Finishing Render...Getting The Perfect Finish (Mix/ Float/ Sponge)

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In this video, we’re going to show you the exact formula I use on how to finish render. This is a tutorial on how to render a wall for beginners with the main focus being around the finish.
There are 4 stages of finishing render:
1. Applying the render
2. Ruling
3. Floating the render flat
4. Sponging the render
This will not mean anything to you at the moment but these 2 steps are arguably the most important stages for rendering a wall. I’ll walk you through the exact process you should take and I’ll give you specific tips on how to get the best finish from your work.
I’ll also talk about timings. This has been a massive issue for some of the subscribers from our Plastering For Beginners KZfaq channel which is why we’re going to uncover how and when to float the render.
Rendering is a major part of becoming a successful plasterer and the finish you get is the most important stage.
So with that said, check out our video and learn how to render like a pro. If you like this video please like and subscribe. We’d also love to hear from you so please leave your comments below the video and I’ll get back to you personally with any questions you have.
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Thanks for watching and we’ll see you on the next one!
Blaine Gray

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@scootyman2974 2 жыл бұрын

So, it’s 01:40 am and I’ve just finished sponge floating off my first ever bit of rendering. Whilst it’s not perfect I’m over the moon with how it looks. (Or should that be under the moon) Just want to say a big thank you for making this and giving me the confidence to have a go. 👍

@shakhan1848 3 жыл бұрын

I love that fact that your teaching people. Giving something back. Top bloke.

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy it mate! Thank you for watching 👍

@jermainegriffiths7135 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very informative little video 👏 well done bud, great job on the Edit!

@crigdastig91 3 жыл бұрын

Blaine I've been using the megamixer for years now and what a beast it is it will never let you down, great video mate 👍

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

I'm loving it so far my friend and thank you for watching. Cheers pal!

@thenorthstar311 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff... i love this channel . Keep up the great work :)

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate. I really appreciate that

@spatel3783 2 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing you knowledge

@willm437 3 жыл бұрын

Looking awesome mate looks real good ain't done a lot of rendering but always looks fantastic mate 👍

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you pal. I really appreciate that 😊

@elsaint7657 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful❤

@MarcusT86 3 жыл бұрын

Only just sat down for a break at work mate. This will be the perfect viewing!

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Haha perfect viewing my friend! Hope you're well Marcus

@deanetheridge4259 3 жыл бұрын

Top guy and great video

@granthollinger9000 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Blaine with the bit timber, tarps can become very frustrating it’s more a hazard 😂

@Cablesmith 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work matey 👌🏼👌🏼

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal!!

@kevinlee5368 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Blaine.

@PlasteringForBeginners Жыл бұрын

Cheers pal!

@kevinlee5368 Жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners no problems Blaine I hope i will be like you soon 👍

@elfidge1 3 жыл бұрын

top man cocker, great fookin work lad

@craigriley9008 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job 👍

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate!

@RafalBudowlaniecUKEveryday 3 жыл бұрын

Keep doing, good job

@perry4078 3 жыл бұрын

Bought myself a Mega mixer just after Christmas, a brilliant mixer. We normally use a slurry sponge instead of a sponge at the end.

@gw2031 5 ай бұрын

What's the best sand to use so you get a nice textured finish after sponging? Thanks

@naththomsett5760 3 жыл бұрын

The slow gear is for stiffer materials ie render/mono etc, the fast gear is for lighter materials multi etc 👌🏻 love my mm30

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know...thanks for the heads up pal. Cheers 👍

@ThePlasterer 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, best Mixer ever in my opinion 👍😁

@ThePlasterer 3 жыл бұрын

Should have got you to buy it on my affiliate link🤣🤣

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha too true my friend! Hope you're well pal 👍

@ThePlasterer 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners yes, thanks mate👍

