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When looking for a ‘waterproof paint’, you can find yourself in a bit of a minefield. Most paints claim to have some level of waterproofing properties and yes, most paints are waterproof in some way.
However, there is one critical question that could cause your local vendor to shift sheepishly from foot to foot:
“I appreciate these paints are all waterproof, but just how waterproof?” Directly below we list the best waterproofing paints for different surfaces. Click here to skip our recommended waterproof paints and to continue reading.
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When it comes to clothes, there are definitive terms and guides; ‘Shower-resistant’, ‘Waterproof’, ‘Wetsuit’. But in the paint industry, we seem to be in somewhat murkier waters (pardon the pun). There isn’t a go-to chart we can refer you to, but what we can do is help you understand what level of waterproofing is needed for which type of project.
For simplicity’s sake, we will start with smaller, domestic projects and work our way up to thicker waterproofing.
Quick Links:
- Waterproofing Masonry and Exterior Walls
- Waterproofing Interior Walls
- Waterproofing Roof Paints and Coatings
- Waterproofing Floor Paints and Coatings
- Waterproofing Concrete Flooring
- Waterproofing Wood and Timber
- Marine Paints and Coatings
- Waterproofing Metal Paints and Coatings
- Still unsure? We are here to help!
Waterproofing Masonry and Exterior Walls
Waterproofing and protective coatings applied to exterior construction areas
If the exterior walls of your home need waterproofing, there are some ESSENTIALS you should be looking for from your product:
- Elasticity – this prevents tearing, blistering and flaking
- Breathability – It is vital the substrate isn’t strangulated
- Crack Bridging – This hold off signs of ageing in all conditions
- Anti-Corrosion/Carbonisation. It needs to not let in harmful chlorides
There are other excellent qualities you may look for, such as fungal protection, solvent-free, fast-curing and so on, to meet your tailored needs.
To make things easier, here are THREE popular waterproofing paints for exterior walls in the Rawlins Paints product range:
Rust-Oleum’s esteemed Mathys Murfill range offers a waterproofing coating that is 100% waterproof, 400% elastic, colour protection from sunlight in even the darker shades, low odour and minimal VOCs, making it environmentally friendly.
The overriding selling point of Zinsser Watertite is it’s exceptional ability to stop up to 34psi of water pressure and provide mould and mildew protection. It can be applied to wet or dry surfaces, an unusual and exceptional trait, and boasts a recoating time of four hours.
This is an incredible product and deservedly leading in its field. This multi-tight paint from Remmers provides a thicker coating that can be used on containers and tanks as well as buildings. It can also be used on horizontal surfaces that are NOT habitations (see below for waterproofing flat roof paints). Like the Zinsser, it has a fast-curing time, can be painted over, and is resistant to frost. It can also be applied by spray. All things considered, it is an eclectic and efficient piece of kit.
Other products
Sikagard 670 W ElastoColor
Wethertex HBS Flex-Coat Hi-Build Coating
Waterproofing Interior Walls
Decorative and protective coatings are available at Rawlins
Both Zinsser Watertite and Remmers MB 2K are waterproofing paints for interior walls designed to be used on interior or exterior walls. However, there is a very important disclaimer to be addressed when treating interior walls.
Waterproofing a damp wall will not fix the problem.
Sealing up a damaged, damp wall with a waterproofing paint will not magically make the water disappear, it will lock it inside your wall to wreak further havoc. It’s a little like spilling wine at a party and putting newspaper over it – the issue hasn’t gone, you’ve obscured it.
We have a range of paints designed to combat damp, and a comprehensive blog on rising damp which explains the healing process.
We also have a full guide on how to diagnose what type of water damage you may have, how to fix it, and how to avoid an insurance claim.
As more stock is brought in for the Christmas rush – though applicable all year round – it is imperative to have your basements and storage areas correctly waterproofed and protected from mould and mildew. We have a blog specifically for waterproofing basements, cellars and stockrooms to assist you.
Waterproofing Roof Paints and Coatings
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In this wonderful country we call ‘home’, waterproofing a roof properly goes without saying. Do not at your peril!
