Painting Pebble-dashing

joebmc

I want to paint the house this summer, the house is pebble dashed and would like to know what’s the best (and cheapised) way of doing it.

What type of paint (will any exterior paint do)?
What type of brush?

Also herd it can sprayed but would rather paint it.

I would rather not have pebble dashing but the cost of removing it is out of the question.

Thanks in advance.

Volcano

Standard masonry paint will be fine. Make sure you brush down the surface before hand to remove dirt/loose bits. You could brush over with diluted PVA before you paint, (this will ensure good adhesion) dilution instructions are on the bottle. If you do this a good tip is to put a blob of paint in with the PVA mix, helps you to see where you've applied it.

A standard masonry brush will do the job, they're the really wide (6") paint brushes.

paullwill8

If the pebble dash is not too deep it is possible to use a long pile roller, preferably one made by Purdy.

calmgirl

(calmgirls husband here) Use a brush not a roller as the paint will go on thicker and cover better (bye the way its a long hard job that will drive you insane) ....oh and keep the painttub away from the wall as lose bits fill fall in and congelle together idely use a bucket and poor some paint in use a bit at the time saves on accidently spilling the whole tub if it gets knocked over and it is easier to hold.

robnye

i havent heard or used pva on the outside of a building, but you can buy something called sealant....... which is used to cover/coat porous walls and seals then with a dirty/glossy coat, which can then be painted over

Volcano

PVA is very similar but far cheaper if you have a whole house to do.

gm_xone

I was recommended a product called 'stabilising primer' to use on chalky/porous surfaces before applying the masonry paint.

bobsa1

we used a roller and it gave a better finish.

joebmc

Thanks for all the replys

Think i'll do it with a large brush. Any ideas on how long it will take. Its a small 3 bed semi. I guess i'll also have to wait till we get a long warm spell too.

robnye

gm_xone wrote:

I was recommended a product called 'stabilising primer' to use on chalky/porous surfaces before applying the masonry paint.

yep thats the stuff..... sorry i had sealant on the brain......

2 paint a semi detached house......... walls only..... say 5 days. assuming dry weather and 2 coats + pva/stabiliser

joebmc

Thanks for all your help.

So I guess I’ll start with the 'stabilising primer' add a little paint to it so I can see where I’ve done (is this correct) using a large brush.

Then apply the exterior paint.