Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jul 24, 2009 11:33 pm I've been told that the best external finish for my Harditex clad house will be acrylic render. The tradies I'm talking to about a quote though say "texture coating" and 2 mm thick. Is texture coating same as acrylic render ? What's the thickness of acrylic render ? I've heard about 6mm thickness, not 2. Does acrylic render need painting, or is it already dyed ? is it 1 coat or 2 ? Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: Some info about acrylic render, please ?? 2Jul 27, 2009 4:57 pm being as your in wa have a look at limestone render may be cheaper and looks better Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: Some info about acrylic render, please ?? 3Jul 29, 2009 12:13 pm From what I know and I am no expert, sand and cement render leaches salt, it will be patchy and need touching up more frequently.Eventually I will have my 43sq double storey rendered in acrylic. 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… 12 18099 Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 5071 It's a classic case of aesthetics subjugating function where style takes precedence over practicality. 3 3945 |