exterior
INNOVATIVE
FINISH
EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY & PROTECTION
FOR YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR.
MAKE AN IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE
French Gray and White
AND ENJOY THE PLACE
THAT YOU CALL HOME
Chocolate and White
WITH EXTERIOR SIDING
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THAT WILL LAST
Custom Color
04 | OUR STORY
06 | SCIENCE BEHIND THE FINISH
11 | WARRANTY
14 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM
15 | BUILT ON LP® SMARTSIDE®
16 | EXPLORE THE WORLD OF COLOR
18 | TIMELESS NEUTRALS COLLECTION
20 | NATURE INSPIRED COLLECTION
22 | DRAMATIC BOLDS COLLECTION
24 | DUOBLEND PREMIUM COLLECTION
26 | CUSTOM COLOR
28 | DIAMOND KOTE™ DIFFERENCE
30 | SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
32 | COLOR SCHEMES
33 | COLOR TIPS
34 | GET CREATIVE
35 | COLOR INDEX
Pelican and White
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Olive and White
OUR STORY
Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more
dramatically than the exterior siding.
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Bungalow, Clay and White
Seal, French Gray and White
Diamond Kote, an innovative finish was introduced after
other traditional methods of painting weren’t meeting builder
and homeowner expectations. We set a goal to be different.
From our engineered colors, to our application process, to
our packaging, and to our 30-Year No Fade Warranty, the
message is simple. Pre-finishing with specialized paint and
sprayers in a clean, indoor environment equals a better
product.
science behind the finish
Diamond Kote is a pre-finish process unlike any other. We designed and
tested our products to make sure that we created a high quality product.
Science behind the finish is how we do just that.
REMARKABLE STRENGTH
Diamond Kote
Other Finish
The cross hatch (ASTM D3359-09) tests the strength of the bond
between the board and the finish. When removing the tape on
other siding products, large pieces of paint pull off. Diamond Kote
protects against blistering, peeling and flaking.
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Note: ASTM D3359-09 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
SUPERIOR ENGINEERING
Our finish is durable, with our 30-Year No Fade Warranty your
home will be protected against time and Mother Nature. A
majority of siding in the market today requires repainting over
time because of fading. Our coating has one of the highest
concentrations of Titanium Dioxide, protecting your siding from the
sun’s ultraviolet rays that normally cause colors to fade.
Our one-of-a-kind paint, designed for lasting color and durability,
is made from metal oxide pigments from rocks in nature. Just like
rocks, our siding will not fade (see full warranty for details).
“WE CHOSE DIAMOND KOTE FOR THE
DURABILITY AND LOW MAINTENANCE”-DIANE, HOMEOWNER
INNOVATIVE SHEEN
SHOWN UNDER 40X MAGNIFICATION
Diamond Kote
Other Finishes
Why do you use a satin finish paint in the bathroom of your
house vs. a matte finish in a living room?
1. More resistant to moisture
2. Easy to clean
3. Durable
Why wouldn’t you buy a finish with the same functionality for
your exterior siding?
Diamond Kote is designed to be low maintenance and resists
the buildup of dirt and grime, while also locking out moisture.
Being easy to clean, combined with a durable finish reduces
your overall maintenance costs.
The “Other Finishes” are porous, creating a dull finished
appearance. Dirt is easily trapped making cleaning labor
intensive.
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SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY
We have combined our one-of-a-kind paint formula with
state-of-the art equipment.
1. The process starts by sanding and cleaning the board.
2. Robotic sprayers break the paint down into smaller
particles allowing the paint to bond better. Using a
mechanical application ensures flawless coverage on every
board. Unlike flood coat and field applied applications,
the Diamond Kote process applies an even amount to all
painted surfaces.
3. The product then travels through the dryer, where it is
cured slowly and then cooled creating a durable scratch
resistant finish.
science behind the finish
PROTECTION
Our innovative packaging solution combines easy handling
with maximum protection. Our siding is available in 4-packs
and our trim in 2-packs, which greatly reduces the risk of
scuffing and scratching during the transportation process.
science behind the finish
“In my opinion Diamond Kote has the best finish in
the industry. I have seen the production process first
hand and also used the product. They have the most
advanced equipment, technology, and process in
finishing exterior products.... Their customer service level
completes the whole process, with high knowledge of
the products and quick response times. Great product
and great support! I would highly recommend this
product.” - James, Contractor
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PEACE OF MIND
Built On:
Custom Color
Diamond Kote has such confidence in the
strength and durability of our coating that we
offer a 30-Year No Fade Warranty. This includes
the first seven years of labor at no cost to the
original homeowner. See our warranty for full
details.
No other warranty compares! Other warranties
don’t mention fade, but they highlight how
to repaint and their coverage usually only
includes the board - not paint or labor!
Custom Color
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Pelican and White
hen you tell homeowners that they will not have to think about
repainting their home for 30 years, they are usually sold on
Diamond Kote. Even though the initial investment is a little bit
more for a whole home’s worth of siding, it’s worth it in the long
run when they know they don’t have to shell out thousands of
dollars every seven years to have it repainted” - BATC Builders’
Digest Magazine, January 2014.
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LASTING BEAUTY AND PROTECTION
FOR YEARS TO COME
Bungalow and White
Cinnabar and White
Built On:
Seal and Weathered Wood
WORKING TOGETHER
TO PROTECT YOUR HOME
French Gray and White
Diamond Kote is an innovative 30-Year No Fade finish that is
specifically designed for Wausau Siding Systems.
Our products are built with quality and lasting value in order to
protect your home’s exterior. We also design our products with
the installer in mind to make installation easier for contractors,
while saving time and labor costs.
Check out the Wausau Siding Systems Catalog or visit our
website at wausausidingsystems.com to learn more.
OUR INTEGRATED SYSTEM
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Note: Due to quality standards, smooth product is not pre-finished with Diamond Kote.
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding.
Beautiful. Durable. Workable.
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding products offer
all the warmth and beauty of traditional
wood, along with all the advantages of
LP engineered wood. Their advanced
technology actually improves upon nature,
creating products that are far more durable
and consistent than traditional wood
materials. Free of knots and common defects,
LP SmartSide products resist twisting, warping,
and shrinking. They work and cut just like
traditional wood, taking nails and screws with
ease—with no special tools required.
Extra Protection,
Through And Through
In addition to the impressive consistency
and outstanding workability, LP® SmartSide®
Trim & Siding products offer the remarkable
protection of the proprietary SmartGuard®
manufacturing process. Every step of the
SmartGuard process is designed to create
the most durable product possible. That
includes the application of zinc borate
throughout the substrate to create materials
that resist both fungal decay and termite
damage. (see picture - bottom right)
©LP and SmartGuard are registered trademarks of LouisianaPacific Corporation and are used here by permission.
Great Product, Great
Warranty
We back LP® SmartSide® products with one
of the absolute best warranties in the market:
A 5/50-Year Limited Warranty that provides
a 5-year, 100% labor and replacement
feature and a 50‑Year Prorated Limited
Warranty on the product. That’s peace‑ofmind protection for decades to come. Visit
LPCorp.com/SmartSide for complete warranty
details.
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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF COLOR
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Create an inviting home – Our Timeless Neutrals Collection
was gathered from the thoughts of simplicity and the
warmth of a sandy beach.
Nature Inspired Collection’s source of inspiration came
from the scenic route where adventure lives. The calming
effect of the view and the colors of the earth will create a
peaceful home environment.
For those who love to show personal style and don’t mind
standing out, confident colors from the Dramatic Bolds
Collection were inspired to create curb appeal.
For the outdoors type, who can appreciate fresh air, a
camp fire and star gazing, DuoBlend Premium Collection
will give you the log cabin look and highlight your
environment.
Your home is a blank canvas for your personal style. Find
your creativity and take charge of your color choices by
choosing a Custom Color.
White
Beige
White
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Oyster Shell and White
Biscuit
Sand
Look at your home and feel the natural colors pull you in. You can hear the
peaceful surroundings of the earth. Relax, unwind and enjoy your home for years
to come.
Tan
Seal, French Gray and White
Oyster Shell
Light Gray
Mountain Lake
Olive and Beige
Note: Due to the limitations of the printing process, actual color may vary from the color shown. Refer to a sample for accurate color.
Clay
Platinum
Mountain Lake and White
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Pewter Green
Seal
Pewter Green and Tan
Your home will stand the test of time. The perfect balance of iconic and inviting.
The classic look with warm modern appeal. Who says simple can’t stand out? You
will love this so much you won’t want to go inside.
Olive
French Gray
Sepia
Oyster Shell and Beige
Tan and White
Note: Due to the limitations of the printing process, actual color may vary from the color shown. Refer to a sample for accurate color.
Terra Bronze
Pelican
Bungalow, Sand and Custom Color
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Smoky Ash
Pelican, Light Gray and White
Coffee
Create depth and emotion with these eye-catching colors. Uniquely rich and
bold choices let your style shine through. Give your house dramatic contrast that
will be hard not to notice.
Cinnabar
Cinnabar
Bungalow
Chocolate
Forest Green
Smoky Ash
Note: Due to the limitations of the printing process, actual color may vary from the color shown. Refer to a sample for accurate color.
Cedar and Cedar Accent
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Chestnut
Accent Color
Accent Color
Accent Color
Weathered Wood
Maple
Pewter Green, Mahogany and Beige
Find the down-to-earth feel for your home with this warm, rustic, log cabin look.
Enhance your home with the look of real cedar without the maintenance.
Mahogany
Maple and Maple Accent
Accent Color
Accent Color
Accent Color
Cedar
Redwood
Redwood, Weathered Wood and Redwood
Note: Certain products are not available in DuoBlend Premium colors, but are available in their accent color shown to the right of each color swatch.
Due to the limitations of the printing process, actual color may vary from the color shown. Refer to a sample for accurate color.
Custom
Color
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Fall in love with your home again. You want your house to be unique – just like
you. You’re an out-of-the-box kind of thinker and we want you to have the
freedom to do so. Get inspired and choose the right color for you.
