Create your perfect outdoor fireplace
Painting your outdoor fireplace
Prepare the surface
If the surface has mould, remove all mould and mildew by applying Dulux Prep Wash or scrubbing with a diluted household bleach solution (one part bleach, three parts water). Rinse the surface. If the surface is peeling or flaking, remove all loose pain with a scraper or wire brush. If your surface has not been previously painted, use Dulux 1Step Prep as your preparation coat.
Cutting in
Cut in around the edges of the wall with a brush — these are the areas the roller cannot easily reach. Maintain a wet-edge by cutting in larger areas in sections as you go. This will help to avoid ‘picture framing’ where unblended cut in areas remain obvious after rolling.
Loading
Using an 18 nap roller, load the tray with a reasonable amount of paint.
‘W’ pattern
Start rolling the wall in an ‘W’ pattern. Continue over the same section until the wall is evenly covered. Roll up to area of 1m2 size or paint the wall in sections.
Laying off
Once you’ve covered the area, level the finish by laying off with long, parallel strokes. Laying off needs to be done before the paint has commenced drying, so it’s best to work in sections at a time.
Repeat
Once the first coat is dry, repeat the total process again with a second coat.
Cardrona is one of New Zealand's favourite whites. See the Dulux Popular Whites for more inspiration.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
General Painting Supplies
High-quality synthetic brush for cutting in
Medium nap (10-18mm) synthetic roller for walls
Paint pot (for cutting in)
Roller tray
Drop sheets
Painters masking tape
Cloth
