Download - Dulux Trade

The Professional 

Woodcare Guide 

“Dulux Trade Woodcare 

products are fantastic, 

and when I find 

something that is 

fantastic, I have to 

tell everyone” 

Trusted by Morley Lane, 

Professional Decorator

Lasting protection that 

won't let wood down 

To protect internal and external wood for the 

long term, Dulux Trade offers a wide range 

of professional woodcare products that are 

trusted by professionals. 

Formulated for exceptional performance, 

each has been developed to deliver 

outstanding results. 

Designed for durability and dependability, Dulux Trade woodcare 

products protect against both the weather and everyday wear and 

tear which can damage the integrity of wood, while at the same 

time improving its appearance both inside and out. 

Wherever wood needs enhancing and protecting, you can 

choose Dulux Trade woodcare with complete confidence. 

“Their products 

have never 

disappointed or 

let me down” 


Professional Decorator 

Having completed his decorating apprenticeship straight after 

school, Morley honed his customer service skills during a 

successful career in sales. He returned to the trade several years 

ago so that he could see his kids grow up and be his own boss. 

Morley loves the opportunity to demonstrate a high standard of 

work and to provide outstanding service to his customers; building 

an excellent reputation. 

CONTENTS 

Exterior Woodcare 

Dulux Trade premium wood finishes provide long lasting 

protection for exterior joinery and exciting creative 

possibilities thanks to a vast array of colours. 

Interior Woodcare 

From domestic applications to heavily used commercial floors, 

the Dulux Trade range of interior varnishes, stains and oils 

allows you to choose the right product with confidence. 

Colour Ranges 

A wide choice of colour ranges including Natural Wood, 

Designer and Opaque to broaden your creative options 

and deliver looks that last. 

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Professional Advice 

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www.duluxtradewoodcare.co.uk Technical Advice Centre 08444 817 818 3

Our ambitions 

To clarify our commitment to building a sustainable future 

and making a positive impact, we have expressed it in a 

triangle of challenging ambitions. 

These are our economic, environmental and social 

goals, setting a clear agenda and direction for our 

whole business. 

An ambitious vision 

Our vision is to lead the paint industry into a more 

sustainable future and have a positive impact on the planet 

and on society. Our ambitions set a new benchmark we 

hope others will try to follow. 

We have set ourselves stretching targets across the three 

key areas of sustainability: economic, environmental and 

social, addressing the issues and impacts most critical 

to our industry. We seek to work in partnership with our 

suppliers, our customers and leading-edge thinkers to 

shape the paint market of the future. 

Making a positive impact 

across the total value chain 

At AkzoNobel we are passionately committed to 

becoming the number one paint company in terms 

of sustainability. 

We take a total value chain approach, working with 

suppliers, customers and leading-edge thinkers. 

We seek to have a positive impact where we 

can, and mitigate against negative impacts and 

encourage others to do the same. 

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Dulux Trade 

product selector guide 

In order to make choosing the right product 

quick and simple, our at-a-glance guide shows 

what each product is used for, the type of finish 

and whether it is solvent-based or water-based. 

Exterior 

Products 

Place of application 

Doors Joinery Facias/Cladding 

Product finish 

Semitransparent 

Clear 

Opaque 

Water/ 

Solventbased 

Weathershield Ultimate 

Woodstain 4 4 4 


Opaque 4 4 4 

Weathershield Aquatech 

Woodstain 4 4 4 


Opaque 4 4 4 


Preservative Basecoat+ (BP)# 4 4 4 

Weathershield Naked 

Wood 4 

Weathershield Naked 

Wood Basecoat+ (BP)# 4 

Protective Woodsheen 4 4 4 

Classic Select Woodstain 4 

Weathershield Yacht 

Varnish 4 

4 Solvent-based 


4 Water-based 

4 Water-based 

4 Water-based 

4 Water-based 

4 Water-based 




Interior 

Products 

Place of application 

Doors Floors Furniture Trim Joinery 

Product finish 

Semi-transparent 

Clear 

Water/ 

Solventbased 

Diamond Glaze 4 4 4 4 4 

Polyurethane Varnish 4 4 4 4 4 

Quick Drying Varnish 4 4 4 4 

Danish Oil 4 4 

Protective Woodsheen 4 4 4 4 

4 4 Water-based 


4 4 Water-based 



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See back cover for full details. 

