How To Float A Wall Ready For Plastering Using Sand And Cement

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HOW TO RENDER SAND AND CEMENT A WALL READY FOR PLASTER OR TILES ON AN OLD WALL or NEW WALL
Hi everyone this is a video in which I show you a lot of tips on how to go about re rendering / rendering an old wall that has never had plaster on it covering the basics and the must dos and don'ts this demo could help the diyer a lot,new to the plastering and rendering trade or even a homeowner understand what must be done.
Sand & cement rendering block wall ready for skim coat plaster or tiles very detailed how / demonstration how to plaster a block wall new or old many tips and step by step guide giving during this informative video on sand cement rendering a wall the preparation to the mix and ratio of sand to cement, the finishing of the cement tips and tricks that only plasterers know given that will take your job to the next level and give you the confidence and knowledge to undertake such a task in the plastering and rendering world, the why the when the how the tools the mix ratios the timings all given in this plastering . rendering tutorial #rendering #plasteringdemo #floatcoat
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@macplastering Жыл бұрын

all stages here = kzfaq.info/sun/PLDpySD0F7BfLcNnU9pYhJZt5vtki6jSkR

@Sethorion99 8 ай бұрын

The technique you show at ~6:00 to plumb up the face of the wall is really smart. I'm watching videos to learn how to render/plaster bits on my house and I think that's the first time I've seen that technique.

@macplastering 8 ай бұрын

Thank you buddy its a similar way I do floor screeds to get the levels. I wouldn't do it like this all the time as we tend to go for straight and the walls shouldn't be built to far out and again if they are would tend to need more work and time to get right

@noodles8203 Жыл бұрын

You S&C like I butter my toast...smooth.

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Haha could always be better I do watch myself while editing and say good man keep that hawk there catch the gear from landing on the floor less cleaning to do :) kinda forgot to say that in video but i am sure i z it 100 times now on other rendering videos no doubt ... thanks again for watching Noodles mate

@Plasterer1 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Mac 👍

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony mate :) 👍

@durexjim Жыл бұрын

Great demo of craftsman ship mac not enough sand and cement work over here in the uk thx for sharing

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Get asked a lot why not dot and dab why not hard wall but i think this works out the best way cheap and solid but yes the other options are great too ,, thanks for watching mate :)

@neilmuir2752 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Mac. Thanks for sharing bud. 👌💪

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍Thanks for watching mate

@lewigas290 2 ай бұрын

I’m a DIY-er and getting to terms with this process. I’m pretty sure I’m trying to finish with the devil float too early and end up pulling more more cement off the wall. Just wanted to check how deep the screws should protrude and should I be resisting the temptation to close in the finish too much. Notice that at 8:21 you’re more concerned with a “general” float with more emphasis on providing the key. Almost at the stage where I’m contemplating closing in the finish and then using a scratcher. Sounds numb I know but I reckon I’m over doing it and overthinking too. Thanks for helping Mac

@macplastering 2 ай бұрын

I preffer little thin nails myself - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7KCp9aUlc6VZ58.html that me setting up the float ... The more you close it in the easier it is to skim. for sure if you go to early it will tend to stick in more and pull gear off or as some say rub holes in it, very bad for outside work as will make waves that the sun will show of... its mostly trimming here I can go early with experince but when i was learning i would have let it set up a little more and did the finger test poking it to see how wet and stiff it is

@lewigas290 2 ай бұрын

@@macplastering Hi Mac, Thanks for helping. I’ve watched the video and can see straight away that I had screws set way too deep. You have nails 2-4mm deep but I had screws more like 6mm maybe more. Plus I realise that the screws will have a tendency to pull the cement away whereas the nails will be a bit more streamlined. Gonna follow your advice and start again. Once again thanks👍

@macplastering 2 ай бұрын

@lewigas290 I do know guys like the screws as easy in and out but thicker and like you say pull a little more. But yes always here mate 👍

@rockroll456 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate :)

@kalyardoz 11 ай бұрын

i love the sound

@macplastering 11 ай бұрын

Hi thank you is it the sound of the tools or music ?

