Masonary paint

[chriselevate]

Hi guys,

Got a heck of a lot of white masonary paint to buy for our end of terrace house which is being re-rendered.

What brand & supplier would you use?

I want to get the best deal I can on it as I'm fast running out of money to spend on this project!

Would buying online be cheap than in homebase or wickes etc?

Thanks

 

[TheDec]

Protecting the masonry from the prevailing weather is very important, so heres a choice of three. Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex, Leyland Truegaurd.

Dec.

 

[chriselevate]

Just been on Ebay and seen this, which looks likes a good quality masonary paint:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Smooth-White-...Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2eadca9fbc

Good price too... what ya reckon?

Thanks

 

[woodyray]

Hi

I agree with Dec that you must use a good quality one.
In the past I have used white Dulux Weathershield and Sandtex. Both last Ok but in future I will use Sandtex as it is a whiter white (to my eyes!).

Ray

 

[chriselevate]

So it's best just to find the best price on Sandtex or similar in one of the DIY shops? Or by mail order?

What did you think to the ebay stuff? Isn't it similar and a lot cheaper?

Thanks

 

[TheDec]

I think that when you open the tin you will find it contains no more than coloured water and will have the opacity of an egg white.

Dec.

 

[chriselevate]

Fair point.

I've had a look round for the branded items you've tlaked about and can't find any good prices.... any ideas?

Also.... some of it says 'one coat' is this the stuff I want?

Thanks

 

[ic1927]

Be aware that when you paint new render white it will need at least three coats to cover properly. We used to get some builders to use snowcem to render if the walls were to be painted white as it makes it easier to cover. Sandtex is about the best masonry paint, you should pick up five litre tins for about £20 in the diy stores, colours are more expensive.

 

[woodyray]

If you have an independent "hardware" shop in your locality I would be inclined to ask them to quote for the number of tins you require.
Frequently they are so keen to get the business that they will undercut any price that the superstores are charging.
Failing that, I suspect that B&Q or Homebase may be your best bet. Don't forget that come Spring many outlets will have "special offers" on paints etc.
Ray

 

[AbnerWright]

I have the same opinion to Dec, use fine quality of paints. I will go with Dulux paints. I make use of it and have complete confidence regarding permanence.