Protectyourpaintwork–andyourself–fromtheheatbypaintingintheshadeand usinganumbrella.Thishome’sexterioris paintedinReseneDoubleConcreteand ReseneEverestwithwindowframesin ReseneHalfBlackWhite.
ReseneDoubleConcrete
ReseneEverest
ReseneHalfBlack White
Considerthetone
Springfeelslikeapracticalandpalatabletimetotackle apaintingprojectaroundyourhome,aswarm,drydays provideidealconditionsforagreatfinish.Followour MasterStrokebyReseneguidetoensuresuccessfulpainting inwarmweather.
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Springclean
Beforeyoustart painting,it’sessential togetridofanyofthe dirt,mossandmould thatcanbuildupon yourhomeoverwinter andwaterblastingis nottheanswerfor joineryandtimber weatherboards.Treatthe mouldfirstwithReseneMoss& MouldKiller.Thenwashwith ResenePaintPrepand
HousewashorReseneBioCleaner–bothareexcellent productsforgettingsurfaces readyforpainting.Dilutewith therightamountofwater,wash, thenrinsewithcleanwater.
Beattheheat
Foryouandyourpaint,overcast conditionsarebestandspring’s moderatetemperaturesare
ideal,asthecoldcan alsoadverselyaffectyour finish.Butifacloudless andunexpectedly scorchingdaystretches outaheadofyou,agood planofattackistostart earlyandworkyourway aroundthebuilding, keepingaheadofthesun asyougo.Takeabreakduring thehottestpartoftheday,for thesakeofyourfinishaswellas yourhealth,orusethattimeto prepshadedareas,forexample sandingorprimingsurfaces.
Useprotection
Useshadeprotectionwhereyou can.Agazeboorevenjusta largesunumbrellawillhelp keepyouandyourResene productscool,whileallowing youtocontinuepaintingevenin theheatoftheday.
Keepinmindthatifthesurface you’reworkingonisdark,itwill gethotterinthesunthanlight colouredareas.Withthisinmind, itisagoodideatotrytodoyour darkerareaswhentheyarein theshadeandarecooler.Andif f youdohavetopaintindirect sun,trytopaintthedarker areasfirstbeforetheyheatup. Ifdarkerareasarealready verywarmtotouchthengive themtimetocooldownand workonlightercolouredareas first.Ifyoufindyourpaintis dryingtoofast,whichcanbea commonproblemduringhot weather,ResenePaintExpert JaySharplessuggestslightly pre-dampeningyoursurface withwater.Ifyouarepaintinga lightcolour,makesureyouwear sunglasses,aslightcolourscan beglaryinthesunlight.
Stayfresh
Avoidleavingyourmainpainttin indirectsunlight.Onveryhot days,Jaysuggestsleavingyour maincanofResenepaintindoors andjustpouringthepaintyou needforeachpaintingsession intoaResenepaintpotand paintingfromthat.Tosavetime andwashingup,wrapyour brushes,rollerandrollertrayin reusableplasticbagsorwrap tokeepthemfreshduringbreaks orovernight.
Protectyourcolour Jaysayscolourchoicecanimpact hot-weatherpainting,too.Lighter colourstendtobelessaffected bytheheatthandarkerones. Brightorganicredsandyellows aremorevulnerabletofading causedbyUVradiation,buta finalcoatofReseneClearcoat UVSwithUVinhibitorscanhelp theircolourlastlonger.
Tryanadditive
ReseneHotWeatherAdditive isanotherproductthat’llhelp combattheeffectsofhigh temperaturesonyourfinish–addittoyourResenewaterborne painttoslowdownthedrying processandgivealongerwet edge.“ReseneHotWeather Additivereallyhelpswiththe flowofthepaintforagreat, professionalfinish.”Avoidover workingoroverspreadingthe paaintasthiswillmakeitdry fassterandismorelikelytolead toastreakyorpatchyfinish. Ifyou’repaintingtrimand joinerywithReseneLustacryl waterborneenameland arefindingyourpainting techniqueisn’tgettingthe smoothfinishyouareafter, youcanuseReseneBrushing Additivetoreducebrush markingandproducea smootherfinishontrim andjoinery.
Staycool
Ifyouareplanningtopainta darkcolourandyourhome’s claddingalreadyfeelstoohot insummer,considerchoosinga ReseneCoolColour™.AResene CoolColourisdesignedtoreflect muchmoreofthesun’senergy thanastandardcolourkeeping yourpaintandcladdingcooler.
Takecareofyourself
Remembertopaceyourselfwhen you’retacklingalargeproject outside.Breaktheprojectinto smallermanageablechunks, wearsunprotection–sunblock, sunglasses,ahatandlong sleeves,andtakeregularbreaks. It’salsocrucialtostayhydrated, soremembertofillupyourwater bottleregularly.Ifyoufindthe middlepartofthedayistoohot topaint,usethetimetostarton prepforanotherproject.
Didyouknow?
ResenePaintExpert JaySharplessays, “Youreallywanttoavoid paintingindirectsunas thepaintwilldrymuch quickerandstartgetting hardertoapply.”
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Intheworldofinteriordesignandhome renovation,trendsareeverevolving,reflecting shiftsinsocietalvalues,technological advancements,andindividualpreferences.
Thepastfewyearshaveseenseveral prominentrenovationanddesign trendsemerge,shapingthewaywe conceptualiseandtransformourlivingspaces. AsKiwihomeownerscontinuetoseekspaces thatreflectourvaluesandlifestyles,these trendsprovideinspirationandguidancefor creatinghomesthatarenotonlyaesthetically pleasingbutalsofunctionalandharmonious withtheworldaroundus.
Fromarenewedfocusonsustainabilityto theeleganceofminimalism,let’sdelveinto someofthemostintriguingtrendsthatare makingwavesintheindustry.
SustainableLivingTakesCentreStage
Withagrowingawarenessofenvironmental issues,sustainabilityhasbecomea cornerstoneofmoderndesignandrenovation. Homeownersanddesignersalikeareseeking waystominimizetheirecologicalfootprint throughthoughtfulchoicesinmaterials,energy usage,andwastereduction.Repurposingold furniture,optingforreclaimedwood,and usingenergy-efficientappliancesarejustafew wayssustainablelivingisbeingintegratedinto homes.
Incorporatingrenewableenergysources likesolarpanelsandutilizingsmarthome technologyforenergymanagementarealso continuingtogaintraction.Thesechoicesnot onlybenefittheplanetbutalsocontributeto reducedutilitycostsinthelongrun.
