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Dura Paints - Lifestyle Colours

Applications
Cement Paint
  • Is primarily used as an exterior application on raw plaster work.

  • Can be applied onto previously painted surfaces, with the exception of enamel paint.

  • Can be applied directly onto raw brick work.

  • Is unique, thanks to its self-curing properties.

  • Can be used as interior paint on feature walls.

  • Cannot be patched.

  • Cement Paint will leave you will a beautiful finish that will age and mottle with time and give rise to efflorescence if exposed to rain.

  • Should be applied with an Academy Whitewash Brush.
 
Designer Plaster
  • Is mainly an exterior application, although it can be used on interior surfaces as well.

  • Is unique in that it doesn’t need to be sealed unless applied Interior, in which case can then be sealed with Lifestyle Matt sealer for wash ability.

  • Is a trowel coat application.

  • Is a one or two-coat application, depending on the application procedure.

  • Designer plaster leaves you with wonderful movement in the plasterwork.

  • Unique in that it does not need to be sealed.

  • Is applied with a steel trowel.
Distemper and Antiquing
  • Distemper is an exclusively interior application and must be applied to primed or previously painted surfaces.

  • The Antiquing liquid must be applied over the Distemper to achieve the Old Stained look.

  • Distemper is not washable unless you apply the Antiquing Liquid.

  • While Distemper is a two-coat application, Antiquing Liquid can be used as either a single or two-coat application.

  • Distemper is not suitable for rough plastered surfaces, but it can be applied to wood and finished with Antiquing Liquid to achieve an aged look.

  • It should be applied with an Academy Sheepskin Roller a 125 mm brush and a Block brush for the antiquing liquid.
 
Intanaco Stucco
  • Is an exclusively interior application

  • Is a trowel coat application

  • Should ideally be applied onto wood floated raw plaster.

  • Can be applied onto previously painted services.
    (Our friendly and helpful store staff can tell you more about this.)

  • Is a two-coat application.

  • Must be sealed with two coats of Lifestyle Matt Sealer.

  • Can be used in high-moisture areas such as kitchens and bathrooms if sealed correctly.

  • Can be used in showers if sealed with Lifestyle Matt Sealer and Twin Pack Sealer.

  • Is applied with a steel trowel.
Lifestyle Liquids
  • Is used as an exterior application.

  • Can be applied onto primed or previously painted surfaces.

  • Is a two-coat application.

  • Should be applied with an Academy Sheepskin Roller.
Real Earth Platinum
  • Was designed as an exterior application.

  • Can be applied onto primed or previously painted services.

  • Is a two-coat application.

  • Should be applied with an Academy Ruff Pile Roller.
Real Earth Silk
  • Is an interior application.

  • Can be applied onto primed or previously painted surfaces.

  • Is a two-coat application.

  • Is fully washable.

  • Should be applied with an Academy Sheepskin Roller.
 
Real Earth Textures
  • Was designed as an exterior application.

  • Can be applied onto primed or previously painted services.

  • Is a two-coat application.

  • Should be applied with an Academy Ruff Pile Roller.
Sculpting Plaster
  • Is an interior and exterior application.

  • Can be used as an alternative for placing decorative accessories into plaster work, e.g. mosaics, beads, glass, etc.

  • Is a one-coat application.

  • Should be applied up to thickness of 20 mm.

  • Must be sealed with Lifestyle Matt Sealer and two coats of Lifestyle Epoxy Sealer.
Stone Coat
  • Is an interior and exterior application.

  • Is a trowel coat application.

  • Is a two-coat application.

  • Can be applied onto a wide variety of surfaces, including floor tiles.

  • Must be sealed with two coats of Lifestyle Epoxy Sealer.
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