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“There isn’t 

anything out there 

to match them” 

Trusted by Roy Basten, 


In this section: 

n How to choose the right product for the job 

n Product information 

n Application system guide 

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Choose the right 

product for the job 

Clearly you have many things to consider when choosing 

the right product for any given exterior job. You can rest 

assured that with the comprehensive Dulux Trade range, 

you’ll quickly find the perfect answer. 

Factors to consider when 

choosing colours 

n Number of coats being applied 

n Application rate 

n Absorbency 

n Texture 

n Original colouration 

n Condition of substrate 

n Hardwood or softwood 

All of the above will affect the final colour. For this reason 

Dulux Trade recommends applying a trial coat on a small 

inconspicuous area before committing to a given shade. 

HIGH OR LOW-BUILD 

High-build products provide a thicker coat and increased 

durability ideal for joinery items such as windows or doors. 

Low-build is the preferred choice when more penetration 

of the wood is required, and timber movement is more likely 

(e.g. cladding / fascias etc.) 

High-build 

Low-build 

Semi-transparent or opaque 

Semi-transparents are available in a range of natural 

wood colours, and are perfect for showing off the 

natural wood grain. 

Opaques provide a solid colour finish, ideal for hiding 

imperfections, yet allow the wood texture to show. 

WATER-BASED or SOLVENT-BASED 

As with high and low-build formulations, water and 

solvent-based products offer differing benefits to suit 

different applications: 

Coating above 

the surface 

Coating below 

the surface 

Wood layer 

WATER-BASED BENEFITS 

Low odour 

Quick drying 

Lower environmental impact 

Minimal discolouration 

for clear coats 

Easy clean-up of brushes 

and equipment 

SOLVENT-BASED BENEFITS 

Traditional 

Will not raise the grain 

of the wood as much 

Longer working time 

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Weathershield 

Ultimate Woodstain 

A high performance semi-transparent woodstain 

Ideal for exterior joinery and cladding 

Solvent-based 

• Exceptional durability - 

up to 10 years protection 

• Highly flexible finish resists 

cracking, flaking and peeling 

• Excellent water repellency 

Drying Time: 4-6 hours Recoat Time: 16 hours 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 

Smooth wood: up to 20m 2 /litre/coat (normally 2 coats) 

1 litre, 2.5 litre, 5 litre 

Colour Choice: Available in 21 natural wood colours. See page 32 

N.B. For new wood, use with Weathershield Aquatech 

Preservative Basecoat+ (BP)# 

Weathershield 

Ultimate Opaque 

A high performance opaque finish 


Solvent-based 



• Highly flexible opaque finish resists 


• Excellent water repellency 


Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 



Colour Choice: Available in a range of 600 colours. See page 34 



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Weathershield 

Aquatech Woodstain 

A high performance semi-transparent woodstain 


Water-based 


Weathershield 

Aquatech Opaque 

A quick drying water-based opaque finish 


Water-based 



• Highly flexible finish resists 


• Quick drying - recoatable 

in 2 hours 



• Highly flexible opaque finish resists 


• Quick drying - recoatable 

in 2 hours 

Drying Time: 1 hour Recoat Time: 2 hours 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 



Colour Choice: Available in 21 natural wood colours. See page 32 



Building a sustainable 

future and having a 

positive impact 

“As a brand leader we 

have a critical role to 

play in reducing the 

environmental footprint 

associated with the use 

of our products and 

delivering innovations 

that allow our customers 

to work more sustainably” 

Susan Kendall, UK & Ireland Sustainability 

Director, ICI Paints AkzoNobel 


Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 

Weathershield 

Aquatech Preservative Basecoat+ (BP)# 

A quick drying water-based preservative basecoat 

Ideal for use on bare wood 



Colour Choice: Available in a range of 600 colours. See page 34 



Drying Time: 

