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Rendering is the process of covering an exterior wall of a building with a layer of wet material that dries to form a protective layer. Exposed stone and and brick work is prone to erosion when left open to the elements. Rendering is a cost effective solution to counteracting the effect of the elements and protecting most types of masonry from moisture and the cold weather.

Grown In Popularity

Render is traditionally composed from a sand and cement mix. However, with advances in technology and changes in style and taste, different coloured render products such as through coloured render have grown in popularity.

What is Through Coloured Render?

Through coloured render is a sand, cement and lime based type of render containing White Portland cement with an added pigment, to give it its colour.

No Need For Painting

Its name refers to the fact that the pigment, and therefore the colour, runs throughout the material. The render mix itself is already coloured with the colour permeating all the way through. Unlike traditional sand and cement render mixes, there is no need to for it to be painted.

Colored render is a recent and popular development for several reasons.

Here are our top three reasons to use it on your next project:

Three Reasons Why You Should Consider Through Coloured Render On Your Next Building Project

1. Aesthetics

Firstly, this type of decorative render is aesthetically pleasing. A wide range of colour variations can be achieved as can a number of different finishes. Through coloured render can be scraped, scraped with Ashlar cuts, stone or textured.​​​​​​​ It’s an increasingly popular finish on modern house builds, such as in the image below showing cream render applied to the house on the left:

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We recently applied some stunning Sto render.

2. Ease of Application

Through coloured render is supplied ready mixed and can be applied in a one coat finish. It can be applied to almost any type of masonry. Whilst the material costs of through coloured render can be higher than traditional sand and cement, its much lower associated labour and ongoing maintenance costs make it a very cost effective solution. Coloured render is virtually maintenance free and usually guaranteed for ten years by the manufacturers.

Cement and sand render is more labour intensive as there are more stages in the application process. It is normally mixed on site and requires 2-3 coats of application. First, one to two base coats need to be applied. Each of these are scored whilst still wet so that subsequent coats can adhere to them. A top layer is applied more thinly and given a shiny finish, ready for painting. In order to protect it and make it weather tight, traditional render has to be painted with a finishing coat of a proprietary external masonry paint.

3. Durability

The formulations of through coloured render tend to be have improved durability properties than traditional sand and cement. Whilst it is cheap on materials, sand and cement has a tendency to crack if the underlying structure moves.

Through coloured renders tend to have additional components added to their mix which improve their hardiness. Polymers or Acrylics are common additions. These increase the flexibility and extend the life of the render by making it less prone to cracking and, in some cases, making it self cleaning too.

Monocouche Renders

Monocouche Renders are a type of through coloured render originating in Europe that has become very popular in the UK. The white cement mix of Monocouche Renders is pre-coloured to a shade of your choice. Not only do they provide a decorative finish as well as a weatherproofing layer, they have an additive that makes them more flexible to help eliminate cracking. They can also be self-cleaning.

Sto is one such manufacturer of this type of render. As part of our work as drylining contractors for the University of Birmingham’s new Sport Centre, we applied stunning Sto render.

Full Range Of Colours Available

Whatever type of render you prefer for your project, we have the skills and materials to provide it for you. We have a full range of colours from an extensive selection of manufacturers. If you’re unsure, we can help advise you. With our renowned quality and expertise, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands when you use Taylor Hart Limited.

Call Us

If you would like to enquire about our rendering services, please call us on 01676 522422 or via our contact page.

You may also like to read our previous blog on ceiling installation companies Birmingham.

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Rendering contractors are responsible for applying cement to external or internal walls to achieve either textured or smooth surfaces. Experienced commercial rendering experts normally carry this out. This look was widely overlooked by the UK until recent years, and its growing popularity has given rise to thousands of modern, stylish and sleek new builds throughout the UK.

Coloured render mix is also very popular, particularly throughout Bristol and new build apartments, and provides a bright, weather-resistant, one-coat wash of colour. Coloured render products are both cost-effective and virtually maintenance-free as the coloured finish can last up to ten years, if applied correctly by trained, expert rendering contractors.

Is Rendering a DIY Job? | Do I Need Rendering Contractors?

