dri coat

[christ]

just wondering if dri coat is a breathable backing coat, also what is used for?

 

[bodplasterer]

Dri coat is a cement based backing plaster usualy used after damp treatment, or when plastering external walls and there might be risk of damp getting in. Its similar to limelite.

 

[christ]

so i could use it on old stone walls

 

[bodplasterer]

Yeah is great for that sort of thing, also you can get a few coats on in one day if it needs dubbing out, great stuff.

 

[bodplasterer]

Definitely use a dust mask as its realy dusty stuff gets right down your throat.

 

[christ]

nice one mast, do you apply finishing plaster the same day, also what about pva, plus painting porus or non porus paint

 

[bodplasterer]

Unfortunatley you cant skim same day as its cement based it needs time to cure I have skimmed it next day but you get better results if its left a bit longer say 2-3 days. As for paint i think you can just use any normal paint not sure on the technical details.

 

[christ]

did you use pva?

 

[bodplasterer]

Yes

 

[christ]

legend, you learn something new every day, could have done with learning it a few days ago.