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geoffs87

10 February 2019

Re: Repairing lumpy render patchDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 10, 2019 10:10 am

Apply a thin layer, let it dry, sand back flush, if needed, apply another thin layer, repeat 3mm is optimal for a pro, or build up the layers, use Cornice cement for skimming Crap sorry, I meant how should I recess, that’s the problem I’m having, trying to sand the render back! Thanks for your help!

Crap sorry, I meant how should I recess, that’s the problem I’m having, trying to sand the render back! Thanks for your...

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geoffs87

10 February 2019

Re: Repairing lumpy render patchDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 10, 2019 9:29 am

You'll need to recess the patched area 3mm and apply a skim coat patch How To Patch Plaster Thanks mate, what’s the best way to skim?

Thanks mate, what’s the best way to skim?

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geoffs87

10 February 2019

Re: Repairing lumpy render patchDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 10, 2019 8:49 am

@geoffs87 Welcome to the forum Is the wall brick or stud? The benchtop looks great Cheers! Sorry, should have included that info... it’s brick wall

Cheers! Sorry, should have included that info... it’s brick wall

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geoffs87

10 February 2019

Repairing lumpy render patchDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Feb 10, 2019 6:54 am

Hi all, Just found this forum, pretty cool stuff! Anyway, recently had a gas line extended through my wall and punched outside to plumb my diy bbq bench. The plumber repaired the render when they were done, but did an absolutely terrible job, and it’s quite lumpy! Any tips on how to sand this back s...

Hi all, Just found this forum, pretty cool stuff! Anyway, recently had a gas line extended through my wall and punched o...

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