Exterior Water Based Paints
If you’re planning on painting exterior surfaces, you need to choose your paint carefully. It needs to stand the test of time, resisting whatever the infamous UK weather can throw at it.
The choice is between oil and water-based paints. And while oil-based may be more durable, there are plenty of reasons why exterior water based paints could be perfect for your next project.
More about Exterior Water Based Paint
Why use Exterior Water Based Paint?
Water-based paint’s greatest strength is its flexibility. We have over a dozen water-based paints that can be used outside, giving you a tonne of choice. We’ll talk about where to use it in a moment, but you won’t find an exterior surface that won’t benefit from a few layers of quality water based paint.
The main reason why water-based paints are more popular for interior painting is because of the colour variety. Thanks to acrylic paints being water-based, you can mix any shade you can imagine.
Although colours tend to be more muted outside, you have the same benefit. If you have a very specific colour scheme in mind, or want something bold and bright, you’ll find the oil-based colour options to be very limiting. If you want your sheds, fences, or garden furniture to be a centrepiece, use water-based exterior paint.
You also have more sheen options, which determine how much light the surface reflects once the paint has dried. Gloss makes surfaces look bright in direct sunlight, while matte ensures there’s no glare even during the sunniest days.
Water-based paints are also easier to work with. Oil-based paints are harder to clean up, take longer to dry, and create a strong odour and harmful VOCs that can affect people, pets, and plant life. If you want to paint with peace of mind, water-based is better.
Where to use Exterior Water Based Paint
If you choose Paintmaster, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all the exterior paints you need. We have paints that work great on multiple surfaces, as well as a few specialist paints that help you handle the trickier jobs.
We have paint for:
- Wood (including fences and sheds!)
- Metal
- Masonry and Stonework
- Garden Furniture
- Cladding
- Roof Tiles
- Tarmac and Driveways
- Sports Courts and Pitches
- And more!
This is why professional painters have trusted us for so long. Not only do we have paint for any occasion, but it’s also available in large quantities (up to 205l barrels!) so your go-to paints never run out and you can handle the bigger jobs with ease. If you’re painting a large open area like a sports court or lengthy driveway, we’ll make sure you won’t need multiple orders to get it finished on time.
The Disadvantages of Exterior Water Based Paint
Not every paint is perfect, and you need to consider everything before you commit to paint that will be stuck to your surfaces for up to a decade.
Water-based paints aren’t as durable as oil-based, which is a major factor. If your exterior surfaces are exposed to the elements, rain, wind, snow, and direct sunlight will slowly wear away the paint or cause it to fade. If your goal is to protect these surfaces, you want to get your money’s worth.
But our water-based paints are all top quality, with excellent durability that almost matches oil-based. So unless you really want to squeeze another year or so out of your paint, all the advantages above should make the decision clear.
The Best Exterior Water Based Paint
No matter what you need to paint, from fences and sheds to masonry and metal, we have the paint and painting accessories you need. Water-based paints are incredibly versatile, giving you more options, and you’ll always be able to find the perfect colour and quantity.
If you want to make your outdoor areas look their best this year, we’re here to help.
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Acrylic Barn Paint and Shed Paint
Durable exterior and interior mid shine gloss. Water Based. Popular with industrial buildings and where faster drying times are desired. Can be used on wood, metal and concrete.
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Acrylic Cladding Paint
Long lasting semi-gloss acrylic paint specially designed for use on all kinds of exterior cladding. Water Based. Can be used on wood, metal and concrete. Range of colours.
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Acrylic Gloss Paint
Durable exterior and interior water based gloss. Popular for areas that need faster drying or applying to smooth surfaces. Can be used on wood, metal and concrete. Range of colours.
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Acrylic Roof Tile Paint
Colours, protects and restores your roof tiles. Water based durable formula. Easy to apply spruce up your roof tiles rather than replace. Range of colours.
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Acrylic Satinwood Paint
Water based Satinwood for interior and exterior use. Provides a durable mid shine finish and useful for areas that need faster drying or applying to smooth surface. Can be used on wood, metal and concrete.
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Acrylic Shed and Fence Paint
Durable water based opaque paint. Colours and protects sheds, fences and other garden wood. Range of colours.
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Acrylic Undercoat
Durable exterior and interior undercoat. Water Based. High Opacity. Can be used on wood, metal and concrete.
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Clear Acrylic Varnish
High quality and durable water based varnish. Popular product for wooden surfaces such as on doors, windows and furniture. Plant and animal friendly. Clear finish.
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Drivemaster Tarmac Paint & Driveway paint
Restores, protects and seals Tarmac drives and asphalt. Water based heavy duty formula. Easy to apply to protect and colour your driveway against wear and tear. Range of colours.
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Masonry Paint
Heavy duty exterior masonry paint. Water Based. Smooth Finish. Anti mould technology. Range of Colours.
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Tennis Court Paint
Durable Court paint popular for use on tennis and basket ball courts to re-colour and protect. Wide range of colours. Popular product in world wide basketball art projects.
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Timber Preserve Water-Based
Durable water based formulation. Timber preservative used internally and externally. Faster drying time. Animal and plant friendly. Popular on fences, sheds, gates and rough-sawn surfaces of all kinds.
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Water Based Woodstain
Durable water based formulation. Timber stain and preserve used internally and externally. Faster drying time. Animal and plant friendly. Popular on fences, sheds, gates and rough-sawn surfaces of all kinds.
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White Line Marking Paint for Football and Rugby Pitches
Paintmaster's Line Marking Paint is ideal for Football and Rugby Pitches. Popular choice for amateur sports clubs across the country. Water Based.
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