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Anonymous
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Dear All,
I am about to start extensive internal replastering of my 1895 terrace. The construction is brick, and hot lime mortar. the mortar is basically sound, but if you rub the mortar with a finger, sand will gradually be rubbed off the surface. I am a bit concerned about whether this will provide a decent key for the first coat(synthetic haired lime plaster). It occured to me to stabilise these surfaces with lime water. to help bind the surface of the mortar.
My questions are:-
1. Will this help to consolidate the surface as intended.
2. Do I have to let the lime water fully carbonate before appling plaster, if so, how long would that be.
Any wisdom on the above would be greatefully received.
Best Regards
DT
I am about to start extensive internal replastering of my 1895 terrace. The construction is brick, and hot lime mortar. the mortar is basically sound, but if you rub the mortar with a finger, sand will gradually be rubbed off the surface. I am a bit concerned about whether this will provide a decent key for the first coat(synthetic haired lime plaster). It occured to me to stabilise these surfaces with lime water. to help bind the surface of the mortar.
My questions are:-
1. Will this help to consolidate the surface as intended.
2. Do I have to let the lime water fully carbonate before appling plaster, if so, how long would that be.
Any wisdom on the above would be greatefully received.
Best Regards
DT