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SafeWork NSW’s code of practice for managing respirable crystalline silica commenced on 20 February 2026. It provides guidance on assessing and controlling exposure when work involves silica-containing materials.
For a rendering project, this matters when preparation includes tasks such as grinding or cutting existing masonry. The controls need to suit the material, the task and the exposure assessment. Before work starts, ask how the work area and nearby occupants will be protected.
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Source: SafeWork NSW — Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace (PDF, February 2026).
Read our published guides to local homes, cement and acrylic systems, coastal preparation, texture choices and planning a quote. Browse all Blog guides ↗
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Read the guide ↗September 28, 202605How to compare smooth, textured and natural finishes before committing to a whole wall.
Read the guide ↗September 28, 202606What to discuss about existing surfaces, moisture, weather and maintenance before a coastal facade is refinished.
Read the guide ↗September 28, 202607The photographs, measurements and project details that help turn an enquiry into a clear scope.
Read the guide ↗September 28, 202608A practical guide to the base coat, decorative finish and system choices behind a rendered home.
Read the guide ↗Use these guides to ask clearer questions and compare the complete scope of your project.
Some specified systems combine a cement-based levelling coat with an acrylic texture finish. Dulux Acratex RenderWall is one example. Ask which layers are proposed and how the complete system suits your wall.
Compare cement and acrylic systems ↗Manufacturer guidance: Dulux Acratex — RenderWall base coats and acrylic texture systems.
A surface that looks dry may still need time before coating. ROCKCOTE’s Polymer Render Grey instructions distinguish between proprietary base renders and fresh site-mixed render. Product requirements, moisture and weather affect the sequence.
Explore preparation and curing ↗Manufacturer guidance: ROCKCOTE Polymer Render Grey TDS (PDF, active 3 September 2025).
Bring reference photographs and discuss a sample before settling on a smooth, textured or bagged appearance. Agree the texture, colour and coating sequence, including how the new finish will meet any existing rendered areas.
Plan your texture and colour sample ↗Explore our render finish options and texture coating service.
Tell us your suburb and property details when you enquire so we can discuss suitability and availability.
Explore local service information and our guide to cement and acrylic rendering for Cooks Hill and Merewether homes.
Find our Central Coast service information. For an exposed coastal wall, use our preparation guide to plan questions about the existing surface, moisture and the proposed finish.
Central Coast rendering services · Read the coastal preparation guide
Explore Hunter Valley service information and our East Maitland article on planning render work around heritage masonry and modern additions.
Hunter Valley rendering services · Read the East Maitland guide
No. A render base can level and prepare a compatible wall, while an acrylic texture provides the decorative finish in a specified coating system. Some systems use both. Ask which base, texture and protective coatings your quote includes. Dulux’s Acratex overview explains the roles of RenderWall base coats and subsequent acrylic texture systems.
Compare preparation and repairs, the specified render and finish, access equipment, protection, waste removal and any final painting. Ask what is excluded and how additional work will be agreed. Our rendering quote guide explains the details to check.
Product suitability depends on the substrate, its condition and the complete specification. A product intended for absorbent masonry is not automatically the choice for every lightweight cladding. Start with our materials and substrate guide, then confirm the manufacturer’s requirements for the proposed system.
Send your suburb, wall photographs, approximate measurements, building height, access details and the finish you have in mind. Include close-ups of cracks, loose render, old coatings or damp areas. Our quote preparation guide will help you put the details together.
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