Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 29, 2024 11:47 am Hi, Having done tonnes of reading on paint, primers/stabilisers I am still searching for what would be the most suitable products to paint the rendered wall given the details below: The wall has two coats of water proofing membrane and corflute backing. Notes during Covid I had an additional expense of $5k as I had the entire backfill dug out and waterproofed (the cowboy bricklayer organised backfill without waterproofing for which I paid for) I have since rectified this, fast fwd to today - there is significant amount of aggregate as backfill, agpipes as well as weep holes above footing every 2m. I can confirm the agpipe & weepholes functions well after heavy rain. Wall has recently been rendered with acrylic render (and a PVA mix?) which I believe is to help with repelling water and is now ready to paint. The wall is upto 1.4m in height and approx 35m long, with such a large wall being filled with soil and planting etc, there are some areas around control joints that are not 'text book' sealed, as is the cove joint between footing and wall. I see small sections of darker areas with obvious moisture, the wall doesn't feel wet in these spots etc however there is darkened areas of moisture particularly just above footing of wall and some small sections near control joints. Have read and reviewed details on Solagaurd, Dulux acratex range, rockcote anti effloresence primer etc. Can anyone with good experience in this area recommend a way forward? Thanks in advance Re: Painting Acrylic rendered retaining wall 2Mar 05, 2024 7:52 am Hi, As have observed, moisture is coming through wall. All acrylic paints will form a film, if moisture appears it will blister/bubble the paint at those locations generally take a few years, depending on rain, ground water etc If want clean, neat finish then be prepared to scrape off over years and repaint Alternatively, could use cement/lime based coatings that will allow moisture to move through wall. Different appearance though. Re: Painting Acrylic rendered retaining wall 3Mar 05, 2024 12:26 pm Pedro4137 Hi, As have observed, moisture is coming through wall. All acrylic paints will form a film, if moisture appears it will blister/bubble the paint at those locations generally take a few years, depending on rain, ground water etc If want clean, neat finish then be prepared to scrape off over years and repaint Alternatively, could use cement/lime based coatings that will allow moisture to move through wall. Different appearance though. Thanks mate, is there a standard off the shelf type breathable product I can apply DIY? Thanks The closest way to match will be to use Unitex paint Painted wall will be a little different due to light reflection/absorption Painting is an upgrade and is better… 1 7298 Coming back to this.... When installing a pressure flashing, what fixings would you use (please give a link) ? Above Pedro said nylon anchors. Anyone have a preferred… 7 23503 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 26209 |