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Rendering a wall

  • 06-05-2019 6:33pm
    #1
    daheff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,908 ✭✭✭


    So is this something your average diyer could do (and pass the missus test)?
    Or is it better left to a professional?

    I have about 50sqm of back wall that we’d like to render & paint.

    Online YouTube demos make it look easy....but is it really?

    Also, if I decide to paint the block work now & render in a year or two, will painting make it a problem?


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  • #2
    SC024
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭SC024


    youtube makes everything look easy lol I'm in the buildings for years & I wouldnt chance doing it, I'd get someone to do.

    painting wont make it impossible but will increase the work involved & therefor cost attached,
    daheff wrote: »
    So is this something your average diyer could do (and pass the missus test)?
    Or is it better left to a professional?

    I have about 50sqm of back wall that we’d like to render & paint.

    Online YouTube demos make it look easy....but is it really?

    Also, if I decide to paint the block work now & render in a year or two, will painting make it a problem?


  • #3
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,595 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    SC024 wrote: »
    youtube makes everything look easy lol I'm in the buildings for years & I wouldnt chance doing it, I'd get someone to do.

    painting wont make it impossible but will increase the work involved & therefor cost attached,
    +1
    Its a skill

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #4
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    Get a quote to have it done and then see if you think it's worth it.
    You will probably figure it out, but not before you are able to do it properly on your own wall.


  • #5
    badboyblast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 753 ✭✭✭badboyblast


    Pay a pro, your eyes will be drawn to every mistake and it will drive you mad, pay the money and sleep well.:)


  • #6
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,113 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Meh, it's doable I'd do it myself tbh.

    Yes it's a skill but your not sticking on acrylic render here. It's a garden wall.

    Everything is a skill after you do it a few times.


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  • #7
    daheff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,908 ✭✭✭daheff


    listermint wrote: »
    Meh, it's doable I'd do it myself tbh.

    Yes it's a skill but your not sticking on acrylic render here. It's a garden wall.

    Everything is a skill after you do it a few times.

    yeah i have to say i'm somewhat tempted.

    i've some side wall that i could practice on. buys some ready mix mortar, some plasticizer and maybe give it a go. I guess worse case i can knock it off with a hammer & chisel?


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