K Rend base coats recommended for use on medium density blockwork. The application of a base coat before the application of a K Rend scraped texture render on this specific substrate is not required although some applicators find applying a base coat does improve workability of the system due to working with thinner layers.
These base coats are recommended for use prior to the application of all K Rend TC finish renders.
K Rend HP12 is a high-polymer base coat designed to provide improved adhesion and water resistance on difficult substrates. Suitable for hand or spray application, this K Rend base coat creates a reliable background for compatible K Rend finishes. Scrim cloth may be required in certain applications to reinforce the system.
K Rend Alkali Resistant Reinforcement Mesh provides high strength, good cohesion, excellent coating and is widely used to reinforce walls. This is a genuine K Rend product, beware of cheap imitations!
K Rend Standard UF base coat is a high, general purpose render, for use over medium density blockwork as a primary coat for K Rend finishes, and is applied by hand or spray.