Resene’s paint experts help you get the results you want every time
Need help with your painting projects? Don’t pick up a paintbrush without consulting Resene’s vast vault of how-to advice, which is easy to access online, in person or on video.
Where to find it
1 The Resene website is a wonderland of free resources to help you choose and use paints and stains, from how to prepare a surface for painting to how to hold a paintbrush. For an index of all the how-to advice see the Problem Solver page. And if you have a paint question, chances are someone else will have had the same dilemma before you, so check the Paint Experts Q&A for hundreds of instant answers to common queries.
2 Resene’s paint experts are your free DIY coaches. To use the online Ask A Paint Expert service, just type your query into the Resene website upload a photo if you want, and a real-life Resene paint expert will get back to you with personalised advice.
3 The Ask a Paint Expert service is also available over the phone – just call 0800 RESENE (737 363). Alternatively, you can pop into your local Resene ColorShop to pick up a bunch of brochures and have a face-to-face chat with a knowledgeable painting coach, who’ll happily share their passion for paint, teach you new techniques and help you choose the right products for your job.
4 If you’d rather watch a video to bring all this advice alive, visit MasterStroke by Resene for video-led DIY advice, tips and projects.
To get you started, Resene’s paint experts answer four common queries
How do I know which paint and finish to use?
Resene’s extensive range of primers, paints and stains includes the perfect product for every surface of your home. But how do you know which goes where? All the answers are on the Recommended Paint Systems page of the Resene website, or if you’re still not sure, use the Ask a Paint Expert service online, on the phone or in-store.
How much paint do I need?
Simply divide your surface area by the spreading rate of the paint (it’s written on the tin), then multiply that by the number of coats. Or just use the handy Paint Calculator or ask a Resene ColorShop paint expert when you’re in-store.
I’m new to DIY – where do I start?
Start small with a fun project that will deliver fast results. See the MasterStroke by Resene website for DIY video inspiration – from transforming your fridge into a chalkboard to building a hidey-hole for your wheelie bin.
How do I get a professional finish?
Once again, the MasterStroke by Resene website is the place to go for all the videos you need to paint like a pro. Or if you don’t have the time or energy to tackle the job yourself, Resene has the answer to that too – visit the Resene website for a free Find-a-Painter service that puts you in touch with recommended painters in your area.
For all the advice you need for choosing and using Resene paints, visit your local Resene ColorShop, resene.co.nz and masterstrokebyresene.com
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