Plasterers in Peacehaven – K-Rend & Silicone Rendering
If you’re tired of repainting cracked sand-and-cement render every few years, modern render systems are worth a look. Brighton Plasterers installs K-Rend and other silicone-based, through-coloured renders on homes across Peacehaven.
Why homeowners choose silicone render
- Through-coloured — the colour runs through the render, so there’s no paint to peel and no repainting cycle
- Flexible — modern polymers resist the hairline cracking that plagues traditional render
- Breathable — moisture in the wall can escape rather than blowing the coating off
- Self-cleaning finish — water beads and carries dirt off, which matters in salty coastal air
- Clean, crisp look — a range of colours and textures, from brilliant white to soft greys
Preparation is the job
A silicone render is only as good as what it’s applied to. That means stripping failed coatings, stabilising the background, the right basecoat with mesh reinforcement, and proper beads at every corner and opening. Skip the preparation and the smartest render fails early — so we don’t skip it, and our quote spells out exactly what’s included.
Straight answers on cost
Modern systems cost more up front than sand and cement, but over 15–20 years of not repainting they usually work out cheaper — and the house looks better the whole time. We’ll quote both routes if you want the comparison. Covering Peacehaven, Saltdean, Newhaven and Seaford.
Can you render over old paint?
Usually not directly — paint stops render bonding, so a painted wall needs stripping, mechanical keying or a bonding basecoat first, depending on its condition. It’s one of the checks we make when quoting, and it’s why two quotes for the “same” job can differ: the cheaper one may simply be skipping the step that makes the render stay on.
Request a Free Quote in Peacehaven
Call Brighton Plasterers on 01273 011747 or request a quote online and we’ll get back to you. Quotes are free and there’s no obligation.
Peacehaven plastering questions
What is K-Rend and why choose it?
K-Rend is a through-coloured silicone render — the colour runs through the material, so there’s no paint to peel and no repainting cycle. It stays flexible, breathable and self-cleaning, which suits Peacehaven’s coastal weather.
Can silicone render go over my old painted render?
Not directly — paint stops it bonding, so painted walls need stripping, keying or a bonding basecoat first. It’s a check we make when quoting, and a step cheap quotes often skip.
Is through-coloured render worth the extra cost?
Over 15–20 years of never repainting, it usually works out cheaper than sand and cement — and the house looks smart the whole time. We’ll quote both routes so you can compare.