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Painting a concrete lintel
loftus
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My house is behind repointed and as part of the job the lintel above my bedroom window is being replaced with a concrete one.
Can someone give me an idea of the best way to paint it? I'm assuming masonry paint, but will it need anything prep first? I'm a bit clueless about these sorts of things.
Can someone give me an idea of the best way to paint it? I'm assuming masonry paint, but will it need anything prep first? I'm a bit clueless about these sorts of things.
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There shouldn't be any need for prepping other than brushing it down well with a stiff brush to remove any loose coating. Then use water too for a quick wash with the brush and rinse off - just to make sure any cement dust coating has been removed.Read the instructions on the paint - if it suggests a slightly thinned first coat, do this. Otherwise, fill yer boots.2
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