QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FLAT
Sheen level: 0-2%
Ideal Usage: Ceilings
MATT
Sheen level: 2-5%
Ideal Usage: Walls and ceilings
LOW SHEEN
Sheen level: 5-20%
Ideal Usage: Walls
SEMI GLOSS
Sheen level: 20-50%
Ideal Usage: Walls, doors and trims
GLOSS
Sheen level: 60-100%
Ideal Usage: Areas subject to heavy wear such as doors and trims
GOOD MATCH
Create a colour match using the Coloursmith app. Take a photo using your smartphone camera or use an existing photo from your photo library.
BEST MATCH
The Coloursmith Reader is not a spectro as it accurately captures colour using its own LED light source, and a tri-stimulus XYZ sensor to ensure the closest colour match.
BEST
Premium Finish
Scrub resistant
Anti-microbial
PREPTOPCOATTOPCOAT
3 in 1 Prep
Primes bare surfaces
Taubmans
Advanced Adhesion & Mould Blocker
Easycoat Sealer & Undercoat
BETTER Low VOC
Primes bare surfaces Easycoat
GOOD
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
High opacity
Primes bare surfaces
Suitable for: Interior spaces and commercial projects.
Primes
Primes
Primes
Suitable
BEST
Anti-microbial formula
PREPTOPCOATTOPCOAT
3 in 1 Prep
Primes bare surfaces
Taubmans
Advanced Adhesion & Mould Blocker
Easycoat Sealer & Undercoat
BETTER
Anti-microbial formula
Primes bare surfaces
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
Maximum hiding power
Primes
Suitable for: Interior ceilings and
Painting interior windows, doors
Painting exterior windows, doors & trims Water Based Enamel Option
PREPTOPCOATTOPCOAT
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
Excellent flow & levelling
Suitable for: Exterior windows, doors, trims and commercial projects.
Painting exterior windows, doors
Primes
Primes
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
BEST
Dirt shedding formula
Superior UV Barrier
PREPTOPCOATTOPCOAT
All Weather All Weather is self-priming in most cases
BETTER
Suitable for water collection
Sunproof Sunproof is self-priming in most cases
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
Easy to apply
Suitable for water collection
Professional Exterior is self-priming in most cases
Suitable for: Exterior weatherboard, concrete, eaves and trims
3 in1 Prep
Easycoat Acrylic Sealer & Undercoat
High performance
Primer, sealer & undercoat
Superior adhesion
Adheres to aged enamel surfaces without sanding
Suitable for interior & exterior
Stain blocking
Microban - anti microbial protection
Inhibits mould, mildew & fungus
Very low VOC
Tradex
Quick Dry Quick dry Oil based
Tradex
Ultra Prep
Suitable for interior and exterior
Water Based
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
Professional Undercoat
Water Based
High density
Suitable for interior and exterior
Excellent hiding, filing & sanding properties
A primer, sealer, undercoat is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. It seals surfaces, ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection for the material being painted.
A primer/undercoat also assists with coverage and increases filling properties
High performance water based all-purpose primer, sealer, undercoat with stain blocking properties.
GUIDEUNDERCOAT FLAT
Dependent on surface 1 Additional coat if required over stained surfaces After 2 hours at 25OC Allow 4 hours in cold or humid conditions
Up to 12m2/litre
Recommended for plaster board, timber tannin blocking, weatherboards, aged enamel, galv. iron, varnish, masonry, aluminum.
Adheres to aged enamel surfaces without sanding.
SHEEN
Easycoat® Sealer & Undercoat
Designed exclusively with Microban® to provide anti-microbial protection.
SHEEN GUIDEUNDERCOAT FLAT
Tradex
Professional Undercoat
Designed for the professional painter to deliver excellent coverage, and a professional finish.
SHEEN GUIDEUNDERCOAT FLAT
Substrate3 in 1 Prep
Cement render
Enamel surfaces
Varnish
Surfaces
Taubmans Advanced Adhension Mould Blocker
Specialised water based prepcoat, ideal for blocking persistent oil, grease, and mould-based stains and for inhibiting future mould growth. Perfect for high humidity areas, with exceptional adhesion to a range of challenging surfaces.
