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We are now accepting Afterpay both in-store and online! Buy now, Pay … After! Buy what you want today and pay for your items in 4 interest-free payments. Visit us in-store or use the online checkout to take advantage of Afterpay. We’re super excited to have this feature and be able to offer it to […]

Vern presents the gift to Steve from First Choice Decorators We have a winner! The draw for the iPad was a huge hit on our Pie Day. Various scientific methods of determining the number of lollies in the jar were devised and some customers opted to just throw a random number at it. Guesses ranged […]

Pies, Coffee, Powertools and Scaffolding. That’s what our Pie Day was all about. The turnout blew our expectations out of the water and we had an absolute blast. The pies were delicious and the deals were insane. We had over 1000 savouries and countless soft-drinks and coffees. It’s safe to say we won’t be having […]

Repair – Don’t Replace Meet Timbabuild. Your new timber repair solution. The Timbabuild system is ideal for repairing timber in window frames, doors, eaves and fascia boards for both indoor and outdoor applications. The tough durable result can be sanded and painted to a perfect finish leaving no sign of the repair. The system is […]

After an action-packed year it’s time to wind down and enjoy a relaxing break over the Christmas period. Here are our closing and reopening dates. Stock up beforehand if you’re going to be needing things over this period. The Team at Colorex wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy your […]

Van Vault NZ have announced a price rise over their entire product range that will take effect shortly. With prices due to rise get yours today while you can still get these great deals. These prices will never be seen again! Protecting The Tools Of Your Livelihood Defeat the rising tide of tool theft by […]

Here are Colorex we are proud to announce that we are now a stockist of Bolle Safety Glasses. Bolle are a world leading supplier of top quality and stylish safety glasses. Research suggests that the number one reason workers do not wear their safety glasses is because they are uncomfortable. Bolle safety glasses have been […]

Choosing the correct tip for your airless sprayer can seem a bit confusing without knowing a few basic things about them. Download Cheat Sheet   What the numbers on the tip mean   Choose the orifice sizes based on the material to be sprayed Material Orifice Size Group Varnishes (before low VOC) .009 – .011 […]

Christmas has come early for the painting and decorating trades! Graco have launched their latest bonus packs (also knows as Graco Bucks Packs) and we’re excited to share them with you. Don’t miss out on these incredible deals. If you need a sprayer – now is your time!

  Paint stripping has been a bugbear for the painting and decorating industry for many years. From the early days of burning paint off with heat guns to grinding it off with a grinder the paint stripping process has become a lot easier and more cost effecting with new paint stripping chemicals. Meet Maxistrip Maxistrip […]

  The NEW Starmix iPulse vacuums have been specifically developed for heavy duty continuous use in industry such as workshops and construction sites. Its filter cleaning system sets this machine apart from the others with incredible performance. Areas of application for this machine include: Tough heavy-duty continous workshop and construction use Vacuuming directly from electrica […]

What is POLi? POLi is the new internet banking payment method of choice for New Zealand consumers. It makes online direct bank payment effortless and secure. Payment can be made from the checkout direct from your bank account. It works with all major banks including ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank, TSB Bank and Westpac.   What’s […]

  The top notch height safety equipment you have been waiting for… These guys won a German Design Award for two years in a row! Meet Skylotec. Skylotec, a height safety equipment manufacturer, is a Germany based company that is known for its innovative products with exceptional quality. Using their technical expertise to continually innovate […]

  Want your own scaffolding?   Proscaf Steel Scaffolding is the leader in the scaffolding industry with its innovative modular and highly configurable design. This clever system makes for efficient erection and dismantling using minimal parts and effort. The rosettes on each level provide eight connection points for the horizontal and diagonal components to enable […]

  Graco’s Handheld Airless Sprayers have gone through a radical design improvement phase and have arrived at a product far superior than their older units and the competition. These are truly the most advanced and user-friendly we’ve seen yet. The handheld units are ideal for small projects and touch-ups. The paint is kept in the […]

“The Ambassador will be the face of the Intex brand. This is a tremendous opportunity to get the best tools in the industry as well as incredible exposure in the marketplace, for free.” Intex, the New Zealand importer for high quality drywall products, have launched a campaign to find their first ever brand ambassador. The […]

  Watch Vern announcing the winner for the Festool Day Draw. Everyone who spent $200 or more on Festool products was eligible to go into the draw. Congratulations to T Lynch Decorators for his win. He choose the Festool TS55 Plunge Cut saw as his prize from a choice of either the saw or a […]

  Check out the performance of the Wooster Alpha paint brush. The results speak for themselves. Check out the video and the product pages below.

  Product Feature: Van Vault Slider – Protecting The Tools Of Your Livelihood The addition of the Van Vault Slider series to the New Zealand Van Vault range has helped to cement the brand as being a complete vehicle and worksite storage solution. With the Van Vault sliders flying off the shelves and into vehicles […]