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Roofing
Dulux Roof & Trim has been specifically designed to provide long-lasting protection against New Zealand’s harsh weather conditions.... Read more
Exterior Timber & Decks
The Cabot's® range of exterior timber and deck products.... Read more
Venetian Blinds
Introduced to the world by Luxaflex® in the 1950s, aluminium venetian blinds offer you precise control of light intensity and direction with the quick twist of a wand; in just seconds you can effortlessly control light and shade, ventilation and p... Read more
Woodmates
The visual appeal of natural wood, the practicality of polyresin Luxaflex Woodmates® give you all the visual benefits of natural wood venetians, but they're better suited to environments that have high humidity, heat or sun... Read more
Rollershades & Sunscreen Blinds
Timeless style and simplicity that works for every roomLuxaflex Rollershades are a simple, stylish way to style your windows. Styling can be consistent throughout your home, even though you're providing each window with a p... Read more
Duette Shades
Luxaflex Duette Shades are a type of honeycomb or cellular window shade. They have two or more layers of pleated fabric bonded together to form compartments (cells). Duettes have a soft, elegant look and superior insulation properties.-----... Read more
Timber Shutters
New Orleans romance with New Zealand practicality Beautiful, practical and durable, Shutters are a timeless look for premium homes and apartments. They are custom made to fit your windows or doors exactly. When shut, they p... Read more
Wallpaper FAQ
We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to wallpapering.How do I decide whether to have wallpaper or paint?The great news is that you don't have to choose - paint and wallpaper work well togethe... Read more
Curtain fabrics, what's best?
Curtain fabrics are available in a range of different compositions, from 100% cotton to poly-cotton blends. So what's best? All different fabric types have their features and benefits, and what you decide to use will depend on a number of f... Read more
Above and beyond - ceilings
Ceilings are the often neglected area in a room. While everyone is focusing their attention on feature walls, the ceiling is often painted the standard "ceiling white" and left alone. Ceilings are actually an underutilis... Read more
How to decorate with wallpaper
Wallpaper has come a long way since the days where layers of wallpaper adorned all the rooms of a house. Today, wallpaper is easy to apply, is available in thousands of designs and colours, and even the way we use it in a home has changed. ... Read more
What's best - blinds or curtains?
There is no correct answer here - curtains and blinds both have their benefits, and can often work well together. Traditionally, blinds work well on smaller windows in areas where flowing drapes could clutter up the space - think bathrooms ... Read more
Warming up for winter
Windows are the biggest source of heat loss from a home, and as the window sizes and numbers increase the problem worsens. Up to 30% of heat escapes via windows, effectively making them "thermal holes". Even double glazed windows allow heat loss... Read more
Art and Soul
Bright and vibrant prints done in watercolour style. Add this collection to your home for instant glamour.View the coordinating fabric range ... Read more
Zest
A bright and vibrant collection, including a bold stripe and geometric patterns. Composition 100% cotton... Read more
Cabot's® Aquadeck
Cabot's Aquadeck is a highly durable, low odour decking oil that is designed to provide exceptional durability to all exterior surfaces and lasts twice as long as traditional decking oils. Aquadeck's advanced dual technology allows natural oils to... Read more
Cabot's® Natural Decking Oil
Cabot's Natural Decking Oil is a fast drying penetrating oil that nourishes and protects the timber, providing a semi-transparent matt finish.... Read more
Cabot's® Deck & Exterior Stain Water Based
Cabot's Water Based Deck & Exterior Stain is a highly durable stain that lasts twice as long as traditional decking stains. It is designed to rejuvenate and transform the colour of all exterior timber, delivering a long lasting, beautiful resu... Read more
Cabot's® Deck & Exterior Stain Oil Based
Cabot's Oil Based Deck & Exterior Stain is a durable stain with rejuvenates and transforms the colour of all exterior timber.... Read more
Cabot's® Garden Furniture Oil
Cabot's Garden Furniture is a highly durable, low odour oil that is designed to provide exceptional durability to all exterior surfaces and lasts twice as long as traditional garden furniture oils. Garden Furniture Oil's advanced dual technology a... Read more
Cabot's® Exterior Varnish Stain
