Can you get masonry paints in bold colours?

delmonta

Niv said:

delmonta said:

Thanks everyone, I was only looking with the main brands, so hadn't looked into others, but still I can't find anything that matches even closely that Dulux morrocan flame!

Ok, will try one more time:
https://www.paintretail.co.uk/product/masonry-paint/
Its called terracotta but likes quite bright on my screen. 

Thanks NIV, the Little Green ones you linked to is quite nice, but too much on the red pink side.

This last one you linked to, the Terracotta looks quite good....nothing like terracotta, more like bright orange. Maybe I'll try and get a sample. I wonder what the quality of the paint is by that company, looks like a pretty cheap website/brand

Niv

Found one that does all the RAL colours:
https://www.decoratingwarehouse.co.uk/zinsser-allweather-exterior-masonry-paint
Click on 'select colour' and fill your boots!

FreeBear

Another edit - Mike Wye stocks the SecilTEK Silicate* paint which is available in 2,000+ shades - Not cheap stuff, but one option to consider especially if this is an older property with solid brick walls (but then I'd suggest a lime wash which you can make yourself).

*) https://www.mikewye.co.uk/product/seciltek-silicate-paint-sp-01/

delmonta

Niv said:

Found one that does all the RAL colours:
https://www.decoratingwarehouse.co.uk/zinsser-allweather-exterior-masonry-paint
Click on 'select colour' and fill your boots!

Great, it looks like Zinsser is the way to go and I've heard they are good quality! Thanks a lot

Mutton_Geoff

Johnstones make excellent paints. They do a smooth masonry paint called Stormshield. Any decent decorators merchant should stock it and mix it to any colour you want. Be aware Johnstones own merchants may be reluctant to mix Dulux colours due to copyright reasons, but their machines can handle RAL colours OK. I believe F&B don't copyright their colours so anyone can mix them up with your choice of paint. Independant merchants are more accommodating.

                   

https://www.johnstonestrade.com/product/smooth-masonry

There is a good website called E-paint where you can find equivalent colours and RAL matches.

https://www.e-paint.co.uk/Colour_alternatives.asp

It is worth looking at your local council website for advice on colour schemes in conservation areas (usually pastel colours are preferred). Although you are not in a conservation area, it is still worth doing things according to tradition to preserve the streetview for everybody rather than think "I'll paint my house orange and sod everyone else".

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/conservation-area-character-appraisals

delmonta

Mutton_Geoff said:

Johnstones make excellent paints. They do a smooth masonry paint called Stormshield. Any decent decorators merchant should stock it and mix it to any colour you want. Be aware Johnstones own merchants may be reluctant to mix Dulux colours due to copyright reasons, but their machines can handle RAL colours OK. I believe F&B don't copyright their colours so anyone can mix them up with your choice of paint. Independant merchants are more accommodating.

                   

https://www.johnstonestrade.com/product/smooth-masonry

There is a good website called E-paint where you can find equivalent colours and RAL matches.

https://www.e-paint.co.uk/Colour_alternatives.asp

It is worth looking at your local council website for advice on colour schemes in conservation areas (usually pastel colours are preferred). Although you are not in a conservation area, it is still worth doing things according to tradition to preserve the streetview for everybody rather than think "I'll paint my house orange and sod everyone else".

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/conservation-area-character-appraisals

Thanks for the advice. I just got a reply to an email saying they can mix Dulux masonry paint in Ral colours. The people in the brewers store were just being extremely unhelpful. 

There are already various bright coloured houses on my street, so I don't think it should be an issue

cymruchris

delmonta said:

Mutton_Geoff said:

Johnstones make excellent paints. They do a smooth masonry paint called Stormshield. Any decent decorators merchant should stock it and mix it to any colour you want. Be aware Johnstones own merchants may be reluctant to mix Dulux colours due to copyright reasons, but their machines can handle RAL colours OK. I believe F&B don't copyright their colours so anyone can mix them up with your choice of paint. Independant merchants are more accommodating.

                   

https://www.johnstonestrade.com/product/smooth-masonry

There is a good website called E-paint where you can find equivalent colours and RAL matches.

https://www.e-paint.co.uk/Colour_alternatives.asp

It is worth looking at your local council website for advice on colour schemes in conservation areas (usually pastel colours are preferred). Although you are not in a conservation area, it is still worth doing things according to tradition to preserve the streetview for everybody rather than think "I'll paint my house orange and sod everyone else".

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/conservation-area-character-appraisals

Thanks for the advice. I just got a reply to an email saying they can mix Dulux masonry paint in Ral colours. The people in the brewers store were just being extremely unhelpful. 

There are already various bright coloured houses on my street, so I don't think it should be an issue

Take a photo of your house before you paint it - and again when it’s done - then come back and show us 👍👍

delmonta

cymruchris said:

delmonta said:

Mutton_Geoff said:

Johnstones make excellent paints. They do a smooth masonry paint called Stormshield. Any decent decorators merchant should stock it and mix it to any colour you want. Be aware Johnstones own merchants may be reluctant to mix Dulux colours due to copyright reasons, but their machines can handle RAL colours OK. I believe F&B don't copyright their colours so anyone can mix them up with your choice of paint. Independant merchants are more accommodating.

                   

https://www.johnstonestrade.com/product/smooth-masonry

There is a good website called E-paint where you can find equivalent colours and RAL matches.

https://www.e-paint.co.uk/Colour_alternatives.asp

It is worth looking at your local council website for advice on colour schemes in conservation areas (usually pastel colours are preferred). Although you are not in a conservation area, it is still worth doing things according to tradition to preserve the streetview for everybody rather than think "I'll paint my house orange and sod everyone else".

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/planning-and-building-regulations/conservation-area-character-appraisals

Thanks for the advice. I just got a reply to an email saying they can mix Dulux masonry paint in Ral colours. The people in the brewers store were just being extremely unhelpful. 

There are already various bright coloured houses on my street, so I don't think it should be an issue

Take a photo of your house before you paint it - and again when it’s done - then come back and show us 👍👍

Will do! I'll get some samples first and test a patch. 

My main concern is being next to my neighbours bold green as I don't like it much! But I'm sticking with orange

Mutton_Geoff

I guess you live in Cliftonwood? If so, then go for it!

https://visitbristol.co.uk/blog/read/2017/11/the-locals-guide-cliftonwood-b688

delmonta

Mutton_Geoff said:

I guess you live in Cliftonwood? If so, then go for it!

https://visitbristol.co.uk/blog/read/2017/11/the-locals-guide-cliftonwood-b688

No I actually live in St Werburghs, but trying to get a similar trend started I know the colours are garish, but there is something depressing to me about streets of bland coloured victorian houses!