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Resene
Get decorating with Resene
It’s amazing the difference a coat of paint can make. Resene has all the quality paint, primers, sealers, wood stains, coatings, specialty finishes, polyurethanes and colours you need to get a superb finish on your decorating projects. Choose from thousands of colours in the Resene Total Colour System from the latest fashion colours to the most popular Resene whites and neutrals. Once you’ve chosen your favourite Resene colours, get them tinted into the extensive range of Resene Environmental Choice approved low VOC* paints using Resene VOC free tinters. Check out our extensive range of Resene products from cleaners to top coats.
Preparation
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Wood Stains & Oils
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Resene Paint at Mitre 10
Resene paint is one of New Zealand's most trusted coating brands, developed specifically for the demands of the New Zealand climate. From coastal homes exposed to salt air and UV to inland properties dealing with frost and humidity, Resene formulates its paints to hold up where other coatings fail.
At Mitre 10, you can browse a full range of Resene interior and exterior paints, primers, stains, oils, and speciality coatings. Whether you are repainting a living room, refreshing weatherboard cladding, or finishing a new deck, Mitre 10 stocks the Resene products you need to complete your project to a professional standard.
Testpots
Lumbersider
Lustacryl
SpaceCote
Ceiling paints
Zylone
Sonyx 101
Hi-Glo
Resene testpot tip: When using a Resene testpot, always paint all of the testpot (two coats) onto a very large piece of A2 card leaving a border around the edge. You can then move it around the room or space during the day and night to see how it looks. The border will help you see the true colour and not be distracted by the existing colour on your walls. Roll the painted sample so the colour is innermost and look down into it. This will give you an idea of how the colour will multiply if it is used on all walls.
Pro tip:
Choose your fixed surfaces first – Pick carpet, flooring, benchtops and roofing colours before selecting your Resene paint colours.
Types of Resene Paint at Mitre 10
At Mitre 10, we have Resene paint for any occasion, from interior walls to exterior, flooring and stains.
Colour Inspiration
Pro tip:
Choose the right paint for each area. Resene Kitchen & Bathroom suits wet areas, Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is popular for walls, Resene SpaceCote Flat for ceilings, and Resene Lustacryl for trims and joinery.
The right interior paint delivers the colour accurately in your specific room light, holds up to cleaning and daily contact, and maintains its finish over time without yellowing, chalking, or fading. Resene interior ranges vary by sheen level, formulation strength, and intended use choosing the correct product for each room reduces repainting frequency and improves the final result.
Shop Interior PaintStep by step guide
Step 1:
Clean
A quality paint job starts with proper preparation. Clean, sand and repair surfaces to help create a smooth, long-lasting finish.
Step 2:
Prep
Create a strong foundation with interior primers and sealers. Priming helps improve adhesion, coverage and the overall finish of your paint.
Step 3:
Paint
Refresh your space with Resene interior paints in a wide range of colours and finishes. Choose the right paint for walls, ceilings, trims and more.
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Resene Exterior Paint
Find a range of exterior paint from Resene at Mitre 10. Whether you're refreshing weatherboards, fences, decks or other outdoor surfaces, you'll find quality paint options to suit a variety of exterior projects.
Resene exterior paints are formulated to withstand the full range of New Zealand weather conditions from the intense UV exposure of the upper North Island to the wind-driven rain of Canterbury and the salt air of coastal properties. An exterior coating must bond firmly to the substrate, resist moisture ingress, hold its colour through years of sun exposure, and remain flexible enough to move with the substrate through seasonal temperature changes. Resene exterior products are tested against these demands specifically for NZ conditions, not adapted from formulations developed for milder offshore climates.
Shop Exterior PaintStep by step guide - Exterior
Step 1:
Clean
Prepare exterior surfaces by cleaning away dirt, mould and loose paint. Proper preparation helps ensure a longer-lasting finish and better paint performance.
Step 2:
Prep
Protect and seal exterior surfaces with the right primer. Priming helps improve adhesion and provides a stable base for your topcoat.
Step 3:
Paint
Protect your home from the elements with durable Resene exterior paints. Explore colours and finishes designed to withstand New Zealand conditions.
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Keep your place cooler with a Resene CoolColour™
Ever thought a house or building would look great painted in a darker colour - then had to shelve plans for fear of the heat damaging the substrate or the building getting unbearably hot in summer? Now you can.
Resene CoolColour™ technology makes painting exterior surfaces in darker colours both easier and safer. It can be used on all sorts of exterior materials and applications, from weatherboards and concrete to windowsills. A Resene CoolColour looks like a normal colour but thanks to special pigment technology it reflects more heat, so it doesn’t get as hot as a normal colour would. Resene CoolColours are created by replacing the standard carbon black pigment that absorbs heat and light with a unique pigment that enables much of the infrared portion of the sun’s energy to be reflected. Visible and U.V. light will still impact the sun’s heating effect on the exterior surface.
CoolColour™ Benefits
- A reduction in the sun’s heating effect on exterior surfaces.
- Reduced heat related substrate movement, which helps improve the durability of both the substrate and the paint system. This is important for most cladding types.
- Ability to choose a darker colour than you might otherwise be able to.
Resene CoolColour™ Love darker exterior colours? Resene CoolColour™ technology helps reduce heat absorption, making it easier to achieve the look you want while helping minimise the sun's heating effect on exterior surfaces.
Resene Tools & Accessories
Find Resene tools and accessories at Mitre 10 to help prepare surfaces and apply paint with confidence. From brushes and rollers to trays, masking products, and sanding accessories, the range supports every stage of your painting project and helps achieve a professional-looking finish every time.
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Resene Product Tips
- Gather together a scrapbook of colours you like – it’s a handy reference when visiting stores and choosing products.
- Choose your fixed surfaces first – Pick carpet, flooring, benchtops and roofing colours before selecting your Resene paint colours.
- Test colours in natural and artificial light before making your final choice.
- Colour can change how a room feels – Warm tones like creams and reds can make a room feel cosier, while blues and greens create a cooler feel.
- Ceilings usually look darker than walls – Choose a lighter strength of your wall colour for ceilings if you want a softer look.
- Remember gloss levels affect colour appearance – Gloss finishes look brighter, while flat finishes appear deeper and more muted.
- Choose the right paint for each area. Resene Kitchen & Bathroom suits wet areas, Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen is popular for walls, Resene SpaceCote Flat for ceilings, and Resene Lustacryl for trims and joinery.
- Read the instructions before you start. It can save time and avoid mistakes later.
- Preparation is key. Good surface prep helps avoid paint failures.
- If your paint is drying too fast in summer, add Resene Hot Weather Additive. It slows drying for a smoother finish.
- Wrap brushes and rollers in clear food wrap or place sealed plastic bags during breaks. This keeps waterborne paint fresh and saves cleanup time.
- If you have a less than perfect surface, use a lower sheen paint, such as Resene Lumbersider (exterior) or Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen (interior). The lower the sheen the more imperfections the finish will hide.
- Clean tools properly after each job – Well-maintained brushes and rollers last much longer.
FAQs
Does Mitre 10 stock the full Resene paint range?
Yes, Mitre 10 stocks a comprehensive range of Resene interior and exterior paints, primers, stains, oils, and floor coatings.
Can Mitre 10 colour match Resene paint?
Yes. Mitre 10 stores with a Resene tinting machine can tint Resene bases to any colour in the Resene colour library using the Resene colour code.
What is the difference between Resene SpaceCote Flat and SpaceCote Low Sheen?
Resene SpaceCote Flat has a completely matte finish with no light reflection, making it the best choice for ceilings and walls where you want to minimise the appearance of surface texture or imperfections.
Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen has a subtle sheen level that improves washability without the high reflectivity of a semi-gloss. Low Sheen suits living rooms and bedrooms where walls are wiped down occasionally, while Flat suits ceilings and walls in low-contact areas.
Is Resene paint low VOC?
Many Resene interior paints carry low or zero-VOC formulations, including the SpaceCote range. VOC (volatile organic compound) content affects indoor air quality during and after painting.
Can I use Resene exterior paint for interior surfaces?
Resene exterior paints are formulated with higher UV stabilisers, mould inhibitors, and weather-resistant additives designed for outdoor exposure. Using an exterior paint on interior walls is generally not recommended because the formulation is not optimised for indoor air quality, sheen consistency, or touchup performance.
For any interior surface, choose a Resene interior paint suited to the sheen level and use case of that specific room.
Does Resene paint come in a testers range?
Yes. Resene produces testpots in a wide range of colours, small volume containers that allow you to trial a colour on your actual wall surface before committing to a full tin. Testpots are available at Mitre 10 in-store.
*VOC = Volatile Organic Compound. These are organic materials that will form a vapour in air under the range of environmental conditions in which we live. Organic compounds means compounds (or chemicals) that use carbon as their basic building block and most jurisdictions have accepted that volatile means compounds that have a boiling point of less than 250°C at normal temperature and pressure. They are in many products – such as hair spray, cleaning products and paints. Solventborne paints have traditionally had VOC levels of 500 gms/L or more. Usually the higher the solvent level in the paint the higher the VOCs. VOCs can cause headaches and allergic reactions. So the lower the VOC the better. You can mitigate the effects of VOC with good ventilation and protective gear. Once the paint is fully cured (normally 3 weeks) then no further VOCs are emitted. Waterborne paints tend to have VOC levels of 100 gms/L or less and some have much lower levels, like Resene Zylone Sheen VOC Free and Resene Non VOC tinters.