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Dulux Trade Diamond Matt - Water-based emulsion paint

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Dulux Trade, brand of AkzoNobel Third party certifications:
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    EPD

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A highly durable water-based emulsion paint that is resistant to common stains and is now 99.9% VOC free.

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Application

  • Suitable for interior use on all normal interior wall and ceiling surfaces, especially those subject to high traffic.
  • Not suitable for use on immersed surfaces or where there is heavy and prolonged condensation.

Description

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is a tough and cleanable emulsion with a smooth, uniform matt finish.


Perfect for busy environments, Diamond Matt contains a unique Stain Repellent Technology, preventing stains from setting in to the surface and making cleaning easier.


Highly scrubbable, it achieves Class 1 ISO 11998 and Type C BS 7719 scrub ratings. Tested up to 10 000 scrubs, it means walls withstand daily wear and tear and the finished job looks better for longer.


The formula is 99.9% VOC free, based on in-can VOC content and measured in accordance with ISO 11890-2:2013. It has also been independently tested for indoor emissions, including formaldehyde, TVOC, TSVOC and Cat 1A and 1B carcinogens.


Features and benefits:

  • Ultimate durability.
  • Contains scrub, scuff and stain resistant technology.
  • Repeatedly cleanable, perfect for high traffic areas.
  • 99.9% VOC free.
  • BREEAM and LEED compliant.
  • IAC Gold certification.


Colour range:

See appropriate Dulux Trade colour literature or visit duluxtrade.co.uk. Some dark muted colours are not available. Check with your nearest stockist or the advice centre for more details on exclusions. Alternatively, Dulux Trade recommends Dulux Trade Scuffshield, Dulux Trade Durable Flat Matt or Dulux Trade Diamond Eggshell.

General information

Color

Other

Guidance for specification option:

See appropriate Dulux Trade colour literature or visit duluxtrade.co.uk.

White

Cream

Finish

Matt

Material

Water-based

Guidance for specification option:

99.9% VOC free water-based paint with acrylic binder and lightfast pigments.

Shape

Formless

Guidance for specification option:

Liquid.

Warranty description

Guidance for specification option:

Manufacturer's standard.

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_22_94 Water-based finishing coatsPrimary

CAWS

M60/10 Emulsion paint

M60/110 Emulsion paint

Specification data - Water-based finishing coats

Composition

Lightfast pigments (pigment), acrylic copolymer emulsion (binder), water (solvent).

Sheen

Matt.

Colour

-

Manufacturer guidance

See Dulux Trade website for details.

Form

Liquid.

Pack size

2.5 L.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in:

  • Pure Brilliant White.
  • Light Base.
  • Medium.
  • Extra-Deep colours.

5 L.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in:

  • Pure Brilliant White.
  • Light Base.
  • Medium.
  • Extra-Deep colours.
  • Magnolia.

10 L.

Guidance for specification option:

Available in:

  • Pure Brilliant White.
  • Light Base.
  • Magnolia.
  • RAL9010.

Certification

BREEAM, LEED, IAC Gold, EPD, Fire Testing report.

Coverage

16 m²/L.

Drying time

Touch dry: dependent on temperature and humidity. Recoat: 4–6 hours.

Thinning

Sealing new or bare surfaces: add up to one part clean water to ten parts paint. Normal use (not to be exceeded): thinning is not usually required. Airless spray application: thinning is not usually required but can be thinned by adding up to one part clean water to ten parts paint.

Volume solids

White: 49% (nominal). Other colours will vary.

Chemical resistance

Not suitable.

Water resistance

Resistant to the levels of atmospheric humidity present in normal interior environments and will withstand repeated washing.

Application method

Manufacturer's standard (restricted).

Guidance for specification option:

Standard new surface system layers: priming, finishing, number of coats.

  • Drywall Primer Sealer. Two coats of Diamond Matt.


Standard RMI system: number of coats.

  • Two coats of Diamond Matt.


Expected redecoration timeline: Six year.

VOC

Ready mixed: maximum 1 g/L VOC. Tinted colour: maximum 1 g/L VOC.

VOC emissions

Considered to have "Trace" elements for emissions.

Guidance for specification option:

Has been independently tested by Eurofins, following the Indoor Air Comfort (IAC) Gold test which is based on ISO 16000/ EN 16516, for Formaldehyde, Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) and Carcinogens. It is BREEAM NC and LEED v4.1 compliant, and contributes towards satisfying Feature X06 (VOC restrictions) under the WELL Building Standard®. Please ask manufacturer for further details.

Storage

Do not use or store in extremes of temperature and protect from frost.

Guidance for specification option:

To prevent spillage, please store and transport upright.

Surface preparation

Ensure surfaces to be painted are sound, clean and dry.

Guidance for specification option:

New surfaces particularly must be fully dry.


Remove all loose and defective paint. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead.


Where necessary, wash the surface to remove dirt, grease and powdery or dusty residues. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry. Seal surfaces that remain powdery after thorough preparation with an appropriate plaster sealer.


Where necessary, rub down and the wipe off with a damp, lint free cloth to avoid dust. Any surface defects should be filled with the appropriate Polycell Trade Polyfilla.

Sustainability data

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Guidance for specification option:

The Diamond Matt range will be made at Stowmarket, United Kingdom, except for the EDB, which is being made at Montataire, France.

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

0.17 kg CO₂ eq/m²

Guidance for specification option:

kg CO2 eq/m².

Manufacturer guidance

1 m² coverage of substrate with one coat of paint.

Recyclability

Packaging Only

Guidance for specification option:

Metal containers (2.5 L and 5 L) fully recyclable.


Manufacturer guidance

Unused paint product can be repurposed through a variety of waste paint recyclers including Community Repaint.

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

%

Guidance for specification option:

50% recycled plastic content on 10 L packs.

Manufacturer guidance

Some packaging is recycled. It varies with pack.

EPD

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Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

EPD Dulux Trade Diamond Matt

Literature

Dulux Trade Sustainability Summary Green Building Standards

Dulux Trade Sustainability Summary Green Building Standards

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt - TDS

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt - TDS

Dulux Trade Diamond Specifier Guide

Dulux Trade Diamond Specifier Guide

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