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Manukau Institute of Technology

Built in the early 1900's, the NA Block at the Manukau Institute of Technology underwent a complete refurbishment including earthquake proofing to see the building safe and sound into the decades ahead.

The interior brief called for retention of the traditional look and feel using materials in tune with the institution's principles of environment, health and innovation. A combination of low odour, Environmental Choice approved waterborne paints, clears and satins fitted the bill in the form of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen waterborne enamel in hues of Resene Double Spanish White (beige neutral) on the walls and Resene Half Spanish White on the ceilings, through to Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel in a matching Resene Half Spanish White and Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Digeridoo (reddened warm brown) on timber windowsills and skirts. Exposed bricks are now protected with Resene Multishield+ acrylic glaze presenting a smoother easy clean surface.

Smooth stained areas made way for painted surfaces with a sealer coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to promote adhesion of the topcoats. Remaining Rimu was stained with Resene Colorwood tinted to Resene Meranti.

Outside, environmentally friendly finishes also command the specification with Resene Lumbersider tinted to Resene Tequila (yellow oxide) on walls joined by Resene Lustacryl Mocha (warm brown) on trim, Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene English Holly (deep green) on spouting and Resene Lustacryl Resene Whiskey Sour (light brown) on soffits.

21st century people and environment friendly technology with timeless colours – the best of the past preserved for the future.

Décor Co-Ordinator: Glen Harrison
Painting Contractor: Programmed Maintenance Services
Resene: Philip Thompson, South Auckland Branch Manager
From the Resene News – issue 2/2005

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