Home Exterior Projects

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

Weathershield® Low Sheen

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Select your preferred finish

Dulux Weathershield® is available in matt, gloss, semi-gloss and low gloss finishes.

Tools & Accessories

Time to paint - verandah step-by-step

Prepare

Timeframe:

1-3 hours

Level:

Easy

Product:

Selleys Sugar Soap

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

Timeframe:

1 day

Level:

Easy

Product:

Dulux Weathershield®

Cutting in

Start 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.