Dulux Aquanamel Questions & Answers
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After painting the first coat of aquanamel, how long can I leave it until a second coat is applied. For example can the second coat be applied 4 weeks later?
Hi John C. Great question! Thanks for reaching out with your enquiry. For the best performance and durability, two coats are needed, and the second coat should be applied after the recoating time (2 hours in optimum weather conditions, 25 degrees/50% humidity). For more information, please call 13 25 25 (option 2) and quote ticket number 1049717. Our operating hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm AEST. Thanks, Kaaren at Dulux
I work as a volunteer ones a week at a school. what can I put on schoolport racks, who get used the following day.
Hey Herman, this will depend on what the schoolport racks are made of and the condition they are in. For advice on the type of paint needed for your racks give our technical team a call on 132525 (opt2) they will be happy to let you know what the most durable product is. Regards The Team at Dulux
can I use Aquanamel on schoolport racks
Hey Herman, this will depend on what the schoolport racks are made of and the condition they are in. For advice on the type of paint needed for your racks give our technical team a call on 132525 (opt2) they will be happy to let you know what the most durable product is. Regards The Team at Dulux
How soon after painting bookshelves with aquanamel should I wait before filling with books? Some of the books are precious, and fairly heavy hardbacks, so want to be sure no damage will be caused to them or to the new paintwork.
Hi Robyn Dulux Aquanamel requires a minimum of 7 days to fully cure to its maximum hardness. For optimal durability, we recommend leaving the shelves free of books for at least 10 days to ensure they can adequately support the weight without comprimising the finish. Donna - Dulux Australia
Thank you Donna, very helpful :)
Hi painted one coat Dulux low sheen aquanamel on one hall wall ( thought it would be better and more hard wearing than wash and wear) Mistake too shiny . Can I paint over it with Dulux water based low sheen wash n wear.
Hi Colin, Thank you for reaching out to Dulux via Product Review. We'd love to help with your query, but in order to do so, we need to ask you a few more questions. Please give us a call at 13 25 25, and our technical consultants can help you with this one.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks, Minidu at Dulux
hi there, can you please advise if aquanamel is suitable to coat a bookshelf that have previously been painted with an oil based enamel paint
Hi David we are not really in a position to answer that question other than to say that we used this paint on the inside of our front door that had previously been painted with a gloss paint, but we wanted to change the colour. Calling it a Gloss paint is a big stretch even allowing for the fact it's a water based paint. The paint is very runny and produces an almost matt finish. All the other Gloss in our house is Haymes, and they are obviously gloss. The only reason we went with Dulux is this particular colour Wentworth is in their brochure & we wanted to make sure there was no guesswork in getting the right colour. $75.00 for a litre of substandard paint.
thanks Kathy
Hello David, Thank you for your question. When switching from an oil to water-based product we recommend sanding to a dull finish, cleaning well, then applying one coat of Precision Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer, before applying 2 coats of Dulux Aquanamel Gloss. This will give you the best adhesion and performance for your bookshelf!
Sarah at Dulux
I've got an old insulated container I use as a shed, the floor sub-frame started getting some rust in it. I've ripped the floor treated the rust and painted with rust guard primer. Can I use aquaenamel on top of it?
Hi Chris, Thank you for reaching out to Dulux via Product Review. It is a little tricky to recommend paints or specifications over this platform as many factors need to be considered. Please give us a call at 13 25 25, and our technical consultants can help you with choosing a suitable application.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks, Minidu at Dulux
i have 15 litres of gloss aquanemal . can i airless spray my zicalume shed roof , that is 30 years old and i have pressure water blasted it . i have put a water based , roofing metal primer down and id like to use this Dulux Aquanemal over the primer as it is glossy and covers well .
Hi Jeff, Thank you for reaching out to Dulux via Product Review. It is a little tricky to recommend paints or specifications for roofs over this platform as many factors need to be considered. Please give us a call at 13 25 25, and our technical consultants can help you with choosing a suitable application.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks, Minidu at Dulux
Is Aquanamel better than Weathershield for exterior Hume Hav66 door? I don’t know which one to get.
Hi Laura, Thanks for reaching out! For Hume doors, we recommend Dulux Aquanamel® as this paint gives a smoother & even finish. For more detailed advice please contact our technical advisors on 13 25 25.
Thanks again, and Happy Painting! Minidu at Dulux
Be prepared to put on at least 3 coats , Dulux Aquanamel does not cover at all
Chris
I just finished painting a timber desk. I sanded it, used an undercoat/primer and have applied 2 coats of Dulux Aquanamel paint in Black. I’m very happy with how it looks but it’s marking/scratching really easily! Does it just need more time to cure?
