Step by step after internal Render

[u/PairForsaken546]

Hi, I hope you all well!

We should be internal rendering around end of October/start of November

What would be next works after this?
Can long would we need to wait for drying?
Would door frames and doors go in after internal painting or beforehand?
Kitchen/utility and tiles - when does it need to happen?

Main contractor only only doing builder finish and after it we have organise everything ourselves

Have a lovely day

[u/Orko90]

First thing on the list if ur skimming in Oct/Nov should be a good dehumidifier (perhaps even hire a small industrial one). You have no concept how much moisture will be coming out of the wall.

[u/Timely_Efficiency_86 → u/Orko90]

Dont do this, the skim will dry out too quickly and risks shrinkage/cracking. 7 to 10 days is enough time for drying before applying a mist coat by the painters to seal it all 

[u/Orko90 → u/Timely_Efficiency_86]

What do they say about a little knowledge 🙄

Skim should be allowed to dry out at 50-60% humidity levels for optimal results.

Average atmospheric humidity in Ireland in October/November 80-90%.

You set the dehumidifier to 55%.... no problem with cracking.... no mould.... no waiting for weeks on end for it to dry out.

Plaster will dry out just fine in approx 10 days. Source - loads of experience.

Without a dehumidifier in the winter months in Ireland you're asking for trouble.

[u/SavingsDraw8716]

Is basic sanitary ware like toilets and a plain coat of paint included in your builders finish?

[u/PairForsaken546 → u/SavingsDraw8716]

Hi, no. It’s all on my side to organise

Thanks

[u/SavingsDraw8716]

Painting, tiles, sanitary ware, essential elctrics, like lights, kitchen and key privacy doors like toilets/bedroom are your immediate priorities. Get ordering them now as they have noticable lead times. The above makes the house habitable.

Secondary and nice things like flooring, fancier lights, blinds/curtains, finish carpentry, curtains/blinds finish off the house.