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Really Bright Blue Masonry Paint
By bright my girlfriend means vibrant like a peacock. This doesn't seem to exist anywhere, although I've seen it on a couple of houses. You can find it in ordinary emulsions though - Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight?
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Are masonry paint
colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? A Johnstone's Decorating Centre will mix masonry paint for just about whatever colour SWMBO desires. 16,000 colours in Stormshield smooth https://paint247.ppgnet.com/products...&menu=&pplid=5 7,000 in Stromshield pliolite https://paint247.ppgnet.com/products...&menu=&pplid=5 etc But you don't have to tell her -- Robin reply to address is (meant to be) valid |
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Well people told me that when I had my house painted in white they needed to
wear sunglasses to walk past it, and over five years later its still pretty bright I understand. I'm sure there are lots of colours out there, however, I'd be mindful of the neighbours opinions before going overboard! Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active "Robin" wrote in message ... Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? A Johnstone's Decorating Centre will mix masonry paint for just about whatever colour SWMBO desires. 16,000 colours in Stormshield smooth https://paint247.ppgnet.com/products...&menu=&pplid=5 7,000 in Stromshield pliolite https://paint247.ppgnet.com/products...&menu=&pplid=5 etc But you don't have to tell her -- Robin reply to address is (meant to be) valid |
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On 31/10/2014 11:55, Peter wrote:
By bright my girlfriend means vibrant like a peacock. This doesn't seem to exist anywhere, although I've seen it on a couple of houses. You can find it in ordinary emulsions though - Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? Is there any reason why ordinary vinyl emulsion should not be used on exterior masonry? I don't think bright colours exist in any water based paint. You need oil based for that |
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"Peter" wrote in message ... By bright my girlfriend means vibrant like a peacock. This doesn't seem to exist anywhere, although I've seen it on a couple of houses. You can find it in ordinary emulsions though - Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? Is there any reason why ordinary vinyl emulsion should not be used on exterior masonry? Yes, it will wash off with the rain. Just get a masonry paint mixed to any colour you want. Go to a decorator centre and definately not B&Q, the paint from B&Q is of a very low quality, even if it has a name like Dulux or Crown, and aside from that, it's often three times the price |
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On Friday, 31 October 2014 11:55:14 UTC, Peter wrote:
By bright my girlfriend means vibrant like a peacock. This doesn't seem to exist anywhere, although I've seen it on a couple of houses. You can find it in ordinary emulsions though - Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? Is there any reason why ordinary vinyl emulsion should not be used on exterior masonry? Thanks, I too thought it was the water / oil based thing which meant masonry paint was not available in vibrant colours but they are in water-based interior emulsions. Even Johnstone's 16000 masonry hues include no vibrant blues. No-one I've spoken to seems to know why... Peter |
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wrote: On Friday, 31 October 2014 11:55:14 UTC, Peter wrote: By bright my girlfriend means vibrant like a peacock. This doesn't seem to exist anywhere, although I've seen it on a couple of houses. You can find it in ordinary emulsions though - Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? Is there any reason why ordinary vinyl emulsion should not be used on exterior masonry? Thanks, I too thought it was the water / oil based thing which meant masonry paint was not available in vibrant colours but they are in water-based interior emulsions. Even Johnstone's 16000 masonry hues include no vibrant blues. No-one I've spoken to seems to know why... If you want really vibrant paint colours, you might think of looking at theatrical paint. Bristol Paints are one supplier: www.bristolpaint.com -- From KT24 Using a RISC OS computer running v5.18 |
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Peter writes On Friday, 31 October 2014 11:55:14 UTC, Peter wrote: By bright my girlfriend means vibrant like a peacock. This doesn't seem to exist anywhere, although I've seen it on a couple of houses. You can find it in ordinary emulsions though - Are masonry paint colours duller because they need to resist sunlight? Is there any reason why ordinary vinyl emulsion should not be used on exterior masonry? Thanks, I too thought it was the water / oil based thing which meant masonry paint was not available in vibrant colours but they are in water-based interior emulsions. Even Johnstone's 16000 masonry hues include no vibrant blues. No-one I've spoken to seems to know why... Dulux Striking Cyan (for example) seems pretty bright to me: https://www.dulux.co.uk/shop/colours.../paint-mixing- weathershield-smooth-masonry-paint -- Chris French |
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Even Johnstone's 16000 masonry hues
include no vibrant blues. Sorry about that. Clearly I don't know what is "vibrant blue". Could give a link to an example? And have you tried uploading one to a paint supplier's colour matcher (eg http://www.johnstonestrade.com/colou...r/colourmate)? -- Robin reply to address is (meant to be) valid |
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On 02/11/2014 08:00, Robin wrote:
Even Johnstone's 16000 masonry hues include no vibrant blues. Sorry about that. Clearly I don't know what is "vibrant blue". Could give a link to an example? And have you tried uploading one to a paint supplier's colour matcher (eg http://www.johnstonestrade.com/colou...r/colourmate)? Probably something to do with pigment phthalocyanine not being dispersible in emulsions. It's why "water colour" paintings look the way they do, and oils have the vibrant colours |
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Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly.
