled. So avoid skin contact and wear proper eye protection while brushing.

Painting a dream home is an exciting job but one should be aware of social responsibilities too. Don’t dispose off the left over paint in drains. Refer to the safety manual. Some localities have special procedures to release paint in the environment.

Dulux has a large variety of WeatherShield paints and you can select your favourite colours and type of paint depending upon the type of surface.

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Keep Cool with Heat Reflective Paint

The paint industry is undergoing a revolution and varieties that were earlier unthinkable of, have now become a reality. Ever thought of a paint that could keep you house cool? Well, now this is possible. Heat reflective paints, the latest entrant in the market have properties of re-radiating solar heat and hence controlling the temperature inside the house.

This results in lower temperature of the roof and outside walls upto 5 degree Celsius. Lower temperature of walls means less air conditioning costs. Hence if you invest in a good quality heat reflective paint, you can not only beautify your house, but also save on electricity bill! However, the amount by temperature controlled by the paint depends on the colour of the paint and the surface on which it is painted.

Among the best paints to go for in the market is Dulux WeatherShield. The solar reflectance index (SRI) of this paint is double as compared to regular exterior paints. Because of this, heat build up inside the house plummets and the premises remain correspondingly cooler.

In most cases primering of the wall is not required before applying this paint, but if the wall has been freshly plastered, then a coat of primer can be used. If you go for a darker shade for house exteriors, then at least three coats of paint are recommended after an interval of three hours. For lighter shades, two coats are enough.

So what are you waiting for? Choose the best paint and paint your world colourful. We bring you a wide range of products and solutions as far as painting your dream home is concerned.

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