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Paint or render to cover blockwork?
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:34 pm
by PhillipC
I want to improve the look of some blockwork walls that have been used to extend an old stone garage at the house I have just bought. Any thoughts on what the best approach to this would be appreciated. Slapping on some stone-coloured exterior paint seems the simplest, but will leave the obvious shapes/joints of the blockwork showing. Is rendering, then painting, better in the long run?
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:28 pm
by rosebery
It's all down to personal choice. If it were me I'd render (blockwork ONLY) then paint.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:39 pm
by PhillipC
Thanks Rosebery. It usually is the case that the best solutions are the most work ... so I'd better just make time to do it and order some materials.
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