Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Painting 3Mar 27, 2015 8:57 am You need to have a good read on the back of the paint cans which will tell you what you can use it on. You also need to have a good read of the spec sheet for the acrylic render for much the same reason. Most pro painters would use a primer first as it is a good binder between the unpainted surface and the top coats. With all good painting jobs preparation is the key. Stewie Re: Painting 4May 26, 2015 7:55 pm Whether it depends on the area of the surface you wish to paint, use a brush to apply a coat of latex primer. Thus, a coat of light-color paint can alleviate the feeling of heaviness that a brick wall can impart. Re: Painting 5May 26, 2015 9:54 pm A decent exterior acrylic low sheen or semi gloss should be fine. By decent i mean, one of the big brand names, and not their trade variants. It would however be wise to use an elastomeric membrane, as acrylic texture coats are designed to flex and give a little, so the top coat should also allow this or else you wasted money on acrylic render in the first place. 2 Options, 1.clean brick and prime with acrylic primer, then one coat of elastomeric membrane onto all surfaces including the acrylic render or. (best surface protection, strongest against weathering and flexible) 2. 2 coats of exterior self priming acrylic (cheaper but probably not a good idea) Hi, Have used the Dulux 1 step, oil base on my walls(white set), out of can it’s already a more thinner product than a final coat paint Also in water base Water or… 3 5024 Thanks mate, is there a standard off the shelf type breathable product I can apply DIY? Thanks 2 8210 |