Ronnie Sinclair Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 I'm a week in to painting the outside of my house (mostly roughcast render) - haven't attempted it since 2004 I wondered if anyone else has had a crack at this and how they got on? I've managed to complete a first coat on the back so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I think I need to Specsavers as I initially read your bracketed words as mostly roughcast cider! Maybe you could use Cider for the roof? Thatcher's of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Like all decorating, good prep is the key to a good finish. Cleaning, scraping and filling where needed. A pressure wash can give a good start. Needs a couple of coats of course and I have always been a bit of a fan of Sandtex, though ordinary masonary paint is good on a decent surface. Another thing I've learned over the years is that using cheap products is a false economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 48 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Like all decorating, good prep is the key to a good finish. Cleaning, scraping and filling where needed. A pressure wash can give a good start. Needs a couple of coats of course and I have always been a bit of a fan of Sandtex, though ordinary masonary paint is good on a decent surface. Another thing I've learned over the years is that using cheap products is a false economy. I used Sandtex the last time I did it in 2004 - this time I'm using Johnstone's Stormshield Trade Paint and its like chalk and cheese (I think the Sandtex was straight off the shelf from B&Q, whereas I've had the Johnstone's specially mixed). I'm getting an infinitely better finish this time even just off the first coat (although this hot weather is far from ideal for this job I have to say) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 I don't think you can go far wrong with Johnstones/Leyland paints to be fair. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Most paint companies make two grades of paint, trade and retail. Trade paint will always have the word - Trade - underneath the manufacture name, ie Dulux Trade or Sandtex Trade. Trade paint is always better, full of better and more expensive ingredients and is made to add water if necessary. It can be a tad more expensive but worth it as you'll do the job quicker and with less paint. B & Q, Homebase etc will sell retail (avoid) Brewers, Crown, Dulux centres will sell trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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