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If the customer doesn't want me to use cullamix then a mix two sharp sand to 1 cement in a bath (dry) then mix in to a slurry and hey presto :)

thanks Richard ;)

Bump! Still need some questions answering please guys. Do I need to to use a float to rub up the mono? & do I need to make sure I smooth out all trowel lines befor scraping the next day? Cheers In advance :)

I never knew you could mono ove s@c scratch coat tbh I thought you should use rendaid if on brickwork then apply the mono after a couple of days.

thanks for that pwi so no need to use a float to rub up? What size scraper do you use 8 mm or 15? Cheers

Hi guys Following my other post on applying k rend I still have a few questions which I would greatly appreciate if anyone coul help me with. 1. Once applied and ruled flat do I need to do anything else like flatten out trowel marks , rub up with a float like with s&c render or a sponge? 2...

is it the super flex skimming spat you are using pal?

Thanks for that! When you rule off do I have to do anything after like s&c render, rub up with a float and then sponge? Or is it simply put on, rule flat, leave until set then rub back ?

when you say use a spatula ,do you use the refina ones? Do you tend to scrape back the next day or same? Cheers

SBR slurry the wall then render whilst tacky

Is this true ? I've read this a few times on here

so one coat can be used on brickwork aswell as block?

I never knew you could go over the scratch coat in the same day I assumed that it had to be left over night like s@c render. This system is all new to me to be honest ??? So how long do you have to leave the scratch coat before applying the second coat? & Also you say fix the beads first If I...

Thanks for that pal do I need to wet the scratch coat down before applying & should I wet the wall before applying the scratch coat bearing in mind it's on brickwork? so I need to scratch base coat leave over night, then use the two coat pass method, or is the for one coat only? Also you say...

Hi guys I have a rendering job to do for a friend and he wants me to use k rend rather than sand and cement render It's something I have never used and was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on using it. So here is a few questions which I'm unsure about and would greatly appreciate it...