How to render

1. What is the mix for render?
2. Can you do rendering yourself?
3. Is it easy to render?
4. How is render applied?

What is the mix for render?

The main components of renders are cement, sand, lime and water. A common mix ratio used for rendering is 6 parts sand, 1 part cement and 1 part lime. Any general purpose cement can be used, although the sand should be fine and clean of impurities.

Can you do rendering yourself?

If you want to change the look and texture of a wall but don't want to paint it, you can render it instead. Wall rendering is the process of adhering a mixture of wet cement and sand to a wall with a trowel. ... If you follow the right procedures and use the right materials, you can render a wall yourself.

Is it easy to render?

Like plastering, rendering is a job that requires some skill and plenty of practice. We don't advise you to start on rendering house walls without some experience, but there's no reason why you shouldn't have a go at a garden or garage wall to start with.

How is render applied?

A fabric render mesh is then applied over the insulation, bedded into the first base coat layer of render. This mesh acts as a reinforcement against cracking. This is followed by one or two more thin coats of render, usually a primer and a topcoat.