Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint 1L - Black

Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint in Black (solid, true black), supplied in a 1 litre tin. This is genuine Sandtex stock with Microseal technology - a breathable, waterproof exterior masonry paint built to protect brick, render and pebbledash for up to 15 years, without trapping damp behind the paint film.

Key Features

• Genuine Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint with Microseal technology
• Breathable and waterproof - up to 15 years trusted durability
• Touch dry in 3-4 hours, rainproof in around 1 hour in good conditions
• Resists peeling, flaking, dirt, mould and algae
• Smooth, even matt finish in Black
• Suitable for render, roughcast, pebbledash, concrete, building blocks and facing brick

How to Use

1. Make sure the surface is sound, clean, dry and free of loose or flaking material; treat any mould or algae with a fungicidal wash first.
2. On porous, chalky or previously unpainted masonry, apply Sandtex Stabilising Solution and allow it to dry fully.
3. Stir the paint thoroughly before use.
4. Apply the first coat by brush, roller or airless spray, working from the top of the wall downwards.
5. Allow to dry for 3-4 hours, then apply a second full coat for complete, guaranteed coverage.
6. Do not apply if rain or frost is forecast, or if the temperature will fall below 8°C during drying.
7. Clean brushes and rollers with water while the paint is still wet.

Technical Specification

• Coverage: 12-16m² per litre (surface dependent)
• Coats: 2 full coats recommended (1 coat may suffice as a refresh on sound, previously painted masonry)
• Drying: touch dry 3-4 hours, recoatable after 3-4 hours, rainproof in around 1 hour
• Suitable surfaces: render, roughcast, pebbledash, concrete, building blocks, facing brick, previously painted masonry
• Not suitable for: common, fletton or engineering brick, wood, or metal
• Application: brush, roller or airless spray
• Guarantee: up to 15 years
• Pack size: 1L
• Colour: Black

FAQs

Is Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint waterproof and breathable?
Yes. It's a microporous, breathable coating that lets trapped moisture escape from brick and render while resisting rain getting in, so it protects the wall without trapping damp behind the paint film - and it's rainproof within about an hour of application in good drying conditions.

Can you use masonry paint on wood or metal?
No. Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint is formulated for masonry surfaces - render, roughcast, pebbledash, concrete, building blocks and facing brick - not wood or metal. For those surfaces you'll need a dedicated wood or metal paint instead.

How many coats of Sandtex masonry paint do I need, and how long does it take to dry?
Two full coats are recommended on bare or previously unpainted masonry (a sound, previously painted wall may only need one coat as a refresh). It's touch dry in 3-4 hours and can be recoated after 3-4 hours in good conditions - always check the tin for the latest guidance.

Where can I buy Sandtex masonry paint?
Right here - every tin in this collection is genuine Sandtex Smooth Masonry Paint. Sandtex is also stocked at builders' merchants and DIY retailers including Wickes and Screwfix, so it's worth comparing before you buy.

How much wall does a 1L tin of Sandtex masonry paint cover?
At Sandtex's published coverage rate of 12-16m² per litre, a 1 litre tin covers roughly 12-16m² per coat on average masonry. Two coats are recommended for full guaranteed coverage, so plan for roughly half that area covered twice over.

Technical & Safety Data Sheets

For full technical guidance and safety information, refer to the official Sandtex / Crown Paints documents below:

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Sandtex Microseal Smooth Masonry Paint
• Technical / Application Guide - Sandtex Microseal Smooth Masonry Paint