New/old brick garden wall

[wendyG 17]

Hi guys,my hubby rebuilt a 4 brick high wall at the weekend,and we want to paint it,we've bought some masonry paint for it,but will we need to prime it first,and if so do's it have to be an exterior paint,or can we just use any white emulsion as a primer undercoat?If we do need a primer,can anyone suggest one that's not a dear one,thanks.

[Geo-atkinson 10]

No, If you've got masionary paint. Slap it on

[wendyG 17]

Oh right,Ive read have to seal and prime before hand!

[carosio 186]

Those guidelines might be for a wall that has a damp-proof course? I presume yours hasn't, so some masonry paints allow the wall to "breathe" and expel the moisture that might be within (particularly low down), so resisting peeling.

[wendyG 17]

Ok thanks the the help guys!