See your house in any masonry colour, before you commit
Repainting a facade is a one-shot bet of thousands of pounds on a colour you only truly see once it is on the wall. Upload one photo and preview your brick, render or pebbledash in real Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex or Farrow & Ball shades, or any HEX code, in about 30 seconds.
- No sign-up
- No card
- Result in ~30s
Your photo is private, used only to create your preview, never sold. You keep full ownership.
✓ No sign-up ✓ No card ✓ Result in ~30s
Real AI renders, your own photo, any shade
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3 reasons to test before you paint
Avoid a costly repaint over a colour that looks wrong on your actual brick or render.
Settle the household vote, or a planning application, with a real preview, not a tiny swatch card.
Skip the tester pots and the test patches drying on your gable end.
Quick answer: A masonry paint visualiser lets you preview an exterior colour on a photo of your own house, brick, render or pebbledash, before you buy a pot. FacadeColorizer is a free AI tool that applies the exact shade to your walls, keeping texture, shadows and natural light, in under 30 seconds with no sign-up. Match the colour you like at any UK paint centre in Dulux, Sandtex or Farrow & Ball.
Real Masonry Transformations, AI Preview in ~30 Seconds
Same UK house, only the masonry colour changes. Drag the handle to wipe between the original photo and the AI repaint.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
What our customers found before they bought
“The bottom photo was my old planning application that got rejected, and the top one was the new submission. The difference is small, but for some councils that tiny shift in tone is what makes the call: they reject pure white and accept cream.”
“The time it saves me means I can knock 10 pounds off every quote, both for regulars and new customers.”
“Cream white is brilliant and the base of the wall is picked up perfectly.”
Names changed with written consent. UK CMA-compliant.
What is a free masonry paint visualiser?
A free masonry paint visualiser is an online AI tool that lets UK homeowners upload a photo of their house and preview any exterior colour on the actual brick, render or pebbledash in about 30 seconds. FacadeColorizer is brand-agnostic and needs no sign-up, so you can compare shades you would otherwise buy as Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex or Farrow & Ball.
| What you get | Free (no sign-up) | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| HD photoreal render | 1 included | More per month |
| Free AI colour variations | 3 included | Unlimited preview |
| HEX colour input | Yes | Yes |
| Account required | No | Optional |
| Result time | ~30 sec | ~30 sec |
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
What masonry paint actually is (and why it matters in the UK)
Masonry paint is a thick, weather-resistant coating designed for exterior surfaces: brick, render, pebbledash, stone and concrete. The two qualities that separate it from interior emulsion are breathability (water vapour escapes from the wall, so trapped damp does not blow the paint off) and UV stability (the pigment does not fade to a chalky pastel after two summers). For most UK homes, a quality masonry paint lasts 10 to 15 years before needing a refresh.
The hard part is not the chemistry. It is the colour. A shade that looks confident on a Sandtex swatch card can read flat, cold or strangely yellow once it covers 80 square metres of your gable end. The cheapest way to avoid that mistake is to preview the colour on your own house photo first.
Real UK masonry shades, previewed on your own walls
Two of Britain's most-specified exterior ranges. Test any of these on your photo, then colour-match the one you like at a UK paint centre. Or paste any HEX code.
Dulux UK
- Chalk White · DH CHW · #e6e9e9
- China White · DH CNW · #eeefea
- Pure Brilliant White · 00E55 · #edece7
- Denim Drift · 87BG 27/077 · #82909a
- Brave Ground · 10YY 30/106 · #9d8e7e
- Sapphire Salute · 50BB 08/171 · #43516b
Farrow & Ball
- All White · No.2005 · #f6f6f2
- Wimborne White · No.239 · #f7f3e8
- Pointing · No.2003 · #f7f1e3
- Elephant's Breath · No.229 · #ccbfb3
- Hague Blue · No.30 · #3d4e57
- Down Pipe · No.26 · #626664
Colour names and codes are trademarks of their respective owners. FacadeColorizer is an independent AI visualisation tool and is not affiliated with Dulux or Farrow & Ball. On-screen colours are approximate and vary by display.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
Best UK masonry paint brands compared
Four brands dominate UK masonry paint, and each has a particular strength. We stay neutral on which is best for your project. Pick on lifespan, finish and the colour you actually want, then preview it on your photo.
Sandtex
Textured and smooth ranges. Strong on heavily exposed coastal walls. Sold widely at Screwfix and Toolstation. Typical lifespan: 15 years on prepared masonry.
Dulux Weathershield
Smooth finish, very wide colour selection through the Dulux mixer. Easy to apply for a DIY repaint. Typical lifespan: 10 years on prepared masonry.
