The right paint for the job
Dulux Weathershield® is perfect for your verandah, patio or porch. Weathershield® has been specially designed to provide a tough, hard-wearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions. Formulated with MaxiFlex™ Technology to expand and contract with the surface, Dulux guarantees Weathershield® won't peel, flake or blister for as long as you live in your home.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Colour & Paint
Select your preferred finish
Dulux Weathershield® is available in matt, gloss, semi-gloss and low gloss finishes.
Tools & Accessories
Broom
Bucket
Damp cloth
Paint pot
Flat paddle stirrer
Time to paint - verandah step-by-step
Download project: The Verandah
Prepare
Choose your colour
To start, find inspiration and select from the Dulux colour range. Explore our inspiration gallery and get a sample pot to help you choose the perfect colour.
Clear the area
Remove any furniture and decorative items you can move from the space.
Test the current paint
Using a sharp knife, cut an “X”. Place tape over the X and remove quickly. If any paint comes off, all unstable paint must be removed.
Prepare surface
If needed, fill gaps and sand any imperfections in the plaster or paint. If the surface is peeling, flaking, mouldy, or blistering, read more detailed advice on how to prepare exterior surfaces.
Clean
Clean the area using Selleys Original Sugar Soap, ensuring you remove any dirt and dust.
Protect the area
Mask your trim and anything else you don't want to paint. Lay down a drop sheet to protect the area from drips.
Paint
Cutting in
Begin by cutting in around the wall edges with a brush - these are the areas a roller cannot easily reach. Maintain a wet-edge by cutting in larger areas in sections as you go. This will help to avoid ‘picture framing’ where unblended cut in areas remain obvious after rolling.
Apply paint
Apply paint to the surface using short, horizontal brush strokes.
Smooth over the wet paint
Smooth over the wet painted section with long brush strokes. Do not reload the brush when you do this, a few strokes should be enough to smooth the surface.
Repeat this process
Repeat this process for the second coat. Allow to dry, then give the surface a light sand with 400 grit sandpaper and repeat for a second coat.
Apply the third coat
If painting bare timber a third coat will need to be applied.
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