Masonry Paint
Picking the correct high-quality masonry paint can help transform any exterior building from looking shabby to appearing fresh and clean. At The Paint Shed we have a great selection of exterior masonry paints and colours available from leading trade paint brands like Sandtex and Macpherson, as well as the incredible Dulux Trade Weathershield products in stock, as well as designer exterior masonry paints from Little Greene and Farrow and Ball.
Allcoat Exterior Matt
Stormshield Smooth
Weathershield Smooth
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FAQs
It used to be that finding a decent masonry paint was a bit of trial and error, but you'll never have any issues shopping at the Paint Shed. When shopping for masonry paint, you'll want paint which is fast-acting, can provide decent coverage, won't give you trouble on the brush, and offers decent resistance against the elements.
If you're painting in high moisture areas or have to paint over a mouldy surface, a reliable fungicidal wash will come in handy to prep your surface accordingly.
Masonry paint is primed for use on walls outside, but you might want masonry paint if you're painting any of the following surfaces:
- Walls
- Wood
- Metal (fencing)
- Plastics outside
- Flat stone (interior and exterior)
If there is a surface you want to paint, but you're not sure what you need, visit our Specialist Paint section.
Smooth masonry paint is the most common and what gets used on most homes. You find it is a little more forgiving and lets you get away with applying liberally with the brush. Textured masonry paint (also sometimes called fine or rough masonry paint) is a little more accommodating by having a different consistency. The "texture" can help gloss over small patches and marks while also filling in better on cracks. If you've ever painted over the walls of an older roughcast home, you'll usually find they have had a coat of textured masonry paint before.
Unlike using a matt paint indoors, masonry paint tends to lay on a bit thicker, and you'll find yourself loading the brush just a touch heavier for quicker work on the surface. Masonry paints tend to have a lower level of coverage per litre compared to interior paints. For example, a best-seller like Weathershield Smooth Masonry gives around 4-6m² per litre. A product like Stormshield Smooth Masonry can give you 9-11m² per litre.
Drying times for exterior masonry paint differ by brand, however we typically suggest that the paint will be touch dry between 4-6 hours and is suited to being recoated between 15-18 hours.
The paints are not waterproof as this tends to suggest they provide complete protection from water. They are however suited to being exposed to wet and raining conditions and will not wash off when exposed to rainfall etc. once fully dried & cured.
Although masonry paint is specifically formulated to be used on exterior brick work or similar, it is still suitable for painting onto wooden surfaces.
If you're looking for some masonry paint inspiration, then look no further than our article which includes a wide-range of colour inspiration from leading brands - Little Greene, Sandtex and Johnstone's Stormshield.
Any decent paint job requires a little foresight, which is why we think it is important to have your surfaces primed before you get to work. Top masonry primers you would want to try out include:
- Armstead Stabilising Primer 5L
- Macpherson Stabilising Primer Clear 5L
- Dulux Weathershield Stabilising Primer 5L
Anyone looking to smooth down or clean out any dirt or problem areas before beginning to paint should get a reliable wire brush, especially if using masonry paint on metal with rust patches.
We sell masonry paint in a huge range of colours and can also provide colour matching if you would like to ensure your paint ties in with an existing colour theme. You can get further colour advice in our masonry paint colour inspiration blog, or if you're simply looking for a popular favourite, why not shop our wide-range of white masonry paint brands.
If using masonry paint and painting outdoors is entirely new to you, check out our Tips & Advice section for helpful articles on exterior painting. And if you have any problems finding a specific product, please get in touch via phone on 033 3320 2369, or talk to the team at your local Paint Shed location.