Spatterdash

Quick meaning: Spatterdash is a noun meaning A cement-based slurry applied to a wall in order to improve adhesion of the render.

Meaning

A cement-based slurry applied to a wall in order to improve adhesion of the render.

More Meanings

1. singular of spatterdashes (“type of boots”)
2. (transitive) To apply spatterdash to.

Example Sentences

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.

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.

Word Forms

• spatterdashes
• spatterdashing
• spatterdashed

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plashing, splodge, splatterwork, daubing, splotching, harling.

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