How to ensure counter top finish with Dulux renovation range

[Lorraine1]

I've painted my counter tops 2 coats of Dulux Renovations Range -Domino.  Im about the go to the Dulux Satin Top Coat varnish for renovation range however im seeing some bad reviews for this product stating that it wastes job and leaves streaks / marks.  Has anyone used the clear top coat how long should I leave countertop to cure before applying top coat varnish or are there better spray products to use that won’t leave roller marks 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Kmegan80,

I've reached out to the Dulux technical team again and they'd like you to contact them directly if that's at all possible so they can open a ticket for you and get this issue resolved. If you could please go ahead and either call, start a live chat or use their enquiry form I trust they'll be of great assistance.

I do apologise for this inconvenience.

Mitchell

[Kmegan80]

Thank you. Will do.

[alanericbarker]

I have done several showers ok but had very similar streaky results on benchtop.

Read all the instructions, tried many times using different techniques, always streaky.

Very unhappy with this product on benchtops, waste of money and time

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @alanericbarker.

Thank you for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you've had. I understand how disappointing it can be when you’ve put in the effort and aren't getting the desired results.

Streakiness is most often caused by reworking areas that have already started curing, sometimes in less than five minutes, which interrupts the self-levelling process. However, I’d be more than happy to assist you further in troubleshooting or, if you prefer, I can help connect you with the Dulux technical team for more detailed support.

If you could kindly provide photos of the benchtop and a bit more information about the techniques you’ve used, I’d be glad to assist in working through this issue. We're here to help. 

Let me know if you need a hand uploading images.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[bowiemum2021]

Hello- I’ve followed the instructions perfectly and have found I have a couple roller marks from my satin top coat. It says to do in sections and lay off, however I’m finding even doing the shorter width of the bench after about 4 ups and downs you can’t lay off without leaving a line somewhere- I’ve managed to work extremely quickly too but it dries so fast. Perhaps it is not worth laying off? 

secondly, what would happen if I lightly sanded a roller mark (only 1 down one end) and applied clear coat only to the end of the bench instead of going over the whole thing again and risking more marks? 

thanks 

[EricL]

Hello @bowiemum2021 

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing the same streak mark issues when rolling the paint roller. Streakiness is most often caused by reworking areas that have already started curing, sometimes in less than five minutes, which interrupts the self-levelling process as explained by Mitch earlier in the post. I propose reducing the number of rolls of up and downs to a minimum in order to avoid lines forming.

In regards to your second questions, I'll have to forward it to the Dulux technical team. You can contact them directly if you wish as they will be able to provide you with more detailed answers. You can also use "Live Chat" to get immediate answers with a minimum waiting time. Allow me to get in contact with the Dulux team tomorrow to try and get some answers for you.

Thank you for your patience.

Eric

[bowiemum2021]

Thanks- I did the bench top in 5 mins altogether, it starts drying immediately you don’t have 5 mins of leeway. Working in 3 sections I did up and down x 4 then quick lay off and so on always working the wet edge 

[EricL]

Hello @bowiemum2021 

Thank you for your patience. I've contacted Dulux technical, and they have requested that you please contact them directly. They have some questions that I don't have the answers to, and they have suggested to speak to you directly. Your ticket number is 1056759 and just mention that you have been speaking to me in regards to the Dulux Benchtop paint. Please call them on 132525 and look for Kaaren.   

If you need further assistance, please let us know.  

Eric