Crown Trade
Trade-grade alternative often used by professional decorators. Good coverage per litre, slightly less consumer marketing than Dulux and Sandtex.
Farrow & Ball Exterior Masonry
The premium choice for heritage colours on period homes (Georgian, Edwardian, Cotswold stone). Smaller palette, but the depth of colour is hard to beat.
Brand names are referenced for comparison only. FacadeColorizer is independent and not affiliated with the brands listed above.
Tested on common UK property types
Our AI was trained on a wide cross-section of British residential architecture. It preserves render texture, brick and shadow detail on every style below.
Victorian Terrace
Bay windows, exposed London brick, decorative render details.
1930s Semi
Pebbledash or render upper, brick base, the classic British semi.
Georgian Town House
Symmetric sash windows, smooth render or stucco, heritage tones.
Cottage
Rendered or stone walls, Cotswold and country colour palettes.
Bungalow
Single-storey render, large gable ends, plenty of wall to test.
New Build
Smooth modern render, estate housing, crisp contemporary tones.
1 free HD render. No sign-up. No card.
How It Works
Preview your masonry paint project in 3 easy steps. No design skills needed.
Snap a Photo
Take a daylight photo of your house facade with your phone. A straight-on front view works best. Upload it in seconds.
Pick Your Colour
Choose a shade or paste any HEX code. Preview the look you would buy as Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex or Farrow & Ball.
See the AI Preview
The AI renders a photorealistic preview in about 30 seconds, keeping your render texture and brick detail. Compare before and after, then match it at a paint centre.
Why AI Beats a Swatch Card
A swatch card shows the colour flat, in a shop, at A6 size. FacadeColorizer AI understands your actual house.
Lighting-Aware
British light is flat and grey for much of the year. The AI accounts for the light in your own photo, so the preview matches real conditions, not a bright showroom.
Texture Preservation
Smooth render, exposed brick, pebbledash and stone all keep their natural texture while the new colour is applied on top.
Shadow Accuracy
No more flat, unrealistic previews. FacadeColorizer keeps natural shadows and depth for a truly photorealistic visualisation.
Your Actual House
Unlike tools that show a generic model house, FacadeColorizer works on your own photo, your actual brick, your actual gable.
Brand-Agnostic
Not locked into one brand. Preview the look of Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex or Farrow & Ball, or any HEX colour you want.
Instant Results
Get your photorealistic preview in about 30 seconds, no manual masking, no design skills needed. Works on any device.
Masonry Paint Colours: FAQ
Is my photo private?
Yes. Your photo is used only to create your preview and is never sold. You keep full ownership of your image. For full details, read our privacy policy.
Is the AI visualiser really free?
Yes. You get 1 HD render plus AI colour variations on your own photo, with no account, no card and no auto-charge. Paid plans are optional only if you want to test more shades later.
What is masonry paint and when do I need it?
Masonry paint is an exterior coating formulated for brick, render, pebbledash, stone and concrete. Unlike standard emulsion, it is breathable, water-repellent and UV-resistant, so it copes with British rain and frost cycles. You need it whenever the existing finish is flaking, chalky or visibly faded, or when you want to change the colour of a rendered or brick facade. Most UK homes need a fresh coat every 10 to 15 years.
How can I preview masonry paint colours on my house before buying?
Upload a daylight photo of your house to the FacadeColorizer AI visualiser. The first HD render is free, with additional AI variations and no sign-up required. You see the chosen shade rendered directly on your own walls, so you can judge how the colour reads against your roof, windows and neighbouring properties before buying a tester pot.
Which masonry brands can I preview?
The visualiser is brand-agnostic. You can preview any shade on your walls and then colour-match it at a UK paint centre in Dulux Weathershield, Sandtex (smooth or textured), Crown or Farrow & Ball Exterior Masonry. Pick a colour on screen, take the reference name or RGB to the counter and ask them to mix it.
How accurate is the AI colour preview on masonry?
The AI reads the light, surface and shadows in your photo, then applies the chosen colour to the walls while keeping render texture and brick detail. Final paint will still vary slightly with finish, primer and weather, so a tester pot before committing on a large gable is always sensible.
Does it work on render, brick and pebbledash?
Yes. The AI is trained on a wide cross-section of UK facades including smooth render, exposed brick, pebbledash, stone and concrete. Texture and shadow detail are preserved when the new colour is applied.
Ready to See Your House in a New Colour?
See your facade in a new masonry colour in about 30 seconds, on your own photo. Completely free, no account needed.
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Your photo is private, used only to create your preview, never sold. You keep full ownership.
Try 1 colour on your real home
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