GUIDEUNDERCOAT FLAT
Recommended for:
Stains: Mould, oil, and grease-based stains.
Surfaces: Tiles, laminate, glass, PVC, varnish, aged enamels, masonry, timber, MDF, plywood, paperfaced plasterboard, bricks, cement sheet, galvanised steel, aluminium and previously painted surfaces
SHEEN
Taubmans Tough Stain Blocker
Powerful oil-based prep coat ideal for blocking a wide range of difficult stains. The fast-drying formula has high hiding power and exceptional adhesion to a variety of tough-to-paint surfaces.
GUIDEUNDERCOAT FLAT
Dependent on surface 1 Additional coat if required over stained surfaces After 2 hours at 25OC Allow 4 hours in cold or humid conditions
Up to 12m2/litre
- 35OC Mineral Turps clean up
Recommended for:
Stains: inks, markers, food, and water based stains.
Surfaces: Tiles, laminate, PVC, polypropylene, varnish, aged enamel, timber and previously painted surfaces.
Taubmans Tough Stain
SHEEN
Taubmans Fast Drying Stain Blocker
Perfect for sealing persistent water based stains, smoke and blocking odours and tannin bleed.
Dependent on surface
surfaces
Recommended for:
Methylated Spirit clean up
Stains: Smoke, grease, nicotine, water-based stains & blocking Tannin bleed
Surfaces: Previously painted surfaces, tannin rich timbers, MDF, plywood, paper faced plaster board, bricks, and masonry
Taubmans Fast Drying Stain
SHEEN GUIDEUNDERCOAT FLAT
ENDURE INTERIOR WALLS
EASYCOAT ALL WALLS
1 PAINT + PRIME
Superior washability
Helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew
Stain and grease resistant
Anti-bacterial
Asthma and allergy
friendly
Nanoguard technology
Very Low VOC
Guaranteed to resist mould growth for 7 years
Asthma and allergy friendly
Sensitive Choice
Self priming
10 year guarantee
Low VOC
Scrub & stain resistant
Washable
Reliable painting solution
TRADEX WALLS
Water based
Washable
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
Water based
High opacity
PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR BROADWALL
Ideal for spray application
Washable
Made for professionals
Helps prevent the growth of mould and mild
Interior wall paint is applied for the purposes of decoration and protection. A good wall paint needs to be highly durable consider taking off the last point; the implication is that Tradex and paint & prime aren’t ‘good’ as they don’t claim to protect from bacteria, mould and mildew, and Professional doesn’t claim it protects from bacteria.
PAINTING INTERIOR WALLS
1. Surfaces must be clean and dry and free from all surface contamination.
2. Fill in the surface defects with suitable filler, putty or sealant.
3. Sand out any imperfections to obtain a smooth uniform surface.
4. Remove dust with a clean wet cloth.
5. Prime with a suitable primer (see prep section)
• Remove all loose or flaking paint.
• Treat any mould with bleach then rinse with water.
• Wash all surfaces with a sugar soap solution. Rinse with fresh water.
• Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.
• Fill in the surface defects with suitable filler, putty or sealant.
• When using some bright or dark toned colours, a tinted undercoat may be required.’
PAINTING TIPS
• Start with Ceiling; then Walls and finish with Doors & Trim.
• For cleaner lines use masking tape to mask up areas.
• Cut in first using a brush. Then roll up to the edges using a good quality roller.
• Use a good quality 12mm nap roller to apply the wall paint.
• For best results sand with 240 grit sandpaper in between coats then dust off.
• Avoid exposure to steam for 48 hours.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners for 7 days.
• Wash with “Spray & Wipe” or a mild detergent solution to remove marks.
May need: drop cloth, sandpaper, paint tray, roller handle & sleeve, pole, cutting in brush and personal protective equipment including safety glasses, impervious gloves and overalls.
