Using new Silicate render (eurocoat) first time

[Bodgy]

Got roped into a reno at the de facto SIL's. I'm ripping out a corner chimney breast and need to render the thus exposed brickwork. Have rendered with mortar before but a mate swears by this new stuff Eurosomething or other, which has some silicon base.

Anyone used it, any tips? Bit worried about the final finish. Told you finish off with a big plastic float. How can that give the same smoothness as the wet sponge on mortar does?

Grateful for any advice

[ozwinner]

I hate to bust your bubble, but silicate is sand.

Al :eek:

[Bodgy]

Ok, Ok, Oz, so I failed chemistry.

I have to start in less than 24hrs, what do u know about this new render stuff?

[ozwinner]

Do a google.

Al

[baltic]

Hi Bodgy,
Yep, just finished a render job on an extension that I am are working on at home. The product I used was "redi Render" by unitex products. about $13/bag, covers about 4m2?? depending how thick it go's on. The Fibro render is designed to go on "blue board"
I think it has silicate sand in the mix, was just add water and start!
Went on great, I built up my wall in 2 goes, the brick work was still visible after the first coat. After you lay your base down, you can then buy a finishing coat that has the desired color added to the mix. I am just going to paint mine, it is an inside wall that was rendered.
The guys in the shop recommended that you use a plastic float to finish it off with, it worked well, just got to get the timing O/K, the mix needs to go off a bit. I have some info and I am happy to scan and e-mail to you if you would like. Also a web site http://www.unitex.com.au
Cheers,
Gary

[Bodgy]

Thanks guys, I'll google it when the bags arrive and I get the correct name.

Baltic, I think thats the same stuff, different brand. Thanks.

[Bodgy]

Finished the job this arvo.

I ended up buying Acryllic Dry Render. It seems there are many versions of this product. This cost $17 for 5 sq metres @ 10mm. 20K bag

Easy to use, just add water, mixes like the rubber tile glues, ie pour mix into water.

Instructions very poor, said add 5 litres water to bag, I added 4 and it still sloppy. Says dries in 30 minutes, working life of pot 1 hr - Bull!. 6 hours later the render is still wet and my pot lasted 5 hours without any sign of going off. Mind you it is cold and wet in Sydney today, and there was bugger all ventilation in the room.

Product went on easy and stuck well. Wont use again as ordinary cement render with a bit of Bondcrete works just as well and half the price. Cement render also dries quicker, I wasted 2 hrs waiting for the acryllic render to dry sufficiently to shape and sponge.

Maybe I'm missing something here?