I am a 77 year old retired plasterer and have done thousands of metres of plainface sand lime cement rendering This is by far the best video l have seen on this topic Most of the techniques shown are exactly what l used
@PlasteringForBeginners hi bud do you have an alternative to white sand and cement to use for render or pebble dash, its horrible to use ever with freeflow.
I think I'll take chance plastering my own walls. Thanks for the video I just hope I can match the rough texture of the house walls with all the stone inclusions and line marks.
If you're doing this in or around Edinburgh. Get your sand from. Thistle timber. Its well worth it. Its a pleasure to work compared to other places. Super fine almost like brown sugar, no stones and comes almost dry so its easier to pre-mix. Also its from a local quarry so a bit better for the environment and the colour matches any old mortar or render
Watching you enabled me to render an 80 foot wall, something I've never done before. It looks pretty good too. The problem I came across is after I combed the scratch coat some of it must have "Come forward" from the rest as it set. When it came to the top coat the scratch came through in a couple of places. Which meant I had to make the top coat a little thicker. But you are brilliant at what you do & make things much easier they way you explain things. Thank you.
tried the weberend OCR based on your recommendation and you are right, its a game changer. Just add water, sticks like bonding and sets at a good predictable rate. Very smooth, no stones and not that expensive on a small job like garden walls. Used it out doors and it rained but it still set. Sand and cement would have been washed off the walls
Perfect! I'll just add something that was really hard for me to understand when I was learning. Floating is the process that prevents the render from cracks. The circular motions swirl the render inside and you get no cracks with regular sand/lime/cement renders. With ready renders like the Weber it's really hard to get cracks, I wish I knew that before my first attempt.
Sick of crap sand full of stones. Feel ya pain. Ive started running sand thru some mesh to get all stones and pebbles out. Yeah takes some time but its worth it
Great advice yet again. Just one question, which always confuses me. How do you float a bell cast bead?. Cheers Blanie looking forward to more of your vids 👍
The question is, can you achieve that textured finish with the sponge on that pre mixed pre made render? Since you were bringing the sand to the surface with the sponge.
Hey mate love watching your videos. I'm to a pommy living in wellington Nz 10years have you got any videos of plastering in Nz? What do you think of Nz plastering products? Dan
19 years in the trade. Just done a neighbours back garden. Had am expansion joint halfway down the first gauge. Came out mega. Today me and the lad who worked for me did the exact same thing and went proper tits up! Having to go back tomorrow to re-render. Would you put it down to heat or getting on it to quick? Basically when rubbing up was bone dry on front but sliding?
nice work! one question tho why dont you throw on the mortar on the wall? and a good tip is to start apllying from the bottom and working ur way up! nice work and have a good day
Use protection gloves all the time !The ready mix render is very toxic compared with classic sand and cement recipe .Very toxic to skin containing chemicals ,keep away from water sources ,sewers etc, poisonous in water also means less durability .Nice skills 👍
@@PlasteringForBeginners oh right thanks I am a DIY trainee lol. I seen your videos on the ocr which you use & say it's great. I got a little wall to render & wanted to know best stuff to use. It's a concrete bloke wall which I will pregrit before 1st coat would you recommend the ocr or normal sand & cement. What mix would you use for scratch & 2nd coat please. Thank you mate
It's more expensive but I would use OCR mate. It's a nicer product to use, there's no worries about the mix and it's a lot more flexible. That's the one I'd use pal!
I’ve not tried that yet but it’s on the list. The next one I’m trying is Baumit KZP…video coming once I’ve I’ve tried it. I’m excited about that one ☝️
I do usually mate - stupidly left my gloves in the Power Float box which I didn’t need in this job. Only realised when it came to the floating stage which was too late. Stupid but I just didn’t pack it. Usually use the waterproof Ox Gloves. My hands felt it afterwards!
