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Mr Stephen Butterfield

Stephen . 26/08/2025 - 8.09 AM

Any advice for masonary painting over a previous exterior wall that as had a pva coating . Thanks

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Roman Handyman

Rating: 5 out of 5
Southampton
PVA on exterior walls can cause issues with adhesion and breathability. Best to scrub it down, lightly sand if glossy, and use a breathable masonry primer before applying quality exterior masonry paint.
Answered4 August 2025
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Burton On Trent
Or put grunt on first , or around a 200 ml C 200 wood glue into 15 20 litres paint
Answered26 August 2025
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