Due to higher pollution levels, you should look to benefit from acid resistance in the rain and application in wet weather is useful. Again, climate change considered, elasticity is going to allow your roof’s compounds to “move” and adjust in high and low temperatures without cracking or blistering.
Rust-Oleum Mathys Fillcoat is an instantly waterproof, seamless, smooth liquid finish for roofs, non-walkable terraces, gutters, ridge-pieces, chimney stacks, pipes, etc. It seals small leaks quickly and simply, even in bad weather and is thick in texture. It is for immediate renovation and waterproofing that can be applied by brush, roller or spray.
For more detailed advice on repairing cladding panels and metal sheets, we have a guide on the blog section of our website.
Other Products
Blackfriar Professional Solar Reflective Paint White
Waterproofing Floor Paints and Coatings
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In line with the theme of this blog, the waterproofing of floors will vary greatly depending on your environment. If you are looking to waterproof a domestic kitchen or varnish a wooden floor, you are looking at very different specifications to an industrial garage.
Waterproofing Concrete Flooring
These three waterproofing coatings can be applied to concrete or cementitious flooring. They can be used on walkways, terraces, balconies, and stairways. For heavier use of mechanical equipment, the Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) product would be better suited to the Sikafloor.
Our own Damp Proof Coating is a solvent-free, low odour primer/coating that offers excellent resistance to water, grease and oils (ideal for a garage). Its suppression of residual moisture created in construction makes it perfect for use in fast-track building programmes. It also comes in a decorative red!
Sikafloor 420 is a one part, moisture triggered polyurethane resin coating. Its UV protection and abrasion resistance makes it excellent for areas exposed to public footfall. It can also be exposed to low to medium mechanical exposure and is non-yellowing.
FH is the faster-curing of the two Resuprime products brought to us by Resin Surfaces Limited. With an overcoat time of just 6 hours, it can be applied to substrates with hygrometer readings of up to 97%. It can be used where there either is not a Damp Proof Membrane (DPM), or it is ineffectual (an issue we discussed in the water damage blog).
If it is a hygiene coating you are needing, that requires vigorous scrubbing on a regular basis, or a food-safe paint that offers waterproofing but to specific hygiene standards, please visit our recent blog on the differences, benefits and products we have to offer.
Other Products
709 MMA Damp Proof Primer
Coo-Var Damp Shield
Waterproofing Wood and Timber
Rawlins stock an extensive range of protective internal and external wood and timber finishes
Whether it be fencing, panelling, decking, flooring or garden furniture, wood needs protection from the weather just like your concrete does. Waterproofing such as this however, is not to be confused with varnishing.
For a versatile waterproof paint for wood that can cover all the above bases, step forth one of our newer manufacturers!
This Hydron Protective System wood sealer can be applied to bare or rejuvenated wood to revive and protect. Clear in colour, it will not disrupt any current shade, is resistant to oil, wood, dirt and pollution, and has up to 10 years performance. It is even weather and UV resistant. What more could you want?
Varnishing Wood
Varnishing wood is an excellent way to ensure a longer life for your furniture, panelling or flooring. It decreases the risk of abrasion and protects from dirt. If you are looking to do this, we have varnishes from Blackfriar, Coo-Var and Timberex that come as polyurethane, glaze, wax and more.
Furthermore, we have a blog to help you with varnishing too! There is a guide to varnishing floors, doors, windows and more.
Marine Paints and Coatings
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Marine paints will give excellent protection to the underside of your boat and hull, as well as masts, superstructures, and deck work on both steel and wood. Teamac are a marine paints specialist and one of our manufacturers.
This glossy finish has excellent opacity and is suitable for general marine areas above the waterline; bridge fronts, deck work, masts and so on. It has superb adhesion and is available in a huge selection of colours making it decorative as well as waterproof.
This multipurpose primer offers resistance and protection both above and below the waterline, on prepared steel and wood. Like many of the other paints featured, it is flexible and hard-wearing, leaving a matt finish in unobtrusive metallic grey.
Teamac Antifouling D actively discourages the growth of barnacles, weeds and other water life that become attached on the submerged hull of the boat. It contains a high level of cuprious oxide and a blend of biocides to give good performance even on boats with speeds ranging from 25-30 knots. It is available in black, red, blue and green.