AFTER PAINTING CARE
NEW WORK
RE -PAINT
Endure Walls
Engineered with Nanoguard® to provide maximum protection and scrub resistance.
Easycoat® Walls
Designed exclusively with Microban® to provide anti-microbial protection.
1 Paint + Prime
1-Step Paint + Prime solution with a durable finish & maximum hiding power
Tradex Walls
Easy to use high opacity paint for walls.
Dependent on surface 2 After 2 hours at 25OC
Specifically formulated for the trade painter in various sheen levels. They are easy to apply by spray, brush or roller, provide excellent coverage and opacity.
Professional Broadwall
Premium water based paint, specially designed for the professional painter to deliver excellent coverage, washability and a professional finish.
PAINTING CEILINGS
• Surfaces must be clean and dry and free from all surface contamination.
• Fill in the surface defects with suitable filler, putty or sealant.
• Sand out any imperfections to obtain a smooth uniform surface.
• Remove dust with a clean wet cloth.
• Prime with a suitable primer (see prep section)
• Treat any mould with bleach then rinse with water.
• Wash all surfaces with a sugar soap solution. Rinse with fresh water.
• Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.
• Fill in the surface defects with suitable filler, putty or sealant.
• Remove all loose or flaking paint & sand glossy or enamel surfaces thoroughly
• Start with Ceiling; then Walls and finish with Doors & Trim
• For cleaner lines; use masking tape to mask up areas.
• Cut in first using a narrow brush. Then roll up to the edges using a roller.
• Use a quality 12mm nap roller to apply the paint.
• Do not paint directly overhead
AFTER PAINTING CARE
• Avoid abrasive cleaners for 7 days.
May need: Drop cloth, sandpaper, paint tray, roller handle & sleeve, pole, cutting in brush and personal protective equipment including safety glasses, impervious gloves and overalls.
NEW WORK
RE -PAINT
PAINTING TIPS
TAUBMANS
CEILING WHITE
5 year guarantee against mould
For all rooms of the house
Superior hiding power
Very low odour & VOC
EASY COAT CEILING
Anti-bacterial protection
Helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew
5 year guarantee
Sensitive Choice®
TRADEX CEILING
Water based
High Opacity
Dead flat finish
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
PROFESSIONAL CEILING
New work & repaint
1% gloss level flat finish
Minimise banding
Ceiling paint is formulated to cover and hide imperfections. Ceiling paint has to cover well, stick well and hide well.
A good ceiling paint should be able to be used on all interior ceilings
Taubmans Ceiling White
5 YEAR GUARANTEE AGAINST MOULD, MILDEW & FUNGUS* SUPERIOR HIDING
For all rooms including kitchens & bathrooms
ALL ROOMS INCLUDING KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
5 YEAR GUARANTEE AGAINST MOULD, MILDEW & FUNGUS*
Easycoat®
Tradex Ceiling
Tradex Ceiling is easy to apply, low roller spatter & easy to spray
Professional Ceiling
Premium water based paint for both new and repaint work, with a dead flat finish designed to minimise banding, particularly on new plasterboard
Water Based
Enamel
Ultimate Enamel
Oil Based Enamel
Easycoat Doors & Trim
Helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew
Asthma & allergy friendly
Non-yellowing formula
Low odour
Easy water clean up
Helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew
Low VOC
Less odour
Easy water clean up
Excellent opactity
Smooth finish
Tough & hardwearing
Superb washability
Resists abrasion
Excellent opacity
Good flow properties
Non yellowing formula
Low odour
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
High quality
Fast drying
Professional
Water Based
Enamel
Professional Oil Based Enamel
Easy to apply
Designed for Professional Painters
Interior & exterior doors & trims
Non-yellowing
Excellent flow properties
Designed for Professional Painters
Scrub resistant finish
Enamel paint is formulated to give an especially hard, and durable finish. A good enamel is specifically designed to self-level during the drying process to enhance visual characteristics.
