Help!
We had planned to do some DIY cosmetic improvements to our kitchen as we can't afford to have it ripped out and put back in - which is really what it needs - but, on removing some plasterboard facings (which were already loose), we discovered damp behind.
We have dealt with the source and have stripped the walls down to bare brick on a builder acquaintance's advice. The top corners have revealed polystyrene balls (some sort of pumped in insulation I believe) that we don't know what to do with and otherwise we're now left with very uneven bare brick with fairly substantial holes scattered throughout (1" by 3" and depths varying from 1" to 8"!).
The sand and cement is bought and ready to go, as is the PVA.
However, we don't have a clue what we're doing and can't afford to pay someone.
Can anyone give a brief step-by-step on how to render then finish coat the walls please?
To match it with the render that did not need ripped out, a depth of 2-5cm will be required (old house = uneven walls, so depth is different at different points).
Would also really love clarification on the need for plasticiser and lime please.
Thank you for taking pity on idiot in advance!
L
We had planned to do some DIY cosmetic improvements to our kitchen as we can't afford to have it ripped out and put back in - which is really what it needs - but, on removing some plasterboard facings (which were already loose), we discovered damp behind.
We have dealt with the source and have stripped the walls down to bare brick on a builder acquaintance's advice. The top corners have revealed polystyrene balls (some sort of pumped in insulation I believe) that we don't know what to do with and otherwise we're now left with very uneven bare brick with fairly substantial holes scattered throughout (1" by 3" and depths varying from 1" to 8"!).
The sand and cement is bought and ready to go, as is the PVA.
However, we don't have a clue what we're doing and can't afford to pay someone.
Can anyone give a brief step-by-step on how to render then finish coat the walls please?
To match it with the render that did not need ripped out, a depth of 2-5cm will be required (old house = uneven walls, so depth is different at different points).
Would also really love clarification on the need for plasticiser and lime please.
Thank you for taking pity on idiot in advance!
L