Waterproofing Metal Paints and Coatings
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When it comes to substantial equipment that is subject to rigorous industry, a metal paint will provide greater protection from corrosion and the elements. They are around 5 times thicker and will protect metal from rust.
For those structures that are either immersed in water offshore or are prone to tidal splashing, a paint is needed which will be salt resistant, acid resistant and chemical resistant. The same applies to a swimming pool.
The Noxyde range from Rust-Oleum is a real crowd-pleaser. The Peganox allows your structure to be virtually unaffected by time. It forms an anti-corrosive membrane that has a high resistance to water, salt spray, acid and aggressive environments.
The multi-talented Teamac rubber paint can be applied to metal, wood and asbestos. Its gloss finish and easy-to-clean nature makes it perfect for laundries, saunas, parlours and swimming pools. It also conveniently comes in a shade of light blue if it is a decorative protection you are looking for.
Interzone 954 is a modified epoxy barrier designed specifically for offshore splash zones. It is approved to NORSOK M501 for submerged areas, deck and splash zones, has good compatibility with sacrificial and impressed cathodic protection systems and has become popular in the offshore wind power market too.
Other products
Jotun Penguard Universal
Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy M922
International Interzone 954 (Rapid Cure)
Still unsure? We are here to help!
If you are not sure which of the above options is ideal for your project or wish to enquire about application, please do not hesitate to give our technical team a call on 0113 245 5450, or you can email us on [email protected]. Further still, feel free to leave a query on the comments section below.
i have a balcony that i would like to waterproof.It has a mosaic tiled area which a could coat with a clear product The main suspect area is the concrete edging which is painted with a
masonary paint
Can you help Ian
Good afternoon Mr Wintrip,
We would recommend the Tor Elastadeck system, however this is a coloured system (not clear) and any existing paints would need to be removed before application.
Best regards.
Mark
I want to paint a mural on garden walls and the cement bricks, I was thinking of using acrylic paints and coat it with clear latex or what what would you recommend?
Hi Kat,
Thanks for your question; you could use Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Satin Water Based for the coloured finish followed by Rust-Oleum 4900 Polycoat 2K in a Matt or Gloss finish.
Hopefully that helps, but certainly come back to us if you require any further advice.
Hello, Help!!
I have a new concrete patio, so I just painted
and when it was dry I wanted to also add Sealer BUT! I used waterproof instead. Now two day later my patio floor is so tacky/sticky.
What can I do now to fix it. I’m so heartbroken
Can you help… PLEASE.
Hello Aida,
You would need to speak to the manufacturer of the product – it purchased from ourselves, can you let us know which of our products it was, please?
I want to paint Siesta pool loungers that are resin. They have become stained and chalky from the elements. What would you recommend?
Hi Gina,
Assuming they are something like GRP then we’d recommend they are clean dry and lightly abraded before applying 2 coats of Teamac High Performance Marine Gloss. Hope that helps and, should you need any further help, please do get in touch.
The top rails of my above ground pool have formed some oxydation around the surface that borders the water. How can I remove it and is there a waterproofing paint that will not break my bank?
Hi Gary,
Thanks for your question. The coatings we would recommend depend on the type of metal you’re working with; I’ve put two options below, for preparation it would require a coat of the recommended primer and 2 coats of the topcoat:
Aluminium – you would need to first use Coo-Var Rust-Converter before application of primer and topcoat.
Steel – abrade back to a sound substrate prior to application of primer and topcoat.
Let us know how you get on, and if you need any further help then please do get in touch either on here or with our technical team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
I’m making home-grown jump poles for our barn, out of PVC pipe, and striping with duct tape. I’m looking for a clear hard wearing adhesive to seal the duct tape. These will be left outdoors in all weather, and knocked down periodically by horses. I fully expect to reseal yearly. Any thoughts??
Hi Carolyn
We recommend Heskins Edge Fix to assist in preventing the lifting of our anti-slip tapes from floor surfaces so this could be what you are after.
