Concrete in the Wash with Resene

Imparting a variety of nature-inspired hues, the Resene ConcreteWash range allows you to achieve semi-transparent colour changes on a wide range of concrete surfaces, both indoors and out. Resene Colour Consultant Brooke Calvert explains.

Used to bring subtle, buildable sheer colour to concrete walls (interior and exterior), interior floors, exterior walkways

and decorate elements like concrete planters and furniture, Resene ConcreteWash offers a variety of different finishes

to both colour and protect set concrete.

Each of the five colours in the range can be applied to surfaces in an artistic, fresco-like look. You can experiment with how you apply it to achieve a textured aesthetic.

Much like a wood stain finish, the final look of your Resene ConcreteWash colour will be affected by the concrete you

are finishing. Always test the Resene ConcreteWash finish on an inconspicuous area of concrete first to ensure it

achieves your desired look before applying to your full project. Resene ColorShops have handy testpots of all the

colours so you can try out your favourite. Some projects will only need one coat for a subtle colourwashed effect, while

others may need two for a deeper wash effect.

How-To Inside

It is recommended to seal the wall first in one coat of Resene Concrete Clear gloss before applying your chosen

Resene ConcreteWash colour tinted into Resene Concrete Clear satin. Finish by sealing your wall with a final coat of

untinted Resene Concrete Clear gloss.

For interior concrete flooring, start with a basecoat in untinted Resene Concrete Wax before applying Resene

Concrete Wax tinted to your chosen Resene ConcreteWash colour.

How-To Outside

Apply a saturation coat of Resene Solventborne Aquapel first to give efflorescence control, then follow with the same

system as described for interior walls.

You can also use Resene ConcreteWash colours on exterior walkable surfaces, such as concrete paving stones. Seal

your pavers first with one coat of Resene Walk-on Concrete Clear thinned 10% with water and allow 24 hours before

applying Resene Walk-on Concrete Clear tinted to your Resene ConcreteWash colour. Then, finish the surface with a final

coat of Resene Walk-on Concrete Clear untinted.

Need help with the right colour palette for your home? Visit your local Resene ColorShop or book a Resene Colour Consultation, in store, virtual, or the Resene Colour Expert can come to you – resene.co.nz/colourconsultation .

A Resene Colour Expert can help you coordinate your look and give you the confidence to get decorating. View the full range of wallpapers and colours at your local Resene ColorShop.