I am a 77 year old retired plasterer and have done thousands of metres of plainface sand lime cement rendering This is by far the best video l have seen on this topic Most of the techniques shown are exactly what l used
Thank you very much. I really appreciate that!
@PlasteringForBeginners hi bud do you have an alternative to white sand and cement to use for render or pebble dash, its horrible to use ever with freeflow.
I agree his video's are great I've been plastering 38yrs and counting
@@PlasteringForBeginnerswhat tools do you use for your texture please and thank 🙏
Mate you would be a great person to work under. Has a laugh, explains things simply and well and generally happy. Good video, thanks
Leyton Buzzard sand is lovely👍
We can’t get that down the south East…I’ve heard it’s great stuff though!
You’re a pro mate, thanks for the informative video 🥇
I think I'll take chance plastering my own walls. Thanks for the video I just hope I can match the rough texture of the house walls with all the stone inclusions and line marks.
If you're doing this in or around Edinburgh. Get your sand from. Thistle timber. Its well worth it. Its a pleasure to work compared to other places. Super fine almost like brown sugar, no stones and comes almost dry so its easier to pre-mix. Also its from a local quarry so a bit better for the environment and the colour matches any old mortar or render
I just so happen to be in the area. Thanks :)
Watching you enabled me to render an 80 foot wall, something I've never done before. It looks pretty good too.
The problem I came across is after I combed the scratch coat some of it must have "Come forward" from the rest as it set. When it came to the top coat the scratch came through in a couple of places. Which meant I had to make the top coat a little thicker.
But you are brilliant at what you do & make things much easier they way you explain things. Thank you.
Great job, great teacher
Thank you!
tried the weberend OCR based on your recommendation and you are right, its a game changer. Just add water, sticks like bonding and sets at a good predictable rate. Very smooth, no stones and not that expensive on a small job like garden walls. Used it out doors and it rained but it still set. Sand and cement would have been washed off the walls
Thankyou for this, clear, concise, to the point and wish you were around years ago when I started tackling the home jobbies.
Subbed! Cracking video on rendering and, very informative. Thank you for your videos kind sir!
I have to patch up some render after a leak repair. Your instructions will help me get a good finish. Thanks
I done my own walls s and c render. Slightly overworked a few areas but happy with it. The key is a good fine sand i believe. Finer the better
That's some nice looking work man, and a fantastic video. Top notch
Very therapeutic work, Well done!!
Great teacher
Super fantastic video thankyou for the upload
Perfect! I'll just add something that was really hard for me to understand when I was learning. Floating is the process that prevents the render from cracks. The circular motions swirl the render inside and you get no cracks with regular sand/lime/cement renders. With ready renders like the Weber it's really hard to get cracks, I wish I knew that before my first attempt.
Top class job
Thank you so much for sharing this - best video on rendering. Perhaps you could do one on rendering EPS.
Great suggestion! Thanks for watching my friend
Top notch result! 👌
professional job mate!nice,thanks for the lessons!appreciate it!
Your videos have been so helpful in getting my diy render skills up. Would love to see more on beadless corners
Thank you mate. I’ve got a lot of Rendering coming up so I’ll look into it 👍
Thanks great tutorial
Expert vid mate class
Thank you pal!
Nice work
Sick of crap sand full of stones. Feel ya pain. Ive started running sand thru some mesh to get all stones and pebbles out. Yeah takes some time but its worth it
Mate cross scratching for rendering best results , even surface , looks lovely when the sun shines on it
Cross scratch rough coat*
Thanks for posting Blaine.
Thanks for watching 👍
We was always taught to level the scratch coat and load it with lime to hold back the second coat
Great video.
I've been plastering for 40 years.... render has always been a bit of a nemesis for me , this boy is the fizziest drink in the fridge,trust me.