Hi. I’ve a cast iron bird bath I want to paint as it’s got rusty bits. Appreciate I have to thoroughly clean this off but what waterproof paint can I use? Don’t want to kill the birds etc that use it! Cheers
Hi Jacky,
We would recommend that any existing rust be removed back down to a bare substrate before priming with Teamac Metaclor Antifouling Primer and then 2 coats of Teamac Chlorvar Chlorinated Rubber in your desired finish colour (we have over 350 colours to choose from). Please note the topcoat should be left to dry for 14 days prior to exposure to water.
Hope that helps, if you need any more information then please do get in touch. Let us know how it goes!
Please could you recommend a paint to use over moisture resistant plaster board (without skimming) to be used on the ceiling of a roof which connects house to the garage- so can get exposed to some rain/weather conditions.
Hi Sarah,
For this application we would recommend the surface be lightly abraded to create a key before applying 1 coat of Zinsser Cover Stain followed by 2 coats of Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Matt, Satin or Gloss.
I trust that helps, but if you have any questions then certainly feel free to come back to me here, or contact our Technical Support Team directly on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
Hi,
I would like to paint the inside of treated pine planter boxes as I’ve been told plastic lining breaks down quickly.
Regards
Fi
Hi Fiona,
I’m afraid we haven’t anything suitable for such an application, sorry. Certainly feel free to contact us if you need information for other painting tasks though!
Hello,
I have a small masonary/cement garden fountain (about 24″ diameter, and 4″ deep) that has developed some hair-line or slightly larger cracks that have begun to leak. I would also like to add some color to to the bowls (currently just cement gray), either by painting after, or at the same time as sealing the cracks. Birds will often visit the fountain, so I do not want to use anything toxic in the fountain. What can you recommend for me?
Thanks!
Hello Rick,
Thanks for reaching out but I’m afraid we don’t have a suitable product to recommend at this time.
My boat has a large iron fin keel, c.1.3m square. The boat sails in mainly fresh water & is out of the water every winter for storage ashore. Can you recommend a suitable paint for the keel please? Specific marine paints are very expensive!
Hi Gerry,
Thank you very much for your question and for reading our blog. Providing you are able remove any existing coating, or abrade it sufficiently if it is already a 2 pack epoxy coating then we would recommend Jotun Jotamastic 90 for this application.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
I want to paint a trompe l’oeil fish on a rock that will then be placed in water. Can I use acrylics and then some sort of topcoat? Suggestions?
Hi Sue,
The only product we could really recommend for this would be Teamac Chlorvar Chlorinated Rubber but it is only available in 5lt tins and not smaller quantities, I assume this will be too much for what you need? You would need to let the paint cure for a minimum 14 days before submerging in water.
Hi I have recently taken the wallpaper of the main wall in the kitchen leaving rendered damp plaster, do I seal it with pva, or put a mist coat on it or use a waterproof primer, or all of the above thankyou.
Hi Darren,
For this application we would recommend Coo-Var Anti-Damp Paint which is designed as a primer coat for damp surfaces. This can then be overcoated with a compatible topcoat. Certainly let us know if you need any further help!
The interior of my washing machine is starting to rust. Which paint can handle full submersion?
Hi Steven,
I’m afraid this isn’t something we could help with I’m afraid.
Hi! I am looking to place a structure made from galvanised steel tubes into a freshwater environment for demonstrating an environmental remediation product. The structure will be in place for up to a year before being redeployed elsewhere. What would you recommend as a waterproof coating to prevent corrosion? Thanks. Keith
Hi Keith,
We would recommend Jotun Jotamastic 90 for this application; please refer to the application guide (click to download) for details on preparing the galvanising.
Hope that helps – certainly come back to us if you require anything else.
Is there a type of paint that would protect a wooden window frame in a shower?
Hi Sophia,
Thanks for your question.
We would suggest preparing the wood, ensuring it is fully dry, then applying Teamac Marine Undercoat and Gloss (you can use Teamac Matting Agent if you’d prefer to not have a gloss finish).
You’ll need to leave for 7 days after last coat, in good drying conditions, before using the shower again.
Hope that helps!
Thank you so much!