BiophilicDesignforWell-being
Thebiophilicdesigntrendcapitalisesonour inherentconnectiontonature.Itemphasises
theincorporationofnaturalelementsinto indoorspaces,promotingmentalandphysical well-being.Fromindoorgardensandliving wallstolargewindowsthatallowample naturallight,biophilicdesignblursthelines betweentheindoorsandoutdoors,creatinga tranquilandrefreshingatmosphere.
Biophilicdesigndoesn’tjuststopat aesthetics–italsoconsidersairqualityand acoustics,enhancingtheoverallcomfortof livingspaces.Theuseofsustainablematerials andnon-toxicfinishesfurthersupportsa healthylivingenvironment.
EmbracingMinimalismandFunctionality
Lessismore–thephilosophyofminimalism hasgainedconsiderablemomentumin recentyears.Characterisedbycleanlines, openspaces,andafocusonfunctionality, minimalismseekstoeliminateclutterand createasenseofcalm.Homeownersare optingforqualityoverquantity,investingin versatilepiecesoffurniturethatservemultiple purposes.
Neutralcolourpalettesandmonochromatic schemesdominateminimalistspaces, contributingtoasenseofserenity.Withan emphasisonorganizationandsmartstorage solutions,minimalismnotonlyoffersaesthetic appealbutalsomakesday-to-daylivingmore efficient.
Thistrendcelebratesimperfections, honouringthehistoryofpieceswhilecreating visuallycaptivatinginteriors.Thejuxtaposition ofoldandnewencouragescreativityand personalexpression,ashomeownerscurate theirownstorieswithintheirlivingspaces.
SmartHomesforModernLiving
Rapidtechnologicaladvancementshave usheredintheeraofthesmarthome. Fromvoice-controlledlightingsystemsto temperaturecontrolsthatadjusttoyour preferences,smarttechnologyistransforming thewayweinteractwithourlivingspaces. Convenienceandefficiencyarekeydrivers, ashomeownersseektostreamlinedailytasks throughautomation.
Moreover,securityfeatureslikesmart locksandsurveillancesystemsofferpeaceof mind.Astechnologycontinuestoevolve,the boundariesofwhat’spossiblewithinasmart homeexpand,offeringendlessopportunities forcustomisationandpersonalisation.
ExpressiveandArtisticWallDesign
Wallsarenolongerjustfunctionalpartitions; theyarecanvasesforartisticexpression.Bold wallpaperchoices,texturedpaint,andintricate muralsarebeingusedtoturnwallsintofocal points.Thistrendallowshomeownerstoinfuse theirpersonalityintotheirspaces,creating visuallystimulatingenvironments.
Geometricpatterns,abstractdesigns, andhand-paintedmuralsbringatouch ofuniquenesstoeachroom.Thisartistic approachtowalldesigncomplements variousinteriorstyles,fromcontemporary tobohemian,makingitaversatiletrendthat caterstodiversetastes.
FlexibleandMultipurposeSpaces
Theconceptofdedicatedroomsisevolving ashomeownersseekversatilespacesthat canadapttodifferentneeds.Homeoffices thatdoubleasguestrooms,diningareasthat transformintoentertainmentzones,andliving roomsthataccommodateexerciseroutines –flexibilityisattheheartofmoderninterior design.
Furniturewithmodulardesignsand foldableelementsplayacrucialroleinthese multipurposespaces.Thistrendreflectsthe changingdynamicsofmodernlife,where adaptabilityandfunctionalityareparamount.
Whenyou’replanningtopaintyourhome, themostsustainablechoiceisallabout choosingtherightpaintforyourprojectto helpprotectthesurfaceandkeepitlooking goodforlonger.It’smucheasierand cheapertorefreshyourpaintinthefuture thanitistoreplacecladdingorsurfaces thathavebeenleftunprotected.Resene hasNewZealand’swidestrangeofEco Choiceapprovedpaintsandwoodstains, sothereareplentyoflowodourandlowor noaddedVOCoptionsforyourhomeinside andout,allmaderighthereinNewZealand. TalktoyourlocalReseneColorShopteam aboutthebestpaintsystemforyourproject oraskaResenePaintExpertfreeonline, resene.co.nz/paintexpert.Ifyouneedhelp withthepainting,findyournearestResene Eco.Decoratoratecodecorator.co.nz. ReseneEco.Decoratorsareanationwide networkofpaintersfocusedonqualitypaint finishesandsustainabilitytohelpyoubring outthebestinyourproject.
Whetherit’sahomeimprovementproject,arepair task,oracreativeendeavour,theage-olddebate ofdoingityourselfversushiringaprofessional continuestobeahottopicforKiwihomeowners.
OneoftheprimaryreasonsmanyKiwis optfortheDIYrouteiscostsavings. Byhandlingthetaskyourself,you eliminatethelabourcostassociatedwithhiring aprofessional.Thisisparticularlyattractive forsmallerprojectsortasksthatdon’trequire specialisedexpertise.Whileprofessional servicescomeataprice-whichcanbe significantlyhigherthanaDIYapproach-this costfactormaylimitthescopeofprojectsyou canundertake.DIYprojectsmightseemcosteffectiveatfirst,buthiddencostscanaddup. Theseincludepurchasingtools,materials,and potentialexpensestofixmistakes.
DIYprojectsofferanexcellentopportunity toenhanceyourskills.Youcanlearnnew techniques,acquirehands-onexperience, andbuildyourconfidenceinvariousareas suchascarpentry,painting,plumbing,and more.WhileDIYencouragesskilldevelopment, notallprojectsaresuitableforbeginners.
Complextaskslikeelectricalworkorstructural alterationsrequireprofessionalknowledgeto ensuresafetyandquality.Professionalsbring specialisedknowledgeandexperiencetothe tableandtheirexpertiseensureshigh-quality resultsandminimisestheriskoferrors.Certain tasksinvolveinherentrisks,suchasusing powertools,workingatheights,ordealingwith hazardousmaterials.Professionalsaretrained
tomanagetheserisks,whereasDIYenthusiasts maybemoresusceptibletoaccidents.
DIYprojectsallowyoutoworkatyourown paceandonyourownschedule.Thisflexibility canbeadvantageousforpeoplewithbusylives orirregularschedules,howeversomeprojects cantakemoretimeandeffortthananticipated. Learningnewskills,troubleshooting,and rectifyingmistakescanleadtodelaysand frustration.Hiringaprofessionalmeansyou’re dependentontheirscheduleandavailability. Delaysontheirendcouldleadtoproject bottlenecks.However,withouttheexpertise ofaprofessional,thequalityofyourworkmay notmatchindustrystandards.Thiscanresult insubparoutcomesthatmayrequirefurther repairorredoing,ultimatelycostingmore timeandmoney.Manyprofessionalsoffer warrantiesorguaranteesfortheirwork.This providesyouwithasafetynet–ifsomething goeswrongshortlyaftercompletion,youhave recoursetogetitfixedwithoutadditionalcosts.
