Rendering

mallday · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:48 am Post Subject: Rendering

I have applied the first coat of render to a few retaining walls made out of brick. I used a ready mix mortar. Question is how can I get the second coat smooth. Also if its not smooth can the uneven spots be sanded down. If so what sort of sandpaper grade or sanding instrument should be used. I dont mind the uneven look but I am curious on how they get some rendered walls so smooth and fault free. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you.

jbonding · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:30 pm Post Subject:

is it internal or external?

mallday · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:51 pm Post Subject:

external retaining wall.

jbonding · Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:30 pm Post Subject:

use a straight edge to get it flat, rub over with a wooden or plastic float filling any voids then rub over with a damp sponge.

mallday · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:22 am Post Subject:

Thanks so much for your post!! Appreciate it. Can I also use a metal trowel?

jbonding · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:41 am Post Subject:

use the metal trowel to put it on if youve not got a float, a sponge after youve flattened it will smoothen it up