Exterior acrylic coating systems

Dulux Weathershield is the benchmark exterior acrylic paint for masonry and render facades in Australia. The 100% acrylic binder provides excellent UV resistance, colour retention, and film flexibility, allowing the coating to move with the substrate through seasonal temperature cycling without cracking. Applied as a two-coat system over alkali-resistant primer (Dulux Weathershield Primer or equivalent), it forms a durable weather barrier on residential and commercial Class 2 strata buildings. Weathershield is available in a wide range of colours including custom Dulux tinting and is widely stocked through trade and retail channels nationally. Anti-fungal additives are included in the low-sheen formula. Confirm primer specification, DFT, and overcoat interval from the current Dulux TDS before specifying — coverage rates and DFT requirements can vary between the full range.

Wattyl Solagard is one of Australia's most established exterior acrylic topcoats for masonry and rendered facade applications. The product incorporates advanced UV stabilisers specifically formulated for Australian conditions — including high-UV tropical and subtropical environments — to resist chalking and colour fade. It is applied as a two-coat system over an appropriate Wattyl exterior primer or alkali-resistant primer on cement render. Solagard includes anti-fungal additives and is available in a wide range of colours through Wattyl's national tinting service. It is particularly well suited to the Queensland and northern NSW markets where UV intensity and humidity combine to accelerate coating deterioration on standard acrylic systems. Confirm primer specification, coverage rates, and DFT from the current Wattyl Solagard TDS before specifying.

TODO: owner confirm — WRONG PRODUCT NAME. 'Haymes Extreme Shield' is not a current Haymes product. The correct current Haymes exterior acrylic is 'Exterior Solashield®' (haymespaint.com.au) — available in Low Sheen, Matt, Satin, and Gloss finishes. This card should be updated to reference 'Haymes Exterior Solashield' and the technical data (DFT, coverage, primer requirements, VOC, anti-fungal properties) should be sourced from the current Haymes Exterior Solashield TDS. Haymes is an Australian manufacturer with strong trade distribution in Victoria and regional Australia. Confirm current primer specification, DFT requirements, and product compatibility from the current Haymes Exterior Solashield TDS before specifying.

Jotun Jotashield Extreme is a premium exterior acrylic topcoat with Jotun's ColourGuard and DirtGuard technologies — ColourGuard provides enhanced UV stability and chalk resistance, while DirtGuard reduces the accumulation of atmospheric dirt and pollutants on the facade surface. It is particularly well suited to commercial, high-rise, and prominent strata facades where colour retention over a long repaint cycle is critical. Jotun has a strong commercial market presence in Australia through trade supply channels. Applied as a two-coat system over a compatible Jotun exterior primer or alkali-resistant primer on cement render. Confirm primer specification, DFT requirements, and current product formulation from the current Jotun Jotashield Extreme TDS before specifying. Confirm current Australian product range with Jotun Australia as formulations may vary from international catalogues.

Westox WX Colourcote is an exterior acrylic topcoat for masonry and render facades. Westox is an Australian decorative and protective coatings brand. Apply as a two-coat system over a compatible primer — confirm alkali-resistant primer requirement on new or unpainted cement render with Westox technical. Confirm current product formulation, coverage rates, DFT, thinning recommendations, primer specification, and Australian availability with Westox technical before specifying. Do not rely on this general reference as a substitute for current Westox WX Colourcote TDS.

Westox Satintex is a satin-finish exterior acrylic coating for masonry and render facades. A satin finish provides moderate sheen compared to low-sheen or flat acrylic finishes — specify where the facade design requires a semi-reflective surface. Apply as a two-coat system over a compatible primer — confirm alkali-resistant primer requirement on new or unpainted cement render with Westox technical. Confirm current product formulation, coverage rates, DFT, and primer specification from current Westox TDS before specifying.

Westox Glosstex is a gloss-finish exterior acrylic coating for masonry and render facades. A gloss finish provides a high-sheen reflective surface — specify where facade design or project brief requires a gloss finish exterior coating on render or masonry. Apply as a two-coat system over a compatible primer — confirm alkali-resistant primer requirement on new or unpainted cement render with Westox technical. Confirm current product formulation, coverage rates, DFT, and primer specification from current Westox TDS before specifying.