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1 An easy-to-follow guide to achieving a perfect result. Outlines all the TOOLS you will need for the job. Includes a materials NOTE: Before starting this project or buying any materials, it is worth your time to read all steps thoroughly first to be sure you understand what is 10 is proudly Australian owned. MItrePlAn PrOJeCt PlAnner Your local MITRE 10 Store is:IMPORTANT: This project planner has been produced to provide basic information and our experienced staff are available to answer any questions you may have. However, this information is provided for use on the understanding that Mitre 10 is not liable for any loss or damage which is suffered or incurred (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss), for any personal injury or damage to property suffered or sustained as a result of using the information contained in this MitrePlan Project Planner.

2 Mitre 10 advises you to call in a qualified tradesperson, such as an electrician or plumber, where expert services are required, and to independently assess any safety precautions that will need to be followed prior to using the information in this MitrePlan Project Planner. WARNING: There may be by laws or regulations of councils or other statutory bodies that you must comply with when following this MitrePlan Project to bag and renderHow to bag and render Bondcrete (or similar proprietary binding agent/ product) Bags of mortar mix Old broom Bannister brush Wheelbarrow Mortar board Access to water source Bucket Other materialsMIGhTY TOOLS fOR YOuR MITREPLANV erbal quotes are indicative only.

3 Written quotes on materials are available upon request from your Mitre 10 #75 MIGhTY hELPfuL chEckLIST MIG hTY h ELPfuL hINTS TO MAkE ThE jOb EASIERYOuR PRIMARY RESPONSIbILITY, IS SAfETY When undertaking bagging of house walls, in a lot of instances considerable height is going to be worked upon. Your safety is no accident! If you are unable to reach the top point of work off an 1800mm ladder then hire a mobile scaffold (Fig 1, over). In all instances while working from a ladder do not over-reach beyond your body remaining comfortably vertical and use the ladder only on level and stable ground.

4 A scaffold will allow you to work securely and safely and also make the task so much easier as you will be able to place all your equipment on a built-in platform beside you as you work, making the job time efficient. Do wear the safety goggles and industrial gloves, as cement burns can occur to skin and or shovelbricklayers trowelbucket hessian cloth or soft bristle bannister brush or broom Pair of industrial rubber gloves Safety goggles Step ladder or extension ladder Scaffolding (as site requires)Visit for moreSM10773 MitrePlan # 18/10/09 4:02:01 PMThe quantity of materials required to do the chosen job will depend on many factors.

5 The type and size of brick or block to be covered, if the surface is smooth concrete or cement sheet, the type of joint between the bricks or blocks, the fullness of cover you want to 1: Surface preparation for the jobThe surface needs to be cleaned of all foreign matter such as dust and dirt, mould and any unsightly protuberances such as loose bits of mortar. Fill any holes or imperfections prior to the actual bagging with an exterior grade filler or damp mix of mortar mix. Be sure to allow all patching to dry fully before you begin surfaces such as cement sheet, concrete, sandstone, masonry brick or blockwork will need a preparation over it to provide a good base for the bagging mix to adhere to.

6 This is completed by applying the purchased binding agent to the surface in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. Where the product instructions say to mix with water this is exactly what you must do, as applying it in the concentrated state does not make for a more secure job but places a sealed skin on the surface which will in time peel and the bagging effect will deteriorate prematurely. Application can be carried out with a paint roller, brush or, to speed things up, use a soft bristle 2: bagging mixDue to the wet nature of the bagging mix it is best to use a wheelbarrow to mix the ingredients in (Fig.)

7 2). First wet the wheelbarrow tray with several litres of water (this makes cleaning the barrow later easier), swirl the water around then discard. Next empty a bag of dry mortar mix into the wheel barrow use one bag of mix at the start until you can accurately gauge the speed of application against the drying time of the mix. Fill a bucket with water, gradually adding it to the mortar mix while mixing with a spade. While doing this pour a quarter cup or manufacturer s recommended quantity of the binding agent into the mortar mix. Step 5: Surface treatmentsAn added benefit to using a binding agent in the bagging mix is that as well as adhering positively to the surface it is also weather resistant.

8 This means that there is no real need to add a sealer to the bagged surface. And the natural appearance does have a certain appeal in its rawness. Alternatively a mortar colour could be mixed in with the bagging mix, to give the appearance of a Spanish house shade. A word of caution here though, do not use any more colour than is recommended by the manufacturer as too much added colour can weaken the bagging mix setting properties making it dusty when dry. However this may not suit all tastes or decor, and it is a simple matter to paint over to suit one s desired colour finish.

9 The paint best suited is an acrylic, semi gloss or low sheen. Naturally give the surface plenty of time to dry before painting, and apply the paint according to the manufacturer s 6: Rendered appearanceWhere there is a smooth, or relatively smooth, surface a rendered appearance can be obtained by using textured paint. This is an acrylic paint which has certain properties and additives (such as sand) added to it at the factory. A good range of colours is available and in most instances any shade can be matched. The textured paint is applied with a roller which has been specially developed for this application.

10 A variety of surface finishes are possible, such as rough cast, sand, stipple etc. Textured paint is available from your Mitre 10 store. Be mindful though in your texture selection, as a rough finish can be quite painful to bump up against, probably not a good idea in an area where there are likely to be youngsters preparation is the same as in Step I, and where the wall is brick or blockwork which has been jointed, the surface will need bagging prior to painting. In most instances two coats of the textured paint will be 5fig. 4 The agent is a great help in keeping the mix moist and also aids surface adhesion.