Dulux Construction Solutions- Residential Newsletter

WELCOME

Old challenges on the horizon for the residential construction industry.

There is never a dull moment for the residential construction industry. As we move from a prolonged period of pressure on construction teams to an environment where inflationary pressures combined with rising interest rates has swung that sharply to sales.

2023 will inevitably deliver a return to the old – where consolidation and true input value is at its highest importance. The customer satisfaction and profitability of every sale has never been more important. Dulux continue to provide specifications options across the full value requirements of the industry. Whether it be the cost-conscious wholesale builder to the bespoke custom builder looking for premium upgrades still demanded by consumers. The Dulux Construction Solutions Team provide the largest support network across the country. Backed with an industry leading distribution and contractor support network, no one is better placed to support your coating requirement through these ever-changing times.

David Cripps

Dulux Construction Solutions Residential

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“Dulux’s brands have been trusted for generations”

AUSMAR PAINT PARTNER

On Queensland’s stunning Sunshine Coast, one new home builder has found the recipe for sustained business success. AUSMAR was established more than 30 years ago, and marketing manager Kate Dunn says the locally owned operation remains one of the region’s most enduring and popular, thanks to its winning combination of service and quality.

Standing out in a competitive market

“Clients choose AUSMAR because our homes not only look good but are also built to last, using high quality construction materials, fixtures, fittings and finishes,” says Kate.

AUSMAR’s relationship with Dulux reflects a values alignment that supports the company’s offer to clients. AUSMAR has offered Dulux products as standard inclusions since 2014. Since then, the company has leveraged Dulux’s premium market position and product innovation to help win – and delight – its clients.

A premium exterior offer

Sunshine Coast homes face more extreme weather than most, with high levels of UV exposure combined with the corrosive nature of the coastal environment. For home designs that feature a rendered or clad façade, AUSMAR offers the Dulux Acratex system.

“The Dulux Acratex system helps provide clients with a greater level of satisfaction, with its warranty benefits and the fact that their home continues to look as good as it did the day they moved in,” Kate explains. “This also helps our local reputation, because our homes continue to impress well beyond their build date.”

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Market-leading interior choices

"The performance, durability and colour range of Dulux Wash&Wear impresses AUSMAR’s clients. Our clients value the inclusion of Dulux Wash&Wear as standard – it strengthens their inclination to choose AUSMAR because they know the quality of Dulux paints and love the wide colour selection,” says Kate.

Innovation and support; the key to success

“The team at AUSMAR is known for never standing still. Our directors, Tony Bryan, Josh Green and Richard Paris, embrace innovation as a strategy to succeed in a competitive market. As Dulux continues to innovate and develop new products, we’ve been proud to include them in our offer to clients. This differentiates us from our competitors, while ensuring our homes deliver long term value and return for our clients.

To find out more on how Dulux can support your business contact your Dulux Representative

AUSMAR leverages a long-term partnership

Dulux to deliver a premium customer experience and beautiful homes that look good for longer.

DULUX AUTUMN TRENDS 2023 Natural & Earthy

These colours are versatile and work with a variety of architectural styles, adding warmth and colour to contemporary interiors or enhancing the character of period homes. Adding a deep hue can be a fast and effective way to accentuate architectural features – try opting for a rich, warm mid-tone in a home’s main entrance or use a deeper colour as a backdrop for your favourite artwork or behind shelving.

Connect Palette Autumn Styling Tips:

 Wrap the room: For a truly enveloping feeling, run your chosen room colour onto the ceiling as well.

 Take it outside: Earthy, natural colours also work beautifully on a façade, balcony or outdoor entertaining area. Using them inside and out helps visually connect your interior and exterior.

 Test it out: Always test paint colours before you commit. Order Dulux A4 Colour Stickers or sample pots from dulux.com.au in your chosen colours and view them at different times of day and night, under natural and artificial light.

 Ask a design professional contact the Dulux online colour advice team or book an in-home or online appointment with the Dulux Colour Design Service.

Photographer: Lisa Cohen, Styling: Bree Leech

Warm neutrals and muted yellow-greens paired with natural tones can create a laid-back earthy vibe for interiors this Autumn.

Side walls & ceiling: Dulux Beaten Track. Back wall: Dulux Stilted Stalks.

Walls & ceiling: Dulux Beaten Track. Study nook & entry: Dulux Wasabi.

Dulux Professional

WATER BASED ENAMEL

Dulux Professional® Fast Finish™

Premium Water Based Enamel is a game changer for the pro painter.

Now trade painters can get more done in less time. Wet-on-wet technology is optimised for spray application so you can spray wet on wet and can recoat in just one minute – and without runs or sagging!

