This guide is for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts seeking to refresh and protect their exterior masonry surfaces with a durable, attractive finish. The Dulux Weathershield Masonry Paint in Gardenia offers excellent weather resistance and a flawless matt look for brick, concrete, and render. While providing long-lasting protection, achieving the best results requires proper surface preparation and adherence to recoat times.
Superior Weather Protection: Formulated to be resistant to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, water, and mould, ensuring your exterior walls remain protected and vibrant in various weather conditions.
Elegant Gardenia Shade: A stunning, timeless cream colour that provides a sophisticated matt finish, suitable for a wide range of exterior design aesthetics.
Versatile Surface Application: Can be effectively applied to diverse masonry surfaces including brick, concrete, pebble-dash, and render.
Generous Coverage: Each 10L container covers approximately 15 m² per coat, allowing you to estimate and purchase the right amount for your project efficiently.
Quick Recoat Time: Dries quickly, allowing for recoating in just 4 hours, which helps to speed up project completion.
Easy Application Methods: Compatible with both brush and roller application, offering flexibility based on your preference and surface type.
Low VOC Formulation: A water-based paint with minimal Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), contributing to a safer application environment.
Durable Weather Resistance: Excellent protection against UV, water, and mould ensures a long-lasting finish.
Attractive Matt Finish: Delivers a consistently smooth and elegant matt appearance that stays looking new.
Wide Surface Compatibility: Suitable for common exterior masonry types like brick, concrete, and render.
Efficient Project Timeline: Quick 4-hour recoat time helps to complete painting projects faster.
Environmentally Conscious: Minimal VOCs make it a safer choice for both users and the environment.
Good Coverage: 10L offers sufficient coverage for medium to large exterior areas.
Specific Recoat Interval: Requires a precise 4-hour drying time between coats, which needs careful planning.
Exterior Use Only: Not formulated for interior applications.
Preparation Dependent: Optimal results heavily rely on thorough surface preparation, which can be time-consuming.
Durable Weather Resistance: Excellent protection against UV, water, and mould ensures a long-lasting finish.
Attractive Matt Finish: Delivers a consistently smooth and elegant matt appearance that stays looking new.
Wide Surface Compatibility: Suitable for common exterior masonry types like brick, concrete, and render.
Efficient Project Timeline: Quick 4-hour recoat time helps to complete painting projects faster.
Environmentally Conscious: Minimal VOCs make it a safer choice for both users and the environment.
Good Coverage: 10L offers sufficient coverage for medium to large exterior areas.
Specific Recoat Interval: Requires a precise 4-hour drying time between coats, which needs careful planning.
Exterior Use Only: Not formulated for interior applications.
Preparation Dependent: Optimal results heavily rely on thorough surface preparation, which can be time-consuming.
The Dulux Weathershield Masonry Paint in Gardenia is engineered for durability and aesthetic appeal on exterior walls. Its matt finish effectively hides minor surface imperfections, offering a smooth, uniform look across various masonry types such as brick facades, concrete garden walls, and rendered exterior surfaces. The paint's UV resistance ensures that the Gardenia cream shade maintains its colour depth and vibrancy over time, even under prolonged sun exposure, preventing fading and chalking.
Its water resistance forms a protective barrier, reducing moisture penetration into the masonry, which helps prevent damp issues and efflorescence. The integrated mould resistance actively inhibits the growth of unsightly green and black mould, keeping your exterior looking cleaner for longer. This is particularly beneficial in humid climates or on north-facing walls.
With a coverage of up to 15 m² per 10L, you can typically paint an average-sized exterior wall section or a double garage door with one coat. For optimal durability and finish, two coats are usually recommended. For example, to refresh a rendered house facade measuring 5m x 3m (15 m²) requiring two coats, you would need approximately 20L of paint (allowing for some variation based on surface porosity and application method).
The 4-hour recoat time is a practical advantage, allowing you to apply multiple coats within a single day, significantly reducing project duration. This means you could apply a first coat in the morning and a second coat in the afternoon, completing the painting within a day, weather permitting.
Surface Preparation: Ensure the masonry surface is clean, dry, and free from loose material, dirt, dust, and grease. Scrape off any old, flaking paint. Fill any cracks or holes with a suitable exterior filler and allow it to dry thoroughly. For porous or chalky surfaces, apply a stabilising primer as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Stirring: Before use, stir the paint thoroughly to ensure an even consistency and colour. Continue stirring periodically during application.
Application Tools: Prepare your brush or roller. If using a roller, ensure it is suitable for masonry paints. Use masking tape to protect adjacent surfaces like windows, doors, and trim.
Surfaces: This paint is specifically designed for exterior masonry surfaces including brick, concrete, pebble-dash, and render.
Application: Can be applied using a synthetic brush for cutting in and detailed areas, or a medium to long pile roller for larger, flat surfaces.
Application Temperature: Apply in dry conditions when the temperature is between 10°C and 28°C. Avoid painting in direct sunlight, high humidity, or when rain is imminent.
Applying Coats: Apply the first coat evenly. Allow 4 hours for it to dry before applying the second coat. For best results, two coats are recommended.
Cleaning Tools: Immediately after use, clean brushes and rollers with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and allow them to dry.
Storage: Store any unused paint in its original container, tightly sealed, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and frost. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Painted Surface Care: Once fully cured (typically a few days to a week), the painted surface can be gently cleaned with mild detergent and water if needed. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh scrubbing.