However, as we’ve discussed, masonry paint also has added ingredients to help with weather-proofing your home while keeping it breathable so moisture can escape. Below, we have a guide on how to paint masonry with a brush and roller for beginners or anyone who needs to top up their knowledge. Interior paint is designed to protect your walls from lots of things that can occur in your home (like the kids drawing on the walls). It has been certified to withstand harsh weather conditions for a minimum of 25 years without peeling or flaking, making it the most durable masonry paint available today in the UK.

You may need a wall primer and the wall may need to be treated (especially the north wall where a lot more organic contamination can take place) with a fungicidal wash first. Take note: When you are using more than one batch of paint, mix the tubs together before you start painting to ensure you have good colour consistency throughout. Masonry isn’t an easy surface to paint due to its texture, however, with the right masonry paint and tools, combined with careful preparation, you’ll achieve a paint job that will last for years. The main advantages are extreme light and weather resistance, highly water resistant ty and low susceptibility to algae and mould growth.

This allows for differences in the porosity of different surfaces, your painting technique and whether you use a brush, roller or paint sprayer to apply it.

They are readily available compared to either of the other options, cheaper than mineral-based and more durable than limewash.And as well as offering protection, exterior wall paint improves the appearance of a property by brightening it up and bringing it back to life. Monstercolors is suitable for coating outdoor or indoor surfaces and is perfect for areas that are subject to hard wear and tear or variations in temperature .

You probably know the colour you are looking for already, although certain products are available in different colours. When using spray paint, it is important to use protective equipment to protect a user’s eyes and airways, as well as ensuring decent air ventilation and disposal of empty cans. Especially practical compared to rollering is the fact that the paint is always transported directly to the surface through the long hose and does not have to be constantly and laboriously picked up by the roller. Is it a lime-based render, brick masonry, concrete render, what type of bricks, is it a heritage property? Depending on the paint you use, you can protect your house from all the elements; rain can infiltrate your exterior walls and cause damp on the inside, the sun and UV can cause problems such as blistering, peeling and fading amongst other things, and there are other issues such as mould growth to worry about!In most cases, the old surface can be repainted as long as the surface has been adequately prepared first to ensure the new paint doesn't peel or flake. Rolling paint, although it may take a bit longer, is a great way to paint exterior walls and our preferred option.