FAQ: Which Masonry Paint Is Best?

Which Masonry Paint Is Best?

Again this can depend on the property and your requirements. Below we have listed the paints that we consider to be the best for use on certain property types:

• Coastal or exposed properties: – Rustoleum Murfill or Glixtone High Performance Masonry Paint AC1
• Inland or in a sheltered properties: – Bedec Extra Flex
• Older buildings or properties with lime render: – Keim Soldalit or Mapei Silancolor

To help you decide, read on for more information on the masonry paints listed below. Please bear in mind that this is a loose idea of our most popular masonry paints. We would prefer to discuss with customers before they jump in making a decision.

Rust-Oleum Murfill Waterproofing

Rustoleum Murfill Waterproofing Coating for Walls is best used to provide lengthy protection to walls and façades. It is ideal to prevent ageing on exterior walls in the harshest conditions.

Rustoleum Murfill can be applied to all old, sound paintwork via brush or roller. Rustoleum Murfill Waterproofing Paint is designed especially for use on walls and works to protect the concrete against carbonisation and corrosion caused by moisture being present.

Features	Technical Details
400% elastic Waterproof and water vapour permeable Excellent resistance against ageing in normal and industrial environments Protects reinforced concrete against carbonisation and corrosion 10 year guarantee Can be combined with Murfill fleece for additional reinforcement and for bridging of (active) cracks.	Water based To get the most out of Rustoleum Murfill, use on reinforced concrete walls Theoretical Coverage: 300 – 600 g/m2 per coat depending on the application and substrate Tintable to many grey pastel colours Available in 6, 15 and 25 Kg

 

Rust-Oleum Murfill Renovation Paint

Rustoleum Murfill Renovation Paint is 400% Elastomeric. Bridges gaps up to 2mm. 100% waterproof, washable and micro-porous.

In addition, Murfill Renovation paint is best used in normal and industrial environments where the need for protection and resistance is a necessity. Over a period of time surfaces will tend to deteriorate and their conditions will worsen due to the atmosphere. Moreover, Murfill Renovation Paint works well as a resistance to carbonisation and corrosion and is perfect for use on exterior walls.

Features	Technical Details
Firsly it is up to 400% elastic Secondly it is 100% waterproof, washable and micro porous Furthermore it has excellent resistance against dirt thanks to its unique formulation Meanwhile it protects reinforced concrete against carbonisation and corrosion In short, it has a long lifespan In addition it bridges gaps up to 2mm	Water based Matt Finish Theoretical Coverage: Approximately 400g per m2 with 2 coats depending on the application and substrate Tintable to Colourshop mixing machine colour ranges. Approx 30,000 colours Available in 6 and 15 Kg tubs

 

Glixtone High Performance Masonry Paint AC1

 

Glixtone AC1 Masonry Paint offers a life expectancy of 30 years and exceptional level of protection from the elements.

AC1 high performance masonry paint is highly suited for application to harbour buildings, Monocouche Render, seafront housing, hotels, marina walls, car parks and other areas susceptible to carbon pollution. Finally, this Masonry Coating provides property owners with a cost effective means of protecting exterior building surfaces.

 

Features	Technical Details
Firstly, life Expectancy of 30 years Secondly, outstanding resistance to weathering and is UV stable Furthermore it is dirt repellent and excellent salt water, alkali, acid, oil and grease resistance Subsequently, it contains a film protective fungicide/algaecide Meanwhile the elastomeric film resists cracking and moves with the substrate	Water based – environmentally friendly Tested to BS 476 Parts 6 & 7 and meets Class ‘0’ Theoretical Coverage: 6 square meters per litre Finally, it is tintable to pastel colours Available in 5 litres

 

Bedec Extra Flex Masonry Paint

Bedec Extra Flex Elastomeric Microporous Masonry Paint with up to 400% elasticity for use over cracks.

Extra-Flex is best used to bridge hairline cracks found in exterior walls. It is ideally suited for the protection of exterior masonry, roughcast, pebble-dash, brickwork, cement and concrete rendered surfaces. Furthermore, this paint provides surfaces with a smooth, long lasting finish that stretches up to 400%. Subsequently, this will aid the prevention of further cracking after the fine cracks have been bridged.

Features	Technical Details
Firstly it stretches up to 400% Secondly, protects surfaces against further damages caused by weathering Sequently, it is a long lasting coating For example it has fine crack bridging In conclusion it is microporous	Water based – environmentally friendly Smooth finish masonry paint Theoretical Coverage: 10 m2 per litre Touch dry in 2 hours Available to mix in pastel colours and most colours available by special order Available in 5 litres

Keim Soldalit Silicate

Multi-purpose exterior sol silicate paint system based on a combination of silica sol and potassium silicate binding agents.

Keim Soldalit Silicate Paint is firstly used for providing an ultra resistant coating to exterior walls made out of mineral substrates. Furthermore, you can apply it to all substrates that have been coated with a sound dispersion and silicon based paint.

Features	Technical Details
Firstly, it offers the benefits of extremely long service life, breathability, water repellence and environmental sustainability Secondly, it has high weathering resistance In addition it is highly water repellent Likewise, no solvents and plasticisers added Above all, it resists algal and fungal growth	Water Based LuL APR No.2471 approved Available in most BS and RAL Colours Theoretical Coverage: For a two coat application the consumption rate is 0.45kg per m2 Available in 5 and 25 Kg tubs

Mapei Silancolor Masonry Paint

 

A silicone resin based paint that has the advantages of traditional mineral based paints as well as synthetic paints.

In short, Mapei Silancolor Paint is developed for exterior and interior substrates. It produces a very permeable coating that is extremely resistant to water vapour and moisture. Finally, Mapei Silancolor Paint offers high adhesion to all types of traditional renders and old well bonded paints.

Features	Technical Details
Firstly, it is touch dry 20- 30 minutes Secondly, it has a drying time 24 hours Furthermore, it leaves the substrate permeable to water vapour and considerably water repellent Subsequently, it is highly resistant to alkalis, cleaning, U.V. rays and general weathering without altering its properties	Application temperature range from +8 degrees Do not apply Silancolor Paint if the temperature is lower than +10 degrees C. Do not apply Silancolor Paint on damp substrates, or substrates which are not cured Theoretical Coverage: 5.7m2 per Kg per coat Available in 20 Kg tubs