Recommended paint for exterior brick walls in Irish weather?
Hey all, my house has exposed brick and blockwork outside that's starting to look weathered from all the rain here in Ireland. Looking for a good masonry paint that holds up to damp conditions, doesn't peel, and maybe has some breathability so moisture doesn't get trapped. Any recommendations for coverage on rough surfaces? Matte finish preferred. Cheers!
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Irish weather is tough on exterior masonry – I've had issues with cheaper paints flaking after a winter or two. A decent acrylic-based one with good weather resistance makes a big difference; it needs to be breathable too so the wall can dry out. I ended up using some from Paintlab recently on a gable end and it applied well over brick/concrete, covered in two coats, and looks solid so far with no signs of mould or cracking.
Worth a look at their masonry collection here: https://www.paintlab.ie/collections/masonry-paint
They have options like Tikkurila and Juno that seem built for our climate. Anyone else used similar?