Exterior masonry paint

[viv3]

Hi all

I'm new to this and need to know if there's much difference between Sandtex and Dulux and any other paints - I'm painting the outside of my house and have found a good colour in Dulux which isn't done by Sandtex so would love to have some help on this

Viv

 

[Zampa]

Both are good paints..as in crown stronghold and Jonstones and Leylands exterior paint...but personally I wouldnt buy Dulux unless I really had to because I find it doesnt cover very well and skins up quickly in the paint tray.

 

[viv3]

Thanks for your help - does anyone else have an opinion? It would be good to get a few thoughts so I can decide in next few days!

Viv

 

[Growler]

Thanks for your help - does anyone else have an opinion? It would be good to get a few thoughts so I can decide in next few days!

Viv

What's the colour?

 

[viv3]

It's Gardenia -cream white going on white

Viv

 

[Growler]

I think that's 10 b 15 in British standard colours, so, I think it's Ivory in Johnstone's, Ivory Cream in Crown...if you get the gist. They all have different names but....10 B 15 is the same colour, just check to make sure.
You should also be able to get it mixed in Sandtex at a good independent Paint shop.
Choice is yours really...Johnstone's / Dulux / Leyland / Sandtex / Crown, they're all good but I used Sandtex Smooth last year and was surprised just how good it is.

 

[viv3]

That's really helpful, thanks

Viv