Forsimplertasks,DIYcanbeanimmensely rewardingexperiencethatsavesmoneyand buildsnewskills.However,forcomplexprojects orthoserequiringspecialisedexpertise,hiring aprofessionalensuresquality,safety,and efficiency.It’sessentialtoweightheprosand conscarefullyandchoosetheapproachthat alignswithyourprioritiesandresources.
What’shappeningat yourplacethisspring?
Brenda: Iplantowashandclean mytimberpatiowithReseneMoss& MouldKillerandReseneTimberand DeckWash,thenrestainitwith ReseneWoodsmaninthecolour ReseneDriftwood.
Jay: Ihavepathwaysthatneed waterblastingandtreatingformoss andmould,andallmyguttersneed cleaning.Thesouthsideofmyhouse needsthesoffitcleanedasthere isdirt,grimeandmouldvisible, soI’lluseResenePaintPrepand Housewashforthat,andIalsoneed tocleanmydeckandretainingwalls withReseneTimberandDeckWash andgetthemreadyforstaining.
Whatisthemostcommon springquestion?
Brenda: “Isspringagoodtimeto paintexteriors?”Mosthomeowners aremotivatedtostartpreparingfor exteriorprojectsastheweatheris warmingup.
Jay: “DoIhavetoclean-doI actuallythough?DoIreallyneed topreparethesurface?”Andyes theanswertothesequestionsis “definitelyyes”!
ResenePaintExpert,JaySharplesandReseneColourExpert, BrendaNgataisharetheirfavouritehues,hacksandhouseplans forthisspring.
Canyoushareany handyhacksforspring?
Brenda: Definitelycheckout theMasterStrokebyResene handytipsandadvice.There areshortvideosonhowtopaint, wallpaper,choosecolourand more,whicharedesignedtohelp youconfidentlygetgoingwith yourproject.
Jay: Sameasanyothertimeof theyear-lookattheweather conditionsandplanaccordingly. Youstillneedtothinkaboutthe temperaturedroppinginthe afternoonorintheshade,so don’tpushthepaintingtoolate. Thebestpaintingwindowisstill 10till2pm-ishandasspringturns intosummer,thistimeframe extends.Youcanuseyourtime beforeandaftertoprepthenext areareadyforpainting.
Q AnynewReseneproducts thatyou’rekeentotry?
Brenda: Ihaveanoldsmalltimber sidetable,soIintendtostripthe existingpaintoffandtryoutour recentlyreleasedReseneColorwood WeSpeakBeachcolourwashrange, inthecolourReseneBreatheEasy.
Jay: Myfavouritenewishproduct isthesprayapplicationResene DeepClean.Youattachthehose andsprayyourdecks,pathways, drivewaysetc,andleaveitto slowlycleanandlimitthegrowth ofmouldandalgae.Supereasy!
Whatisyourbestadvice forspringprojects?
Brenda: AlwaysuseResene testpotstotryoutyourcoloursfirst. Afive-dollarpurchaseforone testpotcansaveyoumoneydown thetrack.Also,whateveryour projectmaybe,especiallyfor exteriors,cleaningthe surfacesthoroughlyfirstisthe mostimportantstep.Over autumnandwinter,moss andmouldtakeholdonthe surfaceandmustberemoved toensurealong-lastingnew paintorstainfinish.
Whatareyourfavouritespringcolours?
Brenda: Spring,beingtheseasonofnewblossoms,springbulbsand yellowdaffodils,meansweallgetinspiredbythebeautifulcoloursin nature.Theweatherwillbewarmingup,soit’stimetoenjoytheoutdoors andgetsomemuch-neededVitaminD SpringvibecoloursIloveare ReseneChelseaCucumber,ReseneHalfMoonbeamandforalight, cleanupbeatneutralgrey,ReseneGeyser.Thesethreecolourslookgreat withasimpleandcleanfreshwhite,suchasReseneAlabaster.
Jay: I’mcurrentlylookingatstaincoloursformydeckandhouse-I’m almostlockedinonthecolourResene DarkOak.
Jay: Youcangetyour exteriorpaintingdonein spring,youjustneedto planyourproject.Don’t rush,sticktoonecoataday untilthewarmweatheris consistent.Dotreatformoss andmould,dopreparethe areaforpaintinganddo startplanningyoursummer jobs-Ihavetorestainmyhouse thisyear.Don’tskiptheprep, it’sthehardestpartbutdone correctly,makespaintingand stainingaloteasierandthe coatingwilllastlonger.
Ruletoremember:
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Isthewashingonthe linedrying?Ifit’snot, neitherwillyourpaint.ReseneHalfMoonbeam ReseneGeyser ReseneChelseaCucumber ReseneDustStorm ReseneHalfSauvignon ReseneDarkOak
Thesetime-savingproductsandtrendingdesigns willinspireyournextDIYprojects.
Indoorandoutdoorconcretesurfaces canbeawashwithcolour,usingtheResene InTheWashrangeofconcretewashes. Thesebuildablesheercoloursworkwith ReseneConcreteClear,ReseneConcrete WaxandReseneConcreteClearWalk-on tocreatedifferentcolouredeffectson concreteincludingafrescolook. Thesecoloursaregreatforarangeof projectsincludingpavers,plantersand concretewalls.Forexteriorwalls,apply ReseneSolventborneAquapelfollowedby onecoatofReseneConcreteCleargloss beforeapplyingoneortwocoats ofyourchosenReseneConcreteWash colourtintedintoReseneConcrete Clearsatin.Choosefromfivecolours ReseneWhitewash,ReseneGreigewash, ReseneBlondewash,ReseneClaywash andReseneStonewash. Availablefrom ReseneColorShopsandresellers.
Mattime
Coordinateyourbathmatwithyourwalls withacolourfulnewReseneLivingbathmat inspiredbypopularResenecolours. Apopofyelloworasplashofbluewill instantlyhelpfreshenupyourbathroom. AvailablefromBriscoes.
Coollikethat
Whetheryourstyleiscoastal chic,classiccharmorartdeco decadence,theReseneGolden AgeWallpaperCollectionwill helpyoustripetherightbalance inyourhome.Stripedesignssuch asReseneWallpaperCollection 101077144aregreatatplaying wellwithotherpatternssuchas floralsandleafyprintsorteam yourwallpaperwiththese complementaryResenecolours. AvailablefromReseneColorShops.
