I want to have my pebble dashed bungalow painted cream what preparation will nedd to be done before I can have it painted?

Hi, Start by giving your property a good power wash "jet wash" being pebble dash theres not a great deal other than give a coat of primer sealer for added protection you can do, and if your not changing colour then theres no need for that,use a good paint, such as sandtex. kind regards chris

I would begin by removing the blown areas of pebbledash and then re render and pebbledash. Repair any other areas or cracks before applying a stabilising solution to the pebbledash. Following this I would apply a fungicidal wash and once dry apply a minimum of 2 coats of good quality exterior masonry paint. Andy Hough(Property Refurbishment)

Hi there, If the pebble dash has been painted before and in a fair condition then a good stiff brush to clean any cobwebs and dirt away and put a first coat on with a drop of water in it then a good couple of thick coats and it shoul look nice, however if the surface is a bit crumbly or flakey a coat of stabilizing solution first to help bond it all together. Buy a quality paint for the job dont go scrimping to save money because you will only be painting it again a year or so later. Hope this helps steve