Render is plaster for the outside of a building. It protects the brick or block underneath from the weather and gives the house a clean, even face. Traditional sand and cement render goes on in coats, starting with a scratch coat that is scored so the next coat grips, and it is usually painted once it has dried.

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Through-coloured renders such as K Rend and monocouche come ready-coloured, so they do not need painting. They go on in thicker coats and are scraped or textured to finish. Which render suits a house depends on the walls underneath, the look you want and how much upkeep you want later.