how to fix the window ledge and impress the wife

[spencerl]

Hi there, I am new to this forum.

The bank holiday weekend has begun and I need to do something useful to impress the wife, so I thought I would have a stab at fixing our window ledge (or sill if that is technically the more correct way of saying things).

Its a 1900 ish Victorian build. I think the ledge has concrete coverered in blaster, which as hopefully can be seen from the photos, the plaster is cracking and falling off.

The outcome is to make neat and paint.

Any expert tips and techniques and materials to use would be really appreciated. Basically I know nothing, and I dont fancy the idea of going to my local B&Q and guessing what products and tools may assist to do the trick.

Bascially I dont know what materials, paint to get or use.

thanks in advance

the front shot
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the left side of the front
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[Skimmers]

if it was my id scrape out all the crap and build it back up with filler in layers.
sanding as you go or total redo it.

Id re bead the cill and apply a rend-aid and top coat it with OCR sponge finish let it dry then paint.....

 

[Pigeon85]

As advised above remove loose material then fill in layers of up to 5mm using masonry filler then wait for the temperature to warm up a bit before painting (should be sometime in September just after the kids go back to school)

 

[spencerl]

thank you both. I will be getting to work over the coming weeks, and posting my results if not too embarrassing !

 

[Micilin]

Remember to form a drip on the under side. Easiest way is to have it sloping down awsy from the wall.