Opened in March 2023, the $10M development was completed in just 14 months. It will host 185 children each day, including facilities to support 20 children with special needs. The centre was designed in partnership with Autism Queensland to help deliver inclusive childcare.
Dulux® Protective Coatings were proud to support Kool Beanz Academy, Gold Coast SUNS and Heritage Bank Stadium in the completion of this project.
Tailored systems for different environments
With both internal exposed steel and an external aluminium façade to protect, Dulux Protective Coatings prepared tailored systems to meet the unique requirements of each environment.
For the internal exposed steel:
- Primer: Dulux® Zincanode® 402 @ 75-microns (µms)
- Topcoat: Dulux® Quantum® V92 @ 100-microns (µms)
For the external aluminium structure:
- Primer: Dulux® Duremax® GPE ZP @ 125-microns (µms) with the addition of Quickturn® Hardener
- Topcoat: Dulux® Quantum® V92 @ 100-microns (µms)
Both systems were applied via spray at the premises of fabricator and applicator, iFab Steel, before being transported onsite where Alder Constructions facilitated the installation. The addition of Quickturn® Hardener for the Duremax® GPE ZP assisted with rapid output and minimal downtime for the team.
The project was completed in around four weeks. As Light Industrial Technical Sales Representative, Peta Bray explains, the proximity of Dulux® Trade Centres helped keep the iFab Steel team on track.
“While one was blasting, one was welding, and one was painting. Our store was only a 5–10minute drive from their premises, which made topping up product easy. Our office was also nearby, so I was able to stop by to check on progress, provide technical support and discuss any issues.”
Making the perfect colour match
With football colours being instantly recognisable, finding the perfect match was key. Peta took the project to the Dulux® Colour Lab and Technical Services Team for support.
“The project required very specific colours, Pantone 485 C and 116 C, which our team were able to match and then mix in the Quantum V92,” says Peta.
Quantum V92 offers both high gloss colour and impact, while providing superior protection from graffiti and UV exposure. With over 200 standard colours available and custom mixes on offer, we can achieve the exact finish our clients are looking for.
“Working with the Dulux Colour Lab is a great advantage. It means that we can produce custom colours quickly and even manage short lead times, like with this project,” Peta explains.
An icon in the community
The football structure stands proudly near Heritage Bank Stadium, the home of the Gold Coast SUNS, and has become a talking point in Carrara.
“You can easily see the 'red football' from 500 metres away. It has become an icon of the community,” says Peta.
“Working on this project was a real highlight because it is a childcare centre that’s a first-of-its-kind in the community and the links to the AFL were awesome too. I have to thank my manager, Brendan Lichtendonk, who was incredibly helpful and the Dulux Colour Lab for their hard work on custom colours.”
From custom colours to tight deadlines – Dulux® Protecting Coatings face project challenges head on. Decades of experience protecting assets has given us a deep understanding of the many unique environments around Australia.
