Thin coat base finish

[rt88]

Just wondering how many people finish they're basecoat with a spat on thincoat systems rather than a float/sponge finish. I know manufacturers differ in opinion but the likes of sto and k rend recommend a spat finish if it's prior to their silicone/ acrylic topcoat. I get some might frown upon it but the amount more area we cover a day now not having to wait around to float and can just keep coating makes a difference. Found the key is to keep the second pass of basecoat as tight as possible and do all the work in the first pass.

 

[malc]

Base coat is like skimming. We apply the first coat with mesh . Then lay on the second coat. 2 of us will carry on laying on while 1 will double back to sponge up.
If it is a large wall like the flank of a tower block we would have extra operatives laying on. We use the same method no matter what manufacture.

 

[bobski]

Base coat is like skimming. We apply the first coat with mesh . Then lay on the second coat. 2 of us will carry on laying on while 1 will double back to sponge up.
If it is a large wall like the flank of a tower block we would have extra operatives laying on. We use the same method no matter what manufacture.

I've nearly finished prepping this one if you fancy it.