Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Aug 21, 2011 1:06 pm Anyone know a cheap way of rendering old concrete slags, to make them look new again...? The current slab is quite rough, and the pink slab has little holes in it Just want some sort of paste I can put down about 1mm thick that won't crack http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318445_10150337553844047_712814046_9546753_1869123_n.jpg Re: Rendering concrete floor 2Aug 21, 2011 4:18 pm I've used a product called Dribond Level Floor Tuff before, it seems to work pretty well. I did a quick search and couldn't find a web site for Dribond, but I found this PDF file which might help: http://constructionchemicals.com.au/MSDS%20Sheets/PDF/Level%20Floor%20Tuff.pdf As for suppliers, I bought a few bags from a local tiling shop so you might have luck ringing around likewise. Re: Rendering concrete floor 3Aug 22, 2011 8:06 am I don't think it is possible to make them look now again that way. Problems are that you have to thoroughly prepare the slabs so whatever you use will stick, then you have to create a smooth even surface which is difficult. Might be better to hire a hand grinder and flatten the slabs, vacuum up the dust, apply a concrete hardener and then fill the holes with Ardit. The next day before returning the grinder go over them one more time lightly to level the patching. Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and… 0 4889 Dear Members I have to decide the Facade column size. My custom builder standard is 350mm with rendering, but i asked for 470mm plus stone or tiles and yet to get… 0 7414 yep you need a joint, foam is easiest, will look fine once rendered with a joint. 2 5228 |