Product Description

Resene Earthsense Ceiling Paint is a waterborne alkyd flat ceiling paint formulated with a renewable extender pigment. This is the first paint in NZ to be formulated with renewable raw materials.

Technical and Environmental Benefits

Resene Earthsense 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. Formulated with a renewable extender pigment which provides at least 20% by volume of renewable raw materials (RRM) in the final paint film - a first in New Zealand - and 65% in the wet paint with the inclusion of water.

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

Typical uses: Architraves, Bathrooms, Furniture, Kitchens, Laundries, Plywood, Skirtings, Timber doors, Wallboards and Window frames.

Application:
May be applied by brush, speed brush, synthetic fibre roller or spray. In hot dry conditions thin with up to 5% Resene Hot Weather Additive. 

1. Do not apply at temperatures below 10°C or when it is liable to drop below 10°C during the drying period.
2. Ensure the correct primers and/or sealers are used.
3. Due to waxes used in particle and fibreboard it is essential that Resene Quick Dry Acrylic Primer Undercoat is used as the first coat.

Installation and Maintenance

Resene products are guaranteed to provide film integrity and adhesion for the expected life of the paint system. 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.