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Exterior paint - advice needed

  • 05-08-2016 12:06pm
    #1
    Kazbah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    I've been googling up a storm and the result is I'm very confused. Hopefully you boardsies can help me out!

    I'm doing up the garden. About 4 weeks ago I had my garden wall extended by 2 blocks and plastered. Then about 3 weeks ago I got a new pressure treated shed.

    How long do I need to leave the shed & wall dry out before I can paint them?
    Do I need to use wood preserver first or can I paint straight on? I'm hoping to use Cuprinol garden shades. Again do I need to prime/treat the wall first or water down first coat? I'm looking st Johnstones masonry paint. Everything I read says to do something different and this is not my forte!!

    Thanks in advance!
    Kaz


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  • #2
    sky6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭sky6


    The Wall I'd wait until next spring/Summer as the lime in the new plaster will burn through the paint. The other thing is once you decide to paint it it's a job for life as it will need to be done every year to keep it looking fresh.
    If you do decide to paint it give it a coat of Stabiliser first then a 50/50 coat then a full coat of weather shield or similar.

    The Shed you can paint anytime. Just follow the instructions on the Can.


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