Dulux Rainshield Technical Data Sheet

A membrane-free, flexible fibre-reinforced waterproofing paint for walls, roofs, and parapets, offering crack bridging and UV resistance.


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Brand
Dulux
Category
Other
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
100 KB
Published
24 October, 2026
Updated
24 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

Dulux Rainshield is a membrane-free, flexible fibre-reinforced waterproofing paint designed for use on walls, roofs, and parapets. It features a long-lasting acrylic formulation that is water and UV resistant, flexible, and crack resistant. The product is ideal for waterproofing correctly prepared and primed surfaces, including cement or concrete walls, fibre cement roofs, and flower pots.

What's inside

  • Product Description
  • Features and Benefits
  • Product Information
  • Application Information
  • Surface Preparation
  • Cracked Surfaces
  • Health and Safety Information
  • Advisory Information

Specifications

Binder TypeAcrylic Co-polymer
Density at 23°CApprox. 1.40
Solids Content By weightApprox. 66 %
Solids Content By volumeApprox. 52%
Viscosity at 23°CApprox. 100kU
Crack bridging capabilityup to 2.0mm
Recommended DFT per coat (Horizontal)Min. 200µm. Max. 300µm
Recommended DFT per coat (Vertical)Min. 150µm. Max. 200µm
Flash PointNon-Flammable

Frequently asked questions

Can Dulux Rainshield be used on cracked tiles and fibre cement roofs?

Yes, it is ideal for waterproofing cracked tiles and fibre cement roofs among other surfaces.

Does Dulux Rainshield require a waterproofing membrane?

No, it is a membrane-free application that bridges cracks of up to 2.0mm without the need for a waterproofing membrane.

What is the recommended drying time for Dulux Rainshield?

The product is touch dry in 2 hours at 23ºC and can be recoated after 4 hours at 23ºC.

Is Dulux Rainshield suitable for direct application to metal surfaces?

No, it is not suitable as a primer for metal surfaces.

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