Dulux

Dulux's "Duralloy" is ideal for warranty grade applications over: • Architectural aluminium including perforated and expanded aluminium. • Steel (mild), bright/semi bright steel, black steel and blue steel. Duralloy can also be used on the following metals but these are not warranted: • Galvanised Steel, Stainless steel, zincalume, non ferrous metals 

The Dulux Duralloy range are supported by Dulux Alumi Shield™ and Dulux Steel Shield™ warranties.. 

• The Alumi Shield™ and Steel Shield™ colour warranties are your assurance that Duralloy will not

Fade – Fade testing will not give a delta E (Hunter) laboratory reading greater than five units from the original colour.

Chalking – Terms of chalking when measured in accordance with the procedures specified in AS1580 METHOD 481.1. • The Alumi Shield™ durability warranty is your film integrity assurance that Duralloy will not peel, crack or flake for the warranty period from the date the product is applied to the metal. • The Steel Shield™ corrosion warranty is your assurance that the coating system will not corrode more than 5% in accordance with the degree of corrosion as a percentage contained in AS/NZS:2312. 

With over 50 years of experience, the AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association) is regarded as the standards leader for finishes on architectural aluminium. Dulux Duralloy is formulated to meet: AAMA 2603 as well as Australian standard AS 3715. 

Duralloy is ideal for interior projects on steel and aluminium that are within exterior class 1 & 10 residential buildings of the building code and non-habitable projects. 

Non-Habitable projects are those that are not dwelling types. Examples can be furniture, bus shelters, signage etc. • Residential properties are typically easy to maintain, given their height and access. • High-rise projects are less sheltered from neighbouring buildings, raising their exposure and reducing their ease of maintenance. • Monumental projects attract the most attention and have the highest standards required to uphold the reputation expected from landmark sites.

Duralloy is only suitable for coastal environments >100m from the high tide and is NOT suitable in strongly acidic environments so PH must be >5. Please refer to Interior and exterior environments close to liquids for warranty implications where powder coatings may be in close proximity to liquids other than the sea. Alumi Shield™ warranties on perforated and expanded aluminium are available for Duralloy in the following environments: a. Interior: General Interior conditions (E-Prime base coat not mandatory). b. Exterior: Mild (E-Prime base coat not mandatory). For more information about specifications on perforated and expanded aluminium visit duluxpowders.com.au

Use the following table which references AS4312 (atmospheric corrosivity zones in Australia) and AS3715 (Metal Finishing – Thermoset powder coatings for architectural applications of aluminium and aluminium alloys) to define the environmental conditions of your project.

Use the following table to help identify where Duralloy can be applied on steel projects, the system required and the Dulux Steel Shield™ warranty level available. Refer to the conditions information to determine the environment that your project will be exposed to.

Duralloy is only suitable for coastal environments >100m from the high tide and is NOT suitable in strongly acidic environments so PH must be >5. Please refer to Interior and exterior environments close to liquids for warranty implications where powder coatings may be in close proximity to liquids other than the sea. 

For powder coated assets close to liquids other than the sea, e.g. fences near swimming pools, fountains, bathrooms or furniture etc, please refer to the guidance below to understand the warranty limitations in these environments

1. Please note chemically treated water includes antimicrobial treatments, e.g. in pools, anti-corrosive chemicals, and soapy water in bathrooms and showers. ✓ Where indicated Alumi Shield™ and Steel Shield™ warranties are available on areas >than 5m from the liquid. ■ Where indicated Alumi Shield™ and Steel Shield™ warranties are available on areas >than 2m from the liquid (ie outside the splash zone). All Dulux powder products are NOT suitable in strongly acidic environments so PH must be >5. Alumi Shield™ and Steel Shield™ warranties are not available if the powder coating is immersed in any liquid.

To ensure the life of your asset is maximised and to comply with Dulux warranty requirements, a simple and regular maintenance program should be implemented. For more information refer to the Dulux Care and Maintenance brochure available at duluxpowders.com.au/tech-advice or call 13 24 99

Our dedicated and knowledgeable specification consultants can help simplify the specification process, saving you time and money by ensuring you achieve the best coating specification for the job. They can provide: • Documented project specific specifications. • Written confirmation of your project’s eligibility for an Alumi ShieldTM or Steel ShieldTM Warranty. • Design, coating system and colour advice