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Zampa I am trying to get a finish like I have on the extension to the house.This is just rendered,then sponged to bring out the sand.I can post a photo tomorrow if that would help?If I can`t get that finish I will have to use a roller and have a rougher finish,although I would prefer the other...

I have tried various rollers but have found the best so far to be a foam gloss roller.I have been applying it as if I am skimming a wall,will try what you suggest.Also do you know of a better roller please?

Ok,this is what`s posted on the other forum can i ask y u r using a high build paint y don t you use a weather shield or sandstone paint by far the easiest to get good coverage on the walls apply to coats by roller and hey presto your done Not sure what you are trying to do here. A...

Yea tried a sponge,still couldn`t get it right though.Could you tell me exactly what a stipple pad is please?In the sandtex book it says spray on is an option,might have to try that.

Hi I am trying to apply a coat of high build masonry paint to the walls on my house which are rendered.Is it possible to get a smooth finish by troweling it on and then smoothing over with a float?I don`t really want a textured finish which I get with a roller,is there one that will give me a...

:D Got some of this and tried it.Brilliant,does the job perfect.Thanks for taking the time to reply. :D

I`ve been searching the net and this is the likeliest I can find,is this it? :? http://www.johnstones-paints.co.uk/site/johnstones.asp?categoryID=&pageID=&pageType=product&groupID=15&brandID=3 Jontex High Build Textured Masonry Finish A high build, heavily textured, one coat...

Thanks for that.I have tried quite a few of these places,but none of them are interested in supply only.Too much money for me to be able to pay them to do.It does look really good stuff though if I could find anyone to sell it. Does anyone know if it`s ok to just put a thin layer of render over...

Can anyone advise me on this please?

Hi I have just finished renewing the wall ties on my house(old had rusted away).Where I removed the remainder of the old ones I was left with holes which I filled and tried to match up with the existing render.However,now I have started to paint the walls it is obvious where all the holes...