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How much square meterage of render does a bulk bag of sand cover? thats for the sratch coat and finish.
Thanks for all the answers, very helpfull
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Birmingham • Member since 18 Nov 2009 • 6 jobs, 100% positive feedback
25 kg of sand mixed at 4:1:1/2 sand cement lime will cover new work @ 10 mm thick so 1 tonne will cover up to 40 m2
Answered 19th Feb 2011
Slough • Member since 7 Jun 2008 • 36 jobs, 97% positive feedback
varies depending on eveness of wall at the start in order to get an even finish 30m2 is a good guide for most jobs
Answered 17th Feb 2011
High Wycombe • Member since 7 Dec 2009 • 10 jobs, 100% positive feedback
A mix of 4:1 should cover on average 35m2 which is about the size of a garage I rendered last year.
Answered 18th Feb 2011
London • Member since 16 Mar 2010 • 2 jobs, 100% positive feedback
this job depend of the how thick is the render bur normaly one m2 of sand , (850kg) is about 35m2 if is normla render , have a nice day ,m
Answered 18th Feb 2011
Borehamwood • Member since 26 May 2010 • 172 jobs, 100% positive feedback
Liverpool • Member since 11 Jun 2008 • 6 jobs, 83% positive feedback
It all depends on the brick work for your scatch coat any bad brick work should be filled in or replaced and give it a good brush and wet it down with water before you aply upva a ton bag should cover 35s2 meters for the scratch coat and 42 for the top coat and a good spred will not have any wastage as it all go`s on the wall
Answered 19th Feb 2011
Southend • Member since 14 Aug 2009 • 111 jobs, 100% positive feedback
This all depends on thickness and what you are rendering on such as stone, block or brick, plus how much wastage you have, I work on 30 square metres per bulk bag.
Hope this is of some help.
Colin.
Answered 18th Feb 2011
Manchester • Member since 8 Jul 2008 • 33 jobs, 91% positive feedback
I would, allowing for wastage and variancies in thickness, 30m2
Answered 18th Feb 2011
Grays Thurrock • Member since 20 Jul 2016 • 185 jobs, 100% positive feedback
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