@Joe-jv5mm Жыл бұрын

Mac great tip on 🍑ing up your wall, corner 2 corner with the 1.8 box level

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

actually thought i had it recorded so it was 2 lines pulled off both sides if that makes sense but i either cut it out forgot to recorded it or just talked about that LOL but yes it is a good way to get walls much straighter and plumb again most jobs we don't have time for that its to go straight and plumb at window walls ect sutch as sites and some walls you would never get right unless you had 3 days at the wall LOL Thanks again for the support Joe mate

@MarcusT86 Жыл бұрын

Good video buddy! I love how it's standard practice to get loads on the floor haha when do you pick that up anyway? Before it sets?

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

No let that stuff set for a week or two then hire a drill to chip it up LOl Jokes mate I think if you re watch video I forgot to say during it to keep the hawk / hand board under the trowel if you look again you will see the gear dropping is caught my apply to drop ratio is like 10 to 0.85 haha no but in all serious when im straightening that gear is back in the tube board bucket wheelbarrow also i keep floor clean so can pick any if any that has feel and re mix it :) Thanks for watching Marcus mate

@lesleywillis6177 Жыл бұрын

I’m the best amateur plaster catcher in the north!😂

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

@@lesleywillis6177 worldwide lol

@ianturner8459 Жыл бұрын

I would bed in some render mesh over that timber wall plate and the wall straps to help any cracking from occurring.

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

For sure be good mate but yea will be back here doing floor and can show it all off cracks warts and all as they say doubt it will have any but then again even mesh and fibers in mix with sbr wont stop it if it wishes to crack :) again done it both ways and seen it be fine both ways also see it crack both ways never seen a steel brace crack mined you or never noticed it again always make sure they nailed tight

@CheckFred Жыл бұрын

Hey Mac ... Have you got any 'Moran's' in your lineage?? .... I used to sub off of an Andy Moran - A lot of your face-shots in this video - You do have his look - And he was Irish - Bought most of Ireland with his profits 😄

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

None mate sorry he must just been a good looking guy I think :)

@CM-hj4rt Ай бұрын

I want to know what exactly is that, you used in straightening the walls? Was that just an ordinary plank wood?

@macplastering Ай бұрын

No it's a refina aluminium straight edge and one was a Bix level

@danishhussain804 4 ай бұрын

what additives do you put in the Render and is it the same mix for internal and external sand cement

@macplastering 4 ай бұрын

Most times, different mate as outside will have waterproof in it and inside don't need it

@macplastering 4 ай бұрын

Again so many different types of jobs new block old block red brick ect

@danishhussain804 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the advice ive only ever used hardwall and bonding on interior but i was intrigued by your interior sand and cement plastering because i believe its lovely to get nice and flat even though it might be abit more messy thats why i was curious as to what your mix is for interior sand cement old brick walls

@macplastering 4 ай бұрын

most times 4 to 1 with some plasticizer in mate i would find bonding messier as if floor is clean you can re use and cement of floor

@danishhussain804 4 ай бұрын

thanks 👍

@shivgohil1972 9 ай бұрын

Could this support porcelain tiles? Seen the lads in America float bathroom walls with mesh… Curious as gypsum is only rated till 20kg per sqm. I know this is render but some old properties the skim is over a render as you have done

@macplastering 9 ай бұрын

Depends on the size and weight of the tile we do tile over this here with no issues untill tiles need removing takes the skim with it but you could just float it and then tile would be the strongest bond

@shivgohil1972 9 ай бұрын

@@macplastering some good quality porcelain probably 35kg-40sqm with the adhesive and grout

@macplastering 9 ай бұрын

best to do a little test before fully committing to it mate

@shivgohil1972 9 ай бұрын

@@macplastering will let you know how it goes, will try it on a future job

@macplastering 9 ай бұрын

yes mate

@gunzowillis545 Жыл бұрын

Sorry if I missed it. What’s the ratio you use inside?

