Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Apr 29, 2013 10:26 pm Just wondering if anyone has used render in a can from bunnings etc??? Would like some feedback and advice if possible on how it turns out, ease of use... Have about 3 square metres to be done - have built a brick enclosure around pool equipment - the front will be cladded with stone and just want something to tidy up the back a bit Building the Riva by Dale Alcock Homes. Follow our progress here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=57075 Re: DIY 'roll on' render 2Apr 29, 2013 11:05 pm We recently used Dulux Medium Texture Render Paint on a feature wall. Found the product excellent and surpassed our expectations to achieve a rendered finish. Don't try to spread the paint too far with the roller. Someone else on the forum used the full coverage and was disappointed. Pictures on my blog - Carlisle Homes 'Savannah 28' Visit our Blog: http://www.oursavannah28.blogspot.com Handover 31st March, 2011 - Landscaping completed Re: DIY 'roll on' render 3Apr 29, 2013 11:12 pm Hey thanks for the reply... Do you remember how much this cost and how exactly do you apply it?? Was it easy?? Building the Riva by Dale Alcock Homes. Follow our progress here: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=57075 Re: DIY 'roll on' render 4Apr 29, 2013 11:23 pm If my memory serves me correct approx $150 for the large tin (10litres?) Apply with a long nap roller in small sections; rolling slightly for the desired effect. I have since seen Dulux make a special roller for this product - could be worth checking out. Any necessary preparation to wall (priming etc) will be outlined on tin. Good Luck Carlisle Homes 'Savannah 28' Visit our Blog: http://www.oursavannah28.blogspot.com Handover 31st March, 2011 - Landscaping completed Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close… 1 4784 Re my second point – yes exactly. And often it may take additional time if the manufacturer recommends no more than X meters… 3 5653 |