Recoat Time: 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 

# 


Up to 24 hours 

Allow the previous coat to soak in before 

applying the next 

Smooth wood: 4-5m 2 /litre (2 even coats) 

1 litre, 2.5 litre 

Water-based 

• Penetrates, preserves and seals 

• Protects against blue stain, rot 

and UV rays 

• Provides a sound base for a 

variety of exterior woodcare top 

coat finishes, see page 20/21 for 

further details 

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Weathershield 

Naked Wood 

A high performance clear finish 

Ideal for cladding 


Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 

Colour Choice: 

Weathershield 

Naked Wood Basecoat+ (BP)# 

A water-based preservative basecoat 

Ideal for use on bare wood 

Drying Time: 

Recoat Time: 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 

Up to 13m 2 /litre/coat (normally 3 coats) 

2.5 litre, 5 litre 

Clear 

Up to 24 hours 

Water-based 

Water-based 

Allow the previous coat to soak in before applying the next 

Smooth wood: 4-5m 2 /litre/coat (2 even coats) 

2.5 litre 

# 


• Protects exterior wood for up to 

4 years when used in accordance 

with the full system * 

• Protects the wood surface and 

reduces the greying of the wood that 

occurs naturally during weathering 

• Water-based and suitable for both 

hardwoods and softwoods 

• Quick drying 

*Full system: 2 coats of Weathershield Naked Wood Basecoat (BP)# followed by 3 coats of 

Weathershield Naked Wood. Performance may vary by wood type, please see data sheet 

619 for details 

• Excellent protection against 

blue stain and decay fungi 

• For use under Weathershield 

Naked Wood 

Better protection 

for naked wood 

Buildings with untreated exterior 

wood,including cladding, can look 

great when first put up, but as the 

wood weathers it can swell, warp, 

crack and lose its original colour. 

Mould and fungi can also degrade the 

wood and cause unsightly staining. 

The Weathershield Naked Wood 

system from Dulux Trade uses unique 

flexible polyurethane technology to 

achieve a flexible yet durable protective 

finish which greatly outperforms 

conventional varnish technology. 

Depending on the type of wood to be 

coated, the number of coats applied 

and the degree of exposure to the 

elements, Weathershield Naked Wood 

can provide long lasting protection 

while enhancing the natural beauty of 

the wood. 

WOOD 

SPECIES 

Untreated 

Western Red Cedar 

untreated and exposed to 

the elements for 30 months. 

Treated 

Same wood type and 

exposed as above after 

being treated with 

Weathershield Naked Wood. 

Teak, Larch 

2 Basecoats & 2 top-coats 3 to 4 years 

Notes: 2 basecoats & 3 top-coats will give additional performance. 

Spruce, Baltic 

Redwood (Pine) 

Notes: Softwoods are generally less durable than hardwoods. A slight darkening of 

the wood can be expected. 

Keruing*, Meranti** 

Notes: The basecoat is especially important for open grained woods. 

Additional top-coats might be considered. 

Western Red Cedar 

Notes: The wood will not grey when treated with Weathershield Naked Wood, 

but some fading of the natural red colour may occur over time. 

Oak 

PERFORMANCE & 

SYSTEM INFORMATION 

2 Basecoats & 3 top-coats 




Notes: A very open grained wood for which the basecoat is vital. 

Additional top-coats might be considered. 

DURABILITY 

EXPECTANCY † 

3 to 4 years 

3 to 4 years 

3 to 4 years 

3 to 4 years 

† Under average climatic conditions. *Keruing is a naturally resinous wood. Resin exudates may occur and lead to an unattractive appearance. ** Meranti wood will 

not grey when treated with Weathershield Naked Wood, but some fading of the natural red colour may occur over time. 

Wood is a natural substrate and performance varies on different types of wood (and in some cases even on different planks of the same wood). The climate, aspect 

and details of the site will also affect the performance. The Weathershield Naked Wood system has been extensively tested on a variety of wood species and a guide 

to performance is indicated in the table above. Information about other wood species are available on request from the ICI Paints AkzoNobel Technical Advice Centre 

on 08444 817 818. 