Fast Finish™ is a great alternative to traditional oil-based enamels with all the benefits of using an acrylic paint.

Dulux Professional® Fast Finish™ Enamels

Key Features:

 1 minute recoat*

 Anti-sag Technology: no runs and stays put

 No dilution

 Very low VOC <5g/L

 Apply over oil or water-based coats

Benefits to the residential builder:

 Time/cost savings: could shave 2 hours off per home!

 Optimised for spray

sag test results in the lab

Watch our game changing wet-on-wet technology in action

Watch Fast Finish Enamel's Application

For more information contact your Dulux Residential Representative

WIN WITH March promo

Tradies know time is of the essence and time is money – and there's never been a better time for Dulux Trade account holders to try the new and improved Fast Finish™ range of spray paints!

HOW TO ENTER:

Purchase any Dulux Professional® Fast Finish™ product. Enter your details at www.winbigwithduluxprofessional.com.au to find out if you've won*.

PRIZES INCLUDE:

 1 of 600 - $15 UberEats vouchers

 1 of 80 - $100 Rebel vouchers

 1 of 3 – $1000 cash vouchers

 1 x Wagner Sprayer with Hopper

 1 x Graeco Cordless Stand Sprayer

 2 x Mirka Orbit Sanders

Total Timber

WOODCARE

Intergrain’s range of interior and exterior premium products are designed to beautify and protect timber in every part of the home.

All products are water-based and low VOC meaning they are better for you and the environment

Intergrain UltraClear® Exterior is a tough, marine grade water based clear that is formulated with high performance UV absorber technology. Suitable for doors, windows frames and trim.

Intergrain UltraDeck® Slip Resistant

Intergrain UltraDeck® Slip Resistant contains added UltraGrip for a subtle textured finish that reduces the tendency for decking and timber walkways to become slippery when wet.

Intergrain UltraDeck® Timber Stain

Intergrain UltraDeck® Timber Stain is a water-based stain that provides long-lasting performance, designed to transform the colour of natural timber.

Intergrain UltraClear® Exterior

CONCRETE SEALER Clear Winner

Dulux Avista Polyaspartic Sealer is a two part clear gloss coating that's hard wearing and good looking.

Whether it's inside or out, newly poured or resurfaced; concrete needs to look good and stay looking good for longer – no matter what the conditions. Dulux Avista Polyaspartic Sealer protects concrete surfaces by providing a durable coating that makes it easier to clean and maintain, and provides a clear gloss finish for the ultimate curb appeal.

For garage floors, driveways kitchens & laundries

Key Features & Benefits:

 Suitable for indoor or outdoor applications

 Fast cure time

 Solvent free

 Low VOC

 UV + Abrasion Resistant

 Foot traffic within 2 hours

Benefits to the residential builder

 Easy to apply with a good quality lambswool roller

 Recoat in 2 hours

 High performance and durable

 Single coat application

 Quick return to service

 Convenient 1:1 mixing ratio

 Low VOC

Learn more about Dulux Avista products at duluxavista.com.au

Clear gloss finish

KEEPS ON KEEPING ON®

Berger Paints has been helping Australians with their painting jobs since 1916.

For the last 40 years, Berger Paints has been part of the Dulux multi-brand portfolio. The Berger Paint range provides new Residential and wholesale builders with a fit-for-purpose range of high-quality interior and exterior paints that has both consumer and painters benefits.

Key Features:

 Berger Solarscreen® for exteriors is available in Low Sheen, Gloss and Semi Gloss. The Berger Solarscreen® range is self priming on bare timber, fibre cement, brick and masonry, and provides resistance against mould, fungus and algae – all wrapped up in a 20 year warranty.

 Berger Everlast® for interiors is easy to apply for a beautiful finish, and is available in Low Sheen, Matt and Semi Gloss and is low odour and very low VOC.

 All paints are water-based for easy clean up.

Benefits to the residential builder:

 High-quality interior and exterior paints that offer a competitive system solution.

 Berger offers a complete whole of home system of undercoats, ceilings, topcoats, enamels and exterior paints.

Appeal to homeowners:

 High quality, well priced products with the features and benefits consumers expect in a paint finish.

For more information contact your Dulux Residential Representative

Professional skills

EXPERT EDGE

Dulux offers a range of online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that have been designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding of paints and coatings in the built environment.

The courses available include modules from Dulux Decorative, Dulux Protective Coatings, Dulux Acratex, Porter’s Paints and Fosroc and take approximately 60 minutess to complete which includes the formal assessment.

