The Dulux Weathershield Pale Slate Masonry Paint is designed for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts looking to protect and beautify their exterior walls. Its key advantage lies in its comprehensive all-weather protection and unique Stay Clean Technology, which actively resists dirt and mould growth, ensuring a long-lasting, fresh appearance. A crucial aspect to getting the best results, however, is thorough surface preparation.
All-Weather Protection: Formulated to withstand various weather conditions, including rain, frost, and sunlight, protecting exterior walls year-round.
Smooth Masonry Finish: Delivers a consistent and attractive smooth finish, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your home's exterior.
Stay Clean Technology: Incorporates advanced technology that actively repels dirt and inhibits mould growth within the paint film, maintaining a cleaner surface for longer.
Mould Resistance: Specifically designed to prevent mould and algae from establishing and growing on the painted surface, ensuring the paint's integrity and appearance.
Long-Lasting Colour & Finish: Engineered for durability, ensuring the 'Pale Slate' grey colour remains vibrant and the finish stays intact over extended periods.
Easy Application: Designed for straightforward application with standard painting tools, making it accessible for DIY projects.
Superior Weather Resistance: Provides robust protection against harsh outdoor elements.
Reduced Maintenance: Stay Clean Technology minimizes dirt build-up and mould growth, keeping walls cleaner for longer.
Durable Finish: Ensures colour and integrity are maintained for many years, reducing the need for frequent repainting.
Improved Curb Appeal: Delivers a professional, smooth finish that enhances the look of your property.
Mould Inhibition: Actively prevents unsightly mould and mildew from forming on the paint surface.
Requires Extensive Surface Preparation: Optimal results depend on thorough cleaning, repair, and priming of the masonry surface.
Masonry Specific: Not suitable for non-masonry surfaces like wood or metal without appropriate priming.
Drying Time Dependent: Like most paints, drying and recoating times can be significantly affected by humidity and temperature.
Application Specificity: For best results, specific application techniques (e.g., correct number of coats) should be followed.
Superior Weather Resistance: Provides robust protection against harsh outdoor elements.
Reduced Maintenance: Stay Clean Technology minimizes dirt build-up and mould growth, keeping walls cleaner for longer.
Durable Finish: Ensures colour and integrity are maintained for many years, reducing the need for frequent repainting.
Improved Curb Appeal: Delivers a professional, smooth finish that enhances the look of your property.
Mould Inhibition: Actively prevents unsightly mould and mildew from forming on the paint surface.
Requires Extensive Surface Preparation: Optimal results depend on thorough cleaning, repair, and priming of the masonry surface.
Masonry Specific: Not suitable for non-masonry surfaces like wood or metal without appropriate priming.
Drying Time Dependent: Like most paints, drying and recoating times can be significantly affected by humidity and temperature.
Application Specificity: For best results, specific application techniques (e.g., correct number of coats) should be followed.
The Dulux Weathershield Pale Slate Masonry Paint excels in real-world conditions by providing a resilient barrier against typical exterior challenges. Its all-weather protection means it stands up well to heavy rain, frost, and UV radiation, preventing cracking, peeling, and fading that often plague standard exterior paints. The unique Stay Clean Technology is particularly effective, visibly reducing the adherence of atmospheric dirt and organic growth. For instance, after heavy rainfall, surfaces painted with Weathershield often appear cleaner than untreated or conventionally painted walls.
This paint is ideal for refreshing tired render, concrete, brickwork, or new masonry constructions. A typical application involves two coats for optimal coverage and durability. On previously painted but sound masonry, one coat might suffice for a refresh, but two are recommended for a full transformation and maximum protection. For bare or porous surfaces, a suitable primer or a diluted first coat is crucial to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish. Users report a consistent, smooth finish that hides minor surface imperfections, delivering a professional look that withstands the test of time and weather.
Surface Preparation: Ensure the masonry surface is clean, dry, and free from loose material, dirt, or organic growth. Use a stiff brush or power wash to remove debris. Treat any existing mould or algae with a fungicidal wash and rinse thoroughly.
Repair: Fill any cracks or holes with a suitable exterior filler and allow to dry. Sand smooth if necessary.
Priming (Optional but Recommended): For bare, highly porous, or dusty surfaces, apply a coat of Dulux Weathershield Stabilising Primer or dilute the first coat of paint with up to 1 part clean water to 5 parts paint.
Mixing: Stir the paint thoroughly before use to ensure a consistent colour and consistency.
Application: Apply using a good quality masonry brush or roller. For large areas, a masonry roller is efficient. Apply two coats for best results, allowing ample drying time between coats.
Surfaces: Suitable for most sound exterior masonry surfaces including render, concrete, roughcast, pebbledash, and brickwork. Not suitable for common fletton brick.
Tools: Can be applied with brushes, rollers, or suitable spray equipment.
Other Paints: Do not mix with other paint types. Ensure previous coatings are sound and compatible.
Cleaning Painted Surfaces: The Stay Clean Technology helps keep the surface clean. For stubborn dirt, gently wash the painted surface with mild soap and water. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh scrubbing.
Storage: Store leftover paint in its original container, tightly sealed, in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and frost.
Disposal: Dispose of unused paint and waste responsibly according to local regulations. Do not pour paint down drains. Clean tools with water immediately after use.