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Sandtex Masonry Paint Review
By Mike Gregory
Sandtex smooth or textured masonry paint is manufactured by Crown at a factory in Darwin and comes in two ranges, trade and retail. The retail paint is sold at outlets like B&Q and Screwfix. The trade version, or “High Cover” is stocked at trade outlets. The difference between the two products is enormous. I know the retail is cheaper, but you will have to apply and extra coat, taking more paint and labour. The other indicator of quality is the guarantee that comes with the paint. The retail version of Sandtex comes with a 1-year guarantee. The Trade is advertised with “up to 15-year lifespan”. If after reading that, you still want to save £20 and buy the retail, then I really can’t help you. For anyone else, this is my Sandtex Masonry Paint Review.
The Product
We’re obviously going to focus on Sandtex TRADE masonry paint, and we’ll talk about smooth and textured together because they’re very similar (texture will leave slight indentations where you roll).
Sandtex masonry paint can be purchased “off the shelf” in white or magnolia, as well as being tinted into almost any colour in Crowns vast range. Drying time is 2 – 4 hours depending on conditions. It is self-priming on bare or previously painted masonry. You can apply via brush and roller, or airless sprayer and it has an exceptionally low VOC level. You should not use any masonry paint inside due to the level of fungicide in the paint.
How Does Sandtex Masonry Paint perform
Ok, let’s get to the actual review, what do I think about Sandtex masonry paint? For this I‘m going to compare it to it’s two biggest rivals which are ‘’’’’Johnstone’s Stormshield and ‘’’’’Dulux Weathershield (both good products by the way)
Well the Sandtex is cheaper than both of it’s main rivals for a start. Drying time is longer with the Sandtex which is bad if you think there’s a chance of rain that day, but the slower drying time does help you keep a wet edge on hot days.
Opacity is ok, I’d say it’s better than the Johnstone’s, but not quite as god as the Dulux. You’re looking at 2 coats over previously painted surfaces and 3 over bare masonry. Ease of use is bang on, again, I’d say Sandtex is better tan the other two for this.
One thing would say is Sandtex masonry paint does seem to scuff and mark fairly easily, which is a downside. I suppose the likelihood of you scuffing the outside of a house is relatively low, but it I something to bear-in-mind.
All in all, I genuinely believe it to be a brilliant product. Sandtex Smooth and Textured Masonry paint gets an 8/10 from me. We do also have a blog on the best trade masonry paint which is worth checking out here.
Sandtex 360
I thought I’d briefly mention a couple of the other products in the Sandtex Trade range. The first being Sandtex 360, a pliolite based masonry paint. Pliolite is a synthetic rubber resin designed specifically for paint because of it’s fast drying qualities, particularly in the cooler months. As the name suggests, you could potentially use this product 360 days a year (apart from when it’s raining, I suppose)
Sandtex 360 is probably the best trade pliolite based masonry paint on the market. The depth of colour and finish are to die for!! Ease of use is ok (oil-based is never quick and easy), opacity is awesome and it’s rain resistant in about 30 minutes. The only downside is it’s expensive. Worth every penny, but you are paying a premium price for your paint.
Sandtex Stabilising Solution
Sandtex Stabilising solution is used on grainy of chalky surfaces and seals it all up, leaving a sound surface on which to paint. It’s very easy to use and dries pretty quickly. There’s nothing else I can really say about it, other than it does it’s job.
Sandtex Fungicidal Wash
Listen, you spray it on and it kills horrible green stuff. You can’t ask for anymore. Don’t eat it!!
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