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Protective Woodsheen 

A semi-transparent woodstain 

Weathershield 

Yacht Varnish 

A durable, solvent-based clear varnish 

Ideal for interior and exterior joinery 

Solvent-based 

Ideal for hardwood doors 

Solvent-based 

• Offers up to 4 year exterior protection 

• Flexes with the wood to resist 


• Suitable for hardwood and softwoods 

• Up to 3 years protection 

• Durable and flexible film which 

resists cracking, flaking and peeling 

• Contains UV filters which protect 

against strong sunlight 


Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 




Available in 21 natural wood and 18 designer colours. 

See page 32 and 33 




Classic Select Woodstain 

A low-build, matt, semi-transparent woodstain 

Ideal for large areas such as 

cladding, fascias and soffits 

Solvent-based 

Drying Time: 6-8 hours Recoat Time: 16-24 hours 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


Smooth wood: up to 16m 2 /litre/coat 

(normally 2-3 coats on new/bare wood) 


Clear gloss 



• Offers up to 4 year exterior protection 

• Deep penetrating woodstain 

which will not blister or flake 

• Suitable for smooth planed 

wood and rough sawn timber 


Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


Smooth wood: up to 14m 2 /litre/coat (normally 2 coats), 

Rough sawn wood: up to 8m 2 /litre/coat 



See pages 32 and 33 



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Product selector 

and system guide 

The complete answer at a glance 

In order to make choosing the right exterior application system for the 

job quick and simple, this guide shows the product, its recommended 

basecoat and the suggested application method. You can also check 

the durability of each system and the recommended spreading rate. 

Product 

Weathershield 

Ultimate 

Woodstain 

Weathershield 

Ultimate 

Opaque 

Weathershield 

Aquatech 

Woodstain 

Weathershield 

Aquatech 

Opaque 


Protective 

Woodsheen 

System 

2 coats 

Aquatech Preservative 

Basecoat+ (BP)# + 

2 coats 

Weathershield Ultimate Woodstain 

2 coats 



2 coats 

Weathershield Ultimate Opaque 

2 coats 



2 coats 


Woodstain 

Water or 

Solvent-based 

System 

maintenance* 

Spreading 

rate 

Solvent-based Up to 10 years 20m 2 per litre 

2 coats 

Weathershield 

Ultimate Opaque Solvent-based Up to 10 years 20m 2 per litre 

2 coats 


Woodstain 

2 coats 

Weathershield Aquatech Woodstain 

2 coats 



2 coats 

Weathershield Aquatech Opaque 

2 coats 



2 coats 


Water-based Up to 6 years 20m 2 per litre 

2 coats 


Opaque Water-based Up to 6 years 20m 2 per litre 

2 coats 

Protective 

Woodsheen 


Basecoat 

Weathershield 

Aquatech 

Preservative 

Basecoat+ (BP)# 

Weathershield 

Yacht Varnish 

2 coats 



2 coats 

Weathershield Yacht Varnish 

2 coats 

Weathershield 

Yacht Varnish 


Weathershield 

Classic Select 

Woodstain 

2 coats 



2 coats 

Classic Select Woodstain 

2 coats 

Classic Select 

Woodstain 


Weathershield 

Naked 

Wood 

2 coats 

Naked Wood 


2 coats 

Weathershield Naked Wood 

3 coats 

Weathershield 

Naked Wood 

Water-based Up to 4 years** 13m 2 per litre 

Weathershield 

Naked Wood 

Basecoat+ (BP)# 

New Work Maintenance 

*Durability achieved will depend on substrates, preparation and exposure conditions. 

#See back cover for full details. 

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**The Weathershield Naked Wood system will prevent wood greying for up to 4 years. On certain wood 

types it may last even longer, provided that the instructions are carefully followed, although after significant 

exposure periods some wood species such as Western Red Cedar will show some fading of its natural 

colour. For full details of performance by wood type refer to Datasheet 619, available on our website. 



“At the end of the 

day you can’t afford 

to take risks” 




n Products for use on floors, trim, furniture, 

panelling and beams 

n Recommended methods for applying 

Diamond Glaze to various different surfaces 

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Diamond Glaze 

A water-based lacquer for maximum durability 

Ideal for floors, doors, trim, furniture 

and joinery 

Drying Time: 1-2 hours † Recoat Time: 2-4 hours 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


Water-based 

Smooth wood 25m 2 /litre/coat (normally 2-3 coats 

on new/bare wood)** 


• For all high wear interior wood 

surfaces, especially floors 

• Up to 10 times tougher than 

conventional varnish* 

• Water-based, quick drying 

- recoat in 2-4 hours 


See page 32 and 33 (colours only available in satin finish).** 

*10 times tougher than conventional varnish, based on hardness tests undertaken with 

the use of Research Equipment London (REL) testing equipment. 

**Depth of colour: 

Clear finish: Apply three finishing coats of clear satin or gloss. 

Translucent Colour: Apply one coat of clear gloss followed by one coat of colour 

followed by one coat of clear (satin or gloss). 

Deeper colour: Apply one coat of clear gloss followed by two coats of colour. 

† Light foot traffic is possible after 24 hours but to prevent possible damage to the floor 

while the full mechanical resistance develops, avoid heavy wear and do not replace 

carpet or rugs or move furniture for at least 7 days after application. 

Applying 

Diamond Glaze 

On bare new wood floors… 

Rub down the thoroughly cleaned surface with grit 120 abrasive, 

vacuum and leave to settle overnight. Tack the surface with a damp 

cloth and allow to dry. Prime the surface with one coat of Diamond 

Glaze. Leave overnight to dry then lightly sand with the grain using 

grit 120 abrasive and remove dust before finishing with a further 

2-3 coats. 

On floors previously treated 

with Diamond Glaze… 

Test a small clean area first, sand with grit 120 abrasive and dust 

off. Apply a test patch of Diamond Glaze – if the glaze leaves 

uncoated spots, the surface is contaminated and needs to be 

stripped. If the film formed is unblemished, leave for 24 hours then 

test for adhesion by scraping with a coin. If the surface is sound, 

continue with preparation and priming as described above. 

On previously waxed, 

oiled or polished floors… 

After cleaning or stripping to a depth of 2/3mm on a test area, 

place a drop of water on the bare wood – if it forms a bead, wax 

is still present and Diamond Glaze should not be used. If the water 

disperses, carry out the application/adhesion tests above before 

proceeding with cleaning or stripping and priming. 

On unknown finishes and 

poor condition floors… 

Clean with a preparatory floor cleaner then white spirit. 

Perform the adhesion, application and water bead tests 

as above. 

Before 

After 

See the Diamond 

Glaze Application 

Guide to achieve 

the perfect finish. 

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Polyurethane Varnish 

A high-build interior varnish 

Ideal for doors, trim, furniture, 

joinery and floors* 

Solvent-based 

• Clear solvent-based finish 

• Withstands knocks, scuffs and spills 

• Can be used on bare or previously 

varnished surface or over wood dye 

Drying Time: 6-8 hours Recoat Time: 16-24 hours 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


Smooth wood: up to 16m 2 /litre/coat (normally 1-2 coats) 


Clear gloss, matt and satin finishes 


Quick Drying Varnish 

A quick drying interior varnish 

Ideal for doors, trim, furniture 

and joinery 

Water-based 

• Contains polyurethane 

• Water based and touch dry in 

30 minutes - recoat in 2 hours 

• Can be used on bare or previously 

varnished surfaces, or over 

wood dye 

Drying Time: 30 minutes Recoat Time: 2 hours 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


*Light wear only 

Smooth wood: up to 20m 2 /litre/coat (normally 2-3 coats 

on new/bare wood) 


Available in clear gloss and satin finish. Also available in 

21 natural wood and 18 designer colours. 