ReseneIslandSpice
ReseneWhiskeySour
ReseneAppleBlossom
DidyouknowthatReseneCoolColourformulasarenotonlyavailablein popularexteriorpaintslikeReseneLumbersiderLowSheen,butalsoinyour favouriteReseneWoodsmanwoodstains,includingReseneWoodsman DeckingOilStain?ReseneCoolColourformulascontainspecialheat reflectivetechnologythathelpskeepdarkpaintsandstainscoolertotouch whentheyareexposedtothesun’srays.Nomoreburningyourfeetona hotdeckinsummer. AvailablefromReseneColorShopsandresellers.
Achievethelookofrustedaged steelwithoutblowingthebudget withReseneFXFauxRustEffect.
Thisspecialtwo-partproduct comeswithabasecoatandan activatorandallowsallkindsof surfacestobetransformedinto thelookofaged,weatheredsteel overnight,andtherustcontinues todevelopovertime-justlike realrust. AvailablefromResene ColorShopsandresellers.
Bluehorizons
Morethan4000NewZealand menarediagnosedwithprostatecancereveryyear.BlueSeptember isTheProstateCancerFoundation’sannualfundraisingandawarenesscampaignandReseneColorShopsaregetting behindthisgoodcausebyencouragingyoutoPaintItBlue.BuyanyblueResenetestpot60mLfrom8-21Septemberat yourlocalReseneownedColorShopandResenewill donate$1totheProstateCancerFoundationNZ. Findoutmorewaystohelp:fundraise.prostate.org.nz/event/blueseptember.
OneofResene’smostpopularexterior paintsisnowavailableinaflatformula. ReseneLumbersiderMattisaflatter, matterfinishthantraditionalResene LumbersiderLowSheen. It’smadetowithstandthe elementsandsuitablefor manysurfaces,including weatherboards,fences, concreteandplaster. Availableinaselectedrange ofResenecoloursfromResene ColorShopsandresellers.
Groovyduvet
Comfortableandinviting,the ReseneLivingRumiduvetcover isacottonjacquard,washedfor addedsoftness.Thiseffortless designisperfectfor styling,featuringawoven diamondtexturewitha contrastingplain-dyed cottonpercale.These duvetsareavailablein MochaandStack,inspired byResenecolours. AvailablefromBriscoes.
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Needtoknow
Walls painted in Resene Double Biscotti
Resene Claywash
FindyournearestReseneColorShop,resene.co.nz/colorshops.
Wall painted in Resene Sour Dough with Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Blanc applied on top, floor in Resene Walk-on Concrete Clear tinted to Resene Claywash, plant pots in (from front to back) Resene Concrete Clear satin tinted to Resene Stonewash, Resene Concrete Clear satin tinted to Resene Claywash and Resene Double Akaroa
HomestainedinResenePitch BlackandReseneNatural.
ReseneHalf Sail
Transformyourpowderroom withsomeeye-catchingResene wallpapers.Withdiverse patterns andtexturestochoosefrom, wallpaperaddsdepth, making smallspacesfeelluxurious while addingthewowfactor Thisisa fantasticprojectthatcanbedone inadaytomakeoverasmall spacewithbigpersonality.
PowderroominReseneWallpaper 220125andpaintedinReseneSeaFog
It’stimetogiveyourbathroomaspringtimemakeover, especiallyifyou’vegotfamilyandfriendsvisitingforsummer. Howaboutwelcomingthemwithabathroomthat’sallspruced upandreadytogo?Whetherit’sinjectingapopofcolour, swappingoutafewaccessories,orevenaddingsomecreative storagesolutions,now’sthetimetogetcracking.Plusyou’vegot theperfectexcuse.Guestsarecoming! 1 3
onandgetthejobdone,”says Jay.“Generally,afreshcoatof paintlooksamazing,butifyou skiptheprepthenit’snotgoing tolookamazingforverylong.” Thoroughlycleanyourbathroom, especiallyifregularcleaninghas beenoverlooked.Treatmould growthwithReseneMoss& MouldKiller.Minorblemishes canbedealtwithusinga microfibrecloth.Sandingis crucialforolderbathrooms withoil-basedenamelpaint.
Selectingtherightshade
Whenapproachingyour bathroomtransformation, considerwhetherit’sashared familyspaceoramoreprivate ensuite.Forabathroomused bybothfamilymembersand guests,optforacolourthat resonateswitheveryone,such assoothingbluesandgreens, astheyfeellikeasummer holiday.Ensuitesoffer moreroomforcreative colourchoicessousethe opportunitytogoabit bolderwithcolourifyou wantto.Andremember, asit’sasmallspace,if yourcolourexperiment doesn’tpanout,youcan easilypaintoverit.
Lightvs.darktones
Inlargerbathrooms,youmight betemptedbybold,dramatic darkcolours,butbecautious asthesecanmakethespace feelsmaller.Functionality matterstoo–ensuresufficient lightingfortaskslikeshaving andmakeupapplication.If you’reintriguedbydarkhues, considerpaintingjustonewall
forastylishaccent.Tryacolour likeReseneFoundry,saysResene PaintExpertJaySharples.
Addressingmouldconcerns Givenyourbathroom’sdamp nature,mouldcanbecomean issue,particularlywithoutproper ventilation.Notonlyismould unsightly,butitcanalsodamage yourpaintjobovertime.Ifitgets establisheditcangrow throughsubsequent coatsofpaint,affecting adhesionandruining thelookofallyour hardwork.UseResene Moss&MouldKillerto killmouldandsterilise surfacesandthen paintwithResene Kitchen&Bathroom paintwithanti-bacterialsilver andMoulDefenderoraskto getyourResenewaterborne paintdosedwithResene MoulDefendertohelpslow downanyfuturemouldgrowth.
Preparationiscrucial
“Everyoneknowspreparation iskeyforasuccessfulpainting project,buteveryonewantstoget
“Withoutpropersanding,you candoanexceptionaljob painting,anditcanlookbrilliant, butchancesarethepaintisjust goingtoscratchoffassoonas youhaveashower,”saysJay. Skippingthisstepcanleadto pooradhesionofyournewpaint. Also,remembertodustoffall sandingdust.
