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    Efflorescence problems

    Should I pva wall before skimming if its render?
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    Efflorescence problems

    Great thanks guys. It's almost dry throughout apart from one bit which was the main spot of damp /Efflorescence so will give it until early next week then skim over and post pics
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    Efflorescence problems

    How long should i leave the cement to dry before skimming? Should it be bone dry?
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    Efflorescence problems

    Waiting for cement to dry out fully before skimming, been around 6 days so far is this normal? Seems to be taking a while. The waterproofer admix i added did have a retardant in.
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    Efflorescence problems

    That's a great idea thnks; I will. I've always been impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone in this forum. Could have got original plasterer back to fix this but given what he did the first time I'd rather trust myself to do a better job! So have brushed salt neutraliser on...
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    Efflorescence problems

    Thanks, picked up an admix from toolstation with waterproofer and salt neutraliser in it so will add this in tonight when im rendering it.
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    Efflorescence problems

    So ive just hacked the paster off, and he hadnt even bonded it. Just skimmed straight onto the brick. As the bricks were sticking out unevenly some parts of the skim were over 1 inch thick. Have washed bricks with salt neutraliser yesterday and going to s/c later today. Should i add a squirt...
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    Efflorescence problems

    Ok, so ive got a litre of anti sulphate,his stuff: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALT-NEUTRALISER-ANTISULPHATE-TANKING-BASEMENT-WATERPROOFING-/181418700431?var=&hash=item2a3d65ae8f and the box says to slap it on the brick (I assume undiluted) and leave to dry. It also says to slap on plaster, I...
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    Efflorescence problems

    That's great thanks. The only thing I need to find now is a decent cheap salt preventer chemical near Sheffield for the tiny amount needed; any recommendations do trade point do anything useable?
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    Efflorescence problems

    Oki think ill try the sand cement method, what would be a good walkthrough? Hack off, wash bricks with salt preventer, leave bricks to dry out few days, plaster sand cement (ratios?? I have no idea) then multifinish skim on top. Dont want to board will be much easier if I can skim it
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    Efflorescence problems

    No in sheffield! Thanks for advice, so ater ive renderd with the salt neutralising render and its dried i just skim with finishing plaster?
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    Efflorescence problems

    Ok, its only a couple afternoons work i can manage that! What do i need to do then, hack off, then what.?
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    Efflorescence problems

    Can i render with salt inhibitor on top of current skim or does it need hacking off.? And what product do i need?
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    Efflorescence problems

    Hacked off the top old style skim and plaster / mortar stuff. Back to bare brick then think he bonded it and skimmed
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    Efflorescence problems

    Theyre there i can see them? Also should add the affected but of wall is only the top 1/3. And pics seem right way round now! Wierd.
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