ColorMax® Reference Guide

Primed for any color.

Beyond our new, contemporary pre-finished ColorMax color palette,

Allura Fiber Cement Siding also allows you endless choices of possibilities

for painting after installation. With the protection of Allura's primer/

sealer, your siding can be painted any color under the rainbow. The

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,

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.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.

There’s a touch-up kit for every ColorMax Color and Stain.

Beauty is in the hands of the builder.

You'll see your architectural projects come alive with Allura's Fiber

Cement Siding in vivid, beautiful colors to complement any style,

from classic to trendy. Allura’s ColorMax Finishing System offers the

broadest spectrum of pre-finished design possibilities with 22 solid

colors and 6 semi-transparent wood stains.

Achieve any design you can visualize. The choice ColorMax family

brings the style and design possibilities together under one roof.

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

Using Allura Fiber Cement Siding on your project

guarantees strength, beauty and a plethora of choices for

your design. Our proprietary ColorMax® Finishing System

ensures unparalleled protection against the elements whilst

bringing out the rich textures of the woodgrain beauty in

the broadest palette of designer colors.

Beneath the alluring finish lies a strong precision process.

Optimal defense is built in with our primer/sealer for

premium weather protection and machine-applied coats

of ColorMax color. Automated, consistent coverage on

all exposed surfaces seals each piece for maximum

resistance to exterior exposure while resulting in a

seamless, smooth installed look and feel.

ColorMax stains also receive a mastered layer and

our innovative base coat with proprietary resins for

outstanding protection and defense.

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.*

FiberTect primer/sealer

WeatherBoards Fiber Cement

ColorMax Solid Color

Solid Colors

ColorMax Stain

FiberTect primer/sealer

WeatherBoards Fiber Cement

ColorMax base coat

Stains

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.

As a pioneering force in the machine-applied coatings segment for more

than 80 years, PPG brings the same renown for innovation to the world of

architectural coatings as it has to the aerospace, automotive and

manufacturing industries.

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.

Allura Fiber Cement

Allura Fiber Cement

Primer/Sealer

Primer/Sealer

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?

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).

Q: What finish should I use?

A: Eggshell or satin are the preferred finishes

for Allura siding to bring out its natural looking

woodgrain texture.

Q: What is the warranty on the finish?

A: The Allura ColorMax warranty is a 15-year

transferable coating limited warranty.

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

Color to the Max. Frequently Asked Questions

Choose the Power of Allura + Color

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.

ColorMax® Colors James Hardie Colors Match Rating

615 Autumn Red

s

Countrylane Red

029 Sable Brown

s

Timber Bark

019 Hearthstone

s

Woodstock Brown

014 Suede

617 Taupe

s

Monterey Taupe

610 Nantucket Gray

042 Cypress

s

Heathered Moss

611 Olive

047 Forest

s Mountain Sage

027 Pacific Blue

s

Evening Blue

614 Coastal Blue

s

Boothbay Blue

097 FlagstonesBoothbay Blue

613 Pewter

034 Granite Gray

s

Monterey Taupe

060 Natural Clay

s

Khaki Brown

059 Savannah Wicker

s

Sandstone Beige

618 Marigold

s

Harris Cream

s

Woodland Cream

055 Light Maple

s

Navajo Beige

007 Desert Tan

s

Navajo Beige

602 Linen

s

Cobblestone

s

Soft Green

033 Sterling Gray

s

Light Mist

s

Soft Green

031 Snow

s

Arctic White

s

Alpine Frost

523 Cedar

524 Maple

521 Mahogany

522 Redwood

525 Slate

526 Emerald

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