Which type of render gives smoothest finish?

Which type of exterior render gives you the smoothest finish?

Asked by Sarath on 10th Dec 2022
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"Sand and cement is the smoothest finish so long as it is finished with a sponge to draw the ssnd grit through,so as to give the exterior paint something to grip too"
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"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"
Answered on 13th Dec 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Hi sand and cement render is far the smoothest any monache or silcone render are exverted or inverted hope this help"
Answered on 20th Dec 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Sand and cement is the smoothest form of render I’d finished with a sponge and done correctly by a plasterer."
Answered on 16th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Weber render is good one take a look on that and if you like a finish"
Answered on 15th Dec 2022 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"My opinion is K Rend - Silicone TC 15 is a self-coloured render and can be hand or spray applied. It is a ready to use organic resin render which is applied to provide a low maintenance textured finish."
Answered on 10th Dec 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"Lots of people are choosing krend or similar systems but a more traditional sand and lime render done well can give a lovely long lasting finish, hope this helps"
Answered on 13th Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Silicone Games the best Rend Collective waterproof and repairable"
Answered on 10th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2016 - report
"Hi The best way to get a smooth render finish is with….
Rendering sand
Hydraulic lime
Standard cement
Put the first coat on at about 10mm thick and scratch it with a comp.
Let it go nearly hard and apply a second coat the same thickness. Use the appropriate tools to get it as flat as possible
Then as it’s almost dry use a plastic float in a circular motion to polish it and make it flat and smooth ish"
Answered on 10th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"And sand cement render will give a smooth finish needs to be float and sponge finish"
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 - report
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