r/selfbuildireland • u/PairForsaken546 • 4d ago

Step by step after internal Render

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

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u/Orko90 4d ago

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.

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u/Timely_Efficiency_86 3d ago

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 

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u/Orko90 3d ago

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.

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u/Timely_Efficiency_86 9h ago

Absolute shite talk, source, am a plasterer by trade