Lime in the mix

Prob been discussed before but can’t find the info. Was thinking of going back to the old way I used to render. 6:1:1 Sand:cement:lime. Anyone else still use lime and for what reason
Same as you mate.always for the dash mix cos it bulks it up nicely and holds the stones better I find
 
Prob been discussed before but can’t find the info. Was thinking of going back to the old way I used to render. 6:1:1 Sand:cement:lime. Anyone else still use lime and for what reason
Dubing out on stone work and I use just a touch when dashing
 
Use it in winter to set the render faster. Not in summer as it sets it to fast and get hairline cracks
 
Not to be technical but hydrated lime is used as a plasticser, and also to increase suction in subsequent coats, ie tryolenne, pebble dashing, or wet dash. Use of hydrated lime is fought with problems because of shrinkage chemical plasticser much easier to matain mixing ratio too
 
Not to be technical but hydrated lime is used as a plasticser, and also to increase suction in subsequent coats, ie tryolenne, pebble dashing, or wet dash. Use of hydrated lime is fought with problems because of shrinkage chemical plasticser much easier to matain mixing ratio too
I use nhl 3.5 , never had any problems , although its a pretty stable climate here in Bedford perhaps
 
Used it for this mix. Brings more fat up for napping. Finish we do here in Ireland.






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How do yo
how do you leave a nap finish




Sponge float over it. Throw drop water, rub it lightly and nap. You have to be very carefurl because if you nap to hard, it shows all over the wall. Done correctly it looks good. TBH, I've always rubbed up with sponge to finish after floating but starting to like napping instead. Will get close up pics next time for ya. Its like a sort of light artex finish with S&C.
 
Di just offered yesterday to see the hole up in my pajamas.... so no thanks I’m good! Got my s**t all sorted over here! :sisi::LOL:
Glad to hear you’ve got him well trained.... Oh by the way Please remind him to wear marigolds when washing up, you don’t want his hands getting all ruff and horrible?? X :LOL::p
 
Sponge float over it. Throw drop water, rub it lightly and nap. You have to be very carefurl because if you nap to hard, it shows all over the wall. Done correctly it looks good. TBH, I've always rubbed up with sponge to finish after floating but starting to like napping instead. Will get close up pics next time for ya. Its like a sort of light artex finish with S&C.
Good cheers
 
Sponge float over it. Throw drop water, rub it lightly and nap. You have to be very carefurl because if you nap to hard, it shows all over the wall. Done correctly it looks good. TBH, I've always rubbed up with sponge to finish after floating but starting to like napping instead. Will get close up pics next time for ya. Its like a sort of light artex finish with S&C.
So still finish with a sponge and float
 
So still finish with a sponge and float


Still throw the float over it then grab a sponge float, throw bit water on it like as ya do when skimming, lighting rub it with the sponge float and lightly pull it so it sucks the fat off and leaves a raised finish something like artex.
 
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