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I have some patch rendering to do and I thought it would be pretty straight forward; just get some straight sand and cement render for the scratch coat and then apply a top coat. But, this is my first time and there are a multitude of different options out there it seems!
And, I've got a few different scenarios which I feel require different considerations, so I want to try and find a single option that can cover them all if possible without the needs for buying different materials for each...
1. I have full depth patching, that goes back to brick to carry out in the kitchen (10mm+)
2. I need to patch where the old wall heater was and now has a sheet of cement board to render over (5-10mm), but there is deep gaps on the sides (see photo)
3. I need to skim some areas where removing tiles has removed mainly just the top coat, and few mm's of base coat in places.
4. Oh yes, and also filling in chasings from new cable runs (about 30mm).
I was going to keep it simple and cost effective, but then I read you need to use a different kind of render for cement board and I don't want to have to buy different materials for each task!
Can I use Dunlop 20kg Multipurpose Acrylic Render as a base for all tasks, then apply a top coat?
I do apologise for that @squeakysim. I've contacted CSR, and our Special Orders team at your local store can order a bag in for you. It will come with our next order. You can either visit the store to place your order or contact them over the phone.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Well gentlemen! I ended up going to the source, as I found out there’s a CSR trade centre not far from me! And I have to say, I’m a little bit proud of the outcome…!
@JacobZ I had your words ringing in my ears when I started to contemplate settling for a bag of fine coat render instead!! So glad I took the time to get this, it was a dream to use!
Thanks for your support thus far all of you!
Now for the skim coat in the kitchen and laundry… 😁
Hi @squeakysim
Thank you for sharing that update, that is beautiful work! Once it sets and is painted over you won't even know it was repaired.
Eric
