thermocromex

[henry]

Well I picked up a bag of thermocromex today and did a test panel.
A 30 litre bag take 6 litres of water to mix, when mixed it is very stickier and not a smooth paste like plaster is very nutty slag for those who no what that is.
So put the test panel on about 15mm maybe a bit more thicker ruled off and scratch about a hour later I think with sun and suction it went of fairly quick.
The scratching I thought maybe a problem yet I found this easy and scraping with the h rule was easy with this been new it left a bit of a smear of metal on the surface.

So this is what I think . 1) the stuff is to stickey and mixing with a drill you would need to knock a fair bit up first just to keep the joint wet and would be be better with two spreads. The finish I found easy to do and a machine is far better way to use this render.

 

[goody]

ive got a dvd of thermocromex being sprayed by a french gang who know their stuff........tis made for machine application as all mono is really.

 

[henry]

Yes mate I also have the dvd did you see were they blended the two colours together a put that line through, like to get hold of one of them tools, could not tell what machine it was. I have a spare copy of the dvd if any one would like it. So what machine do you have goody ? I have been thinking about a machine more and more its just the cost of this thermocromex I paid £15.86 per 30kg bag and it only did 1 sq meter about 15mm. I dont know what
other gear is out there like k rend and the cost of this per bag , I can see a market for mono Ive been told it about
£25 per sq meter to do I dont know if this is true.

 

[spunky]

i think mono should be 8-9 per bag

 

[henry]

Ive looked around mate and it only seems to be on these lime putty sites and they all seem to be the same price do you think I could mix this up I mean thermocromax in a mixer instead of my wisk it would be quicker.

 

[richie]

try some sas prorend .ive just done a job with it . i liked it and its about a tenner a bag only 25 kg tho

 

[goody]

Hey Henry, yes that line is pretty nifty ain't it. That teams thing is my sort of gauge for machine plastering in general. They use a diesel putz I think. I've got the new pft ritmo xl which is probably the best plastering machine in the world ;D

 

[henry]

So your the proud owner of the ritmo it's a good deal you write this down for 3 yrs offset your tax .
What are your main use for the ritmo and is it as good as they say it is.

 

[goody]

First of all you push it like a pram so getting over curbs is easy as you roll it back on two wheels. I can get it on and off the van on my own. You can use 3 phase for max power or single for less taxing work. It has a speed control for texture work. Setup is simple with no priming the chamber before you start. The compressor is 200l/min but is light. Oh and the snazzy back wheels have been lifted straight off the front of a dragster car. Yes it's fair to say am reasonably pleased with it

 

[MeryllBP]

I specify this stuff (don't all shout at me all at once!) and had to compare Monostastier with Thermocromex - I needed to use a medium density blockwork ground to meet Building Regs Part L - only Thermocromex would do the job.

 

[plasterjfe]

I specify this stuff (don't all shout at me all at once!) and had to compare Monostastier with Thermocromex - I needed to use a medium density blockwork ground to meet Building Regs Part L - only Thermocromex would do the job.

What were the blocks Nm ? and what could this gear do that others couldnt?

Granicem have a warranted mono designed for three an a half newton block

 

[Curry]

What were the blocks Nm ? and what could this gear do that others couldnt?

Granicem have a warranted mono designed for three an a half newton block

do you have any more details?

 

[plasterjfe]

do you have any more details?

its being pushed at house builders so they can save on block cost, thats the main point really curry lad, i have seen a sample but not used it yet.

So why is thermocromex so exspensive and what does it have in its locker that other products dont ?

 

[Curry]

its being pushed at house builders so they can save on block cost, thats the main point really curry lad, i have seen a sample but used it.

So why is thermocromex so exspensive and what does it have in its locker that other products dont ?

So many builders use 3.5's and are mortafied when i tell them we will have to prime them before we can do anything. Lose the jobs sometimes because of this but it all ways makes me glad to see it ****** up a few months later :RpS_thumbsup:


If this stuff does what is claimed then i could be a option

 

[plasterjfe]

So many builders use 3.5's and are mortafied when i tell them we will have to prime them before we can do anything. Lose the jobs sometimes because of this but it all ways makes me glad to see it ****** up a few months later :RpS_thumbsup:


If this stuff does what is claimed then i could be a option

I will dig out the data for you and sent it over

 

[Rhys]

Necromancing a thread here..

Pricing a job up and the owner wants the outside doing in this stuff - 18m of blockwork.
How do folks find it, from reading above its sticky, like bonding?
Customer was saying its a two coat system (total of 12mm from 2x6mm).
I've never heard of it tbh, customer wants a lime based coloured render for the external - no idea what he does for a living but seams to be clued up on materials.