Colouring masonry paint - help!

SandraScarlett

I bought some Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint, described as "brick red". On opening the tin, it looked lighter than the colour label on the tin, so I tested it on a small piece of concrete, and though it was lighter, it wasn't too bad - but it's dried to salmon pink.


Someone suggested I added a small amount of black masonry paint, and that it would then appear browner, but I wonder if anyone has any suggestions. I do have some black masonry paint, so it wouldn't involve extra cost.


Thank you.

mr_vampy

Just wondering if you have stirred the paint thoroughly before use

adandem

You will make a darker red if you add black but I'd try it with a small amount first.

SandraScarlett

mr_vampy wrote: »

Just wondering if you have stirred the paint thoroughly before use

Yes I did. For ages!

SandraScarlett

adandem wrote: »

You will make a darker red if you add black but I'd try it with a small amount first.

I took your advice, and mixed some in an old pot first, just a small amount, and added a very small amount of black, and it seems to have done the trick. Thank you.