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Thanks, and sorry for the late reply, lots going on at the moment.
So I'm placing a straight edge against my reveals right now..
Straight edge on front of building... How do you make sure the reveal bit inside the window isn't all over the shop? Note how the reveal only goes over the window by a small amount - looks like less than 10mm.
So I'd fill against this bit of wood, and I suppose use a trowel or filling knife (but bigger) to try and get it approx straight. Hold it on and slide the wood towards the door.
This is the view with the straight edge against the window instead. Note how the depth of the reveals is greater - say 20-25mm at a guess.
I suppose from this view I thought I didn't have much to keep 'straight' here as it was only about 10mm wide - but I suppose getting the filler into it, unless I 'gun' it in or something, isn't going to work! I just figured it'd get a neater line.. I considered putting some filler in free hand, then pushing this against it, and scraping off the excess.
So I guess looking at these pictures - perhaps follow the first one, fill it, float/something else to get it flat, use a sponge to 'stipple' the filler to make it look similar to the render.
I'll perhaps try the reveal that's mostly hidden from view first lol!0 -
The first photo is the standard method. I would use a bit of sand/cement, and when you float it up it should be pretty straight.
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Cheers, yeah ill give that a go, on the least visibile one first!0
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ChilliBob said: I suppose from this view I thought I didn't have much to keep 'straight' here as it was only about 10mm wide - but I suppose getting the filler into it, unless I 'gun' it in or something, isn't going to work! I just figured it'd get a neater line.. I considered putting some filler in free hand, then pushing this against it, and scraping off the excess.Even with a mortar gun and finger trowels, it will be pot luck to avoid any voids using the second approach. You also need a wetter mix if you're using a gun which could crack and shrink as it dries.Go with stuart45's recommendation. If you use a thicker bit of timber, you'll have a wider edge to guide your trowel of filling knife.
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Cheers both, yeah I have some thicker timbers, those just happened to be knocking around when I was taking the picture. Finger trowels, that's a new one on me, for some reason the very old 'Finger mouse' cartoon/type thing just popped into my head lol0
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ChilliBob said:Cheers both, yeah I have some thicker timbers, those just happened to be knocking around when I was taking the picture. Finger trowels, that's a new one on me, for some reason the very old 'Finger mouse' cartoon/type thing just popped into my head lolAlso known as "tuck pointing trowels" - If it is something you are only going to use a couple of times, it is not worth spending a fortune. A set of five can be had from ebay for £5 or so. Or you could make one from a scrap of copper pipe.
Her courage will change the world.
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.0 -
Are you planning on painting it afterwards? Patch it up and get it as smooth as you can, then when painted this will disguise most small uneven parts0
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mi-key said:Are you planning on painting it afterwards? Patch it up and get it as smooth as you can, then when painted this will disguise most small uneven parts1
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FreeBear said:ChilliBob said:Cheers both, yeah I have some thicker timbers, those just happened to be knocking around when I was taking the picture. Finger trowels, that's a new one on me, for some reason the very old 'Finger mouse' cartoon/type thing just popped into my head lolAlso known as "tuck pointing trowels" - If it is something you are only going to use a couple of times, it is not worth spending a fortune. A set of five can be had from ebay for £5 or so. Or you could make one from a scrap of copper pipe.0
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