Sandtex

1. Which Paint?

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Different exterior decorating jobs need different products. Click on a link below to find out about the different Sandtex® products. You can also see the full range of colours and get advice on colour scheming.

Gallery

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About

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Aftercare

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AFTERCARE

And the good news is, with Sandtex® Microseal ® Masonry Paints, your walls should stay cleaner longer reducing the need for maintanence. Here are a few suggestions:

Here are a few suggestions to help keep a perfect finish:

Keep your walls free of creepers like ivy
Try not to have flowerbeds right up to the base of your walls, as rain can splash mud up onto the surface
When you decide to re paint, you may have forgotten what Sandtex® products you used! So print out our Paint Record form (pdf format) and keep a note of the details for next time. If you’re selling your house, include a copy of the Paint Record in your Seller’s Guide.

We’re here to help so if you have any questions, you can always get in touch with our decorating experts by calling our Sandtex® helpline.

If you want to write to us, send us an email, or order a Sandtex® Colour Card click here.

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Painting

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For the best finish possible, you need to make sure the surface you are painting is properly prepared. We’ve put together some helpful information to give your project a head start.

Preparing walls

It’s vital to prepare your walls properly in order to achieve even paint coverage and a professional, long-lasting finish.

Our practical tips on cleaning your walls before you start, dealing with any mould and repairing minor cracks and damage will help you to protect your walls for years to come.

Don’t forget – put safety first at every stage of a decorating project.

Preparing woodwork/metal

Woodwork and metal should be carefully prepared before painting, in order to achieve the slickest finish and the highest shine.

Our helpful tips on preparing new surfaces and previously painted areas, dealing with corrosion, repairing damage and removing old paint will help you to achieve a really professional finish.

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Painting a panelled door

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If you follow these simple step by step instructions to painting a panelled door, you will save time and achieve the best results.

Preparing and painting windows

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Useful hints and tips on how to prepare, prime and gloss paint an external window.

Applying masonry paint

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Before applying masonry paint, make sure you plan your order of painting to help you achieve the perfect finish. Make sure you choose the appropriate applicator for the job as this will help you get the job done with the minimum of effort and time.

Treating unstable surfaces

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Stabilising an exterior wall allows good adhesion of the masonry paint and also allows the paint to go further, let us show you how to treat unstable surfaces.

Reparing fine cracks and holes

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For an easy solution to repairing fine cracks and holes to achieve a perfect finish, let us show you how to do it.