The Lilydale School roof was leaking and showing early signs of rust, causing internal water damage with every heavy rainfall. As the commercial painting contractor, Melbourne Protective Coatings (MPC) proposed a cost-effective, long-term solution that would fix leaks, prevent corrosion, and minimise disruption to staff and students.
Our Noxyde Anti‑Corrosion Waterproofing Membrane was paired with the Dulux MX Membrane to create a high-performance hybrid coating that meets commercial standards and carries a 10-year product warranty.
Because this was a live school environment, works were scheduled during the holidays to keep the site safe and disruption-free. The roof area measured close to 2,000 m², and the project was completed on time and on budget before the July term began — delivering a clean, uniform finish that extends the roof’s service life and improves performance in heavy weather.
During the restoration, MPC Painting implemented a carefully planned process to address leaks, rust, and water damage while ensuring long-term durability.
Critical roof areas received Noxyde Anti-Corrosion Waterproofing Membrane for maximum leak prevention and durability.
The roof surface was primed with Dulux Acratex Roof Primer MX to ensure strong adhesion and a durable base for the topcoats.
The roof surface was primed with Dulux Acratex Roof Primer MX to ensure strong adhesion and a durable base for the topcoats.
Reinforced the coating for maximum protection against leaks, corrosion, and UV exposure.
Noxyde Elastomeric Acrylic Coating is a high-performance, high-build, rust-preventative water-based coating. Noxyde is self-priming and designed for marginally prepared, sound-rusted, or clean steel in mild to severe industrial environments. It can also be used on concrete and has excellent elongation properties of 200% making it suitable for bridging small cracks. This single component coating resists corrosion, rust, and water even in severe marine environments. Can be top coated with multiple Rust-Oleum High Performance products for an extended service life for your assets.
Direct-to-Metal, Self-Priming, High-Build Water-Based Formula - Performs Like Zinc/Epoxy Coatings Without the need to Abrasive Blast - Provides Flexible Durability - Up to 200% Elongation - Excellent Adhesion and Performance over Minimal Surface Pre
Acratex® Roof Primer MX is a water-based, quick drying Light Grey roofing primer which provides good adhesion and corrosion resistance for new or weathered galvanised / Zincalume surfaces. This Universal primer for Colorbond® and ZINCAULME® coated steel in good condition with no rust.
Dulux Acratex® Roofing | Professional roof restoration coating | Zinc Metal Prime | Bonds tightly to all Galvanised iron
Pressure washers for surface cleaning and leak detection
Airless spray guns for even coating and consistent film thickness
Live edge rails, access equipment, and safety barriers to maintain safety and compliance
Commercial QA checks for adhesion, coating thickness, and re-coat timing
Surface cleaning with high-pressure washers
Re-tensioning and fastening loose screws and roof sheets
3-coat Noxyde Anti-Corrosion Waterproofing System applied to specified sections (Fig. 1.1)
Fig. 1.1
Dulux MX Membrane System applied to remaining roof areas (Fig. 1.2)
Fig. 1.2
Quality checks on dry film thickness, re-coat intervals, and finish uniformity
Site clean-up and project handover
Water ingress eliminated, with interiors now protected from future weather damage
Anti-corrosion barrier installed to extend roof life and reduce maintenance
Zero disruption to school operations thanks to careful scheduling
Delivered on time and on budget with a durable, uniform finish
If you manage a school, warehouse or commercial facility and need to fix leaks, stop water and weather damage, and add lasting rust protection, contact Melbourne Protective Coatings today for a tailored solution that ensures long-term durability and performance.