All courses are accredited with 1 Formal CPD Point that is relevant to National Competency Standards in ArchitectureDesign & Documentation; For Licensed or Registered Builders count towards your CPD obligations in NSW (via the office of Fair Trading), Tasmania (via the Tasmania Department of Justice).

CPD courses are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Choose when and where you wish to learn and work at your own pace.

1. Search and select the course you are interested in

2. Register and pay online

3. Receive your course

4. Log-in, carry out the 1 hour module and complete the formal assessment to receive your CPD Point

Cost per CPD course is $20. During March and April 2023 use PROMO CODE: CPDFREE to access our range of courses FREE of charge.

To learn more visit dulux.pointsbuild.com.au/dulux/welcome

Explore & discover

E-LEARNING PORTAL

The NEW Dulux Residential eLearning portal is now available.

Specifically designed with the Residential Builder in mind, we’ve carefully curated playlists for the Selection & Sales Team, Construction Team and Contractors.

Each playlist features a range of training modules that include topics from colour, product and application advice

Sign up for free to the Dulux Residential eLearning platform to learn more about paints and coatings.

Key Features:

 Over 25 online courses are available

 Learn anytime, anywhere!

 Video and interactive content ranges from 5 minutes to 45 minutes duration

 Application techniques and tips and tricks

 Latest product and trend updates

 Presented by a range of DuluxGroup experts – all specialists in their fields

Sign up for free and start browsing the online training modules at duluxresidential.mygo1.com

BIM SOLUTIONS UPDATES 2023

to Autodesk® Revit® and GRAPHISOFT® Archicad® models.

Highlights of the 2023 BIM Solutions update:

 The addition of Dulux Avista’s most popular concrete resurfacing and sealing products.

 Colorbond® colours: a range of 27 Colorbond® colours including the recently released three new Colorbond® colours of Southerly, Bluegum and Dover White.

 The addition of Dulux Powder Coatings new Charisma™ flat matt range.

 LRV values added to the Dulux Protective Coatings AS2700 colour range

Download options

With multiple download options to suit your needs, Dulux BIM Solutions delivers easy access to more than 6,800 Dulux decorative colours and product ranges from Dulux Powder Coatings, Dulux Protective Coatings, Dulux Acratex, Intergrain timber finishes, and now Dulux Avista concrete resurfacing and sealing products.

Whether you require just one colour or product range, a specific colour group or collection, the virtual showroom or the entire range, you can access the materials in the format you need. And the best part? They’re all FREE!

Revit® is the registered trade mark of Autodesk, Inc. ArchiCAD® is the registered trade mark of Graphisoft SE. All rights reserved worldwide.

Download the Dulux BIM Solutions 2023 update for free www.dulux.com.au/bim

The Dulux BIM Solutions 2023 update has landed! Architects, designers and specifiers can quickly and simply add new Dulux colours and product ranges

NATIONAL

David Cripps

Business Manager - Dulux Residential

email: david.cripps@dulux.com.au

phone: 0466 351 467

VICTORIA/TASMANIA

Peter Jarni

Business Development Manager – Residential VIC

email: peter.jarni@dulux.com.au

phone: 0401 132 950

Renato Nunziato

Business Development Manager – Residential VIC

email: renato.nunziato@dulux.com.au

phone: 0412 564 938

Paul Burrows

Business Development Manager – Residential VIC

email: paul.burrows@dulux.com.au

phone: 0419 758 898

Scott Cooper

Business Development Manager – Residential VIC/TAS

email: scott.cooper@dulux.com.au

phone: 0429 901 167

NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT

Peter Davidson

State Residential Business Manager – NSW/ACT

email: peter.davidson@dulux.com.au

phone: 0472 611 681

Russell Sykes

Business Development Manager – Residential NSW

email: russell.sykes@dulux.com.a u

phone: 0417 673 927

Rowan Moon

Business Development Manager – Residential NSW/ACT

email: rowan.moon@dulux.com.au

phone: 0429 461 734

QUEENSLAND

Tom Hammond

State Residential Manager QLD

email: tom.hammond@dulux.com.au

phone: 0421 913 352

Daniel Young

Business Development Manager – Residential QLD

email: daniel.young@dulux.com.au

phone: 0419 285 912

Tina Shuart

Business Development Manager – Residential QLD

email: tina.shuart@dulux.com.au

phone: 0437 666 286

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Joe Anello

Business Development Manager – Residential SA

email: joe.anello@dulux.com.au

phone: 0423 291 849

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Brigitte Bosch

Business Development Manager – Residential email: brigitte.bosch@dulux.com.au

phone: 0459 347 937

The Dulux Construction Solutions Residential team are here to support you. Please contact us.