Trade Exterior Paint
Looking to tackle an outdoor project? At The Paint Shed, we stock a wide range of exterior paints from top trade and designer paint brands, chosen for their performance in British weather conditions, including Dulux Trade, Sandtex Trade, Johnstone's Trade and Zinsser. Whether you're painting masonry, wood, metal or concrete, you’ll find the perfect products for your next job.
From protective masonry paint to weather-resistant exterior gloss and stylish satin finishes, our outdoor paint range is designed to help you maintain, restore and enhance any outdoor surface.
Discover outdoor paint for sale at great value prices at The Paint Shed, plus enjoy free standard delivery on orders over £50*.
Choosing high-quality outdoor paint is essential for protecting outdoor surfaces from the elements. Our masonry paint selection is specially formulated for long-lasting colour, weather resistance, and excellent surface adhesion, all with professional-grade coverage.
Benefits of trade-quality masonry paint include:
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Weather protection: Defends against UV, rain, frost and pollution
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Durability: Long-lasting finishes help you avoid frequent recoating
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Variety: A wide range of colours and finishes for every outdoor aesthetic
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Multi-surface compatibility: Options for wood, masonry, metal and more
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Professional results: Trade exterior paint is formulated to deliver professional results with fewer coats
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Flexibility: Flexible formulations such as Sandtex Trade Exterior Flexigloss X-tra expands and contract with the substrate, minimising cracking on masonry, render and timber
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Algae and mould resistance: Many trade outdoor paint products, like Dulux Trade Weathershield Paint, include anti-algae, anti-fungal and anti-fade technology to help keep exterior surfaces cleaner for longer
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Fast, low-VOC application: Water-based options such as Dulux Trade Weathershield Quick Dry Opaque dry quickly and remain flexible, with lower solvent emissions than oil-based alternatives
Whether you’re repainting a front door, refreshing exterior walls or choosing a new exterior paint colour for a large project, we’ve got the products and expertise to help you get it right.
Expert Decorator Insight
What technical characteristics should customers look for beyond colour and finish when choosing trade paints?
The overall performance of a paint makes a huge difference, which is why decorators tend to opt for trade paint over cheaper retail products. If the paint you're applying is porous and chalky, then the second coat is likely to drag, resulting in defects like flashing and picture framing. If the paint has poor covering power, you'll need to apply additional coats, which takes longer and costs more.
A good-quality trade paint that's easy to apply, has good opacity, and suits the environment you're applying it in will always result in a better finish that's likely to last longer.
— Mike Cupit, professional decorator and founder of The Decorators Forum UK
Whatever you're working on outdoors, you'll find a specialist trade paint or coating in our curated range.
Exterior Wood Paint
From garden sheds and fences to garden furniture, our outdoor wood paint options include woodstains, preservatives, and gloss, satin, and matt finishes for long-term protection.
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Floor Paint, Oils & Stains
Our floor paint selection includes tough coatings for patios, concrete, and tarmac surfaces. Discover decking oils, anti-slip patio paint and specialist decking stains engineered to withstand the elements and resist mould.
Outdoor Metal Paint
Tackle railings, gates, or structural metalwork with specialist trade paint for metal. These outdoor paints resist rust and wear, and many are suitable for direct-to-metal application.
Door Paint
Create impact with a bold front door colour or refresh tired garage doors using durable exterior gloss or satin paints. Our outdoor paints are designed to withstand scuffs, weather and daily wear and tear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dulux Trade Weathershield Exterior Paint System is a range of products designed to work together to help protect exterior surfaces from the weather. Depending on the surface and its condition, the paints required may include:
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Preparation
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A suitable primer and or undercoat, if required
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Dulux Trade Weathershield topcoat
Using the recommended products for your surface can improve adhesion, durability and the overall finish. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific Dulux Trade Weathershield product you are using.
Usually, yes. Primer improves adhesion, seals porous surfaces and blocks stains from bleeding through. That said, it's less necessary when repainting a surface already in good condition with a matching colour, or when using a combined paint-and-primer product.
Most latex exterior paints need a minimum of about 10°C to cure properly, though some cold-weather formulas can go as low as 2°C. Cold temperatures can cause poor adhesion, cracking or a chalky finish. Also consider the overnight low, as it matters for curing.
Shop Trade Outdoor Paint at The Paint Shed
At The Paint Shed, buying quality exterior paint at competitive prices is straightforward. As the UK’s most recommended independent paint retailer, we’re proud to offer decorators, serious DIYers and professionals the best brands, primers, paint products and services all in one place.
Why choose us?
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Free standard delivery on orders over £50*
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Competitive pricing on trade and designer paint
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Expert support via phone, chat or in-store
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Colour-matching on a wide range of exterior paints
We have something for every outdoor paint project. Not quite sure which product is right for your job? Get in touch — our expert team is always happy to help.
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