Rendering walls is a lot easier than it looks. If you’re planning on doing DIY rendering below is all the info you need on how to render a brick wall for a long-lasting textured finish and the tools for rendering a wall that you’ll need. 

Haymes Paint is a family run business and has been since 1935 that is passionate about crafting quality products. Our range includes interior & exterior paints, an artisan collection and paints for textured & timber finishes. Here are instructions for rendering brickwork, the tools you’ll need and where to get expert advice & tips. 

Tools For Rendering A Wall

Here is a list of the tools for rendering a wall that you will require. If you visit your local stockist you will be able to pick up everything you need there:  

• Disposable gloves to protect your hands
• Coveralls & plastic drop sheets 
• Eye protection such as goggles
• Power mixer 
• Lambswool mitt or another type of applicator
• Trowel 
• Bucket
• Brush for cleaning 
• Paint stirrer 
• Haymes Designer Finishes Rendercoat

Instructions For Rendering Brickwork

The following is an outline of the process for rendering brickwork:

1. Dry clean the wall and lay drop sheets down to protect the surrounding surfaces
2. Wet your applicator (such as a lambswool mitt) in water then wring it out
3. With the mixer, mix the render for a good consistency, and continue to occasionally mix it throughout the application process
4. With your applicator, grab a handful of render and apply it liberally in a circular motion filling in recesses
5. For a render finish, use a wet trowel to smooth the surface in a circular motion (make sure you clean your trowel as you go), or leave it as it is for a natural bagged appearance 
6. Wait 24 hours before repeating this process for a second coat

You can also watch the rendering brickwork video below for more information and tips on rendering a wall. 

Step by Step Instructions on How to Render:

1. Use the lambs wool mitt to apply a generous amount of render to the brick wall using a circular motion. Make sure the coverage is even and covers all brick joins.
2. To get a smooth render finish, use the trowel in a circular motion
3. To get a natural bagged finish, use the lambs wool mitt
4. After drying for 24 hours, repeat the above process

View our Show Me how-to-videos (on YouTube) for other exterior projects and advice with your next DIY project.

How to Render a House Exterior

Knowing how to render a brick house is a lot easier than you may think. Before you learn how to render bricks you need the following:

• Empty bucket
• Disposable plastic drop sheets
• A plastic trowel
• An old paint brush for cleaning up
• Eye protection
• Disposable gloves
• Lambs Wool Mitt
• Paint stirrer
• Haymes Artisan Collection Rendercoat

Note: If you’re looking to render an entire house, instead of just a feature wall, we would recommend using our range of Rendertex products.

Before starting:

• Make sure the brick wall is dry, clean and free from dust
• Spread out drop sheets on the ground and use painter’s tape to protect surrounding areas.
• Moisten the lambs-wool mitt applicator in a bucket of water and squeeze to remove any excess water.
• Before you apply the Rendercoat, mix it thoroughly, and keep mixing throughout the render application.

If DIY rendering is simply not for you, complete and submit our Haymes preferred painter request form and we will match you with an available painter in your area that can help. Haymes preferred painters are reputable and experienced professionals that meet our criteria of a preferred painter. Our preferred painters use Ultra Premium and premium quality Haymes paints.  

Get More Tips On Rendering A Wall From The Experts

For expert advice and tips on rendering a wall and to get all the tools for rendering a wall that you’ll need, visit your nearest Haymes Paint shop or Independent Stockist.