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Render finishes

Acrylic render

Acrylic render is a flexible, through-coloured thin-coat render made with acrylic resins, applied over a mesh-reinforced base coat. It's tough, comes in a wide range of colours and is a lower-cost alternative to silicone on suitable walls.

  • Flexible finish that resists hairline cracking
  • Very wide colour range, including stronger shades
  • Through-coloured — no painting needed
  • Thin-coat, typically 1–2mm grain
  • Less vapour-open than silicone or mineral finishes
  • Good for extensions, boards and smaller areas
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A single-storey rear extension in pale grey acrylic render with large black bifold doors and a patio

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Acrylic or silicone?

Both are thin-coat, through-coloured finishes. Acrylic is more flexible and slightly cheaper; silicone is more water-repellent and vapour-open and generally stays cleaner. On older solid walls that need to breathe, silicone or mineral finishes are usually preferred.

Typical build-up

Typical build-up for acrylic renderCross-section from inside (left) to outside (right): Blockwork, Base coat + glass-fibre mesh, Acrylic render finish.INSIDEOUTSIDE1. Blockwork2. Base coat + glass-fibre mesh3. Acrylic render finish
Thickness
1–2mm finish over base coat and mesh
Colours
Wide range, through-coloured
Flexibility
High
Vapour
Lower than silicone
Typical uses
Extensions, boards, park homes

Where does acrylic work best?

On extensions, boarded surfaces, new blockwork with a base coat, and sheltered elevations. It's also a common finish on park homes.

Acrylic render prices

Acrylic render guide prices
ItemGuide priceNotes
Acrylic render with base coat + mesh£60–£94 per m²inc VATExcluding scaffold
Single-storey extension£2,275–£3,955inc VATTypical
As an EWI finishIncluded in EWI rates

Guide prices are confirmed by a fixed written quote after a free survey. Prices include VAT at 20%.

How it works

  1. Tell us about the property

    Use the quote tool or form, or call free on 0800 088 6248.

  2. Free survey

    We measure the walls, check condition and confirm planning and building control.

  3. Fixed written quote

    The system, details, access, exclusions and VAT, in writing. Anything hidden is priced and agreed before extra work.

  4. Installation and handover

    Work planned around the weather, then inspected and documented.

Acrylic render: questions

Does acrylic render attract dirt?

It can hold dirt slightly more than silicone over time. Occasional gentle cleaning keeps it bright.

Can acrylic render go on a solid stone wall?

It's not our first choice there, because a vapour-open finish is safer on walls that need to breathe.

How long does acrylic render last?

Typically 20–25 years or more with maintenance on a suitable wall.

Can I have a dark colour?

Yes, though very dark shades absorb more heat; the manufacturer's colour guidance is followed.

Reviewed 19 October 2026 by the Render and Insulation technical team.

Where we work

Acrylic render by area

Each area page covers local planning, building control and the weather your walls face.

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

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