Stucco and Rendering mixes
stucco mixes - rendering mixes
The terms 'Render' and 'Stucco' are almost interchangeable; Render generally being UK terminology and Stucco, American. However, the mixes below are specific as they are slightly different, Stucco generally having less sand.
Various stucco mixes:
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hydrated lime |
sand |
hair or fibre |
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Traditional Simple Soft Lime Stucco |
1 part |
2 part |
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Soft Lime Stucco with fibre (3 layer) |
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Base Layers (2) |
1 part |
3 parts |
6 pounds per cubic yards |
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Finish Layer |
1 part |
3 parts |
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| Note: Portland cement is not included in this mix; however, its use will increase the workability of the mix and decrease the setting time, the amount of Portland cement added should not exceed 1/3rd part . | |||
hydrated lime |
sand |
cement |
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Soft stucco |
5 part |
10 part |
1/8th part |
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Traditional Natural Cement/Lime stucco |
1 part |
3 parts |
2 parts Natural cement |
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Portland Cement stucco |
2-3% |
3 parts |
1 parts
Portland |
Various rendering mixes:
| Cement/Lime Render |
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hydrated lime |
sand |
cement |
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not more than 15%
of the cement's volume |
5 parts |
2 part Portland |
| The same basic mix was used for all layers, but the final layer should contain more lime than the underlayers. | ||
| Cement Render | ||
hydrated lime |
sand |
cement |
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5 parts |
1 part Portland |
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