Benjamin Moore Element Guard Flat Exterior Paint - 1 Gallon (3.78L) - Tinted Colour

Benjamin Moore Element Guard is a premium exterior paint with a flat finish. Designed to perform in the toughest conditions, including high moisture environments it is ideal for British weather. Specially formulated to resist cracking, peeling, and mildew, it is rain and dew resistant as soon as 1 hour after application and can be applied in temperatures as low as 1.7°C. Its 100% acrylic resin ensures excellent adhesion and durability against wind-driven rain, humidity, and harsh weather.

• Suitable for masonry
• Low-temperature application
• Can be applied 60 minutes before rainfall*
• Withstands harsh weather including wind, rain & high humidity
• Excellent adhesion
• Resists cracking & peeling
• Quick-drying with a 4-hours recoat time
• Mildew resistant
• 1 Gallon covers up to 40m2

*After application over wood, primed surfaces or previously painted surfaces. Other surfaces such as hardboard or vinyl may require a longer dry time.

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Benjamin Moore tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.

Area	Exterior
Recommended Use	Exterior surfaces such as new or previously painted wood, hardboard siding, cured masonry, vinyl and unglazed brick.
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 10m2 per litre
Drying Time	Touch Dry: 1 Hour
Re-Coat Time	4 Hours
Recommended Coats	1-2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller, Airless Spray
VOC Levels	Low
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Ensure the surface is clean and free of grease, wax, and mildew.

• Remove any chalk and loose or scaling paint.
• If previously coated with cement-base waterproofing paints, clean by sandblasting.
• Glossy surfaces must be dulled.
• Un-weathered areas such as eaves, ceilings, and overhangs should be washed with a detergent solution and/or rinsed with a strong stream of water from a garden hose to remove contaminants that can interfere with proper adhesion.
• Stains from mildew must be removed by cleaning with Benjamin Moore Clean (318) prior to coating the surface. Caution: Refer to the (318) Clean technical data and material safety data sheets for instructions on its proper use and handling.
• For metal surfaces, remove rust.
• Wipe down with paint thinner to remove surface oils.
• New surfaces should be fully primed, and previously painted surfaces may be primed or spot primed as necessary. For best hiding results, tint the primer to the approximate shade of the finish coat, especially when a significant colour change is desired.
• Difficult Substrates: Benjamin Moore offers a number of specialty primers for use over difficult substrates such as bleeding woods, grease stains, crayon markings, hard glossy surfaces, or other substrates where paint adhesion or stain suppression is a particular problem. See Datasheet for more information.

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure compatibility

• Stir thoroughly before and during use
• Apply one or two coats
• New surfaces should be fully primed, and previously painted surfaces may be primed or spot primed as necessary. For best hiding results, tint the primer to the approximate shade of the finish coat, especially when a significant colour change is desired.
• Apply paint generously from unpainted area into wet area
• For best results, use a Benjamin Moore Premium roller or Premium extra firm nylon polyester brush, or a similar product.
• This product can also be sprayed. Spray, Airless: Pressure: 1,500-2,500 psi; Tip: 0.013-0.017.
• Conditioning with Benjamin Moore Paint Extender may be necessary under certain conditions to adjust open time or spray characteristics. Add 518 Extender or water - Max of 236 mL to a can of 3.79 L Never add other paints or solvents.
• Do not apply when air and surface temperatures are below 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Special Note: Certain custom colours require a Deep Colour Base Primer tinted to a special prescription formula to achieve the desired colour.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

Download Datasheet

 

Delivery - All orders placed on a working day before 3pm will be dispatched on the same day for next working day delivery. Orders placed before 3pm on Friday will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). Orders placed on weekends and Bank Holidays will be dispatched on the next working day. 

Delivery of Tinted Products - Tinted paints are dispatched in line with our express order process, shown below. However, due to their bespoke nature, please allow up to an additional 5 working days to accommodate any potential courier delays or delivery issues before receiving a refund or replacement.

We strongly suggest customers avoid booking tradespeople until they receive their order. Next Day Paint will not be held liable for any costs incurred due to order processing errors, delivery delays, or other issues that may result in financial loss.

 

Delivery Options

 

Express Shipping - £3.99

Order by: 3pm, Monday - Sunday

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

 

AM Delivery - £12.99

Order by: 2pm, Monday - Sunday

Expected delivery: Next working day by 2pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following AM

 

Late Cut-Off - £5.99

Order by: 4pm, Monday - Friday 

Expected delivery: Next working day, 8am - 9pm

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

 

Saturday Delivery - £9.95

Order by: 2pm, Friday 

Expected delivery: Saturday, 8am - 9pm

 

Standard Delivery (Out of Zone Postcodes Only) - £6.99

Order by: 3pm, Monday - Sunday 

Expected delivery:  3-5  working days, 8am - 9pm

 

Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day for delivery on the following day

We do not deliver to the Channel Islands or the Republic of Ireland

Certain postcodes delivery times and charges may vary please head to the cart to see your available delivery options.

 

Returns

We offer a 14 day money back guarantee for all goods shipped correctly that are not required. If the item is not required, please send the item back for a full refund in its original condition, unused with its original packaging. Please note return for unwanted item is at your own expense.

Contact us as soon as possible to inform us you will be returning the product either by a contact form or by calling our team on 0161 960 0217.

All tinted paint purchases are final and non-refundable. If you're unsure about your selection, please refer to the product listing or contact us for guidance before ordering. Once mixed, tinted paints cannot be returned or refunded, regardless of delivery delays or changes in circumstances.

While we aim to meet delivery timelines, we are not responsible for delays caused by couriers, weather, or other external factors.

We recommend ordering samples or colour charts before purchasing. While we strive to represent colours accurately, screen settings and surface types can affect appearance. Opened tins cannot be returned due to dissatisfaction with colour.

For non-tinted products, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. Items must be returned unused, in original condition and packaging, at your own expense.

 

Damaged Paint

Please visit our damages page, where we can help resolve the issue for you. 

 

Incorrect Item

If we have sent you a different item from what you ordered, we will be happy to organise an exchange for the correct goods at no extra charge to yourself, please get in touch to organise this.

 

Faulty Items

Faulty items can be refunded or exchanged within 30 days. All returns are tested, and if no fault is found, no refund will be issued you'll have the option to have the item returned. For faults discovered after 30 days, please contact the manufacturer for further support.