Cabot's Exterior Varnish Stain is a combined semi-transparent stain and varnish that is highly durable and provides protection, colour and shine without hiding the grain. The exterior durable technology means only 3 coats are required as opposed t... Read more
Concrete & Paving
Talk to the paint expert at your local Colourplus store to find the right paint for your concrete & paving projects.Find your local store here... Read more
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Cabot's® New Timber Prep
Cabot's® New Timber Prep is designed to remove tannins and oils from bare new timber surfaces. Always follow Cabot's® New Timber Prep with Cabot's® Deck Clean.... Read more
Cabot's® Deck Clean
Cleaner that prepares exterior timber and decks for coating.... Read more
Cabot's® Deck Wash
Cabot's® Deck Wash is a timber maintenance wash for use in between coating applications. It is designed to refresh exterior timber decking and help remove dirt, dust and bird droppings making it the perfect everyday cleaning solution.... Read more
Interior
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Exterior
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Colour Range
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Blocking
Undesirable sticking together of two painted surfaces when pressed together (e.g. a door sticking to the jamb).Possible CauseNot allowing sufficient dry time for the coating before closing doors and windows.... Read more
Alligatoring
Patterned cracking in the surface of the paint film resembling the regular scales of an alligator.Possible Cause Application of an extremely hard, rigid coating, like solvent-based enamel, over a more flexible ... Read more
Burnishing
Change in gloss of the paint film when subjected to rubbing, scrubbing or having an object brush up against it.Possible CauseUse of flat paint in highly trafficked areas, where a higher sheen level would be desi... Read more
About Our Wallpaper
Colourplus stocks a large range of thousands of different style wallpapers from top manufacturers - Aspiring Walls, James Dunlop and Eijffinger. From plains to statement papers, we've got your style. Please note, not all wallpaper books from thes... Read more
About Our Blinds
Colourplus specialise in custom made blinds from top New Zealand brand Luxaflex. All Luxaflex blinds are manufactured to the highest standards, and carry comprehensive guarantees.Our colour and design consultants can assist you in selecting... Read more
About Our Curtains
At Colourplus, we've got your style of curtains. With an extensive range of fabrics from New Zealand's leading fabric suppliers, plus a free measure and quote service, start your decorating journey with us.You can start your decorating jour... Read more
Curtain Styles
There are a number of styles of curtain pleats available, which can be used to enhance different fabrics, and create different moods. For more information, or to book a free measure and quote, visit your ... Read more
Pencil Pleat
Traditional style of pleat; Gives the curtains more fullness, showing off the sheen of the fabric.... Read more
Dutch Pleat
Known as a Pinch or Double Pleat. It gives a very neat finish to the curtains.... Read more
French Pleat
Known as the Triple Pleat. Traditional heading, and gives a stylish, triple pleat gather. Gives the curtains a very full finish.... Read more
Inverted Pleat
Gives a flat, tidy and contemporary look. Ideal for a modern and minimal look.... Read more
Eyelet
Gives a modern and simplistic look. This heading works only with curtain rods, not tracks.... Read more
Single Pleat
Known as the New York pleat. It works extremely well on tall, apartment style windows, gives a contemporary look.... Read more
Blistering
Bubbles resulting from localised loss of adhesion and lifting of the paint film from the underlying surface.Possible Cause Painting a warm surface in direct sunlight.Application of an oil-based or alky... Read more
Chalking
Formation of a fine powder on the surface of the paint film during weathering, which can cause colour fading. Although some degree of chalking is a normal, desirable way for a paint film to wear, excessive film erosion can result in heavy chalking... Read more
Cracking and Flaking
The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat, which will lead to complete failure of the paint. Early on, the problems appears as hairline cracks; later, flaking of paint chips occurs.Possible Cause... Read more
Dirt Pickup
Accumulation of dirt, dust particles and/or other debris on the paint film; may resemble mildew.Possible CauseUse of a low quality paint.Soil splashing onto the surface.Air pollution, car exhau... Read more
Efflorescence and Mottling
