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Painting brick walls indoors.
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.47 PM
I am trying to lighten my lounge dining room, I have small red brick walls at bottom of alcoves and a red brick arch looks old fashioned, I want to paint them in a white or cream wash, I realise I have to prime using pva , but what paint do I use, an emulsion? Also what about sealer on top of that what products are there that would work. Thankyou for your help.
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Timothy David Interiors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Dont use pva.
If you look at the primer range offered by zinsser, i believe bullseye 123 is the most applicable to your job.
Once primed you can then paint with whatever you choose
Answered17 May 2019
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Anonymous user
I would recommend using a suitable primer and undercoat,then use a water based acrylic paint .This will give adhesion and should be ok after 2 coats with a roller
Answered31 May 2019
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Architectural Brickwork
Rating: 5 out of 5
I would recommend not to use a PVA, primer or emulsion.
The best product would be a breathable limewash. These are available through The Lime Centre and come in various different colours.
Answered17 May 2019
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