Thinking about painting the exterior walls of your home or property investment?

Multiguard Property Solutions' hope you find the following information relating to painting exterior walls- or using textured wall coatings - useful!
Email: enquiries@multiguard-solutions.com

Multiguard Property Solutions UK offer a range of solutions for cracked, crumbling, flaking walls including textured wall coatings(that come in a range of colours) and a clear wall coating system called Protectguard.
When we have helped you to repair render, or deal with problems with your brickwork however you may wish to simply paint your walls. Ask us for options!

We found this useful article, which you may find useful

(From www.doityourself.com/stry/brickfaqs)
"A brick wall may be painted provided the correct preparation is done, the proper paint is selected,
and the paint is applied correctly. Generally, new brick walls are not painted. However, if you desire to
paint a recently constructed brick wall, it should be allowed to fully cure 28 days and should not be cleaned
or treated with acid solutions. Alkali-resistant paints should be used and a zinc chloride or zinc sulfate solution may need to be applied to the wall to neutralize the surface.

"Painting brick does not preclude good construction and detailing practices. Any deficiencies such as
surface deposits; broken brick; cracked, loose or missing mortar; or inadequate flashing and weep holes
should be corrected prior to painting. In addition, the brick should be thoroughly cleaned and given
ample time to dry before application of paint.

"For brickwork to function properly, the wall must resist moisture penetration and be permeable to
vapor from the structure. Consequently, any paint applied to the wall must also have these same characteristics. In addition, the inherent features of a brick wall which channel water out, such as weep holes and vents, must not be clogged by paint or caulk to inhibit the flow of water.

"Latex and Portland cement-based paints perform well on brick walls. Oil-based, alkyd, rubber and
epoxy paints do not allow any vapor in the wall to escape and consequently should not be applied to brick. Prior to painting, the brick should receive a prime coat suitable for the paint application per manufacturer's instructions."

So you can either Do it Yourself- or Ask Multiguard for a Professional Exterior
Wall Painting Service in Northants and other areas of the UK!

Telephone Northants 01908-516366
Fax Northants 01908 511605