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Exterior Paint Products

Exterior Paint Products

Available at B&Q

The aesthetics of your outdoor areas are just as important as your indoor ones. Using our superior range of exterior paint products, you can create a stylish and sociable outside space that’s full of personality. Our masonry paint guarantees long-term, harsh weather protection for garden walls, stone and concrete, while our garden paint is mould, UV and water resistant, making it ideal for sheds, fences, and garden furniture. Keen to give your exterior flooring a boost? Our multi-surface floor paint doubles up as a tough, scrubbable and waterproof decking paint for even the highest-traffic walkways. It’s also great on patios and paving too. 

Our exterior paint is available in a satin or matt finish, and with a choice of 2 million colourways! So, whether you want your outside space to blend seamlessly with your home, or create something that stands out as a feature, we’ll help you put together your dream colour scheme. Simply head to your nearest B&Q store to use our Valspar paint mixing service and craft your own bespoke shade, or choose one of our 2,000 pre-selected paint colours, bursting with richness and depth. Browse our full range of garden and outdoor paint products below to begin your exterior transformation.

General FAQs

If you’re tackling exterior walls, Masonry paint guarantees long-term, harsh weather protection. Wood & Metal Exterior paint is designed especially for, you guessed it, wood and metal.

No! There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for your outdoor surfaces. We have different paints that are specially formulated for each surface. You can go for Masonry paint for masonry, Wood & Metal paint for wood and metal, and Premium uPVC & Composite for uPVC.

Of course you can. Just remember to use the same paint that you originally used!

Product Specs FAQs

Yes, our Exterior paint stands up to all the outdoor elements. It’s both weatherproof and UV-resistant, making it ideal for sheds, fences, and garden furniture.

Our exterior paints dry to the touch in around an hour, but we always recommend waiting between two and four hours before you apply the next coat. Give it 28 days, and it will have ultimate durability.

This depends on the paint being used. For example, Premium uPVC & Composite includes 10-year protection, while our Exterior Wood & Metal paint has a 15-year performance guarantee. You can check the individual product description on our website or simply look at the front of the tin.

Our Exterior paints are highly durable. With correct preparation and application, they shouldn’t crack, peel or blister within the product’s lifespan. For example, our Exterior Wood & Metal paint has a 15-year performance guarantee, meaning it won’t peel, crack or blister during this time. You can check the front of the tin for the length of the product guarantee.

Yes! Our Exterior paints are specially formulated to stand up to the harsh UK weather, and we all know how harsh it can get! They’ll handle rain, frost and high UV and continue to look as good as new.

Application FAQs

Yes. We highly recommend using a primer to ensure the paint fully adheres to your chosen surface.

The best time to get out is when it’s dry and warm. The ideal temp is between 10 and 20°C. So, if the weather’s looking good, grab your paintbrush and roller.

It depends on what you’re painting and the type of surface. Exterior Wood & Metal paint is available in either Gloss or Satin. While Premium Direct to Metal is available in Gloss and Matt. All finishes have a similar durability and can cover the intended outdoor surface. There’s no “best” finish. It’s more down to personal preference.

Colour FAQs

Yes! We can colour match any colour. The easiest way to do it is to take a photo of the colour you want, and use our free Photo Colour Match service. Simply upload your photo and we’ll do the rest. Or take a swatch of colour to your nearest B&Q store and we’ll mix you the perfect shade.

Surface Guideance FAQs

Premium Masonry is the best option for masonry or render. It features a microporous film, which makes it breathable and tough for long-term protection. It also has built-in self-cleaning technology and is UV resistant. It won’t crack, blister or peel, and will protect your surface against harsh weather conditions.

You have a couple of options when painting exterior wood, depending on the use and look. You can go for either Exterior Wood & Metal or Garden Paint.

Yes, of course! You can use Premium uPVC & Composite. It provides a tough and durable finish to your uPVC or composite windows and doors, and includes 10-year protection.

Premium Exterior Multi-Surface Floor Paint has got you covered. It’s tough, scrubbable and weatherproof, and especially formulated for exterior use. And it’s ideal for patios, paving, decking and high-traffic walkways.

Valspar Exterior Paint Promise

Our Exterior Paint Promise is the foundation of all our exterior paints, ensuring durability and protection against weather conditions across the range.

UV Resistance

UV RESISTANCE

Protects the paint against harmful sun rays to help prevent the paint from damage.

Mould Resistant

MOULD RESISTANCE

Active defence fights against mould and algae, protecting the surface from deteriorating.

Weatherproof

WEATHERPROOF

Water repellent breathable film, resists extreme weather conditions so the elements don’t compromise the surface.

Long Lasting

LONG LASTING

Tough and durable coating extends the life of the paint job.