What sand for render

Question

I’m getting ready to render a small outside wall and keep seeing different sands mentioned. What should I be using?

Colin · Accepted Answer

Hi you should be using plastering sand with lime and water additives

Ryan · Answer

Hi, you should use sharp sand or plastering sand as it’s smooth and creates a nice finish also use cement. Using any other sand can cause a rough finish and shrinkage which then results in cracking. Best ratio is Often 3:1 or 4:1 (sharp sand to cement) for better adhesion.

James · Answer

Plastering sand or building sand. Not sharpe sand too many stones in it. 👍

Scott · Answer

Ask for fine building sand not sharp sand there is two most common kinds of sand and then there is white sand which is called white sand hope that helps you need fine building sand

Neville · Answer

The sand you need is fine washed sand, (Leighton  buzzard)

Colin · Answer

Plastering sand with cement a little lime and a waterproof add mix

Glyn · Answer

It will depend on which part of the country  you're  in ,and also what the back ground is .

Gary · Answer

Outside rendering walls is 99% Plastering sand finish

Liam · Answer

Builders sand. Similar to mortar mix, then throw stones on it

Chris · Answer

Soft wash render sand can also mix in sharp sand 50 /50

What sand for render

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