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For overskimming your mixed-surface walls: No Stabilising Grit: Limecote can work without grit stabilisation if applied carefully, but you risk issues with adhesion, especially on gypsum. Use scrim tape at joints for added stability. Stabilising Grit: For cost-effective options, Auro 506 or...

Basement waterproofing design may use the barrier method, cavity drainage system, or both, with guidance from Safeguard Europe's CPD seminars on the technical and regulatory aspects.

Strip back all plaster, apply 2-3 coats of tanking slurry floor-to-ceiling, render with waterproof additive, and use breathable plaster or finish. Ensure proper ventilation to prevent damp smells. The previous job was incomplete and likely causing the issues.