Sandtex DIY Guide

Sandtex DIY Guide

Longer lasting good looks

Get it RIGHT Tough out tips

Perfect palette 27 top exterior paints

Love the look

Colour combinations that make a mark

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Few brands can claim to serve the same purpose today as they did when they first appeared in the market. Sandtex has stayed true to its origins and continues to offer the same premium paints as it did when it first went on sale in 1961. We’re sure you’ll find just what you need for your exterior project here. But where to start? Well, lets see what we have to offer first. WELCOME

COLOURS FOR WOOD & METAL

Prepare with Rapid Dry Plus Primer Undercoat

SANDTEX RAP I D DRY GLOSS

Bay Tree

Smokey Grey

Cranberry Swirl

Oxford Blue

Black

COLOURS FOR WALLS

Prepare with Rapid Dry Plus Primer Undercoat

SANDTEX RAP I D DRY SAT IN

 15 year proven protection  Dirt resistant  Waterproof  Extra durable

 Creamy smooth formulation  Covers large areas fast

Clay White

Cotton Tree

Cloudy Day

Bay Tree

Gentle Blue

Seclusion

Cotton Belt (5 & 10lt)

Ivory Stone (5 & 10lt)

Birch (10lt)

SANDTEX 10 YEAR EXTER I OR SAT IN Prepare with 10 Year Primer Undercoat

Cornish Cream (2.5, 5 & 10lt)

Soft White (5 & 10lt)

Mill House (10lt)

Cloudy Day

Soothing Green

Bay Tree

Magnolia (2.5, 5, 10 & 12lt)

Oatmeal (5 & 10lt)

Mid Stone (5 & 10lt)

Fern Canopy

Seclusion

Black

Cotswold Cream (10lt)

Sandblast (5 & 10lt)

Riverbank (10lt)

Autumn Chestnut

Gentle Blue

Sandstone (5 & 10lt)

Scarecrow (5 & 10lt)

Waterville (10lt)

SANDTEX 10 YEAR EXTER I OR GLOSS Prepare with 10 Year Primer Undercoat

Country Stone (5 & 10lt)

Gravel (5 & 10lt)

Olive (5lt)

Racing Green

Pebble Beach (10lt)

Gallery Grey (10lt)

Terracotta (5lt)

Smokey Grey

Oxford Blue

Stone Harbour (10lt)

Slate Grey (2.5, 5 & 10lt)

Brick Red (1, 2.5 & 5lt)

Pillar Box Red

Classic Burgundy

Chestnut Brown

Bitter Chocolate (1, 2.5, 5 & 10lt)

Vermont Grey (2.5, 5 & 10lt)

Black (1, 2.5, 5 & 10lt)

Black

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BE PREPARED - GET YOUR WALLS READY

STEP 4

Plan: Work out the amount of paint you will need so you don’t run out. Try out our paint calculator at www.sandtex.ie. STEP 1

Stabilise: Once your walls are dry check the surface for any chalky areas and

seal the surface with Stabilising Solution.

Repair: Fill cracks Masonry Filler. Using a knife or spreader fill the crack and allow to dry. Sand smooth before painting. STEP 5

Tools: Make sure you have all the tools you need, ladder, brushes & rollers, a roller tray, gloves and a dust sheet to protect the ground. STEP 2

STEP 6

STEP 3

Final check: Check the weather forecast, your walls will need to be dry before you start and you’ll need to allow 3 - 4 days, assuming a team of two, for an average house. Move the car and protect the drive and you’re good to go.

Clean: Remove all dirt dust and loose material. Treat organic growth with Fungicidal Solution, clean off all the walls, a pressure washer will give best results.

Never cut corners, a little longer on prep saves in the long run

QU I CK PALETTE

QU I CK PALETTE

Walls: Soft White Smooth Masonry

Door: Cranberry Swirl Rapid Dry Gloss

Detailing: Pure Brilliant White Smooth Masonry

Walls: Olive Smooth Masonry

Door: Black Rapid Dry Gloss

Detailing: Pure Brilliant White Smooth Masonry

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YOUR PERFECT PALETTE

ULTRA SMOOTH

THE ROYAL TREATMENT

BACK TO NATURE

CHOOS ING COLOURS

TOUGH OUT T I P

BIRCH A neutral stone

Depending on the size and design of your house, you should consider up to three colours, one for your mail walls, one for sills, plinths or accent walls and a third for your wood and metal work.

GRAVEL Available in smooth masonry. VERMONT GREY Available in smooth masonry. OXFORD BLUE Available in 10 Year & Rapid Dry Gloss.

 L ight colours can make a detached home look larger, warm colours can reduce size.  S unny settings can take cooler colours, north facing houses need warmer hues.  C onsider your neighbours. Isolated houses can take strong colours, as can a busy terrace. Semi detached homes should complement one another.

shade. Available in smooth masonry. WATERVILLE On trend botanical green. Available in smooth masonry. SMOKEY GREY

A classic stone grey. Available in 10 Year & Radid Dry Gloss.

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DON ’ T FORGET THE BR I CKWORK

Complement red brick with neutral stone colours like Pebble Beach or Mid Stone

STAND OUT

TOUGH OUT T I P  S tart painting walls at the top, paint in sections working from right to left or left to right. Work your way across the house, first the top, then the middle and finally the lower part.  F ollow the sun, this will ensure that the surfaces are free from dew, but try not to paint in direct sunlight as this can lead to blistering whilst drying.  A lways paint when the temperature is above 8°c to ensure the paint will dry effectively.

Brickwork remains popular on Irish homes, whether it’s a fully brick built house, or has brick or stone features. Just like your plastered walls, your brick or stone work needs protection from the elements. Brickwork Waterproofer and Protector is a ready to use silicone sealer forming a water repellent barrier, protecting against damaging effects of rain, frost and ice.

SANDSTONE Available in smooth masonry. SOFT WHITE Available in smooth masonry. CLOUDY DAY Available in Rapid Dry and 10 Year Satin.

COUNTRY STONE A popular classic, available in smooth masonry. BITTER CHOCOLATE Ireland’s favourite wall trim, available in smooth masonry.

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ALL THE TR IMMINGS

DON ’ T REPLACE . . . REJUVENATE

Rapid Dry Plus Gloss or Satin is quick drying so lets you get the job done in a day.

Details count – so don’t forget about your exterior wood and metal work. Paint your front door to give instant kerb appeal to your home. Why stop there, features such as cast iron gutters and drainpipes, lanterns and railings contribute to the overall appearance of your home. KERB APPEAL

G I VE YOUR PVC A NEW LEASE OF L I FE OK, so most of us have PCV windows, or conservatories and my don’t they get grubby fast. Whether you’re at the coast or in the country you’ll soon find a build up of mold and grime. But, fear not, Sandtex PVC spray cleaner will quickly get it gleaming. For more ingrained dirt and scuffs, PVC restorer will clean it up. Once you’re spick and span, why not consider a colour change, PVC primer will give a sound base coat to let you repaint with a gloss or satin finish.

COTTON BELT A delicate off white available in smooth masonry. SMOKEY GREY A rich warm grey tone, available in Rapid Dry Gloss and 10 Year Satin.

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15 year proven protection on all exterior masonry paints 15

10 year proven protection on all exterior wood and metal paints 10

Unique Sandtex formulation

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