@scottmorley7188 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great Vids, I had a go today at the scratch coat, I mixed as you said and wet the wall (concrete blocks) and thought I'd had a lovely creamy mix, when I started applying, it seemed to go off quite quickly? (very difficult to straight edge level the wall) After seeing this, I'm guessing the wall needs to be very wet as the sun was on it today, also just wondered the thickness you would ordinarily put on, I didn't use beads, I'm going to try the straight edge method, appreciate your advice. Regards

@malcolmbale9566 3 жыл бұрын

What would u recommend to do to prep a boundary wall before rendering, it’s a higher level behind & possible damp could track through as there is no treatment on the other side!. Would it also be problematic as the blocks have nothing but a fence on top. Great work as always👍🏻

@leedrummond164 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mixer haha. I usually knock up with my dewalt drill and a little whisk.😎😎 I hardly ever do big areas tho. The renders a lot easier to use with a dash of lime.

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Ha it's a good one matey! The lime makes a massive difference - I totally agree my friend. Hope you're well and thank you for watching!

@MrPFurse 3 жыл бұрын

Hey m8,I’ve bought tarmac one coat to do a dash wall Could this be used over dash or do I put down render grip first?😬

@elenarespeto6001 11 ай бұрын

Me gusta muchísimo ver como trabajas, lo haces parecer muy sencillo. Que tipo de tierra es la que usas? Porque donde yo vivo no la hay.

@n.w143 3 жыл бұрын

How much water in the bath to start Blaine? Love the videos, so informative

@gibbokpl 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend sand / cement over a render such as k rend? I want a smooth finish.

@kasimpivano943 3 жыл бұрын

Blain please explain why you use tends mix aswell the lime, the lime serves the same purpose as the renda mix including waterproofing, easier workability, and provides flexibility to the render when dry.

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

I use FEB Rendamix. I know it had the same attributes as Lime but I just prefer the workability that the Rendamix provides. I've often just tried Lime on it's own but it's never as nice or creamy. Try it...it's so much better with them both In the mix. I don't think you'll regret it 👍

@aarongoodchild5040 2 жыл бұрын

I find it good to mix the cement ans lime with a lot of water then add to sand, makes easy and creamy mix

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Tip mate 👍

@kf5541 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the sprayer from?

@stevensalisbury8157 2 жыл бұрын

Love your quality of work and the secret of lining not trowelling, when you refer to the mix are you using plastering sand?

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! Yes...all Plastering sand 👍

@jessehaze5754 3 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind me asking what sort of a price would you put on a job that size? I know we all different but just interested

@gw2031 5 ай бұрын

Is it a mistake to use superfine sand ? If sponging brings the aggregate to the surface to get that pro finish is it best to use a courser sand ?

@lewisriggs6596 Жыл бұрын

I’ve started render recently annoying how patchy some walls can be and when rubbing up fustrating when pulls off the wall

@craigjames1355 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , can you tell me what sand you use is it just red building sand ? Thx

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

Plastering sand

@Miguel.Garcia 3 жыл бұрын

After floating could you trowel it smooth for a clean look or is that a no go?

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

You can but it isn't as strong as a sponged finish...but you can do it 👍

@callumbassey884 3 жыл бұрын

Hi great video how much rendamix would you use in a 5:1 mix?

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

It is 250ml 5/1 plus half a bucket of lime, no waterproofer in the top coat. Don't use Wikes Tarmac plastering sand it is full of stones.

@georgelambertpt 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers another top vid. We learned a lot from your render 'fail' vid and the water sprayer looks like a great shout. You say that you spray the scratch coat until you can see the water on the surface and it's no longer being soaked up. Do you recommend the same for the original surface? (Concrete blocks, old brick etc) before applying the scratch coat? Thanks again 👍

@24wanye 3 жыл бұрын

Ya mate.. but in winter make sure not to soak the scratch too much or will take all day to dry enough for the float.. summer time soak it 👍

@georgelambertpt 3 жыл бұрын

@@24wanye Cheers mate 👍

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

I find a bit of water for the scratch is enough - I usually SBR the surfaces to be honest. This is a great primer before rendering so use that if you're ever unsure my friend 👍

@werdna21 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, just a query thou, I've been told you cant go straight to the bottom brick on rendering due to possible dampness? Usually on houses the the first two bricks are left on show and not rendered? Or is it different as this is an extension? Also, do you have a video on how to apply a bead / edge along the bottom so its nice and neat when you do leave 2/3 bricks exposed?