PAINTING WINDOWS, DOORS & TRIMS
• Surfaces must be clean and dry and free from all surface contamination.
• Fill in the surface defects with suitable filler, putty or sealant.
• Sand out any imperfections to obtain a smooth uniform surface.
• Remove dust.
• Prime with a suitable primer (see prep section)
• Remove all loose or flaking paint & sand glossy or enamel surfaces thoroughly.
• Treat any mould with bleach then rinse with water.
• Wash all surfaces with a sugar soap solution. Rinse with fresh water.
• Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from all surface contamination.
• Fill in the surface defects with suitable filler, putty or sealant.
• Prime with a suitable primer if required.
• Start with Windows; then Trim and finish with Doors
• For cleaner lines; use masking tape to mask up areas.
• Cut in first using a good quality narrow brush then roll up to the edges using a roller.
• For best results sand with 240 grit sandpaper between coats.
• Avoid exposure to steam for 48 hours.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners for 7 days.
• Wash with “Spray & Wipe” or detergent in water’. To remove marks.
May need: drop cloth, sandpaper, paint tray, roller handle & sleeve, pole, cutting in brush.
AFTER PAINTING CARE
NEW WORK
RE -PAINT
PAINTING TIPS
Taubmans Water Based Enamel
Premium non-yellowing, fast drying enamel that uses superior LTA+ TechnologyTM specially designed to protect doors, trims, skirting boards, and windows.
Semi Gloss and Gloss are recommended for all interior/exterior windows, doors & trims.
Sheen* - interior only.
Taubmans Ultimate Enamel
Premium, self leveling & fast drying enamel that uses superior alkyd technology to provide the durability and performance of a traditional oil based enamel, while also being an environmentally friendly water based enamel. SHEEN LEVELLOW SHEEN*SEMI
Taubmans Oil Based Enamel
Premium enamel that delivers on durability and performance with excellent flow and levelling which helps create a beautiful smooth gloss finish.
Gloss is recommended for all interior/exterior windows, doors and trims. Semi Gloss - interior only.
Easycoat Doors & Trim
Professional Water Based Enamel
High-quality, easy to apply and quick drying formula specifically designed for professional painters
Professional Oil Based Enamel
High-quality, high opacity, traditional oil based formula specifically designed for professional painters.
ALL WEATHER
EXTERIOR
Superior dirt shedding formula
Lifetime Guarantee
Fast drying
Self-priming on most surfaces
Nanoguard technology
Helps prevent the growth of mould and mildew
SUNPROOF
EXTERIOR
Self-priming on most surfaces
Resists against cracking 25 year guarantee
Superior UV barrier
Suitable for the collection of drinking water
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
PROFESSIONAL EXTERIOR
Dirt shedding technology
Self-priming in most cases
Resists against cracking
Superior UV barrier
Fast drying
Suitable for the collection of drinking water
A good exterior paint provides a decorative durable finish that protects from the elements and resists UV. It provides good coverage and is easy to apply.
PAINTING EXTERIOR SURFACES
• Fill surface defects with suitable filler or sealant.
• Surface must be clean, dry and free from all dirt, dust, grease, oil, rust and any other surface contamination.
• Timber: Sand weathered (greyed) timber to the original timber surface. Tannin rich timbers should be primed with Taubmans 3 in 1 Prep.
• Galvanised Iron: Degrease new surfaces, thoroughly clean weathered surfaces to ensure adhesion. For structural galvanised iron, abrade with 240 grit sandpaper to remove chemical treatments. If red rust is present, treat as for steel.
• Cement Render/Concrete: Allow concrete, cement render and mortar to cure for 28 days before painting.
• Steel: Remove rust and prime with White Knight Rust Guard Metal Primer.
• Remove loose and flaking paint and sand surface thoroughly.
• On aged enamel use Taubmans 3 in 1 Prep for inter-coat adhesion.
• Treat bare areas as for new work.
• Start with gutters, fascia, eaves, broadwall and finish with doors, windows & trim.
