Recent content by cademan

hi malc, its for more of a patted brush finish rather than stipple. normal paint brushes do not seem to have enough length to create a more detailed pattern. Years ago i bought a wooden handle brush with two straw bunches which was perfect (Cannot for the life of me remember the name of the...

Hi all, not been on for few months now, hope everyone well! Summer finally here for a couple of weeks lol:RpS_cool: Does anybody know where to source patterning brushes for render(in particular long haired). Also never been able to source moldings for things like flowers, Tudor roses, lions...

cheers rigsby, so u advise against waterproof in top coat???? If no lime in top coat, what would u use (just a plasticiser??) regards CM

essex, same as u by the looks of things :RpS_laugh:

I only tend to use it in top coat when patterning and panelling ( hands cant take it any more!!!!! and latex gloves are just as bad):-)

Hi Andy, It seems we work similar but i always add waterproof to top coat unless using lime. Why do some spreads not use in top coat?? In my opinion it still needs to be plasticised, waterproofed and slowed down. Dont tend to get many issues internally on celcons, just the odd crack occasionally...

especially if u use screws john!!:RpS_lol:

Never used pva outside ( absolute No No in my books). Cement destroys pva. But if suction is an issue outside, surely suction is an issue inside regardless of weather out or in and still has to be accomodated for ???????

Internally would an sbr scud not be too time consuming (whole House), would always advise on hardwall for celcons but some prefer the cheaper alternative :RpS_confused:.

overcast on top coating day.

heya rigsby, gonna be going to have a look this week to see what exactly has happened but from what ive been told it seems something may have killed top coat. suction generally in backing coat but applied and scratched in good time ( no dusting). Oh and there was fibres in backing. second coat...

Hi all, What are your preferences for rendering on celcon blocks? Internal and external. I was always led to believe weaker mixes, IE 5 to 1 backing rather than 4 to 1. followed by a 5 to 1 top coat or slightly weaker. First time ever for me but top coat has cracked slighty and is apparently...