Whether you are building a new home or looking to renovate, choosing the right finish can be quite confusing. Do you go with coloured render or should you choose paint?

In this article we explore the pros and cons of coloured render versus painting a house, examining each so you can see what best suits you.

Coloured Render

Coloured render has gained huge popularity in recent years, allowing a surface to be transformed with texture for an aesthetic finish whilst adding street appeal and value to your house.

Applied over an existing surface, render is suited to a range of different substrate materials including masonry, concrete and more.

The chosen colour is contained within the render, removing the need for regular repainting in the future. With a variety of textures and finishes available, coloured render allows the surfaces to take on a whole new look and feel.

For properties undergoing a renovation or update, this makes coloured render a revolutionary option for updating tired, old, and dated areas. For new homes, it adds a final touch that can help your project stand out from the crowd.

Importantly, coloured render can also safeguard the surface it is applied to, adding a degree of protection against the harsh Australian weather elements.

As an added benefit, coloured render is more resistant to sun, water and mould and is less likely to crack, peel or flake compared to paint, courtesy of its flexible nature.

Did you know? When you use coloured render your scaffolding cost may be reduced as it’s only required by the renderer and not by a painter. This means one tradesperson can do the job – you don’t have to liaise between them. The tradie is also off the site quicker with less mess, which means coloured render may cost less overall.

Our Sandcote HYDRATECH is the next generation of coloured render with water repellence embedded into the composition of the coating, allowing the water to run off for longer lasting protection of your house.

Rockcote can offer up to 15 years’ systems warranty (depending on substrate and finish) for a full Rockcote coloured render system compared to a paint warranty.

Benefits of coloured render

A variety of textures and finishes available
Can add value and street appeal to your house
Helps protect the substrate
Long lifespan due to the tough, flexible and water-resistant finish
A more natural aesthetic than painted finishes

Paint

Painting has long been the popular method of updating a tired area, changing a colour scheme or re-invigorating a room or the exterior of a house. There are a range of reasons why paint retains its popularity.

Easy to use and simple to apply, paint can quickly transform the look and feel of a space with colour. It’s also a surface finish, which can be altered easily when the mood takes you, with entire rooms or areas being transformed in as little as a weekend.

These days, paint also has a much longer lifespan than in years gone by, with additional benefits and improvements such as mould resistance, and wash and wear properties.

For the DIY renovator or those with a set budget, painting also offers the benefit of being cost effective and a relatively easy task to undertake.

Benefits of paint

Suitable for most substrate surfaces
Cost effective
Easy to alter
Quick to complete
Creates a modern appearance that can be changed when required

A matter of choice

Ultimately, whether you opt for coloured render or paint, it comes down to choice – with the look you’re seeking to create, budget and the style of the area all coming into play.

Either way, Rockcote has a range of suitable render and paint options that can transform any area of the home.

Both our paints and coloured renders can be tinted to any shade you desire, offering a quality finish that also has the environment in mind.

You can view our full range of paint, render and other products here.

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Architecture & Design Team

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