If you are painting a large area with masonry paint then you may have considered spraying it as a way of speeding up the painting process. But is this possible if you are using Sandtex masonry paint? Can you spray Sandtex masonry paint? Only one way to find out, do it! Spraying Sandtex Masonry Paint…
So you have some masonry that needs a fresh coat of paint and are thinking of using Sandtex masonry paint. But there is one thing you need to know before you use it, is sandtex masonry paint oil-based? After all, this will greatly affect how you use the paint, or maybe if you even buy…
Masonry paint can add a lot of protection, it is usually waterproof but still breathable. It also commonly includes a fungicide to prevent fungal growth. These are all really good reasons why you might want to use masonry paint on a wooden shed, but will this work? Yes, you can use masonry paint on a…
So your house has just been rendered and you have decided to tackle the painting job yourself, fair play. But you will need a few tips and tricks up your sleeve to make sure you get the best finish possible, luckily you have already found our guide. Read on to find some top tips to…
When it comes to masonry paint there are two main options, textured masonry paint or smooth masonry paint. Now, which one should you choose, let’s have a look at the pros and cons of each. Textured Or Smooth? Textured and smooth masonry paints are very similar. The only difference is that the textured paint has…
Masonry paint is a great way to paint your home or garden walls. But if you are going to paint with it you need to know whether it is oil-based or water-based, well let’s have a look. Which Is More Common? Water-based masonry paint is definitely more common than oil-based paint. This is the case…
Masonry paint is a common paint that most of us will be familiar with. But what is masonry paint actually used for? And what are its benefits? Let’s have a look and find out. Decorative One of the main uses for masonry paint is simply decorative. Probably the most common use is painting the exterior…
Applying masonry paint can seem like a daunting task. Especially on uneven surfaces such as pebbledash or breeze block. Because of this, you may well be tempted to use a paint sprayer. But is this even possible? Can you spray masonry paint? We did some testing at our workshop to find out for you. The…
Priming masonry before painting is a pivotal step if you want to achieve a perfect standard of finish. But if you have just started looking for masonry primer then you may be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of different types of masonry primer on the market, what do they all do? Luckily for you, we…
Sandtex masonry paint is a great masonry paint, and I would say, with absolute zero proof, that it is probably the most sold masonry paint in the UK. It’s available everywhere, but often shops only carry a very limited colour range. You know there must be more options, but what is the full-colour range. Let’s…
Slate can be a tricky surface to paint and it is probably going to be used in an environment where it is exposed to the elements, because of this you are probably wondering if you can use masonry paint on slate? Well, let’s find out together. I had an old broken slate tile lying around…
If you are building anything outdoors then you will probably be using treated wood. In the UK at least you commonly get either green treated or brown treated wood for outdoor use. The treatment helps to stop the wood from rotting quickly but still needs to be painted ideally. And you have landed here because…
If you are looking for a specific shade of masonry paint then look no further. We have gathered together all of the colour charts from the biggest brands of masonry paint available in the UK. So you can see what shades everyone offers all in one place, nice and easy! Dulux Weathershield Colour Chart Dulux…
If you are painting the exterior of your house with masonry paint you may well be tempted to paint your uPVC facias to match, or maybe you have another reason for wanting to use masonry paint on plastic. Either way, you are probably asking the question, can you use masonry paint on plastic? After all,…
Masonry paint is a fantastic protective paint and has a lot of features that make it appealing to use indoors. But can you? And, even if you can, should you? Well, I did the testing and the research for you, so let’s jump in! Will masonry paint work indoors? Yes, masonry paint will stick to…
Modern masonry paint is available in a range of colours, you can see the full Sandtex range here, but maybe you can’t find the perfect shade. You may then be wondering “can you colour mix masonry paint?” well I have done the test to find out! The test So for the test, I will paint…