Futureproof bathrooms with Levene paint

Using the right paint during a bathroom build or renovation can futureproof it against water damage or growth of mould and mildew. The undercoat used on walls is key to this 

Wet area plasterboard requires a high-quality undercoat to ensure the paint adheres to the surface. Historically, a solvent-based prep coat, such as Levene^® Pigmented Sealer, has been used for this application. However, builders may want to consider newer water-based, low-odour products such as Levene Multiprep Water-based Undercoat – which is better for painters, homeowners and the environment.

It’s particularly important to choose a quality undercoat that won’t result in it needing replacing in this environment, with materials becoming more expensive and difficult to get hold of!

With technology advancing, water-based prepcoats are becoming more reliable. If your client is pushing you to get a job done, Levene^® Multiprep Water-based Undercoat is a primer, sealer and undercoat all in one. It’s touch dry in 20 minutes and can be top-coated in two hours, making it a time-efficient solution compared to oil-based paints.

Once the walls have been primed and sealed with the undercoat, you can apply two coats of a speciality wet area topcoat. This is especially useful for kitchen and bathroom work, as a topcoat such as Levene Kitchen & Bathroom comes with a five year* guarantee to help protect against mould and mildew – which is sure to leave clients with a smile on their faces!

To create a tidy finish for the room, you can use a fast-drying water-based enamel for the doors, windows and trims. Levene Water-based Enamel is low odour and offers good block resistance and creates an easy-to-clean surface.

Levene Pigmented Sealer, Water-based Multiprep Undercoat, Kitchen and Bathroom, and Water-based Enamel, as well as the full range of Levene paint, is available exclusively at your local PlaceMakers store. Visit placemakers.co.nz for more. 

*Refer to product label for full conditions. This guarantee does not limit and may not necessarily exceed your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.