@lewisriggs6596 2 жыл бұрын

Usually it’s a stop bead along we’re the damp course is on a house keep nice and level happy days

@ronbessant142 2 жыл бұрын

Drip bead or bell Bead along the bottom ,usually above damp course .Personally I never render right to the floor due to water rising up the wall ,I’m surprised none of the videos explain about using beads and not to render direct to floor ,,,

@julianthornton9076 3 жыл бұрын

loving the content, I notice that you put wavy lines in your scratch, I was always told to do this as it relieves the stress in the render, I dubbed out on a job we were doing & got some lads in to finish the wet dash off, they were moaning saying that the wavy scratch holds water in the loops & they always use a straight scratch. why do you use wavy lines?

@hugheseire4835 3 жыл бұрын

I worked with a plasterer before with 30 years on the the job wavy scratch is for show offs the fancy way to do it and it prevents cracking or so on a straight scratch does the same thing.

@andrewchard1628 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question if your trying to straighten up a old stone wall say with scratch costs how thick can you put render on? 2 scratch coats and 1 finish coat Upto 15mm each time ?

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

I would do 7mm per coat with a deeper area being slightly deeper and a bulging area slightly less. You may get slagging or slumping in the render and it will fall off while ruling.

@leegorman3329 3 жыл бұрын

How you finding keeping the carbon clean? Is it as hard work as I hear?

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

It really isn't mate. Just grab a rag when you're done, dry it of and spray with WD40. It's as simple as that. It rarely rusts and it's starting to break in nicely. Definately recommend it pal 👍

@justinbresland9504 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant mixer,they suffer with the trigger going,mine only lasted 6 months

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that actually. Hopefully it lasts....only time will tell my friend!

@wakeup9605 3 жыл бұрын

What are you using as a waterproof in the mix? Thanks for the video content!

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

Febproof is what he uses or Everbuild waterproof. Same company

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

250ml of Febproof in the first mix and then 1/2 bucket of lime and 250ml of Feb Rendamix (retarder) in the 5/1 second coat. Some put 250ml of PVA in the first 4/1 coat on standard concrete blocks. Thermalite 6/1 then 7/1

@FrazerrHD 3 жыл бұрын

What trowel are you usinf? Is it a nela premuim?

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

It's the Nela Carbon Steel Premium trowel pal 👍

@mymusic7262 2 жыл бұрын

What would happen if you did just one coat? I never understand why we need two?

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

It's not at strong and you'd more than likely see the mortar joints in the block work. It's not pretty 😂

@Paul22Monnes 3 жыл бұрын

Blaine what happened with the rendering job you had before, did you get a chance to go back? Great videos as always

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

That was the same job pal - the wall in the conservatory is the one I messed up. I had to correct it but I couldn't film it because the family was in the garden watching ha! But I'm going to film the other side soon so I can redeem myself 🤣

@Paul22Monnes 3 жыл бұрын

Haha always good learning exeperiences

@jasonlofgan66 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone recommend a primer for sand and cement render that could prevent any stains bleeding through from the old walls beneath?

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Bitchumen is probably the only thing that would do this 👍

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

Rendergrip grip has a rubberised texture, this works.

@scottcranton8585 2 жыл бұрын

Great video what sand do you use is it a grit sand ?

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Just plastering sand my friend 👍

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

Don't use Tarmac plastering sand it is full of stones, nightmare to float up.

@glenmiles6279 2 жыл бұрын

My friend,why don’t you put waterproofer in the first coat?