We have a wooden counter around our ceramic sink which started to show black mould due to water from the sink. After treating the area with bleach is looks very unsightly.
So our question is, until we get the wooden counter top replaced, is there a white water repellent paint we can use to tidy up the area. In other words an anti mould, white/off white paint we could paint around the sink with?
Any help much appreciated
Hi Anton,
We’d recommend Rust-Oleum 9200 Rust-O-Thane for application onto wood where a durable, washable surface is required.
Certainly feel free to come back to us if you need any further help at all.
Hi,
I have 2 large planters bought second hand that appear to be made from a mix of plywood and varnished pine. I am trying to ensure they will be as waterproof as possible outside. I would be happy to paint them an opaque colour. My main concern is to weatherproof them as far as possible. What would you suggest please? Am I right to prime wit( an oil base & then paint in an exterior wood paint, or should I be using a yacht varnish?
Hi Naomi,
Assuming this is for the outside of the planters, we would recommend one coat of Zinsser Cover Stain followed by 2 coats of Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Water Based (in matt, satin or gloss finishes). These are available with hundreds of colour options, so you can pick a suitable shade.
Installing a large digital sign with 2, 5.5″ x 1/4″ dia. well casing pipes as the sign posts. These will be concreted 4 ft. into the ground. What is the best water proof paint to use on these pipes to prevent rust while providing a smooth finish on the above ground metal? We will coat all metal below ground with rubberized sealant.
Hi Steve,
We recommend Jotun Jotamastic 90 as a primer which can be used above and below ground level – on the areas above ground you would need to use a UV stable topcoat such as Jotun Hardtop XP as a finish.
We are looking to paint the base section of a shower. The plastic base is now discoloured and needs to be painted or we are looking to replace the entire shower. Not looking for perfection, just a temporary solution until we perform next renovation f bathroom. Any ideas for us?
Hi Murray,
We would recommend trying (but can give no guarantees) Smartkote Safekote – abrade and clean well using Xylene, allow to dry before applying Safekote directly. An adhesion test is recommended prior to use though, as I say, we can’t give guarantees.
I live on a small lake and the legs on my dock are metal. We lower the lake every 5 years and I want to paint them again. What would you suggest. They will be underwater when it comes back up
Hello,
Thanks for your question; providing you can remove the existing coating back down to a sound metal surface, we would recommend 2 coats of the following surface tolerant epoxy coating: Jotun Jotamastic 90.
Please let us know if we can be of any further help.
Hi, I wonder if you can help me.
I have an old coastal property and am looking for something to line the casement of the sash windows. We are 10 metres from the sea and the regular 50mph+ winds just drive the rain through the joins. We have had all of the windows replaced and painted regularly but the harsh environment is just too extreme for products such as weathershield. I would use a physical barrier such as perspex but do not have the clearance between the sashes and the casement so it has to be a paint that is thick and can withstand a high pressure of water that can cope with the expansion of wood. What do you recommend?
Hi Mat,
For this we would recommend something more substantial to fill the joints – such as Rust-Oleum Mathys Elastofill – which can then be overpainted.
Let us know if we can be of any further help.
Hi, I’m looking to use some type of waterproofing or damp proofing paint on my garage wall internally… The external side of the wall being against an area of my neighbours garden (they are about 2 feet higher than us). Internally the wall is slightly damp toward the bottom. I have seen products but most say they should be covered with render…. What do you suggest and is it essential to cover with render or plasterboard? Thank you.
Hello there,
Assuming the wall on the inside is bare brick or block work then we would recommend Zinsser Watertite which can hold back up to 34 psi. of water pressure. This can be left as a finish or over painted should you wish to have a different colour to the ones available on our website.
Hopefully this helps, but let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Hello Kyle Frazer,
I am looking to repaint our puffed metal sheet roof from the outside. Our requirements are that the paint be waterproof as well as rustproof. What do you recommend? The roof in question is exposed to no snow, but plenty of rainfall and sun
Thanks!
avinash
Hello Avinash,
Due to the time of year we would recommend Rust-Oleum Mathys Noxyde Pegarust, a direct to metal coating to provide corrosion protection and waterproofing. It can also be applied over plastisol if required.
