ColorMax® Reference Guide

ColorMax Reference Guide
®
Color to the Max.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Beauty is in the hands of the builder.
Using Allura Fiber Cement Siding on your project
guarantees strength, beauty and a plethora of choices for
Solid Colors
You'll see your architectural projects come alive with Allura's Fiber
your design. Our proprietary ColorMax® Finishing System
Cement Siding in vivid, beautiful colors to complement any style,
ensures unparalleled protection against the elements whilst
from classic to trendy. Allura’s ColorMax Finishing System offers the
bringing out the rich textures of the woodgrain beauty in
broadest spectrum of pre-finished design possibilities with 22 solid
the broadest palette of designer colors.
ColorMax Solid Color
Primer/Sealer
FiberTect primer/sealer
Beneath the alluring finish lies a strong precision process.
Optimal defense is built in with our primer/sealer for
Allura
Fiber Cement
WeatherBoards
Fiber Cement
premium weather protection and machine-applied coats
of ColorMax color. Automated, consistent coverage on
Achieve any design you can visualize. The choice ColorMax family
brings the style and design possibilities together under one roof.
Primed for any color.
all exposed surfaces seals each piece for maximum
Beyond our new, contemporary pre-finished ColorMax color palette,
resistance to exterior exposure while resulting in a
Stains
seamless, smooth installed look and feel.
colors and 6 semi-transparent wood stains.
Allura Fiber Cement Siding also allows you endless choices of possibilities
for painting after installation. With the protection of Allura's primer/
ColorMax stains also receive a mastered layer and
sealer, your siding can be painted any color under the rainbow. The
our innovative base coat with proprietary resins for
ColorMax Stain
outstanding protection and defense.
product can also be ordered in custom colors to meet your needs and
we can duplicate any color from the leading competitor’s color palette,
ColorMax base coat
When you choose Allura, you are fully backed with the
support of our 50-year transferable limited warranty—plus
a 15-year transferable coating limited warranty.*
Primer/Sealer
FiberTect primer/sealer
Allura
Fiber Cement
WeatherBoards
Fiber Cement
or any specific color that is not offered by a fiber cement manufacturer.
Contact your Allura sales representative for more details on the
custom color program. Precise matching offers a world of
possibilities, and beauty that lasts.
ColorMax touch-up kits make it easy.
PPG to the max.
Since we have the right partners, Allura has no problem
maintaining a successful track record for quality. We’re
proud to team up on ColorMax with PPG Pittsburgh Paints,
a global coatings leader.
Q: What should I use for small retouch areas?
A: Use a ColorMax Touch-Up Kit in Solid Colors or
Stains. It can be ordered directly from your Allura
fiber cement dealer.
Q:When it’s time to repaint my Allura siding, or
if I add a small addition or remodel, how do I
match the existing ColorMax finish?
A: You can buy additional ColorMax material from
your Allura distributor, or you can go to any
PPG Pittsburgh Paints or PPG Porter Paints
retailer to purchase paint in matching
ColorMax solid colors.
Q: How do I get colors matched at a PPG
Pittsburgh Paints store?
A: With more than 1,000 company-owned stores
and 8,000 retail locations, your nearest retailer
is easy to find. Visit the PPG store locator online at:
http://www.ppgpro.com. Each store should have
reference guides with detailed information on
Allura ColorMax Solid Colors and Stains.
Bring in a color sample to help employees better
match the color and finish you want.
Questions? Talk to a PPG technical service
assistant toll-free at (800) 441-9695.
Q: What PPG paint products should I use for
medium- and large-sized color match areas?
Convenient custom-blended paints and stains are perfect for
resealing all cut edges and for quick spot-corrections on the job during
installation, as well as for homeowner use down the road. Exact color
matching ensures color consistency and a simple fix for dings or nicks.
A: We recommend using PPG Pittsburgh Paint’s
Manor Hall product line as well as Porter Paint’s
Acri-Shield and Permanizer product lines
(Porter Paint is a division of PPG and availability
is limited based on geographic location).
There’s a touch-up kit for every ColorMax Color and Stain.
Q: What finish should I use?
than 80 years, PPG brings the same renown for innovation to the world of
A: Eggshell or satin are the preferred finishes
for Allura siding to bring out its natural looking
woodgrain texture.
architectural coatings as it has to the aerospace, automotive and
Q: What is the warranty on the finish?
As a pioneering force in the machine-applied coatings segment for more
manufacturing industries.
A: The Allura ColorMax warranty is a 15-year
transferable coating limited warranty.
Respected for its technological advancements including enhanced
pigments for superior durability, PPG leads the way through a strong
network of home building product distributors. That means you’ve
made a sound choice in ColorMax, from the two leaders who know
exterior finishes.
*See actual warranty for details and conditions.
ColorMax Solid Color Touch-Up Kit
• Instruction sheet with Care &
Maintenance Guide
• Bottle applicator kit with 3
applicator tips
• Pen applicator kit
• Paper funnel
• Quart can with label and lid clip
ColorMax Stain Touch-Up Kit
• Instruction sheet with Care &
Maintenance Guide
• Quart can with label and lid clip
• Paint stir stick
• 1" foam paint brush
Q: How can I get color-matching accessories?
A: Visit our website and click on “color matching
partners” in the technical section for a full listing
of our partners, including:
• Caulk: Geocel, OSI Quad, Boss, Tightbond, etc.
• Nails: Maze
• Fasteners: SFS Intec
• Coil Stock: Alsco
Choose the Power of Allura + Color
ColorMax® Colors
613
Pewter
034 Granite Gray
060 Natural Clay
059
Savannah Wicker
618
Marigold
055
Light Maple
007 Desert Tan
602
Linen
033 Sterling Gray
031
Snow
523
Cedar
524
Maple
521
Mahogany
522
Redwood
525
Slate
526
Emerald
Boothbay Blue
Monterey Taupe
Khaki Brown
Sandstone Beige
Harris Cream
Woodland Cream
Navajo Beige
Navajo Beige
Cobblestone
Soft Green
Light Mist
Soft Green
Arctic White
s
Flagstone
s
097
Boothbay Blue
s
Coastal Blue
s
614
Evening Blue
s
Pacific Blue
s
027
Mountain Sage
s
Forest
s
047
s
Olive
s
611
Heathered Moss
s
042 Cypress
s
Nantucket Gray
s
610
Monterey Taupe
s
Taupe
s
617
s
Suede
s
014
Woodstock Brown
s
Hearthstone
s
019
Timber Bark
s
029 Sable Brown
Countrylane Red
s
Autumn Red
s
615
James Hardie Colors
Alpine Frost
Match Rating
Please note: Color match comparisons are based on actual tested L*a*b*
values for both lines of fiber cement pre-finish color offerings.
The calculated value helps match similar colors on a scale. The arrow used
between the two manufacturers represents the closest color match based
on this research model.
The higher the number of stars, the closer the color match.
The color samples shown here are as accurate as printing methods will permit. Please always use an actual full-size sample before selecting color.
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