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[Closed] Painting new render - thin paint or not?

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I've had a redundant external door removed and where it used to be is now rendered (1 week old and looks dry).
I'd like to get some paint on the render - do I need to thin the first coat (Dulux Weathershield masonary)?


 
Posted : 06/12/2013 10:56 am
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Thin the first coat


 
Posted : 06/12/2013 11:04 am
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I would definitely thin the paint when painting reindeer. Dont want to weigh them down too much ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 06/12/2013 11:16 am
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I would use Christmas Spirit

IGMC


 
Posted : 06/12/2013 11:17 am
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Leave it 28 days before painting, then two coats. No need to thin


 
Posted : 06/12/2013 11:49 am
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thinning paint - to make it go further when the new surface absorbs it.

Ie its done by tradies and cheapskates to minimise costs.


 
Posted : 06/12/2013 11:50 am