Painting using Pliolite paint on slightly wet surfaces..

[Bobbbb]

Hi there,

Of course painting exterior walls requires a dry surface - however is it possible to paint using Pliolite paint on new render that has dried for 5 weeks, but it has been raining slightly for the past few days?
i realise it is not ideal but scaffolding is expensive! From what i understand, Weathertex Pliolite in particular is a good option as it is one of the most breathable, but will this work onto slightly rain wet walls?
And does Pliolite paint require a primer ?

Thanks in advance for your time

 

[opps]

Why use Pliolite in the first place?

I am a decorator- I do a lot of exterior work.

The only key advantage of the stuff is that, being solvent based, it can be applied in temperatures as low as minus 5-10 degrees centigrade. It is shower proof faster than most waterbased paints, but at this time of the year (here in London), the differential is minimal.

With regards to breathability- I am not convinced that it is any more breathable than a decent quality waterbased masonry paint.

Downsides- it costs more, doesn't offer superior longevity, and requires white spirit to clean up.

I don't think that it requires a primer (check the specs first though), but you have to allow upto 16-24 hours before recoating.

Personally, I would use waterbased masonry paint, thinning the first coat as per the manufacturer's instructions. Then follow up with two full fat coats.

Regarding the scaffolding, the companies that I use- the bulk of the cost is putting it up and taking it down. If I tell them that I need it for 6 weeks and it becomes 8 weeks, none have ever charged me extra.

 

[Bobbbb]

much obliged good sir