See pages 32 and 33 (colours only available in satin finish) 

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Danish Oil 

A natural oil that permeates the wood surface 

Ideal for interior and exterior, 

furniture and joinery 

Solvent-based 

• Water-resistant, clear matt finish 

• Suitable for both internal and external 

softwoods and hardwoods 

• Application with brush or cloth 

Drying Time: 2-4 hours Recoat Time: 6 hours minimum 

Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


Up to 6m 2 /litre depending on porosity of wood 


Clear 



A semi-transparent woodstain 

Ideal for interior and exterior joinery 

Solvent-based 

• Durable - offers up to 4 years 

protection for interior doors, 

trim and joinery 

• Stain resistant finish 


Coverage: 

Pack Sizes: 


Smooth wood: 20m 2 /litre/coat (normally 2 coats) 



See pages 32 and 33 

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Colour Ranges 

“The range is there, 

any colour you want”* 

Trusted by Ian Hesketh, 



n Natural wood colour range 

n Designer colour range 

n Opaque colour range 

*Colours are limited to three set colour ranges. 

Please see following pages or the website for details. 

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A vast colour 

range for unlimited 

creativity 

Dulux Trade Woodcare provides you with a wide range of 

colour options in both semi-transparent and opaque finishes. 

DESIGNER colour range 

Available in the following products: Dulux Trade Diamond Glaze, 

Dulux Trade Quick Drying Varnish, Dulux Trade Classic Select 

Woodstain and Dulux Trade Protective Woodsheen 

Natural wood colour range 

Gypsophila* 

Chinese Mulberry* 

Aubergine Kiss* 

Available in the following products: Weathershield Ultimate 

Woodstain, Weathershield Aquatech Woodstain, Dulux Trade 

Protective Woodsheen, Dulux Trade Diamond Glaze, Dulux Trade 

Quick Drying Varnish and Dulux Trade Classic Select Woodstain. 

Ivy Leaf 

French Oak* 

Ochre* 

ICI Pine 

ICI New Pine 

ICI Antique Pine 

Saffron Sizzle 

Cedar Glow 

Red Rock* 

ICI Rich Pine 

ICI Light Oak 

R ** 

ICI Rich Oak 

Raspberry 

Fir Forest 

Kiwi Green 

ICI Heritage Oak 

ICI Rich Teak 

ICI Teak 

R 

Natural Breeze 

Mediterranean Green 

Wave Blue 

ICI Walnut 

R 

ICI Antique Walnut 

ICI Brazilian Rosewood 

Rich Blueberry 

Blackthorn Blue 

Blueberry 

ICI New Rosewood 

ICI Antique Rosewood 

ICI Rosewood 

R 

ICI Antique Mahogany 

ICI Mahogany 

ICI Cherry Mahogany 

ICI Rich Mahogany 

R 

ICI American Mahogany 

ICI Ebony 

R 

We have produced colours as accurately as printing will allow. Unfortunately we cannot 

guarantee an exact colour match, and the colours contained in this guide should not be relied 

on as such. Please ensure that you use a colour tester on the actual surface to be coated 

before undertaking your decoration. This will give you a stronger indication of the appearance 

of the actual colour, which can be affected by the substrate and the texture of the surface, or 

by soft furnishings and the shape, size and lighting of the room. Please note that colour 

testers indicate the colour of the product only, and are not representative of the quality or 

sheen of the eventual product purchased. 

* Only colours marked with an asterisk are suitable for exterior use in Dulux Trade Protective 

Woodsheen and Dulux Trade Classic Select Woodstain. 

R Colours available ready-mixed 

R ** ICI Light Oak is available ready-mixed in Protective Woodsheen only 

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OPAQUE colour range† 

Available in Weathershield Ultimate Opaque and 

Weathershield Aquatech Opaque. These are a selection 

of our best selling colours, the full range of 600 colours is 

available in the Dulux Trade Colour Palette. 

Raisin 

Dark Maple 

Dark Hickory 

Spanish Brown 

Dark Poplar 

Dark Acacia 

Cinnamon Stick 

Copper Brown 

Almond 

Red Acer SP 

Red Russet SP 

Poppy SP 

Ebony Forest 

Merlin 

Goosewing 

Blue Saturn 

Blue Delphinium 

Bluebell 

Mauve 

Violet 

Cyprus Green 

Olive 

Lime Peel 

Slate Green 

Citron Peel SP* 

Lemon Peel SP* 

Honey Brown 

Oyster Pearl 

Lilac Grey 

Storm Sea 

Seashell Grey Elderflower Magnolia 

† These are a selection of our best selling colours, the full range of 600 colours is 

available in the Dulux Trade Colour Palette. 

