painting external walls

[poppy22]

What is the best way to paint pebble dashed external walls. Thanks

 

[m4rky]

I was just going to ask this same question.
Thanks for beating me to it

 

[poppy22]

I was just going to ask this same question.
Thanks for beating me to it

Lets hope we get some good tips
Poppy22

 

[Growler]

Sheer hard graft:
Use masking tape to mask any brickwork/windows etc,sheet up windows/walls/paths/cars/neighbours cars/windows/dogs (4 legged).
Use a 4" yellow handle masonry brush for cutting in and use a long pile 6" roller (9" could be too heavy) that's best suitable for masonry/dashwork, working out of a paint scuttle if up ladders.
Load the roller generously, don't be skinny with the paint,don't thin if you want good coverage, don't use rubbish paint.
You wont go wrong with Johnstone's Stormshield smooth water-based masonry or Dulux weathershield.
Good luck.

 

[m4rky]

I have just gone to look at the Johnstones website and came across this info on painting pebbledash/rough surfaces

http://www.jnop.com/default_majestic.asp?section=46

 

[m4rky]

Also noticed on the Johnstones website that they do a smooth and a textured masonry paint.

Am I right in saying that we are better off using the textured paint on the pebbledash walls??

 

[Growler]

Also noticed on the Johnstones website that they do a smooth and a textured masonry paint.

Am I right in saying that we are better off using the textured paint on the pebbledash walls??

No.

 

[Third_Eye]

It would be madness to apply textured masanory paint on roughcast/pebbledash.

 

[Simon345]

I've just finished mine using the Dulux weathershield, I did it with a 4" brush, took ages and was knackering but it looks good!