Renders & Decorative Finishes – Guides

Here you'll find guides on how to apply our products in different problem situations when rendering external walls. Whether you're rendering a wall with poor key, or applying render to a surface which has been previously rendered or painted, we can assist you with practical advice designed to aid you in completing the job to the highest standard.

Renders & Decorative Finishes

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Renders & Decorative Finishes

Protecting render from algae growth and other contaminants

Whilst monocouche render is low maintenance, like any other building facade it is not immune from the gradual buildup of organic growth and dirt

Applying render over existing masonry

Existing masonry is designed as a finish in its own right but may not be suitable to accept a direct application of render

Rendering on surfaces with poor key

Renders are not adhesives and require a combination of suction and mechanical key to bond to the substrate

Insulating and rendering a timber-framed construction

Although timber frames are treated, they are vulnerable to rot and need to be kept in a warm, dry environment

Rendering over existing render

We do not recommend rendering over existing render due to the large amount of unknown factors affecting its suitability

Using a decorative finish over existing render

Applying a decorative finish over existing render is the preferred option when refreshing the appearance of existing render

Removing and replacing existing render

Removing existing render is a large undertaking and is likely to result in damage to the substrate

Rendering over painted render and backgrounds

Painted backgrounds aren't suitable for rendering directly over, so the paint will first need to be removed

Repairing cracks in external rendered walls

More noticable cracks in monocouche render can be repaired to retain a similar level and texture to the existing render

Renders & Decorative Finishes – Guides