• For cleaner lines; use masking tape to mask up areas.
• Cut in first using a good quality narrow brush then roll up to the edges using a roller.
• Use a quality 75-100mm brush.
• For best results sand with 240 grit sandpaper in between coats.
• Avoid washing for 48 hours.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners for 7 days.
• Wash with detergent in water’. To remove dirt & grime.
NEW WORK / UNPAINTED SURFACES PREVIOUSLY
All Weather Exterior
High performance water based all purpose self-priming exterior paint
White M, LS, SG, GLLS, SG, GL M, LS, SG, GL M, LS, SG,GLM, LS, SG, GL
Accent / Neutral M, LS, SG, GLLS, SG, GL LS, GLM, LS, GL
to 16m2/litre
Dependent on surface 2 After 2 hours at 25OC Allow 4 hours in cold or humid conditions
10OC - 35OC
Matt - Ideal for exterior walls and masonry.
Low Sheen - Ideal for exterior walls, trims, outdoor furniture, pergolas and roofs.
Semi Gloss - Ideal for weatherboards, trims and roofs.
Gloss - Ideal for exterior walls and trims. BASE
Sunproof Exterior
Multi-purpose 100% acrylic exterior paint
Recommended for: weatherboards, cement render, brick, fences and pergolas. Suitable for the collection of drinking water SHEEN
White LS, GLLS, SG, GLLS, SG, GLLS, GL
Accent LS, GLLS, SG, GL LSLS
Neutral LS, GLLS, SG, GLLS, SG LS M - MATT LS-LOW SHEEN SG -SEMI GLOSS GL-GLOSS
COVERAGE COATS RECOATS APPLY TEMPERATURE RANGE WASH UP
Dependent on surface 2 After 2 hours at 25OC Allow 4 hours in cold or humid conditions
Professional Water Based Exterior
Premium water-based, self-priming exterior paint, specially developed for the professional painter to provide a luxurious application feel
Matt - Ideal for exterior walls and masonry.
Low Sheen - Ideal for exterior walls, trims, outdoor furniture, pergolas and roofs.
Semi Gloss - Ideal for weatherboards, trims and roofs.
Gloss - Ideal for exterior walls and trims.
Refer to Prep Selector on page 23 to select the correct Prep Product
Cracking
Refer to Prep Selector on page 23 to select the correct Prep Product
Drying
Drying Troubles
Flaking
• Blistering
• Bubbling
• Flakes
• Lifting
• Peeling
Mould
External walls may also be affected.
Pin Holing
Poor Coverage
• Poor opacity
• Not sufficiently mixing the paint before application
TAUBMANS TINTERS
W White
B Black
C Yellow Oxide
D Phthalo Green
E Phthalo Blue
F Red Oxide
G Medium Yellow
I Brown Oxide
J Violet
L Raw Umber
M Magenta
LF-H Light Fast Red
LF-X Light Fast Yellow
AVOIDING TINTING PROBLEMS
• Maintain your equipment
• Clean regularly
• Top up tint canisters regularly
• Stir tint machine regularly
• Check formula carefully (often there are multiples)
• Check base carefully
• Be careful with can selection
• Take care when tinting
1LT & 2LT2 Minutes 4LT 3 Minutes 10LT & 15LT6 Minutes
Tinted
Undercoat 1
Tinted
Undercoat 2
Tinted
Undercoat 3
Tinted
Undercoat 4
Tinted
Undercoat 5
Tinted undercoats are recommended when tinting some neutral base colours. Tinted undercoats use a grey colour scale that gets progressively darker.
RED PURPLE
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
ORANGE
PURPLE
GREEN
TERTIARY
YELLOW ORANGE
RED ORANGE
RED PURPLE
BLUE PURPLE
BLUE GREEN
YELLOW GREEN
Hue = Colour
Chroma = Colour intensity / purity
Value = How dark or light
MUNSELL COLOUR SYSTEM
Primary colours: red, blue, yellow
Secondary colours: purple, green, orange