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Hi,
We have spots of Drummy Render (as per the picture) in a couple of rooms. The house is 1940's double brick, the rest of the walls are in OK condition with some minor hair line cracks in the render.
Is it as simple as removing all the peeling render, and then use something like a mortar mix or the Dunlop Premix render, sand it back and then paint?
- Do I need to do a cement layer on the brick first?
- Should i put some mesh down against the brick?
Thanks
Chirstian
Hello @hessian86
Thanks for sharing your question about fixing the render on your brick house.
Before you proceed with removing any render of your house, I strongly suggest having part of the render tested for asbestos. If the test comes back negative, I suggest using Davco 20kg Off White Render. It dries off white so it will need to be painted to the colour of the wall. There should be no need to put an extra layer of cement or mesh as the render can go on directly to the brick surface.
Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your project.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Thanks so much for this information, we will send a sample off for testing before we proceed.
Can I use the same product to fill these small cracks?
Hi @hessian86
The render can be put on from 4mm to 10mm. However, if the damage is not so deep, I propose using a multipurpose filler such as UNi-PRO 500g Multi Purpose Interior Filler - 500g to fix the damage.
Eric
Hello @hessian86
I can only suggest using foam backed sandpaper such as the Rocket Sanding Sponge Kit. It is designed to offer optimal sanding results on flat, contoured or irregularly shaped surfaces. Please note that some parts of the intricate cornice will have to be sanded manually with the sandpaper folded to reach into the tight corners.
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
Eric