Coatingandfinishing
Aftersanding,useReseneEzyFill Quicktoevenoutsurfaces.Prime withReseneQuickDryundercoat andapplytwocoatsofyour chosentopcoat.Jayrecommends startingwiththeceilingand paintingitinReseneSpaceCote FlatKitchen&Bathroom,moveto trimsandpainttheminResene LustacrylKitchen&Bathroom andthencompletewallsin ReseneSpaceCoteLowSheen Kitchen&Bathroom.
Maintenanceandcleaning
Afterpainting,it’swisetowaita weekbeforeexposingthefreshly paintedbathroomtosteamy showers.Regularcleaningwith productslikeReseneInterior PaintworkCleanerensures longevity.Remembernotto over-clean–ReseneInterior PaintworkCleanerandalint-free clothworkwell.
ThisResenewallpaperispainted inReseneObeliskmetallicpaint, bathroomcabinetinReseneBlast Grey metallicpaintandpaneling in Resene labaster
Dealingwithtiles
Whileitwon’treplicatethe originalfinish,paintingtilesis aneasy,budget-friendlywayto refreshtiles.Formosttilesallyou needisagoodclean,thenapply ReseneWaterborneSureseal andtwocoatsofReseneKitchen &Bathroompaintonwallsor ReseneWalk-onflooringpaint onthefloor.Finishflooringwith ReseneConcreteWax.
Groutandfinishingtouches
Revivetiredgroutbypainting overitusingaResenetestpotor ReseneWalk-onflooringpaint. Besuretocleananypaintthat getsontileswhileit’sstillwet.
Washingtimberbeforestaining opensthewoodfibres,helpingthe staintopenetratebetterandforthe timbertobettersoakupthestain. Withnewtimberit’sespecially importanttocleanitfirstasthis canalsohelpremovetanninsin thewood,whichifleftuntreated canstainfurnitureandclothes.
Agreatdeckistransformativefor youandyourhome.Deckscreate welcomingentrances,outdoor diningspacesandexcellentareas forentertaining.Ifyourdeckis showingsignsofwinterwear, ReseneWoodsmanwoodstainscan takeyourdeckfromdrabto fab.ReseneWoodsman woodstainsaresemitransparentincolourand allowthewoodgrainand naturalbeautyofthetimbe toshowthrough.Resene Woodsmanwillalsoprotec timberfromdamagefrom UVlightandtheelements. Evenbetter,stainingyourdeckis aprojectthatcanbecompleted quicklyandeasily,makingitthe perfectjobforaDIYweekend.
WhichReseneproducttochoose?
Whetheryourdeckismadeofdark andhandsomehardwood,orlight naturalpine,there’saResene product–andcolour–suitablefor everytypeofdeck.Resene
WoodsmanDeckingOilStainis especiallydesignedfortimber decks.Thishybridwaterbornealkyd stainhaslowerodourandVOCs (volatileorganiccompounds)than
traditionalsolventbornestains andisavailableinmanycolours, includingpopularhuesResene Natural,ReseneHeartwood, ReseneCedarandResenePitch Black.Alternatively,ifyouareafter atraditionallookingwoodfinish, oryouarerestaininga deckpreviouslystainedin asolventbornestain,opt forReseneWoodsman WoodOilStain.Ifyour deckisbuiltfromkwila, ReseneKwilaTimberStain isaspecialstaindesigned tomatchthenatural red-browncolourofkwila andisalsosuitableotherexotic hardwoods.Foranaturallightly oiledlook,tryReseneFurnitureand DeckingOilonyourdeck.
Giveyourdeckatreat
Beforeyoustartstaining,youneed toprepthesurfaceofthedeck. Firsttreatformossandmouldusing ReseneMoss&MouldKiller.Ifleft untreated,moss,mouldandfungi candamagetimberanddiscolour thestain.Sprayandallowittosoak intothetimberfor48hourstokill allmouldsporesbeforescrubbing
andrinsingclean.Oncethemoss hasbeentreated,cleanthedeck usingReseneTimber&DeckWash usingashort-bristledbrushbefore rinsingwithwater.Remember, becausestainsaresemi-transparent, thecleanerthetimberisatthe beginning,thebettertheendresult.
Whenstainingadeck,agood resultcomesdowntousingthe rightReseneproductsandtools andplanningyourapproach(so youavoidwalkingoveryourstain orstainingyourselfintoacorner). Firstuseapaintbrushtoapplythe staintoanyfiddlyorhardtoreach areassuchasthesidesofthedeck orsteps.Fortheflatsurfacesofthe deck,useaPALDeckmasterBrush orlambswoolapplicatorpadto applythestainusinglongstrokes downthelengthoftheplanks, followingthegrainofthetimber.In hotweather,stainscandryquickly. Toavoidlapmarkstrytomaintain a‘wetedge’soyourstaindoesn’t dryoutbeforethenextstrokeis applied.Todothis,it’sbesttowork insmallsections.Thefirstcoatof stainshouldsaturatethetimber, butexcesspuddlesofstaincanbe wipedawayusingaclean,dry cloth.Allowthefirstcoattodry beforeapplyingasecondcoat.
• UV light,rainandthe weather are harshondecks.Property maintained decks willlastlongerthan decksthat areleftuncoated.It’sfar easier to restainorrepaint your deckthanit istoreplaceitcompletely •Stainsaretransparent and the colour willvary depending on the typeoftimberandthe numberof coatsofstainapplied.
• Thesecondcoatofstain willbe easiertoapply thanthe firstandthe stain willspreadeasily Lay offthe second coat carefully and wipe away excessstainusingaclean,dry cloth toavoidlapmarksordrips.
• Youcanapply differentstaincolours overeach other but theold stain colour willaffecthowthenewstain colourlooks.It’sbesttotestonan inconspicuousareafirst.
•DecksstainedinResene Woodsman typicallyrequiremaintenanceevery twotothreesummers. Keepany leftoverstaininacool, darkplace andwritethenameofthecolouryou usedandwhereyou useditonthelid withamarkerpenso youcangrab therightcontainer when youwant to apply another coat in the future.
•Old orroughsawntimber will soak upmorestainthansmoothtimber,so youmayneedtoapplymorestain.
•For dark-colouredstains, Resene CoolColourformulasare recommended.ReseneCoolColours containspecialheat-reflective technologydesignedtoreflectmore ofthe sun’senergythanstandard colours.Thiswillhelpyourdeck stay coolertotouchandreducethe riskofheatrelateddamage.
• Avoid waterblastingyourdeck. This candamagethetimber, leadingtosplintersandaneedto replaceitfaster.
•If you wishtocreateflowbetween your indoorandoutdoorspaces byusingthesameflooring,Resene Woodsman exteriorcolourscanbe created as interiorReseneColorwood colours. Ask yourlocalResene ColorShop totinttheformulaforyou.