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EXPRESS YOURSELF
Note: Every attempt is made to match every color, due to some limitations with metal oxide pigments, some colors may not match precisely.
Sample size must be 2” x 2” minimum for an accurate color match.
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DIAMOND KOTE™ DIFFERENCE
Before and after pictures of beautiful homes transformed using Diamond Kote.
Get the look of lasting beauty on your home!
Seal and Oyster Shell
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Cinnabar and White
Tan and White
Sepia, Cinnabar and Biscuit
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Diamond Kote products are made in the Midwest. We take pride that our
products are made from water-borne materials resulting in low V.O.C. emissions.
As a company we are committed to seeking new ways to further reduce our
impact on the environment.
Our new semi-trucks have a compressed natural gas engine, which is one of the
most economical, dependable near-zero emissions engine on the road today.
With our new trucks, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced up to 20%.
Pelican and White
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Custom Color
Light Gray
Pewter Green and Tan
COLOR SCHEMES
Mix and match the Diamond Kote color collections to create your personal look. We have 29
standard colors to choose from and a custom color option for those who want a different look.
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2
1: Main Body Color
2: Second Body Color
3: Trim Color
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1: Biscuit
2: Pelican
3: Light Gray
1: Terra Bronze
2: Platinum
3: Sand
1: Cinnabar
2: Pewter Green
3: Beige
1: French Gray
2: Seal
3: Biscuit
1: Olive
2: Oyster Shell
3: Beige
1: Chestnut
2: Chestnut Accent
3: Sand
1: Mountain Lake
2: Clay
3: White
1: Pelican
2: Smoky Ash
3: Light Gray
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Note: Look at your swatches and material samples outside in different lighting. You’ll want to get an idea of what the colors will look like in
the shade, and on sunny or overcast days as well.
COLOR TIPS
1. When considering what color siding,
look at your home’s fixed features.
2. Balance colors with your setting.
3. Harmony is more important where
houses are close together. In
neighborhoods with spacious lots or
visual buffers of foliage, paint schemes
can be more personalized.
4. Don’t forget about your roof; it
should be part of your color palette.
5. Looking at the mortar between
bricks or stones can help you confirm
your trim color.
6. Combinations with soft contrast
between body and trim colors will
make your home appear larger.
7. Use a third color for special details
that you want to highlight.
8. Create curb appeal by putting the
brightest and lightest colors on the
best features.
9. To help your garage blend in,
select colors that are either the same
as the body color or a slightly lighter
or darker version to provide a little
contrast.
10. Your eyes are naturally drawn to
brighter colors first; keep this in mind
when you decide what parts are to
be highlighted with lighter colors or
accented with darker colors on your
home.
11. Combinations with a lighter trim
color will emphasize the windows.
12. Darker colors for trim will outline
and call attention to the frame of the
house.
13. Darker trim and lighter siding
can create interest when there is no
mature landscaping.
14. Putting a darker color on the
lower portion grounds the house to
the earth.
15. Use deeper body colors for a
warm, personalized, cozy feeling.
16. If houses in your neighborhood
are white and you want a darker
house, you’re better off with a midtone instead of a dark color.
17. Use bolder strokes of color on
smaller elements, like the front door or
shutters.
18. Remember that colors intensify
and look brighter in daylight on the
outside of a house than they do on a
color swatch.
GET CREATIVE.
Add interest by adding Diamond Kote in more ways than one. Our product
can help you create your outdoor spaces.
Cinnabar and White
Redwood and Weathered Wood
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Cinnabar
COLOR INDEX
This index can help find pictures in the catalog by specific color.
Timeless Neutrals
Beige 18, 19, 21, 24, 32, Back Cover
Biscuit 18, 29, 32
Light Gray 19, 22, 31, 32
Oyster Shell 18, 19, 28, 32
Sand 18, 22, 32
Tan 19, 20, 29, 31, 32
White 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 29, 30, 32, 34
Nature Inspired
Clay 5, 20, 32
French Gray 2, 5, 14, 21, 32
Mountain Lake 20, 32
Olive 4, 21, 32, 36
Pewter Green 20, 24, 31, 32
Platinum 20, 32
Seal 5, 13, 20, 21, 28, 32
Sepia 21, 29, 32
Dramatic Bolds
Bungalow 5, 13, 22, 23, 32
Chocolate 2, 23
Cinnabar 13, 23, 29, 32, 34
Coffee 22
Forest Green 23
Pelican 3, 12, 22, 30, 32
Smoky Ash 23
Terra Bronze 22, 32
DuoBlend Premium
Cedar 24
Chestnut 24
Mahogany 24
Maple 25
Redwood 25, 34, Front Cover, Back
Cover
Weathered Wood 24, 34, Front Cover,
Back Cover
Custom Color
Custom Color 2, 11, 17, 22, 26, 27, 31,
Back Cover
We would love to see photos of your Diamond Kote siding! Please send high resolution digital
photography to: [email protected].
SIDING WITH LASTING PROTECTION.
diamondkoteprefinishing.com
Custom Color
Redwood, Weathered Wood and Redwood Accent
Olive and Beige
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