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"Peter" wrote in message ... Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Look in your local directory for a decorator centre and get the masonry paint mixed, these colours are not manufactured which is why you will never find it on a shelf |
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On 03/11/2014 18:18, Phil L wrote:
"Peter" wrote in message ... Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Look in your local directory for a decorator centre and get the masonry paint mixed, these colours are not manufactured which is why you will never find it on a shelf I think the OP is up against the limitations of (all) water based media as well as those of the pigments themselves. Almost certainly more choice with solvent based masonry paints. http://www.macphersonpaints.co.uk/Pa...olvent%20based If bright blue isn't an option for masonry paint, their technical dept should be able to say why. If all else fails, this lot know all about colour http://shop.apfitzpatrick.co.uk/blue...age-2-75-c.asp |
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On 03/11/2014 17:04, Peter wrote:
Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Time for a holiday by car. This is on the island of Burano near Venice: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/131448882846243017/ However, a bit closer to home, Luxembourgers also seem to like really bright colours on their houses. -- Colin Bignell |
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"Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insert my surname here wrote:
On 03/11/2014 17:04, Peter wrote: Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Time for a holiday by car. This is on the island of Burano near Venice: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/131448882846243017/ Photoshopped surely? Tim |
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"Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insert my surname here wrote: On 03/11/2014 17:04, Peter wrote: Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Time for a holiday by car. This is on the island of Burano near Venice: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/131448882846243017/ Photoshopped surely? Tim Apologies, just checked Streetview. ;-) Perhaps not as vibrant as the pininterest photo shows though. Tim |
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On 05/11/2014 15:38, Huge wrote:
On 2014-11-05, Tim+ wrote: "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insert my surname here wrote: On 03/11/2014 17:04, Peter wrote: Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Time for a holiday by car. This is on the island of Burano near Venice: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/131448882846243017/ Photoshopped surely? Certainly, I don't recall it being that bright! When I was there, a couple of years ago, it looked as though all the houses had recently been repainted. How about Tobermory on Mull, instead? http://www.isle-of-mull.net/wp-conte.../tobermory.jpg That does show that vivid masonry paints ought to be available in the UK. Mind you, if I suddenly had an overwhelming desire to buy bright blue masonry paint, I would prefer to drive to Italy; it would give me longer to reconsider my choice :-) -- Colin Bignell |
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"Nightjar "cpb"@" "insert my surname here wrote in message ... On 05/11/2014 15:38, Huge wrote: On 2014-11-05, Tim+ wrote: "Nightjar \"cpb\"@" "insert my surname here wrote: On 03/11/2014 17:04, Peter wrote: Thanks for all advice but I have drawn a blank. Bristol Paints looked hopeful - they do a really intense blue based on the Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, but it is for temporary theatrical sets and fades quickly. Also can only be applied in very dry conditions...called Rubbertex. with lots of latex in apparantly. Time for a holiday by car. This is on the island of Burano near Venice: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/131448882846243017/ Photoshopped surely? Certainly, I don't recall it being that bright! When I was there, a couple of years ago, it looked as though all the houses had recently been repainted. How about Tobermory on Mull, instead? http://www.isle-of-mull.net/wp-conte.../tobermory.jpg That does show that vivid masonry paints ought to be available in the UK. Mind you, if I suddenly had an overwhelming desire to buy bright blue masonry paint, I would prefer to drive to Italy; it would give me longer to reconsider my choice :-) This is Hyde Road in Blackpool: http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/...8_43877291.jpg please note the several shades of blue, including electric blue, lemon, bright orange purple, crimson and 2 or 3 other shades of red. None of these colours are available in masonry paint off the shelf, they will however mix any colour you desire, which is probably how we ended up with this in Bristol: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chodho...7640314232845/ |
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