SP Special processes are required for some strong colours to achieve full covering power. 

Use 2 coats over 1 coat Goosewing for all colours marked SP. 

SP* Use 2 coats over 1 coat of White for all colours marked SP*. 

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Professional 

Advice 

Being able to count on high quality professional 

advice is crucial to delivering the best possible 

job with consistently impressive results. 

In addition to direct advice from our Technical 

Advice Centre in Slough you can also visit our 

website for a wide range of helpful information 

and services, while your local Specifier Account 

Manager will be glad to tell you more about the 

benefits of our industry-respected Dulux Trade 

Contract Partnership scheme. 

“I don’t know another 

manufacturer who supports 

the Trade as well” 

Trusted by Ivor Macklin, 


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Services 

New 


Website 

On our website 

www.duluxtradewoodcare.co.uk 

you will find all the accurate, up-to-date information that 

decorators need. Whether you want to ask us about colour 

availability or have a specific question about a particular finish, 

you’ll find all the answers you’re looking for online. 

Plus, by registering your details at the site you can also choose 

to receive regular updates on everything that’s new in the Dulux 

Trade range, from the latest products to current promotions. 

Services 

All you need to know, 

just a click away 

World-famous specialist brands including Sikkens and Polycell Trade 

are part of the same family as Dulux Trade. So, whether you are 

looking for the perfect product to achieve the most professional finish 

possible, or making sure you get the preparation just right, there’s an 

AkzoNobel applier guide to help. 

Cuprinol Trade and Sikkens woodcare applier guides 

Whether treating, preserving or transforming interior, 

exterior or landscape wood, these guides cover all 

your woodcare needs. 

Polycell Trade professional product guide 

Your complete guide to the comprehensive range of fillers, 

adhesives and painting aids made for the trade. 

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Full product information, including 

data sheets 

Browse products by purpose, 

range and colour 

Download and order 

product literature 

News and case studies 

Useful videos 

Register for regular 

product updates 

Dulux Trade Weathershield applier guide 

Choosing and using the extensive collection of finishes that 

enhance exterior masonry and trim and provide outstanding 

protection for up to 15 years. 

Dulux Trade Diamond range applier guide 

The superior range of water-based interior finishes that are up to 

10x tougher – making sure those good looks last long into the future. 

Dulux Trade Ecosure range 

Making the most of the Dulux Trade range of water-based paints 

developed for a more sustainable solution with no compromise 

on performance. 

Like our products on Facebook and tweet about 

our products on Twitter. 

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Visit www.duluxtrade.co.uk to download and order 

these guides online. 

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Services 

Services 

“There’s so much in there, there 

will always be something in 

there for every person” 

www.tradexpress.co.uk is the ‘go to’ website for all professional 

decorators. The one place in cyberspace where you’ll find: 

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Trusted by Wayne deWet, Dulux Select Decorator 

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Technical tips 

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Interior design blog 

Secret Decorator blog 

Decorators’ tales 

Latest trade news 

Prize competitions 

FREE iPhone app 

Download it from the Apple App Store 

and you can access TradeXpress and 

tap into a world of information 

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*While stocks last 

“We have worked with Dulux Trade Contract 

Partners over the years and have been impressed 

with their professionalism and commitment to 

delivering a quality job” 

Trusted by Dale Turner, Head of Procurement - 

Strategic Sourcing Team, Skanska 

Dulux Trade Contract Partnership is an exclusive 

membership scheme of independently assessed, quality 

assured painting contractors. 

By joining the scheme, contractors are demonstrating their 

commitment to providing an outstanding professional service 

to their clients. Members are committed to demonstrating 

industry leading sustainability best practice and are well placed 

in helping clients meet their specific environmental, social and 

economic objectives. 

