As well as specialising in breathable and elastomeric coatings, we can help you find an anti-carbonation coating to protect your exterior masonry from carbonation and water ingress. Choose from hundreds of colours, including cream, grey, blue, red, pink, green, yellow and white masonry paint. This type of paint is best used for exterior trim areas, such as eaves, soffits, windowsills, porch ceilings and door frames. We also have articles about the best masking products to use and even more tips and tricks on painting outside spaces right here.

Masonry paint can also provide the property with a layer of insulation on a wall that may struggle to retain heat normally. This will stop the paint sticking to the wall and unfortunately you can't just wash it away with water. It does cover cracks and hides them nicely, but it doesn’t really offer any more protection than smooth paint applied well.It’s surprising how we may not notice the slow deterioration of the walls over time, and it’s often not until after you’ve decorated that you can see a real difference. If the surface has already been painted, apply a layer of undercoat using a medium to long-piled roller. We think Sandtex Ultra Smooth Masonry Paint is a great option to choose when considering masonry paint.

It can be daunting, especially if your house is particularly big or if there are problems with the outside surface, however, there are many benefits to painting your outside walls. Limewash is the most authentic finish for older properties, but it must be reapplied frequently to ensure the property is protected. NOT FOR LIME OR COB – ITS TOO HARD WITHOUT PRE-TREATMENT - PLS SEE OUR LIMEWASH PRODUCTS OR ASK FOR ADVICE). However, if the paint is in very poor condition, it's best to remove it first to avoid the fresh paint flaking or peeling. Masonry Paint is manufactured globally by a range of well-known manufacturers in the paint industry, including the likes of Rust-Oleum, Bedec, Zinsser, Keim and Mapei.If you’re painting a wall with external corners, always have a couple of sheets on the other side of your external corner.

Most of their textured paints have a fine texture which is perfect for covering cracks but still offers a wonderfully smooth finish from a distance. If you wanted to use a TriTech tip with another brand of gun you can do this providing you use the TriTech guard and the gun has a 7/8" thread.

Otherwise, the paint will stick to the grime and dust and not the masonry and won’t give you the desired results.

You will also need dust sheets for the floor, and you may want to cover any outside furniture, plants and bushes to protect them from overspray.Also, consider choosing a colour that complements window frames, the front door and the garage door. If you are going to be doing a lot of exterior painting, the T7 and T8 are more suitable as they can run longer without maintenance, while to T4 and T5 can be great options if you want a smaller and more compact airless spray machine that can be used every so often.