Overview

Johnstone’s Trade Stormshield Flexible Gloss is a high-performance, microporous exterior paint that delivers a durable, glossy finish for wood and metal. Its advanced flexible formulation resists cracking and flaking, ensuring surfaces stay protected and looking their best for longer. When used with Johnstone’s Trade Stormshield Flexible Primer Undercoat, it provides up to 8 years’ life expectancy. This gloss paint offers outstanding weather resistance and long-lasting appeal.

Premium microporous exterior gloss paint
Provides excellent resistance to cracking and flaking
Works as part of the Stormshield Flexible system with Primer Undercoat
Delivers up to 8 years life expectancy when applied correctly

Area	Exterior
Recommended Use	Softwood, hardwood, plywood panels, and metal
Base	Solvent Based
Coverage	Up to 16m2 per litre
Drying Time	16-24 Hours
Re-Coat Time	16-24 Hours
Recommended Coats	1-2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller
VOC Levels	High
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with white spirit

Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from dirt and grease.

Remove any loose or flaking material
For maximum performance from this microporous product, completely remove old paint and varnish. Treat any mould or lichen with sterilisation wash as directed. Treat bare wood surfaces with a suitable clear wood preservative.
For bare timber, apply one coat of Johnstone's Trade Stormshield Flexible Primer Undercoat followed by two coats of Johnstone's Trade Stormshield Flexible Gloss.
Prime bare metal with an appropriate metal primer.
Rub down previously gloss painted surfaces with fine waterproof abrasive paper and rinse thoroughly before applying a pre-coat of Johnstone's Trade Stormshield Flexible Primer Undercoat.
Plastic rainwater products should be cleaned thoroughly and given two coats of Johnstone's Trade Stormshield Flexible Gloss.

Application

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results

Stir thoroughly before use to ensure the paint is completely mixed.
Stormshield Flexible Gloss paint can be applied by brush or roller.
To ensure the paint system achieves the expected life the product must be applied in accordance with a project specific Johnstone's Trade Technical Specification and BS 6150, 2006 Code of Practice for Painting Buildings.
Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
Additional coats may be required with certain colours, or attempting a wide colour change.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin