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    Limelite High Impact Finish

    Just finished putting on the Limelite Rnovating Plaster and probably going to use Limelite High Impact Finish. Been reading some horror stories about the application - any experience on here about applying….Tips, do's don'ts etc Much appreciated for all feedback :)
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    Clarification re render after tanking

    Just completing tanking coats and looking to overcoat render. Have used Everbuild Febtank. Their data sheet states Renovating Plaster OR Cement Based Render: SUBSEQUENT OVERCOATING: FEBTANK SUPER is suitable for overcoating once correctly and thoroughly cured. Plaster: If plaster is to be used...
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    Cement Type - Sovchem K11

    Stupid question maybe, but going to ask anyway. Just doing the K11 tanking and rather than using their sulphate resistant ready render (£'s), I'm using the alternative sand/cement 4:1 with SBR 1:4 BUT can I use Blue Circle General Purpose Cement or must it be Portland OPC?
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    Tanking a 400 year old stone cottage

    Floor is cement and has a membrane. Floor is dry. Outside walls are rendered and not leaking/cracked. Walls are 18-24 inch thick. I have damp walls 'up' approx 2 foot on met walls. I was going to tank using Febtank. Internal walls are cement render finish and am wondering wether I hack...
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    Parex

    Hi I posted a thread on here regarding dreadful external rendering that had been performed on my cottage. I intend to not have the original renderers back as the job is awful. Another plastering contractor has recommended removing the previous shoddy work and replacing with Parex. He claims...
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    Advice Please

    Hi all, I recently had render removed due to severe cracking etc and had it replaced. However, the guys doing it just don;t seem to be able to get a smooth or even level finish. In some places it's also lumpy and other places smooth. Previously it was roughcast and reconsidering, I wish I had...
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