help with my render finish....

[joe greiner]

I don't think anyone's having a go at NooBs in general. But when the original question still indicates "Posts: 1" it's clear they've taken the info and run. Common courtesy suggests a word of thanks, and I don't think such added posts would overload the forum storage.

Just my 1.5 cents worth.

Joe

[schwerdty]

Jamjar,
Final render can be done in two ways.
1. Paint the wall with a thick nap roller and exterior semi gloss. A very nice finish and cheap for the appearance. One coat is enough if the paint is of reasonable quality.
2. Acrylic render. Many brands, all do the same thing.
First, mix well then on a very cool day or at 6am before it gets warm, You have to apply it with your trusty steel float (rectangular flat blade) very thinly and literally drag the float's edge across it to remove any excess. You'll get thje idea when you do it. Your helper (impossible to do on your own) immediatley floats (presses and rubs in circular motion) with a red hard plastic float. These are very recognisable. Get it at same store as acrylic render. Float from top down using gravity removing all swirl marks as you go. Be pedantic and you will be amazed at the result. Remember, two person job, one applies, the other floats. Work right to left, top to bottom if you are right handed. Try somewhere small if you can first. Never need bondcrete. It is money poured down the proverbial. All render mixes do the job as well as they need to.

[Joister]

thanks for the tips schwerdty

spotted more of your wise tips on another thread

as mentioned others find all this information excellent when they scroll through

what do you think of the bondcrete question - i've been playing both with and without in the mix - does seem to help in the application - been going for a 10 to 1 mix

definitely not including it on the walls - althought i have painted it on and then rendered straight after whilst it was still moist - didn't find it made much difference - found that keeping the wall moist just with water using either a pump spray or little hand spray does the trick to help the render stick - also good to stop the moisture being sucked from the mix