the_constructor wrote:

I need to purchase some masonry paint for the outside of the house.

On eBay I can purchased 20ltrs for £38 of trade masonry paint.

What is the difference between trade paint and household paint that you
purchase from shops.

It all depends on the make.
The good Trade brands, Dulux, Crown, Johnstones can be relied on to be
good quality, and generally better then the basic retail paint that they
sell.
It is more expensive though.
B+Q are cheaper than Dulux trade centres, - the paint is different, and
IMO it is better to buy the paint direct form the maker, rather than a
slightly different mix from the retailer.

I've seen some paint for £10 for 10 litres in B+Q, I wouldnt buy it
myself, as it isnt worth my time to do 2 or 3 coats of cheap paint, when
one coat of good quality is better.

Alan.
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