Kingcliff Summer Colour Reset

Kingscliff, NSW

This exterior repaint was built around a singular brief: breathe new light and energy into a coastal holiday home using colours that feel unmistakably summer, tones that carry warmth, depth, and character. The client opted for a playful palette, moving away from subtle neutrals to a curated mix that evokes long beach days and salt-air sunsets.

Our challenge was delivering this bold colour experience while maintaining the high technical performance required for a corrosive coastal environment.

Project Details:

Project Type: Exterior Residential Repaint
Location: Kingcliff, NSW
Key Challenge: Achieving bold, custom colours with maximum coastal durability and technical integrity.
Products Used: Dulux Trade Tinted to Porter’s Paints Colours

The Colour Strategy & Selections

All coating products were formulated using Dulux Trade systems (Weathershield, Aquaenamel) tinted to the client’s preferred Porter’s colours. This approach ensured that the required coastal technical performance was intact while delivering the exact bold aesthetic requested.

Colour Selections by Area:

Main Walls (Timber Cladding): Colour: Serene (Focus: UV stability, coastal breathability, and raking light diffusion.)
Fencing & Entry Battens: Colour: Gulf Stream (Focus: Deep colour delivered on metal with maximum corrosion resistance.)
Front Entry Door: Colour: Thai Silk (Focus: Durable enamel finish with warm, controlled reflection.)
Eaves, Trims & Downpipes: Colour: Popcorn (Focus: Consistent light-trim tone designed for cleanliness and light bounce.)
Garage Roller Door: Colour: Brahma (Focus: Adhesion and flexibility on high-movement metal.)

Coating Systems Applied by Surface

The longevity of this coastal finish relies on using the correct primer and topcoat system for each distinct surface (timber, masonry, and metal).

Timber Cladding & Weatherboard Walls

System: 2 × Dulux Weathershield, Low Sheen (Water-based exterior acrylic)
Design Focus: UV stability, humidity tolerance, and a finish that softens raking light instead of causing roller angles to flash.

Metal Fencing, Battens & Roller Doors

Primer: 1 × Dulux Precision Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer (Solvent-based)
Top Coats: 2 × Dulux Weathershield, Low Sheen (Water-based acrylic)
Design Focus: Maximum chemical key-in for anti-corrosion grip and a flexible coastal barrier suited to salty-air exposure.

High-Touch Doors (Front Entry)

System: 1 × Dulux Undercoat (Water-based) followed by 2 × Dulux Aquaenamel, Low Gloss (Water-based enamel)
Design Focus: A highly durable enamel finish with controlled sheen for high-touch areas, ensuring lasting warmth without excess gloss bloom.

Final Result & Client Takeaway

The final result is a transformation felt, not just seen: the property is unified by finishes specifically chosen for their performance under strong summer light and humidity.

Light moves deeper through the exterior, bouncing cleanly without sheen conflict.
The entire colour system reads cohesive, even with bold selections.
Steel stays chemically keyed for long-term protection against the coastal air.
Doors are protected by a durable, touch-resistant enamel finish.

Takeaway for Potential Clients

Coastal repaints that feature bold whites and playful tones still need product logic before tint. This project proves that when adhesion, sealer compatibility, and sheen behaviour are locked before colour is added, bright summer whites work harder, and bold colours land cleaner, guaranteeing a lasting finish.

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We guide you through every stage of our proven process, ensuring a seamless experience and delivering a flawless, lasting finish. Tell us about your painting needs and let’s discuss how we can bring your vision to life.