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Colour Lookbook: Dulux Weathershield

Classic yet eye-catching, grey is a really versatile colour for decorating. Yet you might assume it’s a shade that only works inside your home. In fact, it’s become quite a popular colour for the exteriors of houses. That’s thanks largely to the fact that there are some top-notch grey exterior paints out there – the best of the bunch (though we’re biased) being Dulux Weathershield.

Weathershield paint resists peeling and flaking, and contains an advanced slow-release biocide which helps prevent mould-staining – so your paint looks brighter for longer. Plus, with its quick-drying formulation it’s rainproof in just half an hour. So, even when rain clouds are looming, you can crack on knowing the paint won’t run off the walls if you’re caught in a shower.

Even better, Weathershield paint is backed by our Weathershield Promise. If you have any issues with flaking, peeling or mould-staining for as long as you live in your home, we’ll return the full price of your Weathershield product – meaning you can paint the exterior of your home with complete confidence. Other paints brands don’t give you this kind of reassurance.

Here are a few ways you can work with Weathershield to make the outside of your home really stand out.

How grey can add character

A dark, bold grey is perfect for making an impact on your home's character features, while a softer hue provides a soothing counterbalance. Alternatively, a contrasting palette can give you a really striking look – try Chic Shadow on doors and window trims. It'll pop against masonry painted in creamy Dulux Weathershield Gardenia. Then finish with deep, distinctive Rich Black as an accent on wooden beams.

Dulux Colour Lookbook: Dulux Weathershield House

Use grey to up your home’s kerb appeal

Make a statement from the roadside with a striking combination of blue and grey. Look how Dulux Weathershield Concrete Grey gives the exterior brickwork of this chic Victorian terrace an authentic stony look that feels both warm and inviting to visitors. It’s a grey masonry paint that works beautifully paired with uplifting Indigo Shade on the front door and window trims. You get a vibrant combo of stand-out colour that highlights, rather than hides, the property's beautiful period features.

Dulux Colour Lookbook: Dulux Weathershield Porch

Dulux Weathershield gives woodwork the wow factor

You can make a feature of the front of your home by painting the outside in a two-tone palette. Here, mid-tone Dulux Weathershield Concrete Grey is the focal colour on the upper floor, while Jasmine White keeps things neutral on the lower level. The scheme's been taken a step further by using Monarch on the window frames and front door – it gives the house's character a brilliant boost.

Give your home a hint of the natural world

Be inspired by the natural world by using a soft grey with a green tone. Dulux Weathershield Garden Grey painted on the front door adds a refreshing finish, and looks especially lovely when combined with lighter shades, such as Jasmine White on the window frames and lintels above, and Dulux Weathershield Pale Slate for the masonry.

6 ways Dulux Weathershield All-Weather Protection looks after your home

1. Weathershield All Weather Protection is formulated with unique Stay Clean technology that protects against dirt and mould growth within the paint film, giving you a long lasting colour and finish

2. To back that up, Dulux Weathershield contains a biocidal product which helps preserve the dirt-resistant paint film. So much so that we make the Weathershield Promise – any issues with flaking, peeling or mould-staining and we’ll replace the cost of your paint.

3. Its quick drying formulation means it’s rainproof in just 30 minutes – so you can paint with confidence, even when dark clouds are looming.

4. It’s a high-performance paint that protects against heavy rain, bright sun, mould, algae and dirt for up to 15 years

5. As it’s UV-resistant, Dulux Weathershield resists peeling and flaking.

6. Best of all, we’re so confident in our formulation that we now offer the Weathershield Promise against peeling, flaking and mould staining.