How to paint a decorative breeze block wall?

[lyndal1]

I'm just taking posession of a newly built home and I'm very disappointed in what should have been a stunny breeze block wall. I ask for white and advised the builder i wanted it painted yet he kept insisting it was white enough. The painter has said it's too difficult to paint but I've seen many painted before and there must be a way. I was hoping to takle this over Christmas and would love some advice on what type of paint, primer and application would be best. 

 

 

[Akanksha]

Hi @lyndal1 

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community! We're delighted to have you join us and hope you'll find Workshop a great place for inspiring D.I.Y. ideas and useful advice.

I'm sorry to hear about the painting issues in your new house. Our resident D.I.Y. expert @EricL would be happy to assist you when he's back on the site later today. In the meantime, also tagging @sandy_d to see if she has any thoughts about your query. You might also want to check out this related discussion in case it helps: How to paint Besser Blocks?

Akanksha

[sandy_d]

Good morning @lyndal1 

I and sorry to hear that it hasn’t turned out how you planned. My only thoughts on why they wouldn’t paint it, is that it would be time consuming with the intricate gaps from the blocks. 

A good all in one paint like weathershield would work. Perhaps using a spray gun may make it easier for you to get into the gaps, if you don’t have one, a good old fashion paint brush or a good quality spray paint. 

As the blocks are corse, you will need to be aware that the paint brushes will get damaged. So I suggest not to use an expensive brush. 

I wish you the best of luck and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Sandy 

[EricL]

Hello @lyndal1

Thank you for sharing your question about your decorative breeze block wall. In regards to repainting it, I totally agree with @sandy_d's recommendation. I would also suggest using the Dulux 4L Vivid White Low Sheen Weathershield Exterior Paint. Using a paint spray gun will allow you to paint into the corners of the breeze blocks, however, you'll still need to use a regular brush to finish off the areas that the spray can't reach.

Please remember to clean the breeze block wall with water and detergent using a scrub broom. This will remove the dust, dirt, grease and oil that might be present on the surface of the wall. Once the wall is totally dry you can begin spray painting the wall.

Here are some handy step-by-step guides:

• Paint sprayer buying guide: how to choose a paint sprayer
   
• How to paint a fence with a spray gun
   
• How to paint your house’s exterior with a spray gun

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[lyndal1]

Thanks you @eric @sandy_d  & @Akanksha you've confirmed my thoughts that whilst an intricate job it's not something that cannot be done. I might look at getting a spray gun and getting stuck into this soon. 

I appreciate your help.