- Armstead Trade Pliolite® Based Masonry is a professional quality, durable, solvent-based smooth masonry paint. Based on Pliolite® Acrylated Rubber resin, it provides a long lasting coating with good adhesion and resistance to moisture and alkali attack. It is easy to apply and provides good coverage. Armstead Trade Pliolite® Based Masonry is much more tolerant to showery or cold weather during application than traditional water-based exterior masonry paints, and can be applied to masonry surfaces at virtually any time. It is also BBA certified to provide up to 15 year protection