Phil Aynsley
Give masonry walls a touch of Moroccan authenticity by rendering and painting them pale blue. Pair with a feature wall in bright, bold blue and you’ll feel like you’re on a permanent holiday – all within the comfort of your backyard!
Gather your supplies
- Acrylic render
- Dulux Low Sheen Weathershield in Template Quarter, Template Half and Mondrian Blue
- Broom
- Drop sheet
- Bucket
- Drill and paint drill mixer
- Masonry steel trowel
- Paint roller
- Sponge
Note: You don’t need much Template Half so save your cash and buy a small sample pot instead of the full size.
Step 1
Use a broom to sweep walls and remove any dust, cobwebs and loose material. Lay drop sheet to protect flooring, if needed.
Step 2
In a bucket, add water and acrylic render according to manufacturer’s instructions, and mix well with paint drill mixer.
Step 3
Use spray setting on hose to dampen wall, then apply render with steel trowel, evenly spreading mix over surface. You can use a straightedge to check for level of render, however, we left ours untouched for a rough look. Allow to cure for at least 1 day before applying paint.
Step 4
Once cured, use a paint roller to apply Template Quarter paint to wall and allow to dry.
Step 5
In a gentle sweeping motion, use a sponge dipped in Template Half to highlight the texture of the render.
Step 6
Use paint roller to apply Mondrian Blue to feature wall.
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