Linea weatherboards
Resene Popular Paint Systems – exterior timber: training notes
This web page is an edited version of the Resene Best System Selling training notes provided to Resene staff and is provided to enable you to gain a greater understanding of the substrates and paint systems you may encounter in your decorating project. It is impossible to cover all decorating scenarios in a single document, so if you are in doubt about any aspect of your project please contact Resene for assistance.
How to paint Linea weatherboards
Note: Refer to the PDF flowchart for a visual of the steps below:
Ensure the surface is clean and dust free
Fill any nail holes using Contract filler and gaps with Selleys Exterior No More Gaps
Spot prime filled areas with Resene Quick Dry Primer
Topcoat options:
- Recommend 3 coats of Resene Sonyx 101 waterborne semi-gloss
- Alternatively recommend 3 coats Resene Lumbersider for a satin finish or 3 coats of Resene Hi-Glo for a gloss finish
Also consider using: Mouldefender and CoolColour
Notes:
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Resene Sonyx 101 is our recommended topcoat for Linea. As there are often imperfections in the boards that Resene Hi-Glo will highlight. Resene Lumbersider is an option especially if the boards are in poor condition with lots of filled nailheads, joins etc or if a more rustic look is preferred.
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Linea weatherboards utilise innovative ceramic technology to produce a very durable, movement and moisture resistant substrate – and is an ideal substrate for painting as it overcomes many of the movement related issues inherent in timber.
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Its lack of movement and inertness mean that strong colours can be used without the risk of warping and shrinkage – problems common to timber weatherboards. As a result it is proving popular with designers and architects wishing to use stronger colours on their designs.
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While they arrive at a building site primed they will need spot priming for any nail holes, cut edges and any sanded areas.
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For maximum durability we recommend three topcoats are applied - this increases the coverage and therefore durability over sharper edged profiles.
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To extend colour durability still further a coat of Resene Multishield+ gloss (now Resene Concrete Clear in flat, satin or gloss) can be applied (usually over Resene Lumbersider).
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Repainting older fibre cement weatherboards such as Hardiplank and Weathersider is usually straightforward. Our recommended topcoat is Resene Lumbersider. For preparation information and what to do if they contain asbestos refer to your Resene ColorShop.
Key accessories
- Resene Paint Prep and Housewash
- A good quality brush is recommended
- 75-83mm Legend brush for men
- 63-75mm Legend brush for women
- Contract filler for any cracks or nailheads
- Exterior No More Gaps
- 220 or 180 grit zinc sterate sandpaper for sanding fillers etc.
- Paint pot to decant into if using 10 litre pails
Add ons
- Drop sheets
- Resene Hot Weather Additive for hot dry conditions
- Painter dusting brush
- Sanding blocks
- Painter’s gloves (good for sanding and painting)
- Resene MoulDefender