Do you like the look of render but not sure if it will work for your home? Acrylic render may be perfect for you as it is exceedingly versatile and looks fantastic. Read on for more info.

Acrylic render, as the name suggests, is a render that uses acrylic (which is a type of plastic) in the mix. The acrylic means that the render itself is more flexible and thus more resistant to cracking. Acrylic render looks fantastic, can be done in different colours, and is very fast drying. Another advantage is that you can get different finishes, from smooth to varying textured finishes.

Acrylic render is either trowelled or rolled on, depending on the specific render being used but some even allow for being sprayed on. The advantage of acrylic render over other types of render is that it can be used on more substrates. Traditional cement render can only be used on masonry surfaces, while acrylic render can be applied to fibre cement sheeting, aerated concrete blocks, existing painted walls, concrete, polystyrene or other surfaces that traditional render simply cannot stick to.

Professionals such as plasterers, bricklayers and specialist renderers are ideal for carrying out your acrylic rendering job. As with any other tradesperson, ensure that they are correctly qualified, licensed and insured. They should be experienced in acrylic render and be able to show you examples of their past work or provide references. Also make sure that they give you an accurate quote before work begins.