In theory, rendering can be a DIY job depending on the results you want to achieve. If you’re looking for the flawless, smooth finish you see on most new builds, then you’re going to need professional rendering contractors. The perfect finished product needs the perfect composition of cement, fine sand and lime for a creamy texture and smooth finish. You also need bonding agents, colour pigments and drying additives, so it’s best to leave it to the pros if you’re planning a large project! However, if you would like to experiment at home then you can buy acrylic pre-mixed render, which can be applied to a wider variety of surfaces and often with easy-to-use spray equipment.

Here at Taylor Hart, you can leave this all to us. We are equipped with highly trained expert rendering contractors, state of the art equipment and materials and a renowned status for excellent customer satisfaction. We guarantee competitive rates and most importantly, flexible call out times that suit you.

As one of the leading teams of rendering contractors Birmingham has to offer, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive array of services to meet all of your construction needs. This includes installing glass-reinforced gypsum, mineral fibre ceilings and even stylish metal ceilings, to give your commercial space a bright, professional and sleek finish. We also offer a range of plastering, fire protection and screeding services to get your property up and running as soon as possible.

So for the most highly trained team in town, give Taylor Hart a call today on 01676 522422 or visit our website www.taylorhart.co.uk for more information about commercial rendering.

You can read our previous blog on Dry Partition.

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Coloured render mix is also very popular, particularly throughout Bristol and new build apartments, and provides a bright, weather-resistant, one-coat wash of colour. Coloured render products are both cost-effective and virtually maintenance-free as the coloured finish can last up to ten years, if applied correctly by trained rendering contractors.

Is Rendering a DIY Job? | Do I Need Rendering Contractors?

In theory, rendering can be a DIY job depending on the results you want to achieve. To achieve the flawless smooth finish you see on most new builds, then you’re going to need professional rendering contractors as they know which composition of cement, fine sand and lime makes the render a creamy texture you need for the texture you desire. You also need bonding agents, colour pigments and drying additives so it’s best to leave it to the pros if you’re planning a large project! However, if you’re just experimenting at home then you can buy acrylic pre-mixed render which can be applied to a wider variety of surfaces and often with easy-to-use spray equipment.

Here at Taylor Hart, you can leave this all to us. We are equipped with highly trained expert rendering contractors, state of the art equipment and materials and a renowned status for excellent customer satisfaction. We guarantee competitive rates and flexible call out times that suit you.

As one of the leading teams of rendering contractors Birmingham has to offer, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive array of services to meet all of your construction needs. This includes installing glass reinforced gypsum, mineral fibre ceilings and even stylish metal ceilings to give your commercial space a bright, professional and sleek finish. We also offer a range of plastering, fire protection and screeding services to get your property up and running as soon as possible.

So for the most highly trained team in town, give Taylor Hart a call today on 01676 522422 .

You might also like to read our previous blog post on how we are leading UK dry lining contractors.

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Taylor Hart – rendering contractors in Birmingham, are your first port of call for your coloured rendering requirements. Coloured rendering is a new and popular development in the rendering industry. We have a full range of colours available from a selection of manufacturers, as well as an extensive variety of finishes including scraped, scraped with Ashlar cuts, stone or textured. This ensures that whatever style you want to achieve we can help you fulfil your wishes and we always aim to exceed your expectations.

Rendering provides a very cost-efficient solution in two ways. It is a one-coat finish, meaning that the time to apply the render is reduced, therefore cutting costs. It is also virtually maintenance free, which means that you are not stuck with expensive annual costs in maintaining the exterior of your property.

Taylor Hart – Rendering Contractors in Birmingham for all your rendering needs

When you use Taylor Hart’s rendering contractors in Birmingham you can rest assured that we will listen to you. If the modern coloured render is not to your liking, we can offer the more traditional sand and cement render. We are happy to take the time to discuss exactly what you want from your rendering project so that you get the results you’re looking for.

We are renowned for our expertise in rendering in Birmingham and surrounding areas. We take the time to ensure that we keep up to date with the latest developments in construction, and we invest in training our employees so that they are the very best rendering contractors available. We pride ourselves on delivering a first class service to all our clients, no matter the scale. We ensure that all our rendering projects are completed on time and in budget.

To discuss your requirements from Taylor Hart, your rendering contractors in Birmingham and how we can help you to achieve the perfect outcome with your commercial building project or home based project, please contact us today. You can request further information, a free project estimate, or arrange a consultant call or visit. Please call 01676 522422 or visit our website at www.taylorhart.co.uk. Alternatively, you can take a look at our last blog update on our innovative designs at Taylor Hart Ltd.

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