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.
