Overview

The Dulux Avista Header Course 100M is a roll of border stencil material for decorative concrete. It creates the header course, border bands and perimeter detailing that frame a stencilled concrete surface, giving driveways and patios a defined edge rather than a pattern that simply stops.

A header course is the decorative border running along the edge of a stencilled area, like the border tiles in a tiled floor or the soldier course of bricks along a path. The 100-metre roll suits typical residential projects and works with the Dulux Avista colour hardener and sealer system.

Key Features

• 100-metre roll of border stencil material
• Creates header courses, borders and perimeter detailing
• Frames the main stencil pattern for a polished finish
• Use a contrasting colour hardener for a two-tone border
• Compatible with the Dulux Avista stencilling range
• Suits driveways, patios and pathways

Specifications

• Roll length: 100 metres
• Border widths: common sizes from 200mm to 400mm depending on pattern
• Application: laid over fresh concrete with the main field stencil
• Use: single-use, removed during finishing
• System: colour hardener and sealer from the Avista range

Applications

• Decorative borders on stencilled driveways
• Framing patio and path patterns
• Two-tone header courses in a contrasting shade
• Defining edges where a pattern meets landscaping

What You Need to Complete the Job

Use the header course with a Stencil 100M for the main field, laying the border around the edge of the pour. Apply a contrasting Colour Hardener to the border, then remove the stencils and seal with a Dulux Avista sealer. The full system is in the Concrete Sealers range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a header course and why do I need one?

A header course is a decorative border band along the edges of a stencilled concrete area. It frames the main pattern like a picture frame and gives a clean transition between the concrete and the surrounding landscaping. It is not structurally necessary, but it lifts a basic pattern into a professional finish.

Can I use a different colour for the header course?

Yes. Applying a different colour hardener shade to the header course creates a contrasting border, and this is the most common way to use it. Popular combinations include a charcoal border with a lighter grey field, or a terracotta border with a sandstone field.

Can I install a header course without the main field stencil?

Technically yes, the header course can be used alone to create a coloured border around a plain slab. It is designed to complement the main stencil pattern though, and it looks its best as part of a complete stencilled concrete system with the Stencil 100M.