Armstead Brilliant White Smooth Masonry 5lt

before using armstead trade smooth masonry

Allow new surfaces to dry out completely.

Remove all loose or defective paint or powdery residues by thorough brushing and scraping, using a stiff "bre brush. Treat any areas affected by mould, lichens, algae and moss with a Fungicidal Wash.

Make good minor defects. Use a sand and cement mix for larger holes and cracks. Allow to dry. Surfaces that remain powdery, friable or chalky after thorough preparation should be sealed with a Trade Stabilising Primer. Note: Do not seal sound new or bare surfaces with stabilising primer.

Do not apply Armstead Trade Smooth Masonry Paint during wet or frosty weather.

Common #etton bricks should not be painted (see BRE Information Paper Number IP22/79, Painting of Common Fletton Brickwork).

Note: Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead. 

how to apply armstead trade smooth masonry

Brush, roller, spray & airless spray.

As with other water-based paints, do not apply in temperatures below 8ºC (as recommended by British Standard BS 6150)