Crusty, white salt deposits, leached from mortar or masonry as water passes through it.Possible Cause Failure to adequately prepare surface by removing all previous efflorescence.Excess moisture e... Read more
Fading and Poor Colour Retention
Premature and/or excessive lightening of the paint colour, which often occurs on surfaces with a sunny exposure. Fading/poor colour retention can also be a result of chalking of the coating.Possible CauseUse of ... Read more
Lapping
Appearance of a denser colour or higher gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during paint application.Possible Cause Failure to maintain a "wet edge" when applying paint.Solution... Read more
Mould
Black, grey or brown areas on the painted surface.Possible CauseForms most often on areas that tend to be damp, and receive little or no direct sunlight (the underside of eaves are particularly vulnerable).... Read more
Nail Head Rusting
Reddish-brown stains on the paint surface.Possible Cause Non-galvanised iron nails have begun to rust, causing bleed-through the top coat.Non-galvanised iron nails have not been countersunk and filled ... Read more
Peeling
Loss of paint due to poor adhesion. Where there is a primer and top coat, or multiple coats of paint, peeling may involve some or all coats.Possible Cause Seepage of moisture through uncaulked joints, worn caul... Read more
Poor Alkali Resistance
Colour loss and overall deterioration of paint film on fresh masonry.Possible CauseCoating was applied to new masonry that has not cured for a full year. Fresh masonry is likely to contain lime, which is very al... Read more
Poor Gloss Retention
Deterioration of the paint film, resulting in excessive, or rapid loss of lustre of the top coat.Possible CauseUse of an interior paint outdoors.Use of a lower quality paint.Solutio... Read more
Surfactant Leaching
Concentration of water-soluble ingredients on water-based paint, creating a blotchy, sometimes glossy appearance, often with a tan or brownish cast. More likely with tinted paints than with white or factory-tinted paints.Possible Ca... Read more
Tannin Staining
Brownish or tan discoloration on the paint surface due to the migration of tannins from the substrate through the paint film. Typically occurs on "staining timbers" such as redwood, cedar and mahogany, or over painted knots in certain other t... Read more
Wrinkling
A rough, crinkled paint surface occurring when paint forms a "skin".Possible Cause Paint applied too thickly (more likely when using solvent-based paints).Painting a hot surface or in very hot weather.... Read more
Cracking, Flaking or Peeling
The splitting of a dry paint film through at least one coat as a result of aging, which will ultimately lead to complete failure of the paint. In its early stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks; in its later stages, flaking and/or peeling... Read more
Foaming and Cratering
Formation of bubbles (foaming) and resulting in small, round concave depressions (cratering) when bubbles break in the paint film, during paint application and drying.Possible CauseShaking a partially filled can... Read more
Lapping
Appearance of a denser colour or increased gloss where wet and dry layers overlap during paint application.Possible CauseFailure to maintain a "wet edge" when painting.Use of low solids "economy" paint.... Read more
Mould
Black, grey or brown spots on the painted surface.Possible CauseForms most often on areas that tend to be damp, or receive little or no direct sunlight (e.g. bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms).Use o... Read more
Mud Cracking
Deep, irregular cracks resembling dried mud in a dry paint film.Possible CausePaint is applied too thickly, usually over a porous surface.Paint is applied to thickly, to improve inherent poor hiding (co... Read more
Picture Framing
An affect of non-uniform colour, or sheen level, that can appear when a wall is painted with a roller, but is brushed at the edges and corners. The brushed areas generally appear darker, resembling the "frame" of a picture. Also, sprayed areas may... Read more
Poor Flow and Leveling
Failure of paint to dry to a smooth finish, resulting in unsightly brush and roller marks after the paint dries.Possible Cause Use of lower quality paint.Application of additional paint to touch up par... Read more
Poor Hiding
Failure of dried paint to obscure or hide the surface to which it has been applied.Possible Cause Use of a low quality paint.Use of low quality tools/wrong roller cover.Use of an improper comb... Read more
Poor Scrub Resistance
Wearing away or removal of the paint film when scrubbed with a brush, sponge, or cloth.Possible Cause Choosing the wrong sheen for the area.Use of a lower quality paint.Use of an overly aggres... Read more
Poor Sheen Uniformity
