Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint - 5 Litres
Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint - 5 Litres
Overview
Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint is a professional-quality, durable exterior emulsion designed to protect and enhance masonry surfaces. It offers excellent coverage, a smooth high-build finish, and easy application for a long-lasting result. BBA certified for up to 15 years of protection, this paint is shower-resistant within just 30 minutes of application and provides effective anti-carbonisation properties to help shield surfaces from weathering and pollution.
- Up to 15 years protection (BBA certified)
- Fast Drying - Shower-resistant in 30 minutes
- Excellent coverage and smooth high-build finish
- Anti-carbonisation protection
| Area | Exterior |
| Recommended Use | Exterior masonry surfaces |
| Base | Water based |
| Coverage | Up to 6-12m² per litre |
| Drying Time | 1-2 hours |
| Re-Coat Time | 2-4 hours |
| Recommended Coats | 1-2 coats |
| Application Method | Brush, roller, spray & airless spray |
| VOC Levels | Low |
| Clean Up | After use, remove as much paint as possible from brushes before cleaning with clean water. |
Preparation
Allow all new surfaces to dry out completely. Remove all loose or defective paint and any powdery residues by thorough brushing and scraping with a stiff brush.
- Treat areas affected by mould, lichens, algae, or moss with Weathershield Multi-Surface Fungicidal Wash and allow to dry.
- Make good any minor surface defects. For larger holes or cracks, use a suitable sand and cement mix and allow to dry fully before painting.
- Surfaces that remain powdery, friable, or chalky after preparation should be sealed with Armstead Trade Stabilising Primer.
- Do not seal sound, new, or bare surfaces with stabilising primer.
- Do not apply Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint during wet or frosty weather. Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contamination before application.
- Common Fletton bricks should not be painted (see BRE Information Paper Number IP22/79, Painting of Common Fletton Brickwork).
- Special precautions should be taken when preparing pre-1960s paint surfaces on wood or metal, as these may contain harmful lead.
Application
Always follow the manufacturers instructions found on the tin, it is recommended that a small test area is applied before painting the entire surface to ensure compatibility.
- Stir thoroughly before use. Ensure surfaces are properly prepared and dry.
- On very absorbent surfaces, apply a sealing coat of thinned Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint.
- Normally, apply 1 or 2 coats of Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint as required for full opacity and protection.
- Sealing new/bare surfaces: Add up to 1 part clean water to 5 parts paint.
- Normal use (not to be exceeded): Add up to 1 part clean water to 10 parts paint.
- Conventional spray application: Add up to 1 part clean water to 2.5 parts paint.
- Airless spray application: Add up to 1 part clean water to 5 parts paint. A typical recommendation is a minimum working pressure on paint of 140 kg/cm² (2000 lb/in²), with a spray tip size of 0.38 mm (15 thou) and a spray tip angle of 65°.