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

He does Feb Febproof 250ml.

@georgelfc1 3 жыл бұрын

1)do u pva the wall before scratch coat ? 2) do you pva scratch coat before float coat thanks

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate. Never use PVA for rendering matey...SBR is the best product to use. You can use it to prime the walls before the scratch coat - that's your best bet. How this helps 👍

@georgelfc1 3 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners hi thanks for your reply what about sbr on the scratch aswell to help with suction on the float coat thanks

@simonthompson2107 Жыл бұрын

I use rendagrip from Feb. It has sand and provides a great key as well as abating suction.

@brendanosullivan3664 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Blaine I think isaid it to you before I have a half bottle to wet the walls with it I find it quicker

@blackesteyes1133 3 жыл бұрын

A hose is a must when rendering. These garden spray bottles don't cut the mustard. Ok for dwarf walls like blaine did here but for big gables and other large areas they don't get enough water on the wall to allow it to control suction.

@naththomsett5760 3 жыл бұрын

1.25L Hozelock spray bottle hands down is the best on the market for plastering

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

I'll take that into consideration...cheers pal!!

@mikenco 2 жыл бұрын

"..and a big fuck-off mixer!".. haha

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@robowen66 2 жыл бұрын

Blaine, don't you put water proofer in the top coat? If not, why not? Should I only put it in the scratch coat?

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

There's waterproofers in the addative I used. It's called FEB Rendamix my friend...it's an all in one mix 👍

@robowen66 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasteringForBeginners oh yes of course. Thanks very much, I'm fast becoming a big fan!

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you matey! I really appreciate that 😊

@mikenco 2 жыл бұрын

I just use a garden hose with spray nozzle to soak the scratch.

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

That's the one pal 👍

@leedavis7663 3 жыл бұрын

Rendered over the damp course ?

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

It's to the builders spec mate. Due to the build and the situation they just wanted the render running to the ground 👍

@OGDadAverage 2 жыл бұрын

im curious what plants he will be growing in there to spend all that money ;)

@Oliversmith17 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you use the spray bottle when you had a hose the whole time 🤯

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

The hose isn't mine pal. The couple were using it in the morning and I avoid using other people's stuff. It's not worth the hassle If it Gets demaged 👍

@sadiporter2966 3 жыл бұрын

the refina megamixer is just a rebranded eibenstock but refina charge significantly more for it.

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Very true my friend 👍

@vw871 3 жыл бұрын

What mix was scratch coat ?

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

4:1 mate 👍

@lewdurling7727 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone notice the weed plants on the windowsill 👀

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

Haha imagine 😂

@paulashford4155 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know if they use regular building sand for this?

@PlasteringForBeginners 3 жыл бұрын

It's plastering sand mate 👍

@bigtoelittlefinger6133 2 жыл бұрын

Funny watching this when ur drunk

@PlasteringForBeginners 2 жыл бұрын

Haha this is a funny comment!!

@sissano1 3 жыл бұрын

A right handed plasterer should work from the left to the right . your making things more dificult for yourself....

@michaelburns5967 3 жыл бұрын

No you shouldn't, right to left rendering left to right skimming.

@sissano1 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelburns5967 don't be so stupid,I was a plasterer for nearly 20 years, ..think about why you shouldn't!..and you shouldn't need a derby on a wall that size if you plasterer correctly....

@michaelburns5967 3 жыл бұрын

@@sissano1 so for 20 years you were doing it wrong and you call me stupid.

@michaelburns5967 3 жыл бұрын

@@sissano1 www.plasterersforum.com/threads/working-from-left-to-right-or-right-to-left.37434/

@sissano1 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelburns5967 sometimes things are said that should never be said , and things done that should never be done yet somehow they are, have you heard of FUD?....fear uncertainty and doubt!...that article was based on someone's opinion, as is our discussion!....but dont be stupid and think of the physics to a Job...physics doesn't lie (unless people follow a wrong narrative...