Painting Limestone Rails & Spindles - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

plazaman · 06-17-2007, 12:37 PM

I have an exterior paint job coming up that includes painting limestone rails & spindles

Rails were previously painted, but i guess they are experiencing what you call chaulking. You rub your hands on them, and they leave white dust on your hand. Obviously, poorly prep.

I am thinking about Power washing/scrape & wire brushing them.

Apply an appropriate primer and topcoat.

What procedures/products would you pros recommend for limestone?

I am thinking Loxon Conditioner with Conflex or Sherlastic Top coat. Since i'll be using either or on walls. Or should I stay with the recommended Loxon topcoat or will I be fine without?

Thanks

Rich

Exroadog · 06-18-2007, 06:47 PM

If you can get it cleaned up good enough I would go with a silicate mineral paint. As in Kiem or Virginia Lime sells one and a few others. Will last 100s of years!

plazaman · 06-18-2007, 09:46 PM

Anything from the SW line?

plazaman · 06-21-2007, 09:13 PM

anyone?

Tmrrptr · 06-22-2007, 10:22 PM

Gosh, ... think it was independent contract cleaners run by Tpetersen had a redirect to an italian guy that was excellent and most likey can answer your question abt stone.

..Didn't want you to think yer post was ignored.. Ha!

I don't know that you will be able to get anything to adhere to efflouressence personified! After cleaning well you may be able to get something encased upon it for a number of years, but don't bet yer house on the warranty.
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Tmrrptr · 06-23-2007, 01:03 PM

ok, I found the fellow I had thought of earlier...

Great guy.... Maurizio Bertoli

reach him at mbstone.com

If he cannot help directly, he'll know where to look for best info.

Anything to do w stone u gotta find an old Italian!
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