Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 05, 2010 2:09 pm I have noticed that the high end of town use a sand/cement toscana render to their mansions. This seems to leach salt and stains after a couple of years. I know this sort of render is more expensive and in comparison to acrylic finishes and it looks more solid and authentic. We will be getting a quote for both types. Can someone tell me what a dado finish is? Re: sand/cement render or acrylic? 3May 05, 2010 5:35 pm McKinnon Can someone tell me what a dado finish is? I believe it would be where the render is only up to a certain level along the wall. Say 1.2m with brickwork above. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: sand/cement render or acrylic? 4May 05, 2010 7:10 pm Ours is acrylic, and we are thrilled with it. Looks absolutely magic. 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 14338 Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 3779 It's a classic case of aesthetics subjugating function where style takes precedence over practicality. 3 2920 |