•ApplyReseneDeepCleanevery 6-12 monthstopreserve your deck No scrubbing ne
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Springisintheair,whichmeansit’s theperfecttimetogetoutsideand giveyourhomealittleTLC.Damp, coldconditionscancausemoss, mould,lichenanddirttobuildupon paths,patios,decksanddriveways, aswellastheroofandyourhome’s preciouspaintwork.Thegoodnews isthatResenehasmadeblitzingall theseseasonalsituationssupereasy withitsrangeofoutdoorcleaning products,whicharealldesignedfor Kiwihomes.It’sveryimportantto alwaysfollowthespecificdirections anddilutioninstructionsoneach producttogetthebestresults.
Deepimpact
ReseneDeepCleanisyoursaving gracewhenitcomestocleaning slipperypaths,driveways,patios, decksandallofyourexterior paintwork.Itbreaksdown contaminantsallbyitself–once you’veappliedit,naturedoesthe jobforyou.Patrickrecommends usingittwiceayearonconcrete andtimbersurfacestokeepthem lookinggood.Simplydilutewiththe rightamountofwaterorattachthe triggerpacktoyourhoseandspray on.Murdosays,“Itwill continueworkingwitheach rainfallandyou’llhave acleanersurfaceintime forsummer.”
Refreshandrenew ResenePaintPrepand HousewashandResene Bio-Cleanerareboth
powerfulandhighlyefficientways togetsurfacesreadyforpainting ortouseannuallytogivehomes andbuildingsarefresh.Murdosays, “aregularspringcleaningcycle willkeepyourhouselookinggreat andwillextendthelifeofyour paintwork.”Dilutethecleanerwith therightamountofwater,scrub vigorouslyusinganylonbristle broomorshorthandlescrubbing brush,thenrinsewithcleanwater foraninstantlyfreshersurface.
Raisetheroof
Ifyou’replanningtofreshenupyour roofthissummer,Patricksuggests firstgivingitagoodcleanbefore applyinganypaint.ReseneRoof andMetalWashisaspecifically formulatedcleaninganddegreasing agentthatisrecommendedfor allnewandpreviouslypainted ironormetalroofs,aswellasa generalcleanerandpre-treatment forrepainting.Mixwithwaterthen applybybrushorspray,scrub vigorouslyandrinsewithcleanwater.
Breakthemould
ReseneMoss&MouldKiller“isavery effectivemeansofkillingallmanner ofgreenstuffthathasappearedover
winter,”saysMurdo.“Mouldleft untreatedonpaintisamajorcause ofpaintdisfigurementandcan shortenthelifeofyourpaintwork. ReseneMoss&MouldKillerisalso highlyrecommendedforexterior concretesurfaceswheremould growthisnormallypresent.”It’sa hypochlorite-basedwashdesigned tokillandbleachmostcommon mouldsandfungus.Simplydilute withwateroruseamore concentratedmixonsurfacesthat haveheavyinfestations.Saturate thewholeareawithabrushor gardensprayer,thenleaveitfor 48hoursbeforewashingitoff thoroughlywithcleanwater.
Stainremover
Ifyouhaveoilstainsonyour drivewayorinyourgarage,hit themwithadoseofReseneHeavy DutyPaintPrepandOilRemover. Thisisagreatproducttohavein yourgarageallyearround,asit’s besttocleanoilspotswhenthey arefresh.It’salsoapowerful, biodegradable,phosphate-free cleanerforremovalofdirtand greasepriortopainting.Simply dilutetheconcentratewithwater, scrubvigorouslyandallowthe cleanertoremainonthesurface for5-10minutesbeforerinsing withcleanwater.
Woodwash ReseneTimberandDeckWash willhelpcleanoffallthebuilt-up gunkonyourtimberdeckorfence soit’sreadyforyoutorestainor paint.Mixtheconcentratewith waterandsaturatethetimber surface.Leavewetfor10-15 minutes,scrubvigorously,then rinsewithcleanwater.
1 Cleanfromthe top down. Byworking this way your newcleaningwon’t makean areayou’vealready cleaned dirtyagain.Startwithyourroof, thencleanyourhouse,thenfinish withyourdecksandexposed timbersurfaces.
2 Trytocleanoutofdirect sunlight.Formostcleaning products,thebestdaystoclean areusuallyovercastbutnotwet. Yourcleaningproductwillstay wetforlonger,givingyoumore timetogetthecleaning done.
3 Don’tmixcleaningproducts –usethebestoneforthe surfaceyou’recleaning.While itcanbetemptingtouseone productoneverything,chances areyouwon’tbegettingthebest cleanforeach.
4 Whenscrubbing,it’sbest toscrubwiththedirection orgrainofthesurface.
5 Mostcleanersneedrinsing offthesurface.Cleaning productscanetchsurfacesso makesureyoukeepthemwet whileyouarecleaningthenrinse wellandallowthemtodry before appl inganypaintorstain.
6 Ifyou’reworkinginan enclosedspace,makesure youhaveplentyofventilation.
7 Remembertowear adequateprotection–overalls,gloves,eyeprotection andsuitablefootwearwhile ou’re cleaning
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Freshenuptheexteriorofyourhomewiththesespringcleaning tipsandproductrecommendationsfromourReseneexperts.
Thesunisfinallyshining,thebirdsaresinging, andthegreatoutdoorsbeckon–it’stheperfect timetogiveyouroutdoorspaceamuch-needed makeover!
Whetheryouhaveasprawling backyard,acosybalcony,ora petitepatio,thepossibilitiesfor transformingthesespacesintoyourownslice ofparadiseareendless.Saygoodbyetodull anddrabandhellotovibrantandinviting,as youtransformyouroutdoorareaintoahaven ofrelaxation,entertainment,andnatural beauty.
SettheStagewithInvitingSeating:A transformationbeginswithcreatinga welcomingenvironment.Spruceupyour outdoorseatingwithcosycushions,colourful pillows,anddurableoutdoorfurniturethat matchesyourstyle.Fromchicloungechairs tohammocksthatinviteafternoonnaps,your seatingchoicessetthetoneforrelaxationand comfort.
LushGreeneryandBlooms:Nature’stouch canworkwondersinanyoutdoorspace. Embracethecharmofplantsbyincorporating pottedflowers,hanginggardens,andeven verticalplantwalls.Amixofvibrantblossoms andlushfoliagenotonlyinfusescolourbutalso providesarefreshingoasis-likeambiance.
