Painting spardash

[amfisted]

I intend to apply a masonry paint to the pebbledash on the walls of our bungalow this summer, but having bitter experience of the Herculean effort that it takes to cover previously unpainted pebbledash using a stipple action with a brush, I'd prefer to use a roller if possible. Its a fairly light dash, so I reckon that might be feasible.

Could someone recommend the correct tools for the job? Thanks.

 

[OwainDIYer]

spraygun.

 

[amfisted]

Its in Wales, by the way. Near the top of a hill.

I suppose I could use a spraygun, but I'd have to make sure the neighbours were more than happy with my choice of colour.

 

[OwainDIYer]

do it in sections from an access tower, with plastic sheeting wrapped round the other 3 sides of the tower, to contain any overspray.

I won't say that on a windless day there wouldn't be much overspray because you live near the top of a hill in Wales

 

[Chri5]

A very deep pile roller works, although you will ebe up really getting through the paint.

I always use a trade masonry paint and dilute it 10% water due to it being too thick to cover in to the gaps and crevices dashing tends to have.

It can help to wash down first via a garden sprayer to apply cleaner and a jet wash set on modest pressure (depending on the state of the dashing) a few hours after allowing the cleaner to soak.

 

[Robbie uk]

Airless spray would be the easiest option.

 

[amfisted]

Thank you all. Plenty of food for thought there.

I'll probably stick with a roller, but the spraygun option is interesting if I ever feel inclined to live dangerously and get myself an ASBO.