Shiny spots or dull spots (also known as flashing) on a painted surface; uneven gloss.Possible Cause Uneven spread rate.Failure to properly prime a porous surface, or a surface with a varying degree of... Read more
Roller Marks or Stipple
Unintentional textured pattern left in the paint by the roller.Possible Cause Use of incorrect roller cover.Use of lower grades of paint.Use of a low quality roller.Use of incorrect r... Read more
Roller Spattering
Tendency of a roller to throw off small droplets of paint during application.Possible Cause Incorrect rolling technique; applying paint too rapidly.Use of a low quality roller or incorrect roller cover... Read more
Sagging
Downward "drooping" movement of the paint film immediately after application, resulting in an uneven coating.Possible Cause Application of a heavy coat of paint.Application in excessively humid and/or ... Read more
Surfactant Leaching
Concentration of water-soluble ingredients on water-based paint, creating a blotchy, sometimes glossy appearance, often with a tan or brownish cast. More likely with tinted paints than with white or factory coloured paints.Possible ... Read more
Wrinkling
A rough, crinkled paint surface, which occurs when uncured paint forms a "skin".Possible Cause Paint applied too thickly (more likely when using alkyd or oil-based paints).Painting during extremely hot... Read more
Yellowing
Development of a yellow cast in aging solvent-based enamels; most noticeable in the dried films of white paints or clear varnishes.Possible Cause Oxidisation of alkyd or oil-based paint or varnish.Heat... Read more
Hues, Tints and Tones
To understand colour, you need to understand what the different terms that are applied mean.Hue - a hue is the pure colour. This applies to all the primary, secondary and tertiary colours that have no black or white ad... Read more
Curtain Fabrics
There are many different types of fabric available, and they all have different features and benefits. Acrylic This is a man-made fabric with a soft wool-like feel. It is commonly used in upholstery fabric, as it is ... Read more
Wallpaper FAQ
We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to wallpapering.How do I decide whether to have wallpaper or paint?The great news is that you don't have to choose - paint and wallpaper work well togethe... Read more
Wallpaper Information
To figure out the number of rolls of wallpaper you will require, simply follow the below steps. Measure the distance around the room (include walls with doors and windows) Measure the height of the walls from the skir... Read more
Long Beach
Perfect for coastal looks and equally as dramatic in an urban setting, Long Beach is the epitome of elegance. Composition Long Beach - 58% linen, 42% polyester ... Read more
Cleaning Your Blinds
Luxaflex® recommends the following methods for cleaning your blinds.DustingRegular dusting with a feather duster or soft cloth maintains a like-new appearance of most blinds, shades, sheers, shutters and window panels.... Read more
Blinds FAQ
Will Luxaflex® blinds fit my window?All Luxaflex® blinds are custom made to your exact window measurements. Colourplus also have many blind options to fit difficult sized windows, such as circles, arched windows and skylights.... Read more
Cleaning Guide
Spot CleaningTreat spills and stains as soon as possible. Test on a hidden area of the fabric to ensure the fabric is colourfast. Gently remove any soil or liquid from the surface of the fabric. Use caution when using soap or detergent to... Read more
Stain Removal
Alcoholic BeveragesBlot to remove excess moisture. Dab at the stain with a clean cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol. Blot again with a mixture of cool water and liquid detergent. Blot dry, apply cool water, and blot dry again.Bl... Read more
Life
Bright, dynamic prints bursting with colourBright, dynamic prints bursting with colour, the Life collection is full of painterly florals, vivid birds & an intense stripes. All of the designs are printed on a linen/cotton ba... Read more
Mould Prevention
Mould is both unsightly and unhygenic, and unfortunately curtains can be the perfect breeding ground for it to occur. Mould grows in damp places where there is a food source such as dust or dirt. Mould on curtains is often a problem with... Read more
General Advice
To ensure your curtains last as long as possible, follow these basic care tips. Important - always read the manufacturers care instructions for detailed advice.CleaningFollow the manufactures instructions for washing your curt... Read more
DIY Cushions
Struggling to find a cushion the perfect mustard tone or geometric pattern? Get creative and make your own! Personalised cushions, especially in living rooms, can help to create a personalised and cohesive environment. And they are easier to mak... Read more