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

This one was 3 to 1 on the scratch areas then 4 to 1 top coat mate

@scottderrick5471 Жыл бұрын

No hate at all mate love your craft but did I miss the 1st scratch coat, I was taught 1 scratch then top coat n float it then skim, do u ever have a problem might save me some time in the future 😂❤

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

No need to scratch coat if wall isn't to bad shape scratch for inside would be over kill unless like i say a heavy door frame or bad shape wall but yes you can do that it would work fine but a good 10 12 mill on be perfect I have a clip of this all painted hoping ot get uploaded all thought the guy painted WAY to early but if will still show that no block shines through ect Thanks for watching and commenting mate oh again if I could get more money to do a scratch coat on every wall i would 100% :)

@mrwright5699 Жыл бұрын

If the wall was all over would you put a scratch on first to get it something like straight first?

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Do you mean all over the place ?

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

as in really bad shape ?

@mrwright5699 Жыл бұрын

Yeah not plumb and old brickwork.

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

@@mrwright5699 Yes like some of the new builds these day LOL so if it is really bad and heavy it would been a scratch to build out then next day would need a top coat like this mate :)

@robertchinn8728 Жыл бұрын

Hey mac I’ve always set up goal posts when doing my floating work, is that something you ever do? Have you got any videos of setting up backing coat beads? Hope you’re well mate 👍🏻

@johnjoyce2508 4 ай бұрын

I was taught 35+ years ago to sand and cement was always right to left and skim left to right. So it stuck that way for me

@macplastering 4 ай бұрын

Ye it seems to have for the ones who do sand n cement do as they where showed as long as it well push on its grand what way did you coat dry dash receving coat mate?

@lesleywillis6177 Жыл бұрын

What’s the advantage over sticking up some plasterboard, cost?

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Great question buddy Would it be good if I did a little video on this talking about that and my views and points ect ???

@ryanmaynard256 Жыл бұрын

@@macplastering yea do a video on it Mac.

@jayman6905 5 ай бұрын

It can come out more expensive on smaller internal jobs in houses being used, if your taking into account mess and preparation. Cheaper to use plasterboard then and cleaner.

@mc4067 Жыл бұрын

Probably best I don't comment!

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Thats already to late LOL

@yakupgeckin7777 7 ай бұрын

You are master but You forgot to moisten the wall with water 💧 Increases adhesion properties

@macplastering 7 ай бұрын

Low suction wall if I wet it would be bad in this occasion as wont set nicely if was hight suction yes would wet it down on scud coat

@tommycoughlan4104 6 ай бұрын

First plastering I see going on from left to right

@macplastering 6 ай бұрын

really every right handed plasterer i know from belfast and more dose it like so

@paulbryan4498 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha for all you haters out there mac no matter what you doing someone will always have something to say 👍

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

For sure mate I only think i fussy haha no to be fair most the viewers are brilliant like 99.9%

@GaZonk100 Жыл бұрын

you started from the left!

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

Correct

@georgewraith8360 Жыл бұрын

Right handers work right to left , lefties left. To right ,,, toe ,,,heel of the trowel.... just saying......

@macplastering Жыл бұрын

not all right handers do some work left to right as i just showed and most right handers i know in the game do to and great plasterers funny i know a left hander and he dose opposite this is toe to heal pressure is key not really where you start i could start in the middle and work a spiral out form that and it be just as good as any wall LOL I do get what ya saying as a guy wrote it in a book before but fails to say where his foot work is and how his body is shaped in fact has anyone ever said that ? the other thing you have to think about is dry dash no way is a guy that dashed right hand gona go and start right to left the start dashing left to right as again how you would be standing and flicking the stones on another thing really missed in the old plastering books think its time they got a new write better still it could have been a typo LOL but yes just saying and do what is most comfortable as to prolong your energy and work life my friend