b'clears featuredoesnt penetrate as much, so the finish looks more natural, but itproducts for the job. did you know? Clear waterborneWalk-on Concrete Clearits a relatively thin, satin coating thatpreparation, priming and base coatingand to choose the rightMost picked For concrete Resene Concrete Stain is a solventborne stain available in a rangeResene Concrete coating interior/exteriormakes it more durable and easier to clean without reducing its slipPreparation is always key. The less care you put into preparingExterior/interior (flat, two coats)resistance. Plus, it will help keep dripped grease from soaking ina surface, the more likely what you put on top of it is going to fail,+For direct to surface:of hues designed specifically for concrete, pavers and brick. It beneath a barbeque. says Mike. Resene Concrete performs best on porous concrete, penetrating into the substrate For those looking for more shine, similar to the way pavementResenes instructions and data sheets are really useful, and ifOver paint Clear - clear waterborneto forming a low sheen finish that is both decorative and protective. looks after fresh rainfall, theres Resene Walk-on Concrete Clearpeople go to the trouble of reading though them and then callingExterior/interior concrete coatingflat,Its also available as a clear Resene Concrete Conserver to help you Wet Looka product particularly fit for aggregate driveways. or going to a Resene ColorShop if they have other questions,+Over exterior/interior paint:satin, glosskeep the surface cleaner without changing the surface colour.theyre going to get really good advicewhich is what is going toResene Concrete Clear - clear waterborne coatingUse on: Brickwork/artificial Take it to the next level lead to a successful result.flat, satin, gloss brickwork, fibre cement,masonry and honedClear Wet Look Use on: Industrial andResene Concrete Wax For architects and designers looking to achieve interesting andUse on: Waterborne acrylic coated surfaces except high build acrylics, masonryconcrete walls. solventborne protection fordomestic concrete floorsabove and right: Trywaterborne satin glazeunique effects, Colin points out that you may wish to mix subtleworking joinery. surfaces, plaster. concrete and pavers and trafficable areas whereResene Concreteinterior only (two coats)colours into popular interior and exterior clear finishes, in which+ For surfaces prone to graffiti:+ For surfaces prone to graffiti:Exterior foot traffic areas Use on: Brick, cobblestones,a low cost, easily appliedClear waterborne case you should look to the Resene Colorwood Enhance range,Resene Uracryl GraffitiShield - clear anti-graffiti finish -Resene Uracryl GraffitiShield+ For exterior concrete concrete, driveways, lightand maintained method ofcoating over bothwhich can lighten or darken finishes. It comes as a small pot andgloss, semi-gloss, flat - clear anti-graffiti finish -and pavers:industrial floors, paths,controlling concrete dustingpainted concrete can be blended into a range of other products to change the look. gloss, semi-gloss and flat Resene Walk-on Concretepatios, steps, swimming poolis required. or direct to surface Exterior only Clearwaterborne protectionsurrounds and unglazed tiles. applications (shown WhileReseneColorwoodEnhancewasinitiallydevelopedon smooth concrete for colouring interior timber clears, it can also be used in exterior+ For added exterior UV protection on waterborne Exterior only for concrete and pavers+On floors and benchtops:ring above). For indoor waterborne clears including Resene Concrete Clear, Resene XC- acrylic coated surfaces:+ For concrete and masonryUse on: Domestic surfacesInterior only Resene Concrete Wax -floors and benchtops, 700 and Resene Walk-on Concrete Clear to subtly change theResene Clearcoat UVS - clear waterborne UV structural and retaining walls:and light industrial + For non-decorative concreteclear waterborne satintry Resene Concrete look and colour of concrete, says Colin. protective glaze glossResene XC-700 - clearsurface areas. in trafficable areas:Wax clear waterborne Use on: All exterior waterborne acrylic coated surfaceshigh build concrete and + For a wet lookResene Cemseal -Can also be used as a protectivesatin glaze (shown on smooth The power of prep except working joinery. masonry finish on concrete:waterborne concrete sealerfinish over interior flooringconcrete ring at right).Use on: Concrete Resene Walk-on Concreteand dust coatfinished in Resene Walk-on.The performance of anything you put on last, such as a clearInterior only below: The three sticks have been given twocoating, is always going to be dependent on whats underneath.+ Over interior painted or wallpapered plasterboard:coats each in (from left to right) Resene AquaclearWhether youre dealing with a new build or bringing an olderwaterborne urethane varnish (satin), Resene Qristal ClearFloor one up to snuff, its important to put in the effort into surfaceResene SpaceCote Clear - clear waterborne low sheen Resene Qristal ClearResene ProSelectcolour, apply Resene1K (satin) and Resene Qristal Clear polyurethane (satin) to show Use on: Broadwall paint finishes and Mason wallpaper. 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