How do you use K Rend wet dash?

Mix K Rend Silicone Roughcast for at least 10 minutes to break down additives, adding 4.7 – 5.7 litres of clean water per 25kg sack to obtain a wet plastic mix. While the dash receiver coat is still green, throw K Rend Silicone Roughcast on to the surface, using a hand scoop or a mechanical applicator.

Is K Rend a silicone render?

K Rend is the UK’s largest independent silicone coloured renders manufacturer.

What is HP12 render?

K Rend HP12 is a high polymer base coat designed to provide enhanced performance on difficult substrates. It has increased water resistance and adhesion. It may be applied by hand or spray and the use of scrim cloth may be required.

Does K Rend need a scratch coat?

1) K-rend is thin With K-rend, you only apply one layer that is sprayed on. In other words, K-rend is only the topcoat. And, without the scratch coat underneath, the topcoat can be so thin that you can see the stonework underneath. This obviously isn’t the nicest of finishes and can make the rendering look sloppy.

What colour is wet dash?

Wet Dashing It is usually white or grey in appearance (depending on the cement used).

What is the smoothest render?

1.5mm is our most popular, as it achieves a smooth surface but with a very slight texture when you look up-close. 1.5mm is also easier to apply than a 1mm render.

Is K Rend worth it?

We use K Rend and we find it to be a more superior product to sand and cement render. The main benefit of using it is that it is maintenance free once done. I done my house 9 years ago with it and it still looks as good as new.

Is K Rend water proof?

K rend offers you different finishes and has a silicone base so its waterproof, With standard sand and cement you add a waterproof chemical to it, you apply a base coat with waterproof added then a top coat of whatever finish.

How much does 1 bag of K Rend cover?

Coverage:- 2 sqm Per 25kg Bag It can also be used as a scratch coat plaster for internal and external work, as bedding for pavia and as a rubbed up finish suitable for external painting.

Is K Rend flexible?

Silicone thin coat render, flexible and fibre reinforced, K rend TC15 alternative | Vimark.

How thick should k render be?

The Finish Coat is applied over a K Rend Base Coat (10mm thickness) to line level using a straight edge, to a minimum thickness of 10 – 12mm. When straightening, hollows should be filled out immediately before a skin is formed.

What is the difference between roughcast and Pebbledash?

For pebbledash, clean material is thrown at the freshly plastered surface then pressed in, so the colour of the material is visible. For roughcast, on the other hand, this material is mixed with mortar and then thrown at the surface, so all the material is coated with the mortar.