Finishes
Textured Render
Textured render finishes from fine grain to heavy relief, matched to the property's character.
Texture is the choice that most affects how a rendered house actually looks, and it gets far less thought than colour. Grain size sets the scale of the surface: 1.5mm reads as almost smooth from the pavement, 2mm gives a clear even tooth, 3mm produces a pronounced open texture that throws real shadow.
Beyond grain there is technique — scraped for an even mineral look, dragged for directional lines, swirl and float patterns for a softer traditional feel. Larger grains are more forgiving of substrate irregularity, which is worth knowing on an older wall that is not perfectly flat. We produce a sample panel on site at the chosen grain and colour before committing, because texture behaves completely differently in daylight on a large wall than it does on a handheld sample board.
When it is the right choice. Choose a textured finish where you want visual depth, or where the substrate is irregular enough that a smooth finish would show every undulation.
Specification at a glance
| Typical guide price | £64–£96 per m² supplied and installed |
|---|---|
| Applied thickness | 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm grains |
| Curing / drying | 24-48 hours per coat |
| Guarantee | 20 years |
| Category | Finishes |
Guide prices are indicative only and exclude scaffold, stripping and repairs. Your written quote follows a free survey.
What is included
- 1.5mm, 2mm and 3mm grain sizes
- Scraped, dragged and swirl textures
- Sample panels before commitment
- Hides minor substrate variation
- Available through-coloured
- Consistent texture across elevations
- Combines with smooth banding
- Contemporary and traditional options
- Applied by hand or machine
- 20-year system warranty
Get a quote for textured render
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to arrange a survey.
Related services
What happens next
Four steps from enquiry to finished wall
Free survey
We visit, test the substrate, measure up and identify what caused any existing failure.
Written quote
An itemised fixed price with the system named, materials specified and scaffold included.
Booked in
An agreed start date, scaffold arranged, and a clear run of days set aside for your job.
Finished and guaranteed
Site cleared, scaffold struck, guarantee documents and system warranty issued.
Coverage
Textured Render by county
We carry out textured render across all 74 counties below. Pick yours to see local detail.
East of England
South East
South West
North West
North East
East Midlands
Yorkshire
London
West Midlands
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
FAQs
Textured Render — your questions
What grain size should I choose?
1.5mm for a near-smooth contemporary look, 2mm as the versatile all-rounder, 3mm where you want pronounced texture or need to disguise an uneven substrate.
Does texture affect maintenance?
Yes. Deeper textures hold slightly more dirt and organic growth, particularly on shaded elevations. Silicone binders offset most of that.
Can textures be mixed on one house?
Yes, and it works well — a smooth band at ground level with textured render above, or contrasting texture on a feature elevation.
Can I see a sample first?
Always. We produce a sample panel on site in your chosen grain and colour before we commit to the full elevation.
Do you take a deposit?
For most domestic jobs we take a deposit to cover materials and scaffold, with the balance on completion. Terms are set out clearly in the written quote.
Can you match my existing render?
Usually, yes. We colour and texture match as closely as we can, though weathered render never matches a fresh batch exactly — we will be honest about how visible a patch will be.
How long does a rendering job take?
A typical three-bedroom semi is usually one to two weeks on site including scaffold, preparation, application and finishing. Weather, wall condition and the system chosen all move that.
Thinking about textured render?
Book a free survey and we will confirm whether it is right for your walls before you commit.