Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Acrylic render: Dulux or ROCKCOTE 10May 08, 2023 10:21 am Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Acrylic render: Dulux or ROCKCOTE 13May 08, 2023 4:09 pm Mirrmu83 Savagepuppy Mirrmu83 yes, if you want dulux colour you need a dulux product. Rockcote do not have the base and tints that Dulux have. the specification sheet for hydrotech recommends a sealer before the texture if not painting. Better off painting after texture, your walls will stay cleaner, easier to repair. best to get sample pots, paint them out on cardboard for reference, side by side Did you mean the hydrotech specification recommends a primer before the texture? They have told me the steps should be acrylic render , primer, then coloured hydrotec. And you suggest painting after texture, that means step 4? Or skip primer , adding sealer after coloured hydrotec instead ? Many thanks, Judy Rockcote suggest primer (tinted) if don't paint/seal after texture. Painted walls at the end is best outcome. Hydrotech is most likely a silicone texture render, Dulux used to make one called Powerfinish (not sure if still in the product line). They do repel water better than standard texture, will still absorb water if rains enough (are porous) Texture companies can make every colour on the paint tinting database, categorically cannot give you the same colour as a Dulux product. Hi Alex, Thanks for the reply again. I had a chat with the builder, he said he will use primer, then hydrotec which comes with colour and sealer as well. A Renderer I spoke with yesterday told me even though rockcote specifications specify to use primer before hydrotec, he thinks if the builder allows for three coats, he would rather skip the primer, and add clear paint ( sealer) on top of hydrotec instead . He said the end result will be a lot better in terms of water proof and easiness to clean and maintain, lasts longer too. My builder wants to follow the specifications, the Renderer is saying the specifications are rubbish, he hands on experience tells him what works the best. Which way do you think I should go with? Btw, I’m having a hard time trying to decide on a white to go with monument window and door frames, and monument garage door. Any suggestions. At the moment, I have seen how terrace white looks, it can be very bright on a sunny day. Then tranquil retreat, I haven’t seen how it looks over a whole house, but I would imagine it might be too dark on the whole. House? Any other white you would suggest ? Many thanks, Judy Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 5463 Has anyone had experience with using this surfacing? I have read it can stain easily. 0 7588 It's a classic case of aesthetics subjugating function where style takes precedence over practicality. 3 4364 |