Services
Masonry Painting & Paint Removal
Removing modern masonry paint from solid walls and repainting in a breathable coating.
Why paint lifts off older walls
Most masonry paint sold for modern houses forms a film across the surface. On a solid wall built of soft brick or stone that film holds moisture in, and it eventually lifts away in sheets, often bringing the face of the brick with it. Underneath there is frequently the original limewash.
What the work involves
The modern coating is taken back to a sound surface. Any failed mortar is dealt with before anything goes back on. The wall is then repainted in a breathable masonry paint. On a recent job in Leicestershire that was Emperor masonry paint.
What this includes
- Modern masonry paint removed back to a sound surface
- Failed mortar made good before repainting
- Breathable masonry paint
- Limewash
- Colour matching
Also from RJS Services
Lime Pointing & Repointing
Old or failed mortar cut out and replaced with lime mortar, so the wall can dry out through the joints.
Fencing, Decking & Patios
New fencing, decking and patios, and repairs to the ones already there.
Garden & Grounds Maintenance
Mowing, strimming and general tidying, on a regular visit or as a one-off.