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Products / ColorPlus® Technology

For the ultimate in performance with HardieZone™ products, add ColorPlus® Technology. This proprietary process involves applying consistent, multiple coats of paint that was created especially for the demands climate places on a home's exterior. The end result is a beautiful consistent finish that lasts up to 2x's longer.* For HZ5™ board environments, this baked-on coating offers maximum durability and resistance to prolonged exposure to freezing climate and moisture contact, eliminating weather delays and labor costs associated with field-applied paint. In HZ10™ board areas, the specially formulated paint stands up to UV levels in a way few field-applied paints can, offering up to 30% more fade resistance.** Considering all ColorPlus Technology finishes are warranted for 15 years, you can see why itÂ’s the ultimate complement to the ultimate siding.

ColorPlus Technology
  • Our finish warranty guarantees your color will not crack, chip or peel for 15 years.
  • Over 41 quality checks are made throughout our proprietary manufacturing process to ensure the quality of the substrate, the texture and the finish. No other manufacturer can match our demanding quality standards.
  • Considering the alternatives? Compare the benefits of James Hardie Siding Products with ColorPlus® Technology to field applied paint options, especially on larger buildings.
  • Most of the raw materials used to make James Hardie Siding are extracted and processed near each manufacturing facility.

ColorPlus Process

The ColorPlus™ Process

James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology - a unified composition of advanced fiber-cement and baked-on pigment - combine the highest quality raw materials, proprietary manufacturing process and equipment, revolutionary paint technology and innovative color process that gives homeowners a superior siding solution for their homes.
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Color Integrity

Color integrity

A critical part of James Hardie® ColorPlus® technology - includes color accuracy, color-matching James Hardie siding products, consistency of the paint application, fade resistance and finish longevity.
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ColorPlus Palette

ColorPlus® Palette

The James Hardie® siding ColorPlus® color palette was created by color pro, Leslie Harrington, who handpicked the custom colors and color combinations for each area of the country. Selections were based on regional housing styles, environmental surroundings and extensive research and development.
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* James Hardie accelerated weathering tests compared with brush applied national paint in lab environment
** James Hardie accelerated QUV test results compared to nationally available premium paint in lab environment.


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