Sponges for render!

[ballbag]

Anybody know anywhere take sells decent sponges I'm running out of sofa ?

 

[User___removed]

Ramboo tools ebay

 

[Arti]

just use a diamond float, its a much better finish................IMO

 

[ballbag]

What's a diamond float?

 

[ballbag]

Ramboo tools ebay

Are they good quality bobby?

 

[User___removed]

Yes mate.been using them for years now

 

[Arti]

What's a diamond float?

It doesnt bring as much sand to the surface like a sponge does and the finish looks better

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[Rigsby]

I use upholsterers sponge. Any re-upholsterer will sell off cuts.

 

[ballbag]

Yes mate.been using them for years now

Can't seem to find them just other tools mate??

 

[carlos]

It doesnt bring as much sand to the surface like a sponge does and the finish looks better

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got a link to any for sale marra?

 

[Arti]

This is an old ref1na one i got about 10 year ago..........av never seen anywhere else that sells them. Ill have a dig around for you marra..................:RpS_wink:

 

[ballbag]

Do you use it instead of a float or sponge never seen it before mate ??

 

[Mansfield]

I'm doing more and more k rend jobs mainly hp12 basecoat and TC
need some advise on the best way to keep the windows In good order and clean .
tried the blue role and stroll comes off after a day. Used polythene and tape even the blue mammoth tape after a few days even that leaves a mark.

What are you guys doing to prevent window frames and glass getting marks or scratch as the k rend base is fine grit like this can happen ?

Lee

 

[Rigsby]

I use low tack tape and it usually works well. Bought some red low tack from Minster and the sun got on it. Took days and loads of thinners to get the residue off. Forget Duck tape after winter.

 

[User___removed]

https://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=300979298634

Here you go.

 

[Arti]

got a link to any for sale marra?

@carlos
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Float ABS Plastic 11" Standard Shape Diamond Face - Hand Tools Xpress

 

[Arti]

Do you use it instead of a float or sponge never seen it before mate ??

Aye

 

[essexandy]

Just buy a car wash sponge, the cheaper the better. How on earth did we get to the stage that people in the trade need to ask about ******* sponges?

 

[Rossi46]

Welcome back Andy :RpS_laugh:

 

[keithuk]

Just buy a car wash sponge, the cheaper the better. How on earth did we get to the stage that people in the trade need to ask about ******* sponges?

See what you have missed Andy , welcome back

 

[essexandy]

Some of these questions really do strain the old grey matter.

 

[lazer]

whats imo mean

 

[Arti]

Get some dislikes back at ya Andy.....................:flapper: @essexandy

 

[essexandy]

Get some dislikes back at ya Andy.....................:flapper: @essexandy

@Artisan998 lol first time I'd seen the dislike button and couldn't resist

 

[ballbag]

I do use car wash sponges from time to time and off cuts of sofa. I was only seeing what other people use. Isn't that the idea of forum ?

 

[CTPlastering]

No thats not the idea you are not ment to ask questions here that would just be silly lol

 

[Rhys]

I just use a car wash sponge, just gets chucked back in the bucket. Neighbour isn't too happy, his Mondy looks **** now

 

[User___removed]

I always have used an old sofa until I came across these sponges from Ramboo tools.it leave's a tidy finish for s&c

 

[ballbag]

I always have used an old sofa until I came across these sponges from Ramboo tools.it leave's a tidy finish for s&c

I got the Ramboo ones but didn't really rate them! Will give then another go some time, did you use as sponge float or just the sponge itself mate ?

 

[User___removed]

Sponge float.just find it keeps the sponge nice and flat on the wall

 

[ballbag]

Fair one! Each to there own I suppose.

 

[Dr.B]

Sponge float.just find it keeps the sponge nice and flat on the wall

I tried one and found the sponge wore out quite quickly. It's more economical to just get them from the garage.