Recent content by Lee5000

Hi rigsby. Thanks very much for the advice. I'm looking at the website now.

Hi jhohniosaif. It's no wind up, I'm genuinely looking for advice on what is a good mix to use for external render and how best to prep the wall. It's only a home project so I really would like some genuine advice. I've never done external render before so don't know a great deal about mixes and...

Hi church. Thanks for the reply. I'm planning on using sharp grit sand. The surface is old and it's had external block effect slabs, similar to paving slabs, cemented to the wall. I'm pulling these off and the surface underneath is old render. I will also be going over some areas of old red...

Ok so my plastering is getting much better now and I've decided to try and render an external wall at home... I'm planning on using a 4 parts sand 1 part water and 1 part cement mix, and using a 3in1 additive that is a plasticiser waterproofer and frost retardant. I was planning on power...

Hi there. My name is Lee. I am new to this forum.m My friend told me about it and I'm glad he did. It looks great. I am slowly becoming better at plastering and really enjoy doing it. I am always proud when I finish a job and can see the smooth finish and how it can transform a room.As I...