Fine White Plastering Sand?

Bluscreendream

Hi guys,

I'm looking to source fine white plastering sand like in the photo, what would be the technical name for this grade of sand? I've gone to a few building providers but the plastering sand they stock is very coarse. I'd really appreciate If anyone could advise on where in Dublin I could get this grade of sand.

cheers,
B

jack of all

That looks like a soft building sand- less sharps and not washed so plenty of fines. Is this type of sand not more suited for mortar- along the lines of white sand and cement mortar sometimes seen with brickwork.

Bluscreendream

jack of all wrote: »

That looks like a soft building sand- less sharps and not washed so plenty of fines. Is this type of sand not more suited for mortar- along the lines of white sand and cement mortar sometimes seen with brickwork.

Hi Jack of all, you're not far off, it will actually be used for a soft internal plaster inside a renovated cottage, aiming to achieve a soft but smooth finish. Thanks.

jack of all

I worked on a restoration/ conservation project years ago where we had to use traditional lime renders and putties etc. We used these guys:

http://www.traditionallime.com/

They might be able to point you in the right direction.

the_pen_turner

jack of all wrote: »

I worked on a restoration/ conservation project years ago where we had to use traditional lime renders and putties etc. We used these guys:

http://www.traditionallime.com/

They might be able to point you in the right direction.

iv dealt with them once or twice before. they should have sand like that .

Bluscreendream

Thanks guys, I'll check the traditional lime co out

wayoutwest

I use sandblasting sand mixed with lime putty to make a fine plaster for the final coat when doing 'three-coat' internal lime plastering. Use a 1 lime/1.5 sand ratio, mix in big bucket using hand mixer rather than cement mixer and apply in a thin coat thats no more than 4 or 5 mm (will crack if you go any thicker) onto scratched 'float' coat that is made using much coarser sand .

cheif kaiser

Looks very like Silica sand/playsand http://www.thelimestore.ie/products/silica-play-sand/

wayoutwest

cheif kaiser wrote: »

Looks very like Silica sand/playsand http://www.thelimestore.ie/products/silica-play-sand/

Yup - that will do the job

Bluscreendream

cheif kaiser wrote: »

Looks very like Silica sand/playsand http://www.thelimestore.ie/products/silica-play-sand/

Thanks Cheif, that's just da stuff I'm looking for