ColorPlus® Technology
One more reason that James Hardie® can guarantee your home's fiber cement siding will look amazing for years to come.
What Is ColorPlus® Technology?
ColorPlus® Technology is James Hardie's proprietary factory-finishing process. It's a multi-step baked-on color application performed in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment, which means the finish goes on under ideal conditions every single time, no rain delays, no temperature swings, no inconsistent application.
Why ColorPlus® Technology?
ColorPlus® Technology is engineered to outlast traditional field-applied paint, and it comes with the warranty to back it up. Here's a closer look at what makes the finish so durable.
- Durable Finish: Multiple coats (50 percent more than your average house painter uses) of proprietary finish are applied to every surface and edge of our siding and trim, leaving no spot uncovered.
- Guaranteed to Last Longer: The ColorPlus® finish warranty guarantees your home siding will look amazing, for years to come ... a 15-year limited warranty that covers paint and labor, protecting against peeling, cracking, and chipping.
- Baked-On Bond: Between coats, the finish is cured in a controlled environment for an even stronger bond that resists chipping, peeling and cracking.
- UV-Ray Resistance: Paint and other field-applied siding finishes can dull substantially over time. ColorPlus® Technology is specifically engineered to help resist the damaging effects of UV rays, so your color will stay vibrant longer.
ColorPlus® Color Palette
Choosing from thousands of paint swatches can become extremely frustrating and confusing. The ColorPlus Color options make your selection much easier, and you can have confidence that you're getting a color you'll love. Leading color experts have created a stunning selection of colors that we know look great on exterior siding, so you can stop second-guessing yourself.
Ask your EXOVATIONS sales consultant to show you samples of each ColorPlus color. Mix two, three, or four colors together to create your dream color.
ColorPlus® Technology vs. Field-Painted Hardie Siding
This is the question most homeowners want answered: Should I have my Hardie siding factory-finished with ColorPlus® Technology, or have it painted onsite after installation? Here's how the two compare.
Field-Painted HardiePlank® Siding
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Arrives primed and ready for paint (the yellow primer color)
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Painted onsite after installation by a painter
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Finish quality depends on paint quality, painter skill, and weather conditions during painting
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Will need touch-ups and eventual repainting, especially on sun-exposed sides of the home and with darker colors
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Lower upfront cost, but adds ongoing maintenance expenses
HardiePlank® Siding With ColorPlus® Technology
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Arrives at your home already finished in your selected color
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Factory-applied, baked-on coating for superior consistency
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Engineered for long-term color retention and fade resistance
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Backed by a 15-year limited warranty against peeling, cracking, and chipping
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Higher upfront cost, but significantly less maintenance over the life of the siding