Hopefully that helps, but do let me know if there’s anything else I can help with.
Hi, is it possible to use marine paint in a shower over ply walls? I’m looking to install a shower over my bath where the surrounding walls are currently painted in standard (eco friendly) interior paint. I absolutely don’t want to take risks with mold etc, would applying marine paint be enough? thank you
Hello Kahu,
Providing the shower stream isn’t directed at the walls then we would recommend Zinsser Perma-White Interior for this application. The product page has a technical data sheet to download (from the “data sheets” tab) with details on preparation and application, but certainly come back to us if we can help in any way.
Hi, my back wall has a lot of flaking and mold coming through, the main issue was that the wall was the barrier which allow us to build up or back garden patio area there has a lot of the moisture coming from the clay through the wall so paint is always flaking, what is my best option?
Hi Paul,
Sorry to hear of the issues! Providing you can get back to a bare sound substrate such as blockwork, brickwork or concrete, then we could recommend Zinsser Watertite. This is only suitable for bare substrates and would not be OK being applied over a previously painted surface or a plaster/plasterboard and skim finish.
what would you recommend for dampness seeping through a 9 inch solid wall which is plastered both outside and inside
Hi Nicky,
We recommend the external surfaces be prepared and painted with Mathys Murfill Waterproofing and the internal areas prepared and painted with Mathys Durbocem.
I’ve linked you to the products on our site – if you need any further help, please contact our technical team directly on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
Hello,
What would you recommend for kitchen walls, including behind the sink? The walls are newly painted drywall with stenciling done and we’d like to protect it from water intrusion and damage.
Thank you!
Hi Mark,
Assuming a clear coating is required for this we’d recommend Rust-Oleum 4900 Polycoat 2K as a protective coating for the stencilling.
Hello,
I’m looking for paint for the outside of a cast iron bath. What would you recommend and is it possible to get it colour matched?
Hi Helena,
Assuming the areas to be painted are not subject to direct water contact other than the odd splash, then we could recommend Rust-Oleum CombiColor Original for this application.
I would like to build an underwater pathway in our pool for my wife to do walking exercise. The current pool floor slopes so a SS frame will be built that is topped with a 20mm fibre cement sheet. What could I coat the sheet with preferably a non-slip surface +
Hi Carl,
Sorry for the delay on this one; we would recommend Bradite Chlorinated Rubber be applied for this application, the addition of Bradite Low Slip Additive LS30 would provide an anti-slip finish but we’re unable to confirm how abrasive this would be on bare feet.
Thc cement catch Basin for a small waterfall
Is leaking . What should I use??What color?
Thank you.
Hi Al,
Many thanks for getting in touch. Unfortunately we wouldn’t have a suitable recommendation for this particular application.
Sorry we couldn’t help this time.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hi there, I have an old ornate plaster frame that houses a mirror. It is quite delicate and we are going to put it in a bathroom above a sink. Can you recommend the best type of paint we can use (white) to protect it and even strengthen it a little as the room will get steamy quite regularly and may get splashes from the sink. Many thanks.
Hi Samantha,
We would recommend priming with Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 before applying 2 coats of Zinsser Perma-White Interior. Care must be taken to ensure any exposed plaster is fully covered with this system to prevent water ingress from moisture in the air.
That should answer your query, but certainly let us know if we can help with anything else.
Can you recommend a damp proof paint I have a metal shed and I would appreciate if you could advise
Hi there,
As the shed is metal, I would have to assume the damp is coming through the floor slab? If so, we’d recommend Coo-Var Dampshield, but certainly give our technical team a call on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to discuss your project requirements.
Hi, we would like to paint our metal powder coated pond cover, what would you suggest please, we are after a grey colour that will last, the previous marine paint hasn’t lasted a year.
Thanks
Hi Kay,
Thanks for your comments; we recommend priming initially with Rust-Oleum 3333 Super Adhesion Primer followed by 2 coats of Rust-Oleum 9200 Rust-O-Thane.
I trust that helps; certainly come back to us if we can be of any further help.
