Sand /cement on gable wall

[Stevecc]

Hello

We are having the gable wall in the living (solid brick wall) sand / cemented and then skim coated.

We are having this done by a contractor

What would you expect. Would there be two layers of sand /cement put on the wall. How long do you need to wait between coats of sand /cement and skim coat

Thanks

 

[tell80]

IMO, 4:1 sand & NH lime is the mix - not cement.

 

[Stevecc]

I found not many plasterers plaster in lime ... is it really necessary ... will sand/cemnt do

 

[tell80]

Its no different spreading S&L than S&C. Perhaps you are confused with lime putty plaster?

 

[Stevecc]

OK, so sand and cement (S&C) will do

 

[Wayners]

Re lime plaster vs gypsum.

 

[Stevecc]

There does not seem to be a consenus, just different opions

 

[Nige F]

Indeed , but only tell 80 is right - in his own world

 

[tell80]

Nothing to do with any consensus - check with SPAB or any of the Conservation societies or officers.

 

[Stevecc]

What does S&L plaster do that S&C plaster does not do

 

[Stevecc]

I was wondering about the wall, plaster and plasterboard juction. How should it be, A or B (see attachment). Advice appreciated

 

[Nige F]

What does S&L plaster do that S&C plaster does not do

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