What is K Rend thin coat?
What is K Rend thin coat?
K Rend Silicone Thin CoatSilicone TC is a ready mixed, silicone based, ready to use organic resin render which is usually hand applied. Silicone TC is a ready mixed, silicone based, ready to use organic resin render which is usually hand applied.
How thick is K Rend thin coat?
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.
How many coats does K Rend have?
ONE COAT / FINISH COAT One coat is applied directly onto block work (please seek advice from our Technical team) and must be finished to a minimum of 16mm thick to avoid ‘ghosting’. The material should be applied 18mm thick in 2 passes;the first pass 6-8mm and the second pass 12 – 14mm.
Do you need a base coat with K Rend?
K Rend Base Coats are used in various applications within the building industry and typically applied to complement our render prior to the finish coat. Base coats are used to prepare the surface of the substrate before the application of render, if not applied a ‘ghosting’ affect can occur to the finished look.
How long does K Rend last?
30
Rather than having to repaint your house every 3-5 years, K-rend is designed to last for 30. You also have a really wide range of options with colours and styles, so you won’t feel the need to further decorate the outside of your house once the K-rend is applied. Cleaning K-rend is also easy to do.
Is K Rend the same as Monocouche?
Monocouche is dry powdered render which has a coloured pigment and provides reasonable breathability. It’s generally a very popular rendering system and there are a wide variety of monocouche renders available on the market such as Weber, Parex and K-Rend which is commonly used at Ralph Plastering.
How long does Krend last?
Can you skim over K Rend?
The answer is yes technically, however there are certain things you need to be wary of. K rend is a heavy product so whether its suitable or not depends on the weight of your original paint.
Is K rend the same as Monocouche?
Can you skim over K-rend?
Can you sponge finish K-rend?
Water can be used when floating and helps make the mix more workable, this is not traditional site mix and so you won’t wash it out. After the floating is complete it is time to finish the wall with a fine car sponge.
Is K Rend better than normal render?
7) K-rend is not as environmentally friendly Because of the silicone used in K-rend, it isn’t as environmentally friendly as traditional mineral-based renders. Mineral render has a 10% lower global warming impact than silicone-based renders, and a 30% lower impact on the aquatic environment.
What is the best render system?
Silicone. Silicone external renders have gained the most popularity in recent years since it offers so much more than the more traditional solutions. It is a silicone resin-based render, which has been mixed with silicone to provide much better performance and durability.
Is silicone render better than K render?
In general, silicone renders are more durable and reliable than the traditional mixtures. This is especially true when it’s combined with an adhesive base coat and mineral. As such, the average lifespan of silicone rendering is between 25 – 30 years.
Does K Rend crack?
6) K-rend can be prone to cracking But because K-rend is quite thin, hairline cracks can quite easily appear if there is any movement in the wall at all. This can be true of other types of render as well but, as we have mentioned, K-rend can be very difficult to patch if there are any cracks.
Is K-rend the same as Monocouche?
Can you use masonry paint on K render?
High-tech silicone renders due to their technology shouldn’t be painted using any masonry paint. Most standard masonry paints are acrylic-based, which generally means they have quite low breathability. This means that they can seal the silicone render, negating the breathability of the render itself.
How do I get a smooth render finish?
A smooth finish – also known as a traditional, sponge, or float finish – is achieved by smoothing down a base coat render with a sponge float and coating with an external quality paint.
How do you top coat K Rend?
Apply K Rend Silicone TC topcoat to the thickness of the largest grain size using a stainless steel float and allow to take up slightly. (This is only a few minutes.) The surface is then rubbed up in a circular motion using a plastic float to create a uniform texture.
What is K Rend silicone thin coat (TC)?
K Rend Silicone Thin CoatSilicone TC is a ready mixed, silicone based, ready to use organic resin render which is usually hand applied. K Rend Silicone Thin CoatSilicone TC is a ready mixed, silicone based, ready to use organic resin render which is usually hand applied.
What are the different types of K Rend silicone products?
This range encompasses Mineral TC 4, Mineral TC 2, Silicone TC 10, Silicone TC 15, Silicone TC 30 and Primer TC. K Rend Silicone Scraped Texture Renders are recognised as some of the most attractive one coat applications available, and are ideally matched with a K Rend Base Coat.
What is silicone thin coat render?
K Rend Silicone Thin CoatSilicone TC is a ready mixed, silicone based, ready to use organic resin render which is usually hand applied. Silicone TC is a ready mixed, silicone based, ready to use organic resin render which is usually hand applied.
Why choose k Rend paints and coatings?
Our Paints and Coatings provide attractive, matt, coloured finishes for exterior use. At K Rend, we care that your project runs as smoothly as possible during and after your build, therefore we provide a variety of products to help. Do you have a technical question or need assistance with your project?