Log burner finish?

marshalltown1

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Hi all I need to render a big surround for a log burner it consists of engineered bricks, lintels and concrete blocks! Not sure of the best method? Has to be done in sand cement and lime but needs a smooth finish
Do I scratch coat it and then top coat in sand and cement and key the top coat and then pva and skim with multi finish?
Any suggestions please
 
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