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Hi. I'm Charly Duffy for the Dulux 'how to' series on exterior surfaces.
Using a textured paint is an effective way to add style and character to your outdoor
living space. Dulux Texture Rock is a water based exterior
paint with a light grained texture profile to create a delicate rock finish.
It's suitable for brick, concrete, fibre cement or masonry surfaces.
In this demonstration we're going to show you a simple method using a roller and a brush
to achieve a classic, textured effect. You'll need a Wide brush
A Medium nap roller A Roller tray
Quality masking film and external grade tape A Drop Sheet and a Stirring paddle
You'll need to mask off adjoining surfaces that need protection with a quality masking
tape. Remember to remove the tape when you've finished the job before the paint sets.
Make sure the surface you're about to paint is clean and well prepared. Sweeping it down
with a broom is a good way to free your wall of any dust or excess particles.
It's well worth having a look at the useful surface preparation tips on the product label.
Give your paint a thorough stir using a wide, flat paddle in an up and down scooping action.
Now, using a brush, cut into edges and difficult angles that won't be accessible with a roller.
Apply the first coat with a medium nap roller by rolling straight strips from the ground
up. Be careful not to overload you roller and when you have a manageable section, roll
over it diagonally to achieve an even spread. You should be ready to apply the 2nd coat
after about 4 hours of drying. To achieve the textured effect we're going
to use a wide brush to apply the 2nd coat in a random, criss- cross action like this.
Make sure to overlap your criss-cross sections to ensure an even finish.
The paint will lighten in colour as it dries and it'll take about half an hour for the
effect to become apparent. Dulux Texture Rock is available in a range
of exterior colours and is certain to lift the look and feel of wherever you choose to
use it. To easily change the colour and look of existing
texture walls, sand back the coated substrate to a sound surface and apply 2 coats Dulux
Weathershield If you would like further painting tips on
interior and exterior surfaces, be sure to have a look at our other Dulux 'how to' series.
Worth doing, worth Dulux.