MoodLightingforEnchantingEvenings:
Don’tletthefunendwhenthesungoesdown. Stringlights,lanterns,andsolar-powered fixturescanaddamagicalglowtoyouroutdoor space.Imaginecosyeveningsspentunderthe twinklingstars,sharingstorieswithfriends,or simplyunwindingwithagoodbook.
CreateDefinedAreas:Eveninsmallerspaces, it’spossibletocreatedistinctareaswith variouspurposes.Dedicateaspotfordining,
anotherforlounging,andperhapsacorner forgardening.Thiscreatesasenseofflowand functionality,ensuringyoucanenjoyevery cornerofyourtransformedspace.
UnleashYourInnerChefwithanOutdoor
Kitchen:Forthosewholovetocookand entertain,consideraddinganoutdoorkitchen. Asimplebarbequeorafullyequippedcooking areacanelevateyouroutdoorgatheringstothe nextlevel.
WaterFeaturesforSerenity:Thegentlesound oftricklingwatercanbeincrediblysoothing. Incorporatingasmallfountain,birdbath,or evenafishpondcaninfuseyouroutdoorhaven withasereneatmosphere.It’stheperfecttouch formeditation,contemplation,orjustenjoying apeacefulmoment.
DIYProjectsforaPersonalTouch:Putyour creativehatonandengageinDIYprojects topersonaliseyourspace.Buildapalletbar, createmosaictabletops,ordesignyourown planters.Infusingyourpersonalityintothese projectsaddsauniqueflairtoyouroutdoor space.
OutdoorEntertainmentZone:Whylimit thefuntoindoors?Setupanoutdoor entertainmentareawithaprojectorformovie
nightsunderthestars,orafirepitfortoasting marshmallowsandsharingeveningswith family.
ChooseaThemeorColourPalette:Giveyour outdoorspaceacohesivelookbyselectinga themeorcolourpalettethatresonateswith you.Whetherit’satropicalparadise,rustic cabin,ormodernoasis,aconsistentaesthetic tieseverythingtogetherforavisuallypleasing transformation.
StayComfywithWeather-Resistant
Furnishings:Investinweather-resistant furnishingsandaccessoriesthatcanwithstand theelements.Thisensuresyouroutdoor paradiseremainsintactthroughsun,rain,and wind,allowingyoutoenjoyitforyearstocome. Transformingyouroutdoorspaceisan excitingjourneythatsparkscreativityand bringsyourvisiontolife.Fromtranquilretreats tovibrantentertainmenthubs,youroutdoor areacanbecomeanextensionofyourhome, reflectingyourpersonalityandprovidinga sanctuaryforrelaxationandenjoyment.So, gatheryourinspiration,rollupyoursleeves, andgetreadytoturnyouroutdoorspaceinto thehavenyou’vealwaysdreamedof–the transformationbeginsnow!
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Asthesun’swarmraysbeckon, it’stimetoturnyourattention tothegreatoutdoorsandcreate theperfectspacethatseamlesslyblends relaxation,entertainment,andthebest naturehastooffer.Whetherit’slazy afternoonsinthesunwithabookora livelygatheringwithfriendsandfamily, creatingyourdreamoutdoorlivingspace canbeeasywithalittleplanningandthe rightadvice.
Poyntersisamarketleaderinpremium outdoorliving.Establishedin1972, Poynterswasapioneerretailerinthe outdoorfurnitureindustry.Formore than2decades,theyhavedevoted themselvestobecomingadominant playerintheoutdoorfurnituresector, seeingitgrowintoamaturemarket.
Theirhugerangeofoutdoorfurniture, withemphasisonquality,styleand durabilitycatersforawidevarietyof
budgets,andtheiroutdoorfurnitureis fullystockedandreadyforimmediate delivery.Withexcellentbrands includingtheexclusiveLesJardinsrange originatingfromFrance,anditsownPoint brand,Poyntershasawideproductrange thatcancatertoarangeofdifferentstyles andspaces.
Bycarefullyplanningyourdesign, blendingcomfortwithstyle,and harnessingthebeautyofnature,youcan craftacaptivatingoasiswherememories ofthissummerandmanytocomewill becherished.So,gatheryourinspiration, rollupyoursleeves,andembarkonthe journeyofcreatinganoutdoorhaven thatperfectlycapturestheessenceof summer.
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Whenitcomestocreatingaharmoniousand captivatinglivingenvironment,interiordesignand decorationplayapivotalrole.Awell-designed interiorisnotjustaboutaesthetics;it’sabout craftingspacesthatresonatewithyourhome’s occupants,reflectstheirpersonalities,and promotescomfortandfunctionality.
Atitscore,interiordesignisadelicate dancebetweenformandfunction.
It’saboutseamlesslymergingvisual appealwithpracticalitytocreatespacesthat arenotonlyvisuallypleasingbutalsoservea purpose.Asuccessfulinteriordesigntakesinto considerationtheneedsandlifestyleofthe occupants,thearchitecturalelementsofthe space,andtheintendedmoodoratmosphere. Fromthetimelesseleganceoftraditional designtothecleanlinesofmodern minimalism,there’sastyleforeverytasteand preference.
Traditional:Rootedinclassicdesign principles,thisstyleoftenfeaturesrichtextures, ornatedetails,andawarm,invitingcolour palette.It’sanodtohistory,incorporating elementsfromvariouserastocreateasenseof timelessness.
Modern:Characterisedbyitscleanlines,open spaces,andafocusonfunction,moderndesign embracessimplicity.Neutralcoloursanda clutter-freeenvironmentcontributetoasense ofcalmandorder.
Contemporary:Oftenconfusedwithmodern design,contemporarydesignreferstowhat’s currentlyinvogue.Itborrowselementsfrom variousstyles,resultinginafluid,ever-evolving aesthetic.
Minimalist:“Lessismore”istheguiding principleofminimalistdesign.Withan emphasisonsimplicityandfunctionality,this stylecelebratesopenspaces,neutralcolours, andacuratedselectionoffurnishings.
Industrial:Inspiredbyurbanloftsand warehouses,industrialdesignembracesraw materials,exposedstructuralelements,and
autilitarianaesthetic.It’sacelebrationofthe beautyintheunfinished.
Scandinavian:HailingfromNorthernEurope, thisstylefocusesoncosinessandfunctionality. Neutralcolours,naturalmaterials,andatouch ofhyggecontributetospacesthatfeelwarm andinviting.
Eclectic:Theeclecticstyleisablendof variousdesignelements,eras,andcultures.It encouragescreativityandpersonalexpression, resultinginspacesthatareuniquelytailoredto theinhabitants.
Whilestylesvarywidely,creatingacohesive interiorspacerequiresathoughtfulapproach. Consistencyincolourpalette,materials,and overallaestheticcantietogetherdiversedesign elements.Thekeyliesinstrikingabalance betweenunityandvariety.
Severalfundamentalelementscontributeto thesuccessofaninteriordesign:
Colour:Thechoiceofcolourssetsthetonefor aspace.Boldandvibrantcolourscaninfuse energy,whilesoftandmutedhuescreatea sereneambiance.
Texture:Textureaddsdepthandvisualinterest toaroom.Incorporatingvarioustextures,such assmoothfabrics,roughwood,andglossy surfaces,createsatactileexperience.
Lighting:Lightingisapowerfultoolthatcan influencethemoodofaroom.Naturallightis highlyvalued,butartificiallighting,whenused strategically,cancreateambiance,andhighlight specificareas.
Furniture:Furniturenotonlyservesa functionalpurposebutalsocontributestothe overallaesthetics.Thescaleandarrangement offurniturecanimpacttheflowofaroom.
Layout:Thelayoutofaspacedetermineshow peoplemovethroughit.Aneffectivelayout considerstrafficflow,focalpoints,andthe intendedactivitiesineacharea.
Accessories:Accessoriesarethefinishing touchesthatpersonalizeaspace.Fromartwork andrugstodecorativeobjects,theyreflectthe occupants’styleandinterests.
Whiledesignprinciplesandstylesprovidea foundation,injectingyourpersonalityintothe designiswhattrulymakesaspaceyourown. Incorporateelementsthatholdmeaningtoyou –familyheirlooms,travelsouvenirs,orartworks bylocalartists.Thesepersonaltouchesinfuse thespacewithcharacterandwarmth.
Inaneraofincreasingenvironmental awareness,sustainableinteriordesignpractices aregainingmomentum.Fromusingeco-friendly materialstomaximisingnaturallightand implementingenergy-efficienttechnologies, designersaretakingstepstominimisethe ecologicalfootprintofinteriorspaces.
Whetheryoupreferthetimelesseleganceof traditionaldesignorthesleeklinesofmodern minimalism,theartofinteriordesignoffers acanvasthroughwhichyoucanexpress yourselfandcraftspacesthatinspireand uplift.So,whetheryou’reembarkingonafullscalerenovationorsimplyupdatingaroom, rememberthateverydesignchoiceyoumake contributestothetapestryofyourlivingspace.
Makeit!
TheUpcyclerJacobLeafshowsyouhowtoturnacoupleof oldpalletsintoacomfortableretrostyleAdirondackchair, thensitbackandenjoyallyourhardwork!
AmericanThomasLeeknewthe importanceofcomfortwhenhe designedtheAdirondackchairin theearly20thcentury.Hewas lookingforsomethingthatwas comfortabletositonbutsturdy enoughtocopewiththerugged elementsoftheAdirondack Mountainswherehelived.The beautyofthischairisthatyoucan makeitfromanykindoftimber, eventhehumble pallet.These sourcesoffree timbercanbe foundeverywhere –infactthey’reso ubiquitousyou probablyjust drovepastone!
Otherwise,asknicelyatyourlocal supermarket–tellthemyou’rean upcycler!Buildingyourowncanbe afunandeasyprojectthatcanbe completedinaweekend.Finish withReseneFurnitureandDecking OilandyourfavouriteResene colourpainttosuityourstyle.
Cost Approximately$40forscrews andexcludingReseneproducts.
1 Washandseparatetimber Clean thepalletswithReseneTimberand DeckWash(A).Oncedry,break downthepalletswithacrowbar andhammerandremovenails(B).
2 Cutandpaint Cutyourwoodto size,thensandanyroughedges beforeprimingwithReseneQuick Drywaterborneprimerundercoat. Afteralightsand,paintthepieces fortheframewithtwocoatsof ReseneLustacrylsemi-gloss waterborneenamelpaintusing aResene#4roller(C) andtraysetforaneven finish,allowingdrytime betweencoats.Paintall theseatandbackrest slatswithtwocoatsof ReseneFurnitureand DeckingOil(D).
3 Armrests It’stimetostart assemblingtheframe!Tomake thesides,attachonearmrest piecetoafrontlegpiecewithtwo 75mmscrews.
4 Backlegs Attachthebacklegto thefrontleg145mmbelowthe armrest,usingtwo75mmscrews(E). Fortheothersideoftheframe, makeamirrorcopyofthefirstside.
5 Backrestbrace Attachthe horizontalbraceforthebackrest flushwiththeendofbotharmrests using75mmscrews.
6 Frontbrace Attachthehorizontal braceforthefrontflushwiththe topofthebacklegstringerusing 75mmscrews.
7 Backrest Usethelasthorizontal bracetopropupthearmrests (thiswillensureeverythingislevel whileattachingthebackrest supports).Clamponesideofthe backrest550mmdownfromthe topoftherearleg(thisshould giveyouagoodbackrestangle of100-110degrees)andscrew togetherwith75mmscrews. Repeatfortheotherside.
8 Seatslats Usea10mmspacerto evenlypositionthefiveseatslats. Clampinplace,drillpilotholes, thenattachwith35mmscrews(F).
9 Backrestslats Usea10mm spacertoevenlypositionthe sevenbackrestslats.Clampin place,drillpilotholes,then attachwith35mmscrews.
10 Thefinalpiece Attachthelast horizontalbracebetweentheback legs(G).Screwittothebottomof thebackreststringerswith75mm screwsandthroughthebacklegs withmore75mmscrews.
Fromoldpalletstostylishseating –personalisethisDIYAdirondack chairinanycolouryoulike. JacobusedReseneParsleyand ReseneFurnitureandDeckingOil.
•If youprefera higher gloss finish,useReseneEnamacryl inplaceofReseneLustacryl. Orforalowersheenfinishuse ReseneLumbersiderLow Sheen.
•Ifyoucan’tchoose a favourite colour,usemultiplecoloursto paintthebackuprightpartofthe chair–it’sagreatwaytoenjoy morethanonecolourandbrighten upyourdeckorbacky k ard.
•Ifyou’replanningadarkcolour, useaReseneCoolColourversion tohelpkeepyourchaircooler.
•Ifyouneedextrahelp,ask yourlocalReseneColorShop expert–theycanhelpyou witheverythingfromproducts and coloursto prep and application.Findyour nearestReseneColorShop, resene.co.nz/colorshops.
your local Resene ColorShop expert – they can help you with everything from products and colours to prep and application. Find your nearest Resene ColorShop, resene co nz/colorshops
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