Traditional sand and cement render alternative

[BHP11]

Hi all
A guy told me a while back they never touch sand and cement render anymore.
He said they use HP12 for both coats as an alternative as it is easier to apply, achieve a flatter finish and it sponges up nice to give a texture.
Anyone on here done the same?

 

[S a plastering]

Hi all
A guy told me a while back they never touch sand and cement render anymore.
He said they use HP12 for both coats as an alternative as it is easier to apply, achieve a flatter finish and it sponges up nice to give a texture.
Anyone on here done the same?

Loads mate sponge up nice hp12

 

[Lastlaff]

Hi all
A guy told me a while back they never touch sand and cement render anymore.
He said they use HP12 for both coats as an alternative as it is easier to apply, achieve a flatter finish and it sponges up nice to give a texture.
Anyone on here done the same?

Nothing wrong with sand & cement.

 

[BHP11]

Nothing wrong with sand & cement.

Not saying anything wrong with sand and cement. What I’m asking if it’s ever used as an alternative? Mainly because outside lights showing up imperfections, reduces the hairline cracking and easier to achieve a flatter finish.

 

[BHP11]

Nothing wrong with sand & cement.

Thanks mate, you use it as an alternative then It’s not a massive area so cost isn’t a real issue, just the achieving a flatter finish so when the outside lights go up it’ll look better

 

[malc]

I have used HP12 as a base coat. Then applied a OCR final coat. I have never tried to rule HP 12 as you do need to because of the external lighting.

 

[essexandy]

Hi all
A guy told me a while back they never touch sand and cement render anymore.
He said they use HP12 for both coats as an alternative as it is easier to apply, achieve a flatter finish and it sponges up nice to give a texture.
Anyone on here done the same?

We've used it, as well as various other bagged renders and I honestly can't see how 'they' think they're any easier to apply and achieve a nice flat finish?
If you know what you're doing and have access to some decent sand, then, IMHO, sand and cement is still king.

 

[SpreadHead]

Nothing wrong with sand & cement.

agree but the quality control on bulk bags of sand compared to pre bagged renders is night and day. never had issues with smaller pre bagged sand though

 

[essexandy]

agree but the quality control on bulk bags of sand compared to pre bagged renders is night and day. never had issues with smaller pre bagged sand though

I've never seen or experienced anything that would back up your claim.