Hello Erin, Thank you for reaching out! The coating will remain soft for 7-10 days whilst it fully cures, so you will need to be gentle with the coating in this time. Please bear in mind the product is not scratch-resistant.
It is important not to use knives, pens or other instruments to cut, smash, or otherwise impact the surface. These activities should always be done on a separate cutting board or protective mat.
Where possible, lift and move heavy items from the surface, to avoid pushing them across and potentially causing damage.
I hope this information offers some assistance! For any further advice please contact our technical team on 13 25 25 (option 2).
Sarah at Dulux
I am painting a cream shiny plastic cabinet. I have a dark blue in aquanamel do I need to use a dark blue undercoat first to cover the cream and then use 2 coats of the aquanamel ?
Hi Jan.C We recommend using a primer that creates adhesion for shiny surfaces, it is called PRECISION® Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer. This primer creates a bond between the surface and the topcoat of Aquanamel. This primer cannot be tinted therefore you may need extra coats of the Aquanamel to get the desired coverage for the dark blue. If you would like to discuss the type of plastic the cabinet is with our team to ensure it can be painted please call 132525 (option 2) Thanks Dulux Australia
Our trims have been painted in Aquanamel and have started turning yellow. Can we paint over the top of it?
Hi Cheryl, Duux Aquanamel should not be yellowing. It could be a different product used, or something strange happening here. Could you please cal lour technical team on 13 25 25 (option 2) and our team will look into this for you. We look forward to hearing from you soon! - Dulux Australia
Hi I’m repainting some outdoor cast iron chairs. I have removed all loose paint and sanded. Next I was going to prime with Dulux 1 step oil based primer the apply Dulux Aquanamel semi gloss top coats. Will this work? Thanks Joanne
Hi there! We recommend a specialised primer from our Precision Range, instead of Dulux 1 Step Prep for cast iron. Please give our team a call on 13 25 25 (option 2) and we'll recommend the best primer for your chairs so you can enjoy them before summer! Thanks, Dulux Australia
Can I paint Aquanamel over oil based enamel?
Not recommended
I have made a mistake and used Aquanamel gloss to paint a ceiling. I really don't want to have to sand it back. Can you suggest a solution please. I'd like to paid it with a satin or matt finish. Maybe a primer or something? please help. Thank you
I’ve painted shower with this product is there anything to put as a top coat to make it not peel?
Hi Matt, We do not recommend this paint for showers. Peeling occurs when the paint does not adhere to the substrate, so applying additional coats will not prevent peeling. However, we do have a range that is suitable for showers, so we recommend you give our technical team a call on 13 25 25 (option 2) to chat about the best way to get a great result! Cheers, Dulux Australia
Would I have to strip this back and add the recommended product?
Hi Matt, It can depend on how you prepared the surface previously. It'd be best to speak with our technical team who will be able to give advice tailored to your project. We hope to speak with you soon! -Dulux Australia
Hi Can I use Dulux aquanamel semi gloss over oil based paint on my interior doors.
Water based over oil based not recommended
My delapitated exterior sash windows were painted 3 years ago, firstly with dulux oil based 3 in 1 and then top coated with dulux acqua enamel. I have noticed that on some of the profile edges that the paint has split and weathered silver wood is just visible underneath. Most likely the undercoat was not thick enough which has caused the split. What is the best method of touch up?
I got advice from Dulux tech support & painted a kitchen bench top with Aquanamel. It’s looking great but I’m wondering if I should be applying some type of clear top coat to give it extra durability? Would something like an Epoxy resin work ? Thanks
It’ll definitely need something as I painted 3 coats on a shelf that’s already chipping less than 6 mths later it’s not a durable product and I would never use it for a bench top.
Hi Ange, We do have another system that we would usually recommend first which would include a clear coat, since Dulux Aquanamel is not designed to be coated over the top, although we may be able to suggest a few other options so please give our team a call on 13 25 25 (option 2) and we'll be able to help! Thanks, Dulux Australia
For painting deck railings should I use weathershield semi-gloss or the aquaenamel semi-gloss?
Best to ask your paint specialist as I am just a happy amateur !
Hi Michael, Great question! Both paints would do the job, but you may consider how much mechanical touching the railing gets. If it is more decorative, Dulux Weathershield will have better colour retention, but if you will be touching the rails regularly, Dulux Aquanamel will be more durable and resistant to chipping. For extra durability, you could also look at Dulux Aquanamel Gloss. We hope this helps and if there is anything else we can assist with, please feel free to reach out to us on 13 25 25. Thanks, Dulux Australia
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