The Dulux Weathershield All Weather Protection Smooth Matt Masonry Paint in Green is designed for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts seeking durable, long-lasting protection for their exterior walls. Its key advantage lies in its unique Stay Clean technology and 15-year weather protection, ensuring your home maintains a fresh appearance for years. While offering exceptional performance, optimal results depend on thorough surface preparation, making it a reliable choice for enhancing and safeguarding your property's exterior. This paint provides a smooth matt finish and actively resists dirt and mould.
15-Year Weather Protection: Provides robust defense against all weather conditions for up to 15 years, ensuring long-term durability for your exterior walls.
Stay Clean Technology: Formulated with unique technology that actively resists dirt and mould growth within the paint film, keeping surfaces cleaner for longer.
Smooth Matt Finish: Delivers a contemporary, elegant smooth matt appearance, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your masonry.
Long-Lasting Colour & Finish: Engineered to maintain its vibrant colour and pristine finish over extended periods, reducing the need for frequent repainting.
Mould Resistance: Specifically protects against mould growth, crucial for maintaining healthy and attractive exterior surfaces.
Exterior Masonry Formulation: Designed exclusively for exterior masonry surfaces, ensuring optimal adhesion and performance on brick, render, concrete, and other suitable substrates.
Exceptional Durability: Offers protection against harsh weather for up to 15 years, minimizing future maintenance.
Reduced Maintenance: Stay Clean technology actively repels dirt and inhibits mould, keeping walls cleaner for longer.
Enhanced Curb Appeal: Provides a fresh, smooth matt finish that maintains its appearance and colour over time.
Targeted Protection: Specifically formulated to combat common exterior wall issues like mould and dirt.
Preparation Intensive: Achieving the full 15-year performance guarantee requires thorough and diligent surface preparation.
Application Condition Sensitive: Optimal curing and adhesion are best achieved within specific temperature and humidity ranges.
Smooth Matt Aesthetic: The specific smooth matt finish might not align with all architectural styles or personal preferences.
Exceptional Durability: Offers protection against harsh weather for up to 15 years, minimizing future maintenance.
Reduced Maintenance: Stay Clean technology actively repels dirt and inhibits mould, keeping walls cleaner for longer.
Enhanced Curb Appeal: Provides a fresh, smooth matt finish that maintains its appearance and colour over time.
Targeted Protection: Specifically formulated to combat common exterior wall issues like mould and dirt.
Preparation Intensive: Achieving the full 15-year performance guarantee requires thorough and diligent surface preparation.
Application Condition Sensitive: Optimal curing and adhesion are best achieved within specific temperature and humidity ranges.
Smooth Matt Aesthetic: The specific smooth matt finish might not align with all architectural styles or personal preferences.
The Dulux Weathershield Masonry Paint is engineered for high performance in challenging outdoor environments. Its 15-year weather protection means it stands up to rain, wind, sun, and frost, significantly extending the lifespan of your exterior paintwork.
The integrated Stay Clean technology is a major benefit in daily use. Instead of dirt clinging to the surface and mould forming in damp areas, the paint's unique formulation actively resists these issues. This translates to less frequent cleaning and a consistently cleaner appearance for your home's exterior, even in areas prone to dampness or high pollution. For example, walls in shaded areas or those facing prevailing winds will benefit from reduced algae and dirt buildup.
The smooth matt finish provides a contemporary and elegant look, effectively hiding minor surface imperfections while offering a non-reflective surface that blends well with natural light. This makes it an excellent choice for modern homes or for updating older properties with a fresh, clean aesthetic.
When applied correctly, this paint offers:
Consistent Colour Retention: Your 'Green' shade will remain true and vibrant, resisting fading from UV exposure.
Crack and Peel Resistance: The flexible film is designed to prevent common paint failures like cracking and peeling, even with minor substrate movement.
Breathable Film: Allows moisture vapor to escape from the wall, preventing blistering and maintaining the health of the masonry.
For optimal 15-year performance, proper surface preparation is crucial.
Clean the Surface: Thoroughly clean the masonry, removing all loose material, dirt, dust, and any existing mould or algae. Use a stiff brush, scraper, or a power washer if appropriate. For mould/algae, treat with a fungicidal wash and rinse thoroughly.
Repair: Fill any cracks, holes, or defects with suitable exterior filler and allow to dry. Ensure repairs are smooth.
Inspect: Check for any flaky or peeling old paint; remove completely.
Prime (if necessary): On very porous or chalky surfaces, or areas where repairs have been made, apply a suitable exterior primer/stabiliser as recommended by the manufacturer. Allow to dry fully.
Application: Ensure the surface is completely dry before painting. Apply two coats evenly using a brush or roller. Avoid applying in direct hot sun, extreme cold, or when rain is imminent.
This paint is specifically formulated for exterior masonry surfaces.
Suitable substrates include:
Brickwork
Render
Concrete
Roughcast
Pebbledash
Other sound, dry, previously painted or unpainted masonry surfaces.
Not suitable for: Smooth, non-porous surfaces like plastic, wood, or metal without specific priming. Not recommended for interior use.
Cleaning: The Stay Clean technology helps reduce dirt build-up. For general cleaning, simply rinse with water or gently wipe with a damp, soft cloth. Avoid harsh abrasives or strong chemical cleaners.
Maintenance: Regularly inspect your painted surfaces for any minor damage or areas that may require touch-up to maintain the integrity of the 15-year protection.
Storage: Store paint in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and frost. Ensure the lid is tightly sealed.