Through colour render

Through colour render is a sand/cement/lime based render that is made from White [Portland cement|White Portland cement (WOPC)] and added pigment to produce a coloured effect that is throughout the body of the material. The pigment is preblended into the product as part of the manufacturing process to produce a prebagged product. Another name for these types of materials is monocouche renders.
Various mix designs can be produced in renders according to the published Code of [Practice for External Renderings, BS5262 1991]. The through colour render market within Europe produces a class 3 mix design as per the Code of Practice by the manufacturing companies listed below;