Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 20, 2016 2:48 pm The house is going to be white - one builder has included sand render in his quote, the other has included acrylic render. Which is best? Which is more expensive? And, can they both be painted? Thanks! Re: sand render or acrylic render? 2Feb 21, 2016 11:32 pm Which is best: In my opinion Acrylic (I have had both) Acrylic is more expensive Sand render is a painted finish. Rolled on like normal paint. Acrylic is applied and troweled on. Not sure if it can be painted. 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 18068 Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 5067 It's a classic case of aesthetics subjugating function where style takes precedence over practicality. 3 3942 |