I need some advice, how long do i need to wait before i can paint new render? do i just wait till it looks dry and then paint? or is it best to leave it for a week or longer? please help! Boris
it should be dry by now BUT you must stabilise the new render (with p.v.a if this is all you can afford) you will then get a pro finnish in 2 coats instead of 3 or 4.
Beau is talking c**p do not stabilise new render... prime with a thinned coat of masonry paint and then give one or two final coats.Do NOT add PVA to the paint.
Regarding how long till you can paint it.,,,, how long does it need to dry out?Generally speaking,if it has dried from grey to light grey then it should be dry,The test will be if you paint it and the paint dries within the recommended time then it should be dry enough.Normally it won't do any harm if the render is still a bit damp as long as it is drying out normally.
yes its dry now, i just put the render on, i dont normally get the 'pleasure' of painting it :-/ i HATE painting! all i need now then is a few good dry days.....