How do you apply K Rend base coat?
How do you apply K Rend base coat?
Apply K Rend Primer TC (Colour matched to topcoat) by brush, roller or spray. Ensure that 24 hours drying time is allowed before the application of the topcoat. 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.
Do you need a base coat with K Rend?
Base coats are used to prepare the surface of the substrate before the application of the render to the substrate. If a base coat is not applied ‘ghosting’ can occur affecting the appearance of the render. K Rend supply 5 types of base coat, used for different purposes: Use as a primary coat for K Rend finishes.
Can you spray K Rend?
Silicone Scraped Texture K1 Spray can be used with most render spray machines. It is ideal for larger projects where the speed of machine application can offer time saving benefits. Suitable for hand application also.
How thick do you apply K Rend?
K Rend LW1 is applied directly onto polystyrene insulation, minimum finished thickness 12mm. The material should be applied 14mm thick, in 2 passes; the first pass approx. 6mm with K Rend Alkali Resistant Reinforcing Mesh embedded into the first pass whilst it is still soft.
How thin can render be?
The basecoat adhesive is just 6mm thick, and the render topcoat can be as thin as 1mm, this takes the whole system up to a thickness of just 7mm. The flexibility of the components and the fact they are applied in such a thin layer means that the system will genuinely move with the building.
How thick should k render be?
Can you hand apply spray K Rend?
Q – How is K Rend applied? A – It can be hand applied or with a spray machine – depending on the product, technical specification and applicators choice.
What is silicone rendering?
Silicone render is a cement-based render system that incorporates silicone to provide a thin coat render. Silicone rendering has become an extremely popular choice with British homeowners due to its many benefits. Because of this, it’s generally accepted as one of the top range render systems available.
Is K render smooth finish?
Texture – K Rend products come in a variety of textures from smooth and refined to textured and traditional. It is important you choose the right texture when rendering a house or commercial property.
Why choose k Rend silicone thin coat?
Silicone Thin Coat holds the prestigious kitemark licence to BS EN 15827:2009. “The Silicone Thin Coat range is superb. It is easy to use and spread. Spray applying saves me time and K Rend’s level of customer service is second to none.”
How long does it take for K Rend silicone to dry?
If you are applying K Rend Silicone TC as a finish coat, do not form a key and leave the base coat flat and smooth. Allow 24 hours curing time before further application, unless advised otherwise, for instance it is recommended to allow 14 days curing time before the application of K Rend Silicone TC top coats to guarantee adhesion.
Which K Rend products can be spray machine?
The following K Rend products can be spray machine as well as hand applied; Silicone Spray E Grade, K1 Spray, K1 Silicone, Overcoating Silicone Dash, Silicone Spray Dash, Silicone Tyrolean, Standard UF Base, UF Fibre Base, HP12; HPX Base. M-Tec spray machines are available to purchase or rent from K Rend.
How long does it take for K Rend base coat to dry?
Final Coat: K Rend Silicone TC Ensure that the background is clean, level and dry with no signs of efflorescence. We recommend newly applied basecoats are allowed a minimum of 14 days to cure. Ensure all adjacent surfaces are well protected and masked.
