Plaster / Render
| Type of mortar |
Depth of cover |
Backing onto |
25kg will cover |
1 tonne will cover |
| Base Coat |
10mm |
Brick |
1m² |
40m² |
| Close Face Render |
10mm |
Brick |
1m² |
40m² |
| Hair Plaster |
10mm |
Lath |
0.5m² |
20m² |
| Top Coat |
3-5mm |
Base coat |
2m² |
80m² |
Building
| Type of material |
Brick/stone size |
Joint height |
Joint depth |
25kg will cover |
1 tonne will cover |
| Brick |
215 x 100 x 65mm |
12mm |
100mm |
0.3m² |
12m² |
| Stone |
250 x 100 x 150mm |
10mm |
100mm |
0.9m² |
36m² |
Repointing
| Type of material |
Brick/stone size |
Joint height |
Joint depth |
25kg will cover |
1 tonne will cover |
| Brick |
215 x 65mm |
12mm |
30mm |
1m² |
40m² |
| Stone |
250 x 150mm |
10mm |
30mm |
2m² |
80m² |
The tables above are only a guide to assist in estimating quantities of material required.
Limewash
| Painted onto a … |
Amount |
Coverage (per coat) |
| Rough stone surface |
16 litres |
30m² |
| Smooth plaster surface |
16 litres |
60m² |
At least 3-4 coats are usually required.
This is only a guide as coverage depends on the absorbency of the surface being limewashed.
