What is cement render?
When you apply a pre-mixture of sand, cement, lime and clay to cement surfaces such as brick or cement block and then screed, floated and sponge finished, you are cement rendering. Rendered surfaces can be rough, smooth or textured coloured or plain and may be painted or pigmented. It’s all up to you to choose which one you fancy.
Cement rendering on brick or cement block is centuries old, used especially for improving the quality of outside walls and strengthen their resistance against the effects of the weather. It greatly enhances the appeal and value of your house and is a unique opportunity.
How long do you wait until painting?
Normally, it takes about 5 – 6 weeks for the walls to completely dry up after the work of cement rendering. After that time, painting can be carried out on the wall surfaces.
What is Acrylic Rendering?
Acrylic-based renders offer better water resistance than cement renders, as well as higher strength against the piercing sun. Though the final appearance of acrylic renders is comparable to cement renders, acrylic is less prone to cracking over time. Acrylic based renders has a 5 year warranty – cement renders have a 3 year warranty.
What is acrylic render?
They are premixed chemical compounds containing a polymer additive that sticks firmly to a cement, lime and sand mix and strengthens water resistance, flexibility and adhesion. They can be used on a wider variety of surfaces including concrete, cement blocks, and AAC concrete panelling
How long does it take to render a home?
From experience, rendering work depends largely on the size of the area to be rendered. An average sized home will normally take 5 days to render the exterior walls and 5 days for the interior walls. An average double storey sized building will take twice as long. Of course rain will delay work.
Can I cement render over painted brickwork?
No, acrylic rendering is the technique used for rendering brickwork that has already been painted. Cement rendering won’t firmly adhere to a painted brick surface but acrylic rendering will.
When you apply a pre-mixture of sand, cement, lime and clay to cement surfaces such as brick or cement block and then screed, floated and sponge finished, you are cement rendering. Rendered surfaces can be rough, smooth or textured coloured or plain and may be painted or pigmented. It’s all up to you to choose which one you fancy.
Cement rendering on brick or cement block is centuries old, used especially for improving the quality of outside walls and strengthen their resistance against the effects of the weather. It greatly enhances the appeal and value of your house and is a unique opportunity.
Normally, it takes about 5 – 6 weeks for the walls to completely dry up after the work of cement rendering. After that time, painting can be carried out on the wall surfaces.
Acrylic-based renders offer better water resistance than cement renders, as well as higher strength against the piercing sun. Though the final appearance of acrylic renders is comparable to cement renders, acrylic is less prone to cracking over time. Acrylic based renders has a 5 year warranty – cement renders have a 3 year warranty.
They are premixed chemical compounds containing a polymer additive that sticks firmly to a cement, lime and sand mix and strengthens water resistance, flexibility and adhesion. They can be used on a wider variety of surfaces including concrete, cement blocks, and AAC concrete panelling.
From experience, rendering work depends largely on the size of the area to be rendered. An average sized home will normally take 5 days to render the exterior walls and 5 days for the interior walls. An average double storey sized building will take twice as long. Of course rain will delay work.
No, acrylic rendering is the technique used for rendering brickwork that has already been painted. Cement rendering won’t firmly adhere to a painted brick surface but acrylic rendering will.
