A Preparation & Rendering Guide by Mix Mud Render Specialists
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No matter what sort of a structure it is it should radiate excellence. It can be achieved by following a proper design procedure along with using great rendering techniques. A small guide has been compiled for rendering surfaces. • Basics Attention to detail is an essential part of cement render in Sydney. For external walls, rendering can be used as waterproofing along with adding an appeal to it by using textures and colours. To highlight a single wall bold colours, textures, or designs could be added. Depth effect can be introduced to the structure by using a contrast of colours or textures. A few things should be kept in mind before rendering the walls: • • • •
A proportionate mixture Thickness should be maintained An appropriate number of coats Attentive curing • Surface Preparation It is essential that the surface being rendered is clean for cement render in Sydney or anywhere else. It needs to be free from dirt, oil, paint, dust, or any such thing. For bases like cement or metal frames, the surface should be prepared with a “dash coat” before applying the render. Dash coat is a mixture of cement and water. It is made to flick onto the wall surface and near the window and door frames. This mixture provides a surface for the render to stick to.
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A minimum wait of 24 hours is essential to get the desired result. • Preparing the Mixture The mixture should be prepared using great quality plastering sand. Agencies that provide cement render in Sydney say that the materials should be mixed in a proper ratio using the correct measurement of volume. The mixture should be prepared on a hard and flat surface. A cement mixer or a wheelbarrow work as well. A mixture says usable for 30-40 minutes. So, it is advisable that only a small batch is made per use. The first step to prepare the mixture will be to add up all the dry ingredients and mix them until it has a uniform colour. Small portions of water will be added to the dry ingredients. The mixture should seem semi-solid like putty. In case the mixture turns out to be too dry or too wet, it should not be used.
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• Application As mentioned before a uniform thickness all over the surface is crucial. To ensure that the thickness is really maintained wooden battens can be nailed to the wall. The battens will be of the same thickness which will provide a clean edge to work with. This is what the cement rendering services in Sydney also do. To apply the render on the wall a steel float can be used. Layers can be added until the desired thickness is achieved. Once that is done the surface can be smoothed out. If multiple coats are to be applied then each new coat will have to be dried for 3 to 7 days. Each surface will have to be scratched as well for the next coat to stick to it. • Finishing
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For the final coat, there are a lot of finishes available in the market like: Trowel Finish- The final coat is skimmed using a wooden float for a smooth surface. Sponge Finish- Considering the name, a damp sponge is used to give the surface a sponge-like texture. Roughcast Finish- The final coat is flicked onto the wall and no retouching is carried out leaving the surface rough. Bagged Finish- A damp hessian (a type of cloth) is used to add texture to the surface. The texture will depend on the style of dabbing or rubbing.
Cement render in Sydney is one of the best ways to give a modern look to any structure. If you haven’t yet hired a rending service provider, contact the Mix Mud- Acrylic rendering services specialist in Australia today. Get your rendering done by an expert at better prices without compromising workmanship and quality. © MIXMUD. All Rights Reserved.