spatterdash
Word-form referencesspatterdashes
Noun
A cement-based slurry applied to a wall in order to improve adhesion of the render.
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A spatterdash treatment consisting of a cement:sand slurry may be used over the surface of these bricks to provide a mechanical key for rendering.
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Spatterdash can be used to produce an attractive appearance, or it can be applied before plastering in order to make a good surface for the plaster or render. Spatterdash is a wet, rich mix of cement and sand, called a slurry. This sand and cement is mixed to a proportion of 1:1,5 or 1:3. This slurry is thrown hard, or spattered, against the smooth block or concrete surface, and then allowed to harden.
Verb
To apply spatterdash to.
Usage- Transitive
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