How to revamp 70s crazy paving rock wall?

[Nikswa]

Hi guys, 

I need help. Please give me tips on how to paint this 70s rockwall white or a whole lot lighter etc. 

Any prep, how to paint it and with what/which paint would be appreciated. 

We are busting up the old fireplace you see in front. 

Thanks for any help you can offer

[EricL]

Hello @Nikswa 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about painting your rock wall.

If this is just a rock wall and is nowhere near a heat source such as an active fireplace, I suggest using Selleys 1L Wall Surface Cleaner Super Concentrate Sugar Soap to clean the rock surface. Once the surface is totally dry, I recommend using Dulux 1L PRECISION White Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer. 

For the topcoat, I propose using Dulux 4L Vivid White Low Sheen Wash&Wear +PLUS Anti-Scuff Interior Paint tinted to your preferred colour.

Here are some handy step-by-step guides: 

• How to paint like a professional
   
• How To Prep A Wall To Paint (the techniques used are applicable to your project)

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Nikswa]

Thanks Eric I’ll give that a go

appreciate it 

[Jason]

Hi @Nikswa,

Just wanted to welcome you to the community, and to perhaps hit pause on your project and get a few thoughts from others on whether painting the rocks is the way to go. I think it's a brilliant feature, but I might be a little biased as I own a 50s home and have a crazy paved fireplace too. 

Let me know if you'd like me to tag some experienced renovators in the community for their thoughts.

All the best,

Jason