Great advice yet again. Just one question, which always confuses me. How do you float a bell cast bead?. Cheers Blanie looking forward to more of your vids 👍
Another great video bud
Cheers matey!
whats the mixing ratio? I want try with my brick fence
thanks
is the speed skim metal or plastic blade any good for ruling off?
i have both but i could buy a darby
I didn't scratch my base it's a retainer wall 4 brick high can I still top coat ?
The question is, can you achieve that textured finish with the sponge on that pre mixed pre made render? Since you were bringing the sand to the surface with the sponge.
Hey mate love watching your videos. I'm to a pommy living in wellington Nz 10years have you got any videos of plastering in Nz? What do you think of Nz plastering products?
Dan
19 years in the trade. Just done a neighbours back garden. Had am expansion joint halfway down the first gauge. Came out mega. Today me and the lad who worked for me did the exact same thing and went proper tits up! Having to go back tomorrow to re-render. Would you put it down to heat or getting on it to quick? Basically when rubbing up was bone dry on front but sliding?
I hâte sharp when it comes with so many rocks 😭😭
First class.
Cheers mate
Never learn to take the muck off the front of the hawk?
Less movement, less strain, etc.
Can render tell the difference between clockwise and anticlockwise?
Why is the diamond float a gamechanger? What makes it better than a worn in poly float? Genuinely want to know as my float finally died
nice work! one question tho why dont you throw on the mortar on the wall? and a good tip is to start apllying from the bottom and working ur way up! nice work and have a good day
How even does it look at night under light?
Use protection gloves all the time !The ready mix render is very toxic compared with classic sand and cement recipe .Very toxic to skin containing chemicals ,keep away from water sources ,sewers etc, poisonous in water also means less durability .Nice skills 👍
Are you using the ocr bag render? Love your videos mate
This is just standard sand cement pal…hence the stones in the mix 😅
@@PlasteringForBeginners oh right thanks I am a DIY trainee lol. I seen your videos on the ocr which you use & say it's great. I got a little wall to render & wanted to know best stuff to use. It's a concrete bloke wall which I will pregrit before 1st coat would you recommend the ocr or normal sand & cement. What mix would you use for scratch & 2nd coat please. Thank you mate
It's more expensive but I would use OCR mate. It's a nicer product to use, there's no worries about the mix and it's a lot more flexible. That's the one I'd use pal!
@@PlasteringForBeginners Thanks mate much appreciated. Look forward to the next video 👍
Have you used ms20 bag stuff I head that’s good for small render jobs
I’ve not tried that yet but it’s on the list. The next one I’m trying is Baumit KZP…video coming once I’ve I’ve tried it. I’m excited about that one ☝️
Does the cement go hard in the diamond sections in float..
I clean it regularly but it does a little. Really isn’t a problem though pal - it’s a great bit of kit!
👍👍
What do you use to spray the water on?
I use the Hozelock pressure sprayer. Garden hose if the wall is really dry but since it hadn’t long rained I didn’t want to completely drench it.
Do you put render straight on walls for 1st coat or pva 1st
I like to use a Rendering primer beforehand. That or SBR but I prefer a proper primer 👍
@@PlasteringForBeginners what primer do you seem to use
I like Bondit Rendering Pregrit 👍
Brilliant thanks 👍
Cheers mate!
What type of sand do you tend to use? And where do you tend to get it from? Cheers
I think u Waste time scratching the walls for the secound coat . At South america we do straight 2 coats and works good never issues
That's blocklaying sand not plastering sand
Tip you never ever mix sand and cement with a drill. Ever
Why??
Please enlighten us
Lots of plasterers do it now not a problem
@@PlasteringForBeginners Don't you just love anchors who make a statement like that and then never explain!
Why don't you wear gloves 46 years in the trade never seen anyone not wear gloves
I do usually mate - stupidly left my gloves in the Power Float box which I didn’t need in this job.
Only realised when it came to the floating stage which was too late. Stupid but I just didn’t pack it. Usually use the waterproof Ox Gloves.
My hands felt it afterwards!
Keine Ahnung vom verputzen.