Frank wrote:

What type of paint should I use for a block retaining wall. In wet
weather the wall gets fairly wet so I would be worried about using
standard exterior wall paint (Weathershield/Sandtex etc) because the
dampness seeping out from the wall may lift the paint. The paint is
for decorative purposes. Is there a more permeable exterior paint.
Would a whitewash type finish work?


Thanks

Frank

You could treat the wall with one of thoise wetaherseal things to stop
teh damp seeping out and paint oiver, but I am dubius of the effect of
having a sopping wet wall that may be exposed to frost..