Masonry Coatings is a generic term for any wall or masonry covering.
This could be a
exterior wall coatings, masonry paints,
wall rendering, textured coatings
or even
pebbledashing. Here we will discuss the variety and type of coatings
and masonry paints available. Should you require any other types specified
above, you can simply use the links provided or ask us a question using the
form on the right.
If you are looking for a profesional masonry coatings company to work on your property,
simply send us an email or call us on 0800 500 3146.
We provide a free on site survey* and written quotation, no obligation.
External Masonry Coatings
We offer a vast range of
exterior wall coatings from many different suppliers,
each of which
have there own particular benefits and attributes. We specialise in selecting the
correct type of
masonry coating for each individual job.
As we are an independent wall and masonry coatings company, we can select the
best products from the whole of the market. We are accredited installers of
Protex Masonry Coatings, Wetherby Wall Coatings, Womerleys Eco Coatings and
Liquid Plastics Ltd, all of which are market leaders in the supply of the
highest performance wall and masonry coatings and finishes available.
These wall coatings are designed to offer outstanding performance and durability.
Their exceptionally long life design helps extend routine maintenance cycles,
ensuring they continue to perform for decades to come, maintenance free.
One of the most important factors when applying any type of masonry or wall coating is
preparation, preparation, preparation! It doesn’t matter how good the coating is,
if the substrate is poorly prepared, it will simply not perform! Many
times we have been called to rework competitor jobs that have simply cut corners,
often through lack of proper wall preparation to save costs... this is unacceptable!
These wall coatings failures occur for several reasons, one example, missing primer or
worse still simply not washing the wall of dirt or loose debris. Its common sense
that
exterior wall coatings will not perform as required if applied over dusty, loose, damp or
even mouldy substrate. It is of the utmost importance to allocate time and concentrate
on wall preparation prior to application, not following this rule, as we see day
in day out, will almost certainly end in failure and need further work in the near
future.
On average around 5% of our masonry coatings work is rework of competitor’s jobs.
These jobs tend to be very cheap quotes, sometimes even below the cost of the
materials alone, to do the job properly! This obviously means corners are being cut,
the materials used are not correct and the preparation is not being done, in the
long run this costs far more to put right.
We analyse several factors before selecting the correct coating to apply.
Our Initial survey, importantly determines the type of substrate that the coating
will be applied to. We determine what the coating needs to achieve (aesthetic
appearance, weather protection, problem solving such as damp etc or all of the above!).
Results from these initial findings, will determine our line of further investigation,
questions such as: Is there movement in the substrate? Is the substrate in a
repairable condition? Is there presence of algae, lichen, organic matter or damp?
After taking all factors into consideration we specify the most suitable coating to
match the criteria.
As with all our work, we provide a full guarantee with our masonry coatings
applications, providing you with peace of mind, that the job will be done
correctly first time. We offer a full written guarantee for all our masonry coatings
Due to the performance of the products we use, our wall coatings' life expectancy
is around 30 years and completely maintenance free!
In this section, we will take you through the different types of wall and
masonry coatings available, showing the suitability of each type of product
and the properties and attributes of each:
Textured Coatings
Textured Coatings are suitable on all types of substrate which are sound, free of
high levels of movement and not permanently wet. These textured coatings are made with a resin or
enamel base and have been on the market for over 40 years. Throughout this time,
these textured coatings have evolved considerably, following millions of pounds in
research, to produce the high performace coatings we use today. As we only source the best
high performance textured coatings on the market, we confidently offer a 15 year guarantee,
although the life expectancy of the masonry coatings we use exceed many decades!
There are several advantages of using these textured coatings, for example: They will allow the wall to breathe,
they will not chip, peel or flake and due to their flexible design, will allow wall
movement. Textured coatings can also help to hide scars, wall repairs
and alterations giving a wall a uniform appearance and vastly improving the
aesthetic appearance of the building. These
exterior wall coatings are available in a wide range of
colours and textures. For more examples of these masonry coatings, see our
masonry coatings gallery which
shows how a house or building can be transformed using textured coatings.
Acrylic Textured Coatings
Acrylic textured coatings also known as silicone textured coatings can actually
be classified as a render finish. These are anti-crack masonry coatings,
commonly used on newer buildings but perform well on any structure that is
sound and soild. These textured coatings
are available in many colours and range from 1mm to 3mm
grain size. They are designed to give maximum strength to the coating and extremely
high bond strength to the substrate. Acrylic textured coatings contain
micro-fibres which form an incredibly strong and durable finish once cured.
Different finishes can be achieved by different application methods, from a
relatively smooth finish using a 1mm steel float application to a tyrolean rough
cast finish using a 3mm sprayed application. Our textured coatings, as with all
our
masonry coatings applications are the best products on the market.
Therefore we confidently provide written guarantees offering you
absolute peace of mind that your walls will remain maintenance free.
In addition we can even offer insurance backed guarantees
and manufacturer backed guarantee, details available on request.
Smooth Masonry Coatings
Smooth masonry coatings are by definition an alternative decorative wall coating to textured coatings,
providing a smooth finish for any solid and sound substrate. Smooth masonry coatings
are more suited to walls without the need to hide defects and scars in walls.
Elastromeric Acrylic Coatings
Elastomeric coatings are extremely flexable paint systems, most suited for
problematic substrates. They will allow moisture to escape from the substrate,
bridge
wall cracks and withstand impacts upto 5mm in depth without
splitting the paint surface, performing extremely well where ordinary masonry paints
would fail. Elastomeric coatings will allow high levels of thermal and
structural movement. For very difficult substrates such as heavily
cracked walls, a GRP fibre glass membrane or localised strapping can be used
for reinforcement. This is a particular advantage for buldings and structures
in need of wall renovation and prone to wall cracks and defects. We are
accredited installers of the Liquid Plastics Limited (LPL) wall coating system,
LPL are acknowledged as one of the very best products suppliers in the market place.
Pliolite
Pliolite* is a solvent based masonry coating for external walls. Developed by
Goodyear, this product provides excellent adhesion to previously painted or
untreated porous surfaces and becomes showerproof within 20 minutes of application,
therfore can be applied all year round. Pliolite is suitable for walls without
any major defects, wall cracks or high level of movement and are availbe in
a wide range of colours.
*Pliolite(R) is a registered trademark of Eliokem.
Traditional Mineral Paints
These paints are usually used on traditional substrates ie, lime renders,
lime based plaster, porous natural stone, limestone and bricks. These are
natural products and eco-friendly. These paints will not hide defects
nor bridge cracks, but are intended to restore the natural protection of the
substrate which may have been broken down due to atmospheric conditions and pollution.
Clear Masonry Coatings
Clear masonry coatings can be applied to porous brick and stone walls.
They are clear colourless solutions which when dry, do not change the
original aesthetic appearance of the wall. The primary use for clear
masonry coatings is to act as a waterproof protective barrier for the
prevention of penetrating damp. Although these clear masonry coatings
prevent water droplets from penetrating the brick or stone substrate,
their molecular structure allows water vapour to pass out of the wall,
maintaining breathability. There are additional benefits to clear masonry
applications, such low dirt absorption and low staining. Just as your
windows pick up dirt, your external walls do too, but with an application
of clear masonry coatings, the external bricks are protected from
absorbing this dirt, helping to keep the masonry looking vibrant.