What is K Rend?
K Rend is a well-known British manufacturer of coloured external render systems. Rather than applying a plain render and painting it afterwards, the colour is carried through the render itself, which is why these are described as through-coloured finishes. In practice that means the finished elevation does not normally need painting once it is complete.
The range includes silicone systems, scraped-texture finishes and thin-coat systems, available in a wide choice of colours and textures. Silicone K1 is a through-coloured silicone render that can be applied by hand or by spray, which makes it a common choice on domestic elevations.
SJF Plastering specialises in K Rend systems. Which product suits your house depends on the substrate and the condition of the existing walls, so we will always look at the property before recommending one.
Silicone render — water repellent and breathable
The manufacturer states that its silicone technology is water repellent while remaining breathable, and is designed to reduce water absorption. That combination matters on a house: rain is shed from the surface rather than soaking in, while moisture from inside the wall can still escape rather than being trapped behind the render.
The practical benefits homeowners notice are a low-maintenance finish that stays cleaner on exposed elevations, and a colour that does not need repainting on the usual decorating cycle. No render is maintenance-free — gutters, sills and ground clearance still matter — but a well-specified silicone system asks a lot less of you than painted render.
All types of domestic rendering
Alongside K Rend work we take on the full range of domestic rendering: patch repairs to damaged areas, re-rendering single elevations, traditional sand-and-cement style work where that is the right approach for the building, and modern through-coloured and thin-coat systems on suitable substrates.
Extensions, garage walls, chimney stacks, porches and boundary walls are all regular jobs for us. If you are unsure whether the existing render can be saved, we will tell you straight — repairing sound render is usually cheaper and quicker than replacing it, and we will say so when that is the case.
Rendering across Sutton and the surrounding areas
We are based in Sutton, Surrey, so most of our rendering work is within a short drive. As well as Sutton we cover Cheam, Banstead, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Morden, Worcester Park, Colliers Wood and Carshalton, along with the surrounding parts of Surrey and South West London.
Being local means we can call in for a proper look before quoting, work around your household, and come back easily if you need anything afterwards. Call 07967 302162, or send photographs of the elevation by WhatsApp for initial advice.