The inside of my washing machine drum has a small amount of rust build up if I can steel wool it is there a rustproof paint I can use that is waterproof and want damage the clothes
Hi Steve,
Thank you for getting in touch. Unfortunately, we don’t have a recommendation which would be suitable for this particular application.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to get in touch and we will do our best to help.
I want to paint a pizza oven I made using a mix of mortar made from Fondu cement and perlite. The dome was built up in layers, including a ceramic fireblanket to insulate it, to lessen heat loss, and a final top layer of the fondu and perlite. I need the paint to be able to withstand rain and frost and would like one which lasts for years. Ideally I would have a chhoice of colour- trerracotta being my preference.
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your question. I’m afraid we do not offer heat resistant paints suitable for application on to mineral surfaces, the products we offer are for application on to metal substrates only.
If heat resistant paint is not required then a standard exterior masonry paint may be suitable, such as Zinsser AllWeather Exterior Masonry Paint, which is available in over 4000 colours including Terracotta.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our Technical Department on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].
Many thanks and I hope that helps.
Hi there 🙂 Your site is so helpful! I was wondering if you had any advice on painting a bathroom faucet and pop-up plug – so some cleaning, water pooling around. Thank you!
Hi Chrishy,
Thank you very much for your question. I’m afraid we don’t have a product we could recommend for this application on this occasion.
Sorry we can’t help out this time and thank you again for getting in touch.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hey,
I’m painting the inside of PVC that will have constant running water inside of it as well as that water being dropped a few inches into another pipe. All of this water is very low pressure, about 1-2 liters per minute. It will 12-16 hours of exposure to direct plant growing lighting. What would you recommend so that the paint doesn’t wear off and leak into the water? Either a sealant of some type or a specialty paint. Thanks so much!
Hi Nick,
Thank you very much for your question. We would recommend Rust-Oleum 9200 Rust-O-Thane for this application, it should be cleaned down initially with a 5% solution of Rust-Oleum ND14 followed by a solvent wipe with Rust-Oleum Thinner 160. After the surface has been prepared 2 coats of 9200 should then be applied.
Many thanks and I hope this helps
Stuart
Hello,
I’m creating a sloped floor area within a wet room that has a sunken drain point and then raised over the top a teak slated deck to create the shower floor. The sloped area is made up using dry mortar mix (4 parts sand, 1 part cement), a small amount of water and a waterproofing additive. Do you do a waterproof paint that I can use over the top of this. As this is all under the slotted deck it’s not worthing tiling. Ideally want to use a waterproof paint.
thanks
Hi Gerald,
Many thanks for getting in touch. The potential issue you may encounter would be with the waterproofing additive that has been used in the screed – a lot of additives contain water repellency features which essentially stop the surface from wetting which would then in turn prevent a paint from being able to adhere to it.
We would recommend you get in touch with the manufacturer of the additive to check whether or not it is paintable and if so, with what type of product.
Many thanks and please feel free to get back in touch with any further questions.
Stuart
Hi There, great website and a fantastic range of products with a superb customer help chat line. I have a wet room with a lot of condensation building up. I have installed a high strength extractor recently which has helped massively however the door and door frame do get damp and wet, they have started to show signs of damp. Can you advise on a suitable waterproof indoor paint please?
Hi Terry,
Thank you very much for your question and for the kind comments – we really appreciate it.
For this application we would recommend priming the painted surfaces with Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Plus before applying 2 coats of Zinsser Perma-White Interior. This will not prevent condensation forming but does contain a biocide to prevent mould and mildew growth on the surface.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch with any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hi my concrete sectional garage leaks water in at the bottom of the walls where it meets the concrete base I need a flexible clear sealant / come clear paint to stop ingress of water, the walls of garage have been K rendered from top to bottom but when it rains and the wind blows a certain way it drives water in at the bottom of the walls that meets the base, garage walls need to be painted from time to time,kind regards Kevin Robinson
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for your question. For this application we would recommend Rust-Oleum Mathys Elastofill which is waterproof, available in clear and it is also overpaintable.
I hope this helps, please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hello-
We have an oval, stationary window inside of a shower. I’m looking for paint that provides waterproofing that will protect the flat part of the drywall, perpendicular and surrounding the window (is that the windowsill?). Suggestions ? Thank you!
