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How long does render take to dry?
We've just had the front of the house rendered. The plasterer said to leave it a few weeks before painting. Is that right, or can we get the decorator in sooner?
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"It depends on thickness of the 2 coats and the weather if its cold much longer and ifbto hot can dry to quick and crack"
Answered on 23rd Apr 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 -
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"Weather dependant and and back ground scratch coat 24 to 48 hours and full render system to be fully cured and dried 4 to 6 weeks 2 week difference being the weather"
Answered on 23rd Apr 2026 - Member since Jun 2023 -
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"Ideally best to wait couple weeks but in warmer weather you can do sooner and you can literally see it dry. Hope that helps"
Answered on 23rd Apr 2026 - Member since Mar 2020 -
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