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Enhancing Your Home's Exterior with Masonry Paint

A Comprehensive Guide.

May 2024

Get ready to transform your home's exterior into a stunning masterpiece with the power of masonry paint. Crafted to withstand the elements and enhance ordinary surfaces, masonry paint is your secret weapon for outdoor renovations. Join us as we delve deep into the world of masonry paint from renowned brands like Sandtex, Dulux Weathershield, Zinsser, and Farrow & Ball, and discover how Rabart Decorators Merchants can bring these premium products to your doorstep, whether you're a trade professional or a savvy homeowner.

Why Choose Masonry Paint?

Masonry paint is a specialised type of paint designed for surfaces such as concrete, stucco, brick, and stone. Masonry surfaces endure harsh outdoor elements like UV radiation, moisture, and temperature fluctuations, which can cause damage and deterioration over time. Masonry paint provides long-lasting protection against these elements, ensuring surfaces remain resilient and attractive for years to come.

Benefits of Masonry Paint:

Weather Resistance: Masonry paint creates a durable barrier against rain, snow, wind, and sunlight, preventing moisture penetration, fading, and deterioration.

Enhanced Aesthetics:

Available in a variety of colours and finishes, masonry paint dramatically enhances the appearance of your home's exterior, allowing you to achieve your desired look.

Whilst masonry paint is available in neutral tones like white, cream, or grey, there are many other colours to choose from. At Rabart you can select your choice of masonry paint and choose from thousands of colours mixed to order. Visit our website for more information on how to access this convenient service or get in touch with your nearest Rabart Store.

Some popular colours include:

Pink: Can give a property a calming look and make it stand out.

White: Can make a home look clean and crisp.

Pale beige: Can add character to a property and can look beautiful with a pale green exterior trim.

Light grey: A light grey that can give a sophisticated, minimalist look.

Darker grey: A darker grey that can give a two-tone look with a black trim, or a modern look with a white trim.

Cream: A simple, neutral colour that can give a warm, cosy feeling.

Brilliant White: A fresh, clean colour that can give a beachy look or a contemporary vibe.

Off-White: A light, bright colour that can give a quaint, cottage look.

Here at Rabart we love the fact that we stock several different premium masonry paint brands for you to choose from.

Sandtex’s Trade High Cover Smooth Masonry Paint is designed for use on most exterior masonry surfaces and exterior grade building boards with its premium-quality smooth finish that provides both protection and aesthetic appeal, making it a versatile choice for a variety of outdoor projects. One of the key benefits of this paint is its ability to provide up to 15 years of long-lasting protection, meaning that once applied, the coating will continue to provide a smooth finish and superior protection against the elements for many years to come.

Improved Durability:

Engineered to withstand outdoor environments, masonry paint resists cracking, peeling, and chipping, ensuring surfaces remain in optimal condition and with Dulux’s Weathershield’s Maximum Exposure Smooth Masonry paint, you can rely on superior protection for exterior walls, even in harsh and demanding environments.

Formulated for professional use Dulux’s Weathershield’s Maximum Exposure Smooth Masonry Paint features a new active ingredient to inhibit the growth of mould & algae and has key features of being salt, chemical, and shower-resistant, brilliant for coastal dwellers!

Concerned about safeguarding the solid walls of an older building? Fear not! While it's true that older buildings with solid walls can soak up water like a sponge, Farrow & Ball Limewash has your back.

A historical favourite, ideal for solid lime render exterior wall, Farrow & Ball Limewash (available at Rabart to order) plays a crucial role here, serving as an external shield that prevents water from seeping in while allowing moisture to escape. It’s all about maintaining that delicate balance between protection and breathability for your historic structure.

Easy Application and Maintenance:

With proper preparation and application techniques, masonry paint is easy to apply, requiring minimal maintenance, and with Zinsser AllCoat Exterior (Water Based) eliminates the need for sanding on previously painted surfaces, adhering effortlessly to glossy paints, is touch dry in 30 minutes and can be recoated after 1 hour.

Additionally, the paint contains a biocide that protects the dried coating against fungal degradation. By removing any existing mould and mildew, applying two coats of Zinsser's AllCoat Exterior will ensure a bright and beautiful exterior that remains pristine for years to come.

Tips for Successful Application: Make sure to thoroughly read the manufacturer’s instructions provided on the product packaging. Alternatively, you can access the Technical Datasheet on our website for detailed guidance

Surface Preparation: Clean the surface to remove dirt, debris, and imperfections, and repair any cracks or damage before applying masonry paint.
Choosing the Right Product: Select a high-quality masonry paint specifically formulated for exterior use and compatible with the surface material.
Application Techniques: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application and use the appropriate tools to achieve the desired finish.
Allow Sufficient Drying Time: Ensure the paint dries completely between coats and adhere to the recommended drying times before subjecting to adverse weather conditions.

Conclusion:

Masonry paint offers a versatile and effective solution for protecting and enhancing the appearance of exterior surfaces. With its weather-resistant properties, aesthetic versatility, and ease of application, masonry paint is an ideal choice for homeowners looking to rejuvenate the exterior of their property. With elite masonry paints from Sandtex, Weathershield, Zinsser AllCoat Exterior, and Farrow and Ball, Rabart Decorators Merchants has everything you need to turn your outdoor dreams into reality. Say goodbye to bland surfaces and hello to breathtaking beauty – it's time to make magic happen and paint smart with Rabart!