On 11/04/2019 22:40, alan_m wrote:
On 09/04/2019 11:38, Andrew wrote:

Don't worry, after almost 9 years I'm sure the original paint would have
flaked off by now, and even its replacement will probably be up for
renewal too.

Where are you getting this ancient post from ?.


Maybe 9 years for op but I have a similar problem that I need to sort
when the weather gets a bit warmer. My property has probably 5+ layers
of masonry paint. 80% appears sound but with the other 20% some of the
top layers are flaking off leaving sound layers beneath and in some
areas the paint is no longer sticking to the bricks. The latter I think
is mainly where the brick surface was spalling prior to being painted
and are the odd bricks randomly scattered around the wall.

A question to those who have used a pressure washer: Was it used to get
all the paint off or just the loose paint?

My intention is to repaint with the same colour (white) after making
good any dodgy areas.



I'm very interested in the answer to this too. My house is roughcast
rendered with nearly 80 years-worth of paint on it and in need of a
re-paint. Some of the paint is still well attached, but some isn't.