hi. im charly duffy for the dulux 'how to'series on exterior surfaces. a traditional render finish is an assett toany home. today we have a product that will show you how to achieve that.dulux texture full cover roll on offers a texture capable of filling mortar joints andcreates the classic, levelled effect we're after.in this demonstration we're going to use a
exterior paint colors that go with red brick, full cover texture roller together with afloat trowel. you'll also need a wide application rollertray, some external grade tape, a bucket and sponge, a blocking stone or stiff brush, adrop sheet, a broom or brush and a stirring paddle.the amount of product required to completely
fill and level the mortar joints will dependon the depth of the joints. it’s important to make sure your surfaceis clean and properly prepared. use a blocking stone or a stiff bristled brushto remove stubborn particles. then brush off any remaining dust.there are more detailed tips on how to prepare different exterior surfaces on the productlabel. before you begin, mask off any edges or areasthat need protection. we recommend applying 1 coat of dulux textureprimer to condition the surface and aid adhesion. the primer has a texturing additive and helpsbuild the profile and prevent the roller slipping on finishing coats.
you’ll need to give the paint a thoroughstir using a wide, flat paddle in an up and down scooping action.using the full cover texture roller, apply the product to the wall in vertical stripsfrom the ground up with a smooth, steady action. the texture roller has been specifically designedto hold and spread more material. a normal roller won’t do the job as well.it’s best to have a partner to help level the section using a plastic float, while you’restill rolling. working from the ground up, hold the plasticfloat against the surface so the leading edge is raised and angled at about 45 degrees.push the material across the surface to fill joints and any low spots. this process shouldbroadly distribute and level the texture before
it sets.now, float the leveled area with larger, lighter strokes to further fill and even out yourtexture. you can use harder pressure to fill any deeper grooves or uneven sections.wait a few moments, then clean the float and lightly finish in circular stokes. dampenthe float intermittently by cleaning it with the sponge.it’s important to keep a wet edge as you move across the wall. you’ll have to workuninterrupted to prevent the texture from setting before you’ve finished with thefloat. we recommend a minimum of 2 coats using thistechnique with the possibility of further
coats for deeper joints or rougher surfaces.as you can see, dulux texture full cover roll
on provides seamless cover, an even textureand a classic, attractive render finish. if you would like further painting tips oninterior and exterior surfaces, be sure to have a look at our other dulux 'how to' series.worth doing, worth dulux.
