Overview

The Dulux Avista Sealer Tintable Base 19L is a solvent-based sealer that is custom-tinted with the Dulux Avista Sealer Colour Tint to create a rich, semi-gloss coloured finish on exterior decorative concrete. It offers the penetration, film hardness and UV durability of a solvent-based sealer, with the colour of your choice mixed in.

One 1L tin of colour tint colours the full 19L pail, which simplifies dosing on site. The base covers approximately 3 to 5 square metres per litre and needs no primer on most exterior concrete surfaces, making it a straightforward way to get a coloured, protected driveway or patio.

Key Features

• Solvent-based sealer tinted with the 1L Colour Tint
• Semi-gloss finish with rich colour depth
• No primer required on most exterior concrete
• Good chemical and stain resistance once cured
• One 1L tint colours the full 19L pail
• Slip-resistant additive can be added for wet areas

Specifications

• Pack size: 19L pail
• Finish: semi-gloss
• Coverage: approximately 3 to 5 m2 per litre per coat, 60 to 100 m2 per pail
• Tinting: one 1L tin of Sealer Colour Tint per pail
• Recoat: 2 hours; rain resistance 2 hours; foot traffic 24 hours; vehicle traffic 5 days
• VOC content: 689 g/L, exterior use only

Applications

• Coloured concrete driveways
• Stamped and stencilled concrete patios
• Plain concrete needing colour enhancement
• Concrete pavers and resurfaced surfaces

What You Need to Complete the Job

Add one tin of Sealer Colour Tint to the 19L base and mix thoroughly, then apply two thin coats by roller. For safety on sloped or wet areas, add the Slip Res Additive Crushed Glass to the final coat. The rest of the sealer range is in the Concrete Sealers category.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from the Waterbased Tintable Sealer Base?

The solvent-based version delivers a semi-gloss finish with deeper colour enhancement and superior film hardness, which suits exterior surfaces that demand maximum durability. The water-based version gives a matt finish with lower VOCs, better for indoor use or where odour is a concern. Both can be tinted to a wide colour range.

Do I have to tint this product, or can I use it clear?

This base is designed to be tinted with the Sealer Colour Tint. If you need a clear, untinted sealer, use the General Purpose Sealer or the Extended Wear Sealer, which are ready to use straight from the pail.

How many tins of colour tint do I need for a 19L pail?

One 1L tin of Sealer Colour Tint is sufficient for a full 19L pail. Add the entire contents of the tin to the base and mix thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not partially tint, always tint the full pail for colour consistency.

How long will the colour last in full sun?

The solvent-based formulation offers very good UV resistance, and you can expect 3 to 5 years of colour retention under normal Australian conditions before a maintenance coat is needed. Darker colours may show fading sooner than lighter tones.