Red Brick

Cardiff's Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses are built with red brick - it's the city's most common masonry type. These bricks, now over 100 years old, have absorbed decades of Cardiff's rain and pollution. We start by deep cleaning to remove all the built-up dirt, then apply breathable masonry paint that lets the brick breathe naturally. This prevents the paint from bubbling or peeling off. We use special brushing techniques to work the paint into the brick's texture, keeping that classic Cardiff street look.

Painted Render

Most of Cardiff's modern homes and renovated properties have painted render. There are different types - older properties often have traditional lime render, while newer builds use modern cement or polymer systems. We know how to identify which type you have and choose the right paint system. Render needs flexible paint that can move with temperature changes without cracking. We fix any existing cracks, stabilise the surface, apply the right primer, then finish with high-performance masonry paint designed for render.

Bath Stone

You'll see Bath stone in Cardiff's grandest buildings - Cathays Park and the city centre civic buildings are perfect examples. This honey-coloured limestone comes from Bath and needs gentle treatment. We clean it carefully to keep its natural texture, then use mineral-based paints that actually bond with the stone. The key is letting the stone breathe naturally while protecting it from Cardiff's damp climate.



Blue Pennant Stone

This blue-grey sandstone from the South Wales valleys appears in Cardiff's historic buildings and garden walls. It's very dense and smooth, which makes painting tricky. We use mechanical preparation to roughen the surface slightly so paint can grip properly, then apply high-build masonry paints designed for tough, dense stone. The result is a durable finish that keeps the stone's distinctive blue-grey character.

Other Stone Types

Cardiff also has local Radyr stone and various imported stones in its finest buildings. Each stone type is different - some are soft and porous, others are hard and dense. We know how to work with them all, from gentle cleaning for delicate sandstones to stronger preparation for tough limestone. Whatever the stone, we choose compatible paints that protect while keeping the natural character.