Limestone wall ideas wanted

dj87

Hi,

I am currently doing some backyard renovations and have a reconstituted limestone that has been previously painted running along my boundary. I have thought about rendering, repainting or trying to strip the paint off. I am open to ideas. I am aware the paint may have seaped into the limestone but it appears to be chipping off at certain areas.

Thank you for your assistance.

  

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @dj87. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about rejuvenating a masonry wall.

I would suggest that it's next to impossible to remove the paint from the porous surface. Unless you adamantly want to render I would recommend preparing the paint by removing any that is degraded and repainting. Grab a wire brush and scrub down the area where the paint is flaking. Remember to wear appropriate PPE including a face mask, safety glasses and gloves. Then, scrub the whole wall down with Sugar Soap and a stiff bristle brush. If you have a high-pressure washer, that could also assist in blasting off loose paint.

Once the area is prepared, apply a primer and a quality exterior paint.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell