Painting

[Bernie]

My house is a 2 storey pebbled dashed which cost quite a bit some years ago.
However a painter who was painting around the windows overhead the pebbled wall spilled some paint down the front of the pebble dash. In spite of all his attempts to restore it to its original appearance it is quite obvious.
My question. Would it be possible to paint over the entire wall that is pebble dashed and if so is spraying the best and what type of paint is recommended. Probably would be a costly job??
Any tips would be most welcome. Thanks in advance.

[Atheist]

Spray or brush. I did it with a brush. It'll cost you but to get an idea just ask for a local quote. They'll probably do it much quicker by spraying, and a job like that costs more for labour than paint.

[Buenchico]

Most web links seem to suggest that using standard masonry paint, applied with a masonry paint brush, is the best way forward.

[theshedman]

Really depends on how rough the wall is. If not too rough then a long pile roller and a brush for around windows and down pipes etc. Make sure you remove any dirt or growth that may be on the wall first as any that is left may grow and ruin the job by making the paint peel or bubble.

[theshedman]

Forgot to put a good quality masonry paint like Dulux.

[Bernie]

Yes a quote would be important to have an idea before I commit to anything. I will make enquiries and be ready for the Springtime

[KARL]

There is something you could try by way of salvaging the situation. A powerful pressure washer (or persistence with a less strong one) will very possibly remove the paint to the point where the effect is inoffensive. This method depends on what is there beforehand (naked pebble dash or a paint) and also on the quality of the pebble dash finish). I am assuming that removal of the paint began immediately after it was spilled. If the spilled paint was oil based then the outlook for this approach is considerably poorer than if it was water based.

[The Builder]

I would ask Karl nicely and borrow his pressure washer.
But, I would make sure it was the type where you can add sand to the spray for a very powerful abrasive effect.

You'd have to be very careful, with as light a touch as possible, or you might rip off the pebbles :o(