How many m2 does a bag of K Rend cover?
2 sqm
Coverage:- 2 sqm Per 25kg Bag It can also be used as a scratch coat plaster for internal and external work, as bedding for pavia and as a rubbed up finish suitable for external painting.
How thick is K Rend top coat?
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 much does a bag of K Rend base cover?
2 sqm Per 25kg
Coverage:- 2 sqm Per 25kg Bag It is ideal as a stipple coat or for dense backgrounds and has increased water resistance and adhesion.
How many coats does K Rend have?
ONE COAT / FINISH COAT One coat is applied directly onto block work (please seek advice from our Technical team) and must be finished to a minimum of 16mm thick to avoid ‘ghosting’. The material should be applied 18mm thick in 2 passes; the first pass 6-8mm and the second pass 12 – 14mm.
How much area does a 25kg bag of render cover?
When mixed with water one 25kg bag will cover approximately: 1.4m² at a depth of 10mm 0.5m² at a depth of 25mm.
How much does a 25kg bag of render cover?
As a rule of thumb 1 of our 25kg bags will cover an area of 0.25m to a recommended depth of 50mm.
How long do you leave K Rend before rubbing up?
Setting time varies according to weather conditions – from 4 to 36 hours after application, but typically the render should be scraped the day after application, or as soon as a thumb impression cannot be made but it can be marked with a thumb nail.
Do I need a base coat for K render?
K Rend Base Coats are used in various applications within the building industry and typically applied to complement our render prior to the finish coat. Base coats are used to prepare the surface of the substrate before the application of render, if not applied a ‘ghosting’ affect can occur to the finished look.
Do you scratch K Rend base coat?
Normally applied in one coat as a backing for K Rend finishes. Rule off to a flat finish and scratch lightly to provide a key for the next coat. All base coats can be hand or spray applied.
How much water do you put in a bag of K Rend?
For all K Rend products use approx. 4-5 litres of clean water per 25kg sack.
How thick should k render be?
The Finish Coat is applied over a K Rend Base Coat (10mm thickness) to line level using a straight edge, to a minimum thickness of 10 – 12mm. When straightening, hollows should be filled out immediately before a skin is formed.
Can you skim over K Rend?
The verdict… So, to answer the question at the beginning, you can paint over K Rend.