Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint is a Pliolite oil-based coating designed for use on exterior masonry such as stone windowsills, rendered walls, copings and brick. Available online by clicking here in many colours, including white and black.
Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint is touch-dry after around 1 hour and recoatable after 3. However, it takes up to 7 days to fully cure and harden. The finish, once cured, is a flat matt. Clean up and dilute with white spirit.
You might opt for Pliolite masonry paint when working in challenging weather conditions or when you’re painting a property close to the sea and need extra protection. Pliolite blocks stains too, so there is an argument for using it to paint garden walls and sandstone windowsills.
With products like this being dry after an hour, you’re protected against sudden downpours. Oil-based paint is generally more resilient against the elements over prolonged periods too. However, Pliolite does take a little bit longer to apply, and it isn’t very nice when you get it on your skin.
My Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint Review
I’m now going to get into my personal opinion on Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint and compare it to the other pliolite masonry paint products I have used in my 21 years as a painter and decorator.
The finish looks fantastic, it’s durable, and it seems to go further than comparable products. You’d expect it to be quite expensive because it performs like a premium product. If buying Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint online, then it really isn’t too bad. It’s roughly the same price as the other trade brands.
I thought I’d include a picture of a job we recently worked on using Zinsser AllWeather. The sandstone windowsills on this house held a little bit of moisture, so we needed a Pliolite-based masonry paint to block any stains. The house is in a seaside town, so we needed something that would withstand the salty air. We also needed the paint to remain breathable, so the moisture didn’t get trapped.
Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint ticked all the boxes. Plus, because it’s easier to work with than other Pliolite masonry paints, it made cutting sharp lines a dream. It really was the perfect product for the job. Not only that, but we only used 4L of paint on the whole project!
Review Summary
Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint Review - Decorator's forum UK
A solvent-based masonry paint that can be used to coat most exterior masonry substrates.
Product Brand: Zinsser
4.3
Pros
- Blocks stains.
- Easy to apply (compared to other pliolite-based paints).
- Nice finish.
- Can be used in adverse weather conditions.
- Is available in tinted colours.
Cons
- Not widely available.
- People are moving away from oil-based due to environmental issues and the progression of water-based paints.
Final Thoughts
I’m relatively new to using Zinsser AllWeather Masonry Paint, so I can’t comment on its longevity, but I’m genuinely impressed by its performance. You often think of Zinsser as a brand that makes ‘problem-solving products’, but with products like this one, their AllClean Durable Matt and AllCoat, maybe it’s time to acknowledge them for their finishing products. I challenge anyone to name a Zinsser product that doesn’t perform well.
Will give this a whirl.
Oil based masonry are generally a complete pain to use , takes longer than water and soft finish .
The Dulux trade all seasons was the best but discontinued.
Good to hear, and handy with UK climate short recoat times.