When it is time to renovate the exterior of your home not many of us think of bagging as an option. Bagging is a type of rendering, but it offers you so many more creative finishings when it comes to a unique textured surface. You may also be surprised to know that bagging comes with its own set of game-changing benefits. Rapid Rendering offers high-quality house rendering to Brisbane residents have grown to love and we’re sure that you will love it too.
What is bagging?
The term “bagging” is used to describe a technique that used to be used very often in traditional construction times. Something like cement rendering will deliver a smooth surface but bagging delivers on a textured surface where the imperfections and bumps can shine through. This was traditionally achieved using a hessian sack to apply the mortar to create patterns in the applied formula. The sack, or ‘bag’ (hence the term bagging), is used as the brush or sponge which adds an imprint to the mortar as it is applied. The contours of the bricks and mortar joints will be visible, as will any bumps and imperfections. It offers a distinctive look that is equally effective at protecting your walls against wear and tear. Unlike more technical applications which require manufactured formulas like polymer rendering, bagging is much easier to mix and apply. When comparing prices for how much it costs to render a house, you’ll also realize that bagging is the most cost-effective option.
Process of bagging your walls
The formula for bagging is made of cement, sand, and a plasticiser, such as hydrated lime. These are mixed to create the ideal formula. In some instances, coarse sand is used for bagging to ensure that the imprinting and texturing is clear. You can purchase pre-mixed bagging mortars that also come with colour pigments mixed into them. Oxides can also be added to bagging mixes to produce different colours. After choosing the best rendering company for your bagging application, a technician will arrive to mix water into the mortar depending on how wet or dry you want the consistency to be. The more water that is added changes the thickness of the application. Wetter mixtures or wet bagging offers a thin application to your walls and less water makes for dry bagging which offers a thicker application. Wet bagging will give more of a ‘washed’ look.
Once the mixture is perfected, the technician will then coat the surface or brick wall with it. There are a variety of application methods that can be used including the age-old technique of using a hessian cloth. The mixture can also be applied with a soft-bristle brush, a sponge, a broom, a steel trowel or a wood float and they will all create different texturing. This style of application is much more interesting than completely smooth, textureless surfaces. The hessian cloth application is sure to deliver a rougher effect, while something like a sponge gives a medium-textured finish, and a wood float will give you a smoother one. No matter what tool you use, the bagging will end up in a textured finish on your walls, but it is up to your personal taste.
Can you paint over bagging?
The answer is yes which opens up so many options to explore creative applications. You can buy mortar with pigment mixed into it already or talk to your technician about mixing in the pigment on site. Alternatively, if you are after a traditional painted finish over your bagging, the bagged walls can be painted with acrylic semi-gloss or low-sheen paint.
Bagging vs rendering
There isn’t much of a difference between bagging and rendering because they are both techniques where a mixture is applied to the brick’s surface and left to dry. The real difference between the two is in the final finish. Rendered walls have a smoother finish while bagged ones have a much more textured surface.
Bagging
Bagging is the lightest and cheapest choice of all rendering types. It also uses a mixed formula, but it requires much less material. It’s also an easier, and much cheaper job for a professional to do because it’s quicker to apply and less cumbersome. Bagging is just as tough as other render types at protecting your walls against all environmental elements.
Rendering
The purpose of cement rendering is to create a smooth finish on the irregular surface. Rendering is more expensive and is thicker in consistency so it may provide additional benefits.
How much does bagging cost?
Bagging is cheaper than render because it is the same concept as plastering and doesn’t require complicated manufactured formulas. That means the render technician will charge less because it requires fewer materials and is quicker to apply. While it is the most economical render, it can still offer the same protective characteristics. The cost is largely dependent on the size and location of your property, but you can expect bagging to be MUCH cheaper than cement rendering prices – maybe even by half as much. If the cheapest acrylic render application is $30 per square metre, you can expect bagging in Brisbane to cost between $15 and $20 per square metre. For an average house with a surface area of 400 square metres, you can expect to pay anywhere between $5,000 to $7,000 for the whole house. You can also use our bagging calculator to help give you a better estimate based on your specific number of square metres.
Professional bagging and rendering services Brisbane
The best place to get high-quality rendering services in Brisbane is with us here at Rapid Rendering. Speak to us to explore the benefits of cement, acrylic or bagging render for your property. We have been refining our skills in all types of rendering for many years now, and we can promise that our services are always satisfactory. We suggest that you only use licensed technicians for your chosen rendering application because it is the best way to ensure the best possible results. Get in touch with us today via 1300 590 526 and get the best rendering services in Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast and South Brisbane.