Make your next project stand out with the Resene FX range

15 Sep 2025

A simple paint finish doesn’t always cut it, and with more designers stepping outside the box you want to have something truly special. If your clients want something unique or distinctive, make a statement with a special effect or finish from Resene.

Whatever the project, whether it be drama to a home, texture to a restaurant, refinement to a gallery or boldness to a commercial interior, the possibilities are endless with the Resene FX range.

Left: In this serene, textured bedroom, the wall is painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Open Sesame with Resene FX Paint Effects tinted in Resene Foundation applied over the top. The floor is finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Side Table from Soren Liv, bed from Mocka, linens from A&C Homestore and light from Lighting Direct.
Right: In this moody space with plenty of depth, the wall is painted in Resene Masala with Resene FX paint effects tinted to Resene Greige over the top. Sideboard and vases in Resene Invincible, candlestick and plates in Resene Jumbo, vase (left) in Resene Tua Tua. Table and chairs from Soren Liv. Projects by Amber Armitage, images by Wendy Fenwick.

Along with thousands of colours, Resene’s FX range has a variety of innovative products designed to create various stunning effects. Use them to create an infinite number of special effect finishes – concrete, rust, crackle, limewash, colourwash and more – to turn even the plainest of surfaces into an instant talking point.

This unique, aged look is achieved with FX Faux Rust Effect on the wall and vase. The shelves are painted in Spacecote Flat in Resene Charocoal for a subtle and striking contrast. Project by Amber Armitage, image by Wendy Fenwick.

These techniques can also be beneficial for disguising less-than-perfect surfaces. In fact, imperfections can add to the overall impact of the effect. The products are also designed for durability, so you can be confident the effort you put into creating your effect will be rewarded with an effects finish that continues to look good.

For more paint effects ideas, see the Paint Effects gallery online at www.resene.com/painteffects and make your next project a story worth telling!

Published: 15 Sep 2025