A Dulux Trade Contract Partner is committed to: 

● Quality workmanship 

● Delivering a professional service 

● Continual improvement 

● Providing value for money 

● Being reliable and trustworthy 

The on-going assessment programme and Code of Practice demonstrate 

how Dulux Trade Contract Partners are working to a consistently high 

standard of workmanship and professionalism. 

When you need a project completed right first time, on time and there 

is no room for error – you can rely on a Dulux Trade Contract Partner. 

For more information about Dulux Trade Contract Partnership, 

please visit: www.contractpartnership.co.uk 

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Services 

Services 

Dulux Select decorators training 

Dulux Trade offer a selection of training courses that enable painters and 

decorators to learn new skills or simply brush up on their techniques. 

Trust Dulux to help 

develop your business 

You’ll be able to offer customers the ultimate peace 

of mind in the shape of a two year guarantee with your 

workmanship underwritten by Dulux – one of the most 

trusted names in decorating. 

We’ve listed a few benefits below... 

A big brand behind you – association with the world’s 

leading paint manufacturer – AkzoNobel 

These courses range from things like winning new business to spray 

painting and interior design^. The courses take place throughout the 

year at a number of training locations up and down the country. To find 

out more visit www.duluxtrade.co.uk/training or call 01753 877 192 

“The Dulux Select 

Decorators scheme 

is second to none” 

Trusted by Wendy Macklin, 

Dulux Select Decorator of 

the year Grand Winner 2012 

Dulux will underwrite your workmanship for 2 years** 

Unique web profile on www.dulux.co.uk, so customers 

searching for a decorator can view your details 

Access to free advertising material and professional 

business templates 

Dedicated homeowner line for customers seeking 

a local Dulux Select Decorator 

Free training for you and your employees 

AXA ICAS helpline service – a free, 24 hour legal, 

financial and personal support service available 

365 days a year 

Advertising the Dulux Select Decorators 

scheme through 8 million colour cards 

Are you good enough to be a Dulux Select Decorator 

Have you worked as a 

Can you provide 3 

painter and decorator 

customer references from 

for 3 years 

completed jobs 

Have you run your own 

Are you confident of 

business for at least 1 year passing a full on-site 

assessment of your 

workmanship and 

Is 60% of your work from 

customer service 

domestic properties 

If you don’t meet the criteria above, you may still be eligible to become 

an Associate member. Please contact the Dulux Select Decorator office. 

Full membership 

£195.00 (excluding VAT) †† 

Associate membership 

£130.00 (excluding VAT) †† 

For more information call 08444 817 846 

or visit: www.duluxselectdecorators.co.uk 

^†† 

See back page for full details 

**Terms and conditions apply 

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T12130 

#Dulux Trade Weathershield Aquatech Preservative Basecoat+(BP) 

and Dulux Trade Weathershield Naked Wood Basecoat(BP) contain 

propiconazole and IPBC. 

USE BIOCIDES SAFELY. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND 

PRODUCT INFORMATION BEFORE USE 

Contact Us 

To receive more information on Dulux Trade products register 

online at www.duluxtradewoodcare.co.uk 

You can also request information, technical advice and help 

with product specification by calling 08444 817 818 

Email: duluxtrade.advice@akzonobel.com 

Or write to: Trade Technical Advice Centre, ICI Paints 

AkzoNobel, Wexham Road, Slough SL2 5DS 

^Courses are free for Dulux Select Decorators to attend, for other painters and decorators a fee may apply, please ask or 

see website for details. Specialist courses will also be made available and fees will apply. 

†† Fees can be paid annually or in monthly instalments. Correct at time of publication, this is subject to change. Monthly 

direct debits are subject to an administration fee. 

AkzoNobel, the AkzoNobel logo, ICI, the ICI Roundel , Dulux Trade, Cuprinol Trade, Polycell Trade, Glidden Trade, Sikkens, 

Weathershield, Aquatech, the step towards greener device, Diamond Glaze, the Dulux Trade Contract Partnership logo, 

Dulux Select Decorator, the Dulux Select Decorators logo, Ecosure, Colour Palette and Trade & Trusted are trademarks of 

the AkzoNobel group. ©AkzoNobel 2012

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