Before any material is mixed, the property must be protected. We mask off windows, doors, and pathways. If there is existing render, we check for "blown" areas; these are hacked off and repaired to ensure a solid foundation.

The first layer of the system is the application of a high-polymer base coat. This specialised resin-based mortar is applied directly to the masonry to create a powerful, waterproof bond. This layer serves as the structural foundation for the entire render system, evening out the surface of the building and providing the primary defence against water penetration.

While the base coat is still wet, we embed an alkali-resistant fibreglass mesh into the entire surface area. This mesh acts like "armour" for your home, providing the tensile strength needed to absorb the natural movement of the building. This is the secret to a crack-free finish, as the mesh prevents structural shifts from ever reaching the decorative surface.

A second pass of base coat is applied to fully encapsulate the mesh, ensuring no fibres are left exposed. The surface is then professionally flattened and "sponged" to create a perfectly level, smooth substrate. This stage is vital because the final silicone top coat is very thin, so the walls must be perfectly true at this point to achieve a flawless finish.

Once the base coat has fully cured—usually 24 to 48 hours depending on the weather—we apply a colour-matched primer. This layer seals the base coat to control suction, ensuring the top coat doesn't dry too quickly or unevenly. It also acts as a colour foundation, ensuring the final silicone render appears deep, vibrant, and consistent across every elevation.

The final layer is the silicone render itself, hand-applied to the thickness of the grain (typically 1.5mm). Our experts then "rub up" the render using a plastic float in a specific circular motion. This technique brings the aggregate to the surface, creating the uniform, modern, and hydrophobic texture that silicone render is famous for.

Silicone render is air-drying and becomes shower-proof within just a few hours. Within 24 to 72 hours, the system is fully cured and at maximum strength. We then remove all masking tape and protective films, clean the site thoroughly, and leave your property looking brand new with a finish built to last for decades.