my efforts to patch render leave a lot to be desired,i have got it on
ok but now i need to smooth bits of it and blend the edges in better
before i sandtex it.what is the best tool to use,i have an angle
grinder so should i get an attachment for it that will do the job,as
always thanks for your advice

leedsbob wrote:
my efforts to patch render leave a lot to be desired,i have got it on
ok but now i need to smooth bits of it and blend the edges in better
before i sandtex it.what is the best tool to use,i have an angle
grinder so should i get an attachment for it that will do the job,as
always thanks for your advice

I used a wire brush when softish, to get the worst of the lumps off,
then a float.

On Apr 15, 12:55*pm, leedsbob wrote:
my efforts to patch render leave a lot to be desired,i have got it on
ok but now i need to smooth bits of it and blend the edges in better
before i sandtex it.what is the best tool to use,i have an angle
grinder so should i get an attachment for it that will do the job,as
always thanks for your advice

If you have problems with a float, use a plastic spatula, much easier
to use.
They come in the Pollyfilla tubs of you can buy them separately.

To get it smooth, use a wet paintbrush or, better still, wetted with
water/PVA glue mix (before it's gone off of course). Bigger the brush
the better.

On 15/04/2011 17:54, harry wrote:
On Apr 15, 12:55 pm, wrote:
my efforts to patch render leave a lot to be desired,i have got it on
ok but now i need to smooth bits of it and blend the edges in better
before i sandtex it.what is the best tool to use,i have an angle
grinder so should i get an attachment for it that will do the job,as
always thanks for your advice

If you have problems with a float, use a plastic spatula, much easier
to use.
They come in the Pollyfilla tubs of you can buy them separately.

To get it smooth, use a wet paintbrush or, better still, wetted with
water/PVA glue mix (before it's gone off of course). Bigger the brush
the better.

Do you want it smooth though? I think the norm is to rub it with a
sponge in a circular motion, but obviously the timing of that operation
is critical.
Anyway, in this case it sounds like the render has already gone off, so
a grinder is the best bet. A coarse sanding disc might be enough to
feather the edges without gouging the surface.

On Apr 15, 12:55*pm, leedsbob wrote:
my efforts to patch render leave a lot to be desired,i have got it on
ok but now i need to smooth bits of it and blend the edges in better
before i sandtex it.what is the best tool to use,i have an angle
grinder so should i get an attachment for it that will do the job,as
always thanks for your advice

Steel float is quick & easy, don't worry about the edge lines it
leaves. Then a wet paintbrush will get rid of those.

Once its set, forget it, it'll be 100x harder.


NT