Product Description

Resene Aquapel is a water repellent treatment formulated to help control efflorescence and give a long-term water-beading effect to deter water penetration. May be used on its own or as a primer under waterborne
coatings, especially Resene AquaShield mineral effect (see Resene Data Sheet D601).

Technical and Environmental Benefits

Resene Aquapel has been certified by Environmental Choice NZ as well as independently reviewed by EnviroSpec for its points contribution potential in Green Star NZ and Homestar building rating systems.

Unwanted paint and paint containers can be returned to the Resene PaintWise paint and paint packaging recovery programme. Returns are donated to community groups, sent to solvent recovery, packaging is recycled and other paint goes into covering graffiti and research on alternative uses. See link to Resene PaintWise.

Additional benefits include:

•    May be applied over a wide range of temperatures.
•    Imparts hydrophobicity.
•    Improves fungal resistance of coated surface.
•    Improves water resistance.
•    May be used under paint systems.
•    Allows the substrate to breathe.

Manufacturer and Supplier Information - Resene Paints Ltd

Resene started its quest towards more sustainable practices in the 1950s when it introduced waterborne paint. In 1996 Resene became the first New Zealand paint company to offer an extensive range of Environmental Choice approved products, Resene has since continued innovating in this space. In 2007 Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free was introduced, and more recently Non VOC tinters have been introduced. The Cool Colours range provides exterior paints formulated to reflect solar radiation that would normally be absorbed. This is claimed to reduce substrate stress, improve paint longevity, and can help reduce heat absorption through building fabric which in turn could mean less air conditioning requirements. Resene also operates the PaintWise recycling programme, which includes a world-first" mobile paint collection and recovery

Application and Purpose

Application: Most porous building materials. May be used in multiple coats to keep concrete in its natural state looking good for longer by minimising the opportunity for moss, mould and lichen growths.
•    Brick
•    Concrete block
•    Fibrous cement
•    Poured concrete
•    Tilt slab
•    Timber

Performance
Stir thoroughly before use. Low pressure spray is recommended though Resene Aquapel may be applied by brush or roller. Recoat if required after six hours under normal conditions.

Limitations:
•    Curing is slowed by low humidity.
•    Will not waterproof against driving rain or water under hydrostatic pressure.
•    Maximum hydrophobicity (or water repellency) develops after a few days weathering.

Installation and Maintenance

Resene products are guaranteed to provide film integrity and adhesion for the expected life of the paint system. See the link for a full copy of the Resene Promise of quality, which includes details of the expected paint system life.

Maintenance: Avoid cleaning the paint finish until at least four weeks after application time to ensure it has had sufficient time to fully develop its properties. Keep any cleaning to a minimum to avoid damaging the paint film. Follow the care and cleaning instructions in the Resene Caring for your paint finish brochure.