I would like to paint the exterior walls of my house as I think it will really make the difference when I come to sell it next year as it isn't painted at the moment and when I did a test part it looked really nice.
I was planning on using Sandtex masonry paint but when I read the back it said it wasn't to be used on common or fletton bricks-how do I know what mine are?
Has anyone had any experience of painting normal external bricks, is it really likely to cause issues?

cheers

 

Don't know for sure m8,but use ronson it does what it says on the tin .

 

One more thing, If I do paint the house will a surveyor pick this up on a surveyor's report, Ie common bricks painted-could cause future issues ?
Or am I worrying over nothing

 

the reason people dont paint brick is due to the fact is not very porous so the paint does not stick well and usually flakes off.

Main thing to do is to prep it well, power wash then fungicidal solution.

Make sure the brick is totally dry then apply a good primer coat, usually thinned down main coat.

Dont use cheap B&Q products and that included the main brands sold at these places - go to a paint company/ trade outlet and buy direct

Also go for an oil based product rather than water based at this time of year otherwise a shower will wash it all off before it dries.

Best trade product we used to use was Leyland Masonary paint, but Manders, Dulux etc is good. The stuff sold direct is always better than the crap stuff they label up for the stores.

If a surveyor questioned the paint afterwards you can then throw this info at them.

 

Great info there thanks very much

 

make sure you scrape off or wire brush any loose bits mate ,
then use a fungicidal wash,
and when the walls are COMPLETELY dry,
i would give them a coat of stabilising solution (spirit based)
then a couple of coats of "pliolite" (oil based) masonary paint
this method will give you the best and longest lasting finsh
by the way dont do it till the summer
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however if your gonna sell the place just stick a coat of b&q special on and hope for the best

 

Kind of wall construction is it? Cavity or solid?