Plastering plain and simple. ?This tutorial covers the basics of plastering including applying lime plaster over solid backgrounds or timber laths. ?Starting with the first coat ? through application, keying and curing ? the viewer is taken through the whole process of plastering with lime

This DVD tutorial looks at the fundamentals of rendering with lime mortars, whether for restoration, conservation or new build work and includes the correct procedures to adopt for different masonry backgrounds such as brick, natural stone and concrete block. ?This DVD is essential viewing for all involved in applying, managing or procuring render work. ?From the largest site to the small house extension ? it will prove invaluable time and time again.

The making of mortars is more often than not passed down to the least skilled member of a building squad or team. ?In reality, the making of mortar properly eliminates a very large proportion of the common defects associated with building work today.

Masonry construction and joint finishing, whether for traditional or new build, requires an understanding of the use of correct mixes ? fit for purpose in relation to exposure, location and environment.

Essentials of surface repair, using the Lithomex family of repair materials, creating or re-creating correct surface textures, tooling and colors. ?This DVD outlines the basic principles of repairs, examines the technical requirements of surface repair mortars and the means by which the can be used to re-create virtually any masonry type.

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