Monocouche colour consistency

Consideration should be given to the rendered work so that any panel and those adjacent to it can be completed in a progressive sequence. Delays between finishing dates, may contribute to differences in appearance between the panels. Any changes in application procedure, due to differences in climatic conditions for example, can result in shade variation between rendered bays. Whenever possible the panels should be finished on an external angle. Condition, consistency & moisture content of the supporting substrate will affect the drying and curing of the product. The background needs to be of a reasonable alignment so the render thickness is relatively consistent, the walling should be made up of similar materials that have the same behavioural qualities particularly in relation to suction to provide equal drying of the applied rendering. Best Practice is required to protect backgrounds from saturation and or prolonged dampness, likewise excessively dry, porous or warm masonry prior to render installation. Consistency of the volume ratio of water to product is key within the mixing process.

The time at which the scraping element of the product is carried out is critical to the finished shade. The earlier the material is scraped within the setting process will create a deeper texture and give the appearance of a darker colour shade. Scraping later will give the appearance of a much lighter colour shade. This point of material set should be kept consistent throughout the works, and especially adjacent panels, to avoid colour variation. Colour disparity and consistency is an aesthetic issue and not one that will affect the performance or durability of the render.