Product of the month: Resene Sandtex

09 Jun 2025

If you're on the hunt for a versatile, textured finish that adds character and hides imperfections, Resene Sandtex might just be the best bet for your next project. This tough acrylic coating brings a Mediterranean flair to both interiors and exteriors, offering a tactile, sandstone-like texture without the need for plaster. 

Why choose Resene Sandtex? 

Resene Sandtex can be applied using a brush, roller or spray, making it versatile and adaptable to various project needs. Its coating is ideal for achieving a Mediterranean-style finish. By applying it in a criss-cross technique, you can create a random, aged plaster or limestone appearance. It's also excellent for adding depth to decorative paint effects, serving as a base for techniques like colourwashing or metallic finishes. 

Beyond aesthetics, Resene Sandtex is a practical choice for covering surface imperfections on substrates like concrete, plasterboard and fibre cement. Its flexibility ensures it remains intact over time, and when overcoated with Resene Concrete Clear, it becomes self-cleansing and highly durable. 

Application tips 

• Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from contaminants. For weathered surfaces, water blasting is recommended. 
• Apply two coats using a brush in a criss-cross motion for a textured finish. For larger areas, use a roller to apply the product, then texture it with a brush. 
• Resene Sandtex can be tinted to a wide range of Resene colours, allowing for customisation to match your design palette. 

Ideal uses 

• Interior feature walls: Add depth and texture to living spaces or commercial interiors. 
• Exterior façades: Enhance the visual appeal of buildings while protecting the substrate. 
• Decorative elements: Perfect for adding texture to plant pots, custom letterboxes, pillars or statement pieces. 
• On imperfect surfaces and walls: The textured effect will help to hide surface blemishes on walls and decorative features like planters. 

Environmental considerations

Resene Sandtex is an Eco Choice approved product, contributing to Green Star NZ and Homestar building rating systems. Additionally, Resene offers the Resene PaintWise (NZ) and Paintback (Australia) programmes for recycling unwanted paint and containers, promoting sustainable practices. 

Incorporating Resene Sandtex into your projects not only elevates the aesthetic but also offers practical benefits and aligns with sustainable building practices. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or selected resellers to find out more – see www.resene.co.nz/colorshops.  

 
Main image: Background in Resene Blue Moon with shapes in Resene Sandtex Mediterranean finish (applied with a brush) in (clockwise from top left) Resene Sante Fe, Resene Half Spindle and Resene Alpaca, vases in Resene Felix and stones in Resene Concrete Clear Wet Look. Project by Laura Lynn Johnston, image by Bryce Carleton. 

Published: 09 Jun 2025