What is “Bagging” – and Why Would You Need to Do It Before Applying a Long-Life Masonry Coating?
“Bagging” is a term commonly used within the wall-coating and building industry. It describes the application of a relatively strong cement-and-sand slurry to the surface of a wall before the final coating system is applied. The mix can incorporate SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) along with water to improve adhesion and performance. It is generally applied across the surface using a coarse brush, broom head or, traditionally, a hessian bag – which is where the term bagging comes from. The...
