Hi,
I need to render some external block work, I plan to use sharp sand, cement and water in a 4,1,1 mix. I was planning on wetting the wall first and applying the mix in a 10mm layer and then scraping lines in it. I was going to then wait a week, and apply a finishing coat, and then sponge it smooth before waiting another week to paint it.
What I'm don't really understand is the type of bead I should use for the horizontal and the verticals and how I should attach them? I presume I use nails for the bottom beads, but do I fix the vertical ones with nails, or use the first cement coat to fix it?
Any tips or suggestions would be really appreciated,
I need to render some external block work, I plan to use sharp sand, cement and water in a 4,1,1 mix. I was planning on wetting the wall first and applying the mix in a 10mm layer and then scraping lines in it. I was going to then wait a week, and apply a finishing coat, and then sponge it smooth before waiting another week to paint it.
What I'm don't really understand is the type of bead I should use for the horizontal and the verticals and how I should attach them? I presume I use nails for the bottom beads, but do I fix the vertical ones with nails, or use the first cement coat to fix it?
Any tips or suggestions would be really appreciated,