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Since I usually work with wood, I'm coming here for some direction. I have a customer that has a cinderblock wall approx. 10' wide by 4' high that needs to be parged. What preparations do I need to take to make sure this stuff sticks properly? The area is pretty rough in texture (not new smooth block) but very solid & not crumbling. Also, what material do you use? I heard straight Portland cement, and also Portland cement mixed with sand. Which do you cement guys prefer? Any idea of how much material I will need for this size area? Sorry for all the questions, but like I said...I usually work with wood.
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Re: Parging A Wall??
Plastic cement.1 part to 3 sand.Red rubber float.Wet clean wall.Apply with a circular motion.Two coats or the joints show through.
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if the wall has been treated with paint or waterproofing you will need to apply metal lath.
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Re: Parging A Wall??
Roughly 100 sq.' per batch should give you about a half inch coverage.
Some guys like to add a cup or so of glue to the mix.I usually do,but it's not always neccessary.Some suggest a handfull of fibers though that's possible overkill on a block wall.I've never used them and have had no problems.The float leaves a rough finish able to accept a finish coat.If you want it smooth do a steel trowel finish in the second coat.In this case the fibers would help with hairline cracking. For 40 sq.' I'd get a good quality premix.The coverage should be on the bag but a couple of 94# bags should do it. |
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2-80# bags of premixed mortar per coat is plenty.
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Nice fish MR. Concretemasonry...what kind and how big?
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