Estimating Lime Usage
Estimating Lime Usage

Lime usage(To be used as a guide only -
please call for specific advice)

BRICKLAYING

One 25Kg bag

Lime usage

will point 1m² of joints 12mm x 25mm

One 15Litre tub

Lime usage

will point 1.1m² of joints 12mm x 25mm

One Tonne

Lime usage

will point 40m² of joints 12mm x 25mm

PLASTER / RENDER .... BACKING

One 25Kg bag

Lime usage

will cover 1.25 m² at 10mm thick

One 15Litre tub

Lime usage

will cover 1.4m² at 10mm thick

One Tonne

Lime usage

will point 50m² of joints 10mm thick

Note: For 1st coat of backing onto lath, halve coverage

PLASTER / RENDER .... FINISH

One 25Kg bag

Lime usage

will cover 3.25m² at 4mm thick

One 15Litre tub

Lime usage

cover 3.50m² at 4mm thick

One Tonne

Lime usage

will cover 130m² at 4mm thick

 

LIMEWASH

One 15 litre tub will cover approximately 42m2 at one coat.