Acrylic render is designed for use as a skim coat applied in layers ranging from 2mm to 100mm at time. Acrylic render will greatly enhance the life of the rendering job and provide a stable and protective surface for subsequent coating of paint.
Acrylic is suitable for rendering and patching over most substrates including clay, concrete, bricks, blue board, foam, and AAC concrete paneling. With the right preparation, they can used on smoother surfaces like cement sheeting (HardiTex/ Fibro), new high tech polymer exterior cladding such Uni-Base, and expanded Polystyrene.
There are also a wide variety of acrylic bound pigmented finishing coats that can be applied over acrylic render. Depending upon the product, they can be rolled or sponged on. Various finishes, patterns and textures are possible such as sand, sandstone, marble, stone, stone chip, lime wash or clay like finishes. There are stipple, glistening finishes, and those with enhanced water resistance and anti fungal properties.
Acrylic renders take only 2 days to dry and cure- much faster than the 28 days for traditional render.