The Ultimate Guide To Cement-Based Render

Contents

1. What is Cement-Based Render?
2. Frequently Asked Questions: 

There are three types of modern render: Silicone, Cement and Acrylic. They all have various benefits, and deciding which type is right for your property can be tricky.

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What is Cement-Based Render?

Cement render is a render type and is a very popular finish for properties. It’s made up of three main components: lime, sand and (of course) cement. 

The Positives:

Budget Friendly

Cement render is your most cost-effective render type, this is one of the main advantages of using this rendering option. You can render large areas of material without breaking your budget.

Variety Of Different Finishes

Cement render can be painted to any shade or colour that you desire and it can also have a smooth or textured finish depending on the technique used to apply it.

Easy To Apply

You can apply cement render to your walls by yourself. It’s far easier to apply DIY than acrylic render. Just ensure that your render mix is prepared properly in advance.

The Negatives:

Not a Flexible Option

Cement render isn’t suitable for every surface type and is most commonly only applied to bricks. A more versatile option for rendering would be acrylic, which can be used on a more extensive variety of materials.

Higher Possibility Of Cracking

Cement render is prone to cracking over time, you may find there is much more maintenance required than silicone or acrylic-based renders. 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

Is Acrylic Or Cement Render Better?

Acrylic render is more flexible in comparison to cement render, which means it's suitable for more surfaces than cement rendering. Acrylic rendering is also more durable, however, this comes at a cost, as it’s the most expensive rendering option.

Can You Render On Top Of Render?

It’s advised not to further render coating that is greater than 15mm in thickness - however, there are some exceptions. Get in touch with any enquiry or question that you may have.

How Can We Help?

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