Question 1

1. What’s the difference between rendering and plastering?

Accepted Answer

Rendering and plastering both involve applying a layer of wet material (plaster or render) to a substrate like brick or plasterboard, which hardens to form a protective coating. The big difference is that plastering is done on interior walls and ceilings, and rendering is done to exterior walls.

Plastering and rendering also use different materials. Plastering is usually done with gypsum plaster, while rendering is traditionally done with a concrete render mix (although types of render made of synthetic materials like silicone are becoming more popular).

Question 2

2. What is render?

Accepted Answer

Render is a protective layer that’s applied to exterior walls. It’s usually made up of cement, plastering sand, and water, although additional materials like lime or render accelerator are sometimes added too. Rendering a wall protects it from the weather, making it last longer, although it can also be used to make a wall look better.

Question 3

3. What is plaster?

Accepted Answer

When we talk about plaster, we’re usually talking about gypsum plaster. It’s most commonly used for plastering internal walls to create a smooth, even surface for decorating. Plaster is usually applied in a thinner coat than render.

Plaster and render supplies

Thistle Bonding Coat Plaster 25kg

Thistle MultiFinish Plaster, 25kg Bag

Thistle Hardwall Plaster 25kg

Thistle BoardFinish Plaster, 25kg Bag

K Rend Silicone K1 White Scraped Render Coat 25Kg

HP-12 Base Coat 25kg Bag

Gyproc Joint Filler 12.5kg bag

British Gypsum Thistlepro Fastset Finish Plaster 25kg

Thistle One Coat Plaster 7.5kg

K Rend 15kg Primer TC White

K Rend Silicone TC15 Topcoat White 25kg

Toupret Joint Skim & Fill 5kg

Eazymix Halftime Plaster Accelerator

SITEWORX Plaster And Render Fibres 200g

K Rend Silicone K1 Ivory Scraped Render Coat 25Kg

Weber Pral M Silver Pearl 25kg

Thistle Finishing Plaster 7.5kg

K Rend HP14 Base Coat Bag 25kg

OX Speedskim Semi Flexible Plastering Rule 1200mm

K Rend Silicone K1 Pewter Grey Scraped Render Coat 25kg

Eazymix Extratime Plaster Retarder

K Rend Hpx Base

Jetcem Quick Setting Patching Plaster 6kg

British Gypsum Thistle Magnetic Plaster 25kg

Eazy Mix Halftime 4BONDING Accelerator

Toupret Fine finish Ready mixed Finishing plaster, 15kg Tub

K Rend Silicone K1 Champagne Bag 25kg

OX Speedskim Semi Flexible Plastering Rule ST 900mm

Febond Blue Grit Plaster Bonding Agent 10L

TDP Concrete & Screed Fibres 900g

Toupret Plaster Of Paris 4kg

Toupret Joint, Skim & Fill 10kg

Thistle Undercoat plaster, 7.5kg Bag

Siniat Fire Board 2700 x 1200 x 12.5mm Tapered Edge

OX-P531045 SPEEDSKIM STAINLESS FLEX FINISHING RULE 450mm

Weber Cullamix Tylorean Render White 25kg

K-Rend K1 Silicone, Sterling White, 25 KG

British Gypsum Thistle Finishing Plaster - 12.5kg

Thistle 25Kg Universal One Coat Plaster 06062/5

Thistle 25Kg Dri-Coat Plaster 06115/8