Hi Sherrie,
Thank you for getting in touch. Provided the existing surface is already primed or previously painted then we would recommend Rust-Oleum 9200 Rust-O-Thane for this application.
We really appreciate your question and please feel free to get in touch if you require any further advice.
Many thanks
Stuart
I have a metal carport that drips condensation on my car, do you have a coating I can paint on the underside of the roof to stop the drips.
Hi Wendy,
Thank you very much for getting in touch. Assuming the coating would be covered by some form of fascia boards around the car port, we would recommend using Tikkurila Grafotherm for this application.
I hope this helps, please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions or if you require any further clarification.
Many thanks
Stuart
I am looking to paint old metal filing cabinets for use as exterior planters. I will be only painting exterior and lining interior and no edible plants will be planted in them. Looking for something that will prevent rust on exterior.
Hi Lee,
Thank you for your question. For this application we would recommend the existing finish be cleaned and abraded to provide a key before applying 2 coats of Rust-Oleum CombiColor Original in your chosen colour.
I hope this helps, please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hi,
I’m building an indoor salt water pool and want to apply something to the ceiling to mitigate any moisture damage. The ceiling is OSB, but I want to nail T&G over the top of it. Do you have any recommendations on what I could spray/roll on the OSB? Thank you.
Hi Jimmy,
For this application we would recommend 1 coat of Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 followed by 2 coats of Zinsser Perma-White Interior.
Hi, we have a corner shower enclosure in a room with a sloping ceiling. In the corner of the ceiling there is an integral wooden support. Please can you tell me what you would recommend to waterproof this wooden support ? Thank you so much for your help kind regards Sam
Hi Sam,
Thank you very much for your question. For this application we would recommend the wooden support be primed with Zinsser Cover Stain followed by 2 coats of Zinsser Perma-White Interior.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hi, I’m looking to paint some wording on to stainless steel garden plant labels with a small brush. Appreciate your advice as the paint would need to adhere well to such a smooth surface and be waterproof. Thank you.
Hi Tracey,
Thank you very much for your question. For this application we would recommend using Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 followed by Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Satin or Gloss WB – this is providing the paint will not be submerged at any point.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
We have a covered balcony with sliding windows. When they are open the wind and rain hits the wall that has emulsion. Can you advise what I can use to make it waterproof please?
Hi Drina
Thank you for your message. For this application we could recommend Zinsser Perma-White Interior be applied to the wall where it is hit by rain, as this product can be cleaned and is resistant to moisture.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hi, we have a bath with tiling part way up the wall and want to use it for showering – we can no longer get the original tiles and so want to paint the wall around the area which we will use for showering – is there a pain we can use (dont want to retile as we like the tiles). thanks
Hi Jayne,
Thanks so much for taking the time to read our blog and for your question. On the assumption this is for application to bare plasterboard – vertical surfaces, we would recommend the application of one coat of Rust-Oleum 5401 Epoxy Impregnation Primer followed by two coats of the Rust-Oleum 9200 Rust-O-Thane.
If the substrate differs from the above or if you have any further questions please feel free to get in touch.
Many thanks
Stuart
Hi,
We bought a home with a basement and it appears the coat of paint on the interior cinderblock walls is waterproof, but we’re not sure. Is there a way to test it? We want to paint it with another color water proof paint, and we’re not sure if we can simply paint over the existing paint, if it’s waterproof (but again not sure how to tell if it is)?
Hi Kaycee,
Thank you very much for taking the time to read our blog and for getting in touch. We are not aware of a way you can test if the existing paint is waterproof, however, if it is intact and adhered in a basement then either it is waterproof or the basement is tanked in another way negating the need for a waterproof paint.
Our offering on wet walls in this scenario is the Zinsser Watertite, however it is important to note this can only be applied to bare masonry (not paint, plasterboard etc.).
For our Technical Team to be able to advise accurately please could you forward some photographs of your project to [email protected] where our team will be happy to help.
I hope this helps and please feel free to get in touch if you have any further questions.
Many thanks
Stuart