Removing paint from pebbledash.

boogster

Is it possible to remove paint from pebble dash and restore it to it's original natural look ?

The pebble dash on my house was painted several years ago and I really prefer the original look.

Appreciate any views

Thanks

nickj_2

the only way to remove it would be to have it sand blasted

boogster

ok thanks. I presume that would be pretty expensive

nickj_2

i would have thought so
can you just not repaint it - untreated pebbledash does get dirt and grime on it so will lose it's new look

boogster

Yes it looks like I will have to re-paint it. I just quite like the unpainted look.


Thanks for your help

ormus

repaint it in the original stone color?

27col

Surely no one prefers the dirty colour of unpainted pebble dash. Ugh!

Suzy_M

Sand blasting the paint off pebble dash is likely to remove the pebbledash as well!

nickj_2

Suzy_M wrote: »

Sand blasting the paint off pebble dash is likely to remove the pebbledash as well!

you wil need an experienced company to do this - they can adjust the amount of presure required so that the original surface isn't damaged
painting it is still the easiest and cheapest option tho

boogster

Thanks for all your replies. I'll probably just stick to repainting it. At least I now know it can be done if I should want to.

nickj_2

boogster wrote: »

Thanks for all your replies. I'll probably just stick to repainting it. At least I now know it can be done if I should want to.

if you do paint it make sure that you water the paint down slightly as it gets "crows feet"inbetween the pebbles if it goes on too thickly and also have a good drying day as it takes alot longer to dry than a smooth wall