Recent content by Mogwai101

Thanks for the reply. I am hoping that the lime content will allow the render to be a little flexible and "self healing". Some cracking will be tolerable provided it does not spall of the base coat. A few coats of emulsion will cover/fill the cracks. Once the job is done will posts some pics...

Thanks for the response. I have only just found the responses. My computer was displaying a message saying "waiting approval for posting"....when in fact it was posted. This what I thought would be the appropriate treatment. I will post some pics when it is done.

Thanks for the response. I have only just found the responses. My computer was displaying a message saying "waiting approval for posting"....when in fact it was posted. This what I thought would be the appropriate treatment.

I am installing a wood burner and the space is narrow so opted for a wet treatment of the brick/blocks revealed when taking the fire out. I have put a render scratch coat on (about 3weeks ago) (about 1.8m2) and now need to finish it. I plan to use a cement lime sand render (1-1-6) as a top...