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When it comes to rendering preparation, the finish is only as good as the preparation. Using the right rendering prep products, masking tapes, and surface protection materials is essential for achieving clean lines, protecting surrounding areas, and delivering a professional finish. Clean lines, protected surfaces, and a tidy site don’t just make the job easier, they reflect professionalism and help avoid costly clean-ups, callbacks, and damage.
At CES Hire, we work closely with renderers day in, day out. These are the top consumables our customers consistently reach for when preparing to render, products proven on real sites, in real conditions.
Dolphin Tape – The Go-To Masking Tape for Renderers
Dolphin Tape is a staple in preparation kits for a reason. Whether you’re masking windows, trims, or external surfaces, Dolphin Tape delivers strong adhesion with clean removal.
Blue Dolphin Rough Surface Masking Tape (Orange) – 48mm x 50m
Ideal masking tape for rough masonry, brickwork, and external rendering
Designed specifically for rough and uneven surfaces, this tape is ideal for masking off brick, blockwork, concrete, cement, and existing render.
Key features:
- Engineered for uneven, rough surfaces
- Bright orange, fibre-reinforced cloth backing
- Strong, flexible, high-tack adhesive
- UV and weather resistant
- Clean removal from masonry, brick, concrete, timber, and metal for up to 7 days
- Performs even when wet, unlike paper-based tapes
✔️ Recommended for professional use
✔️ Supplied in boxes of 24 rolls (48mm x 50m)
✔️ Available for nationwide delivery
This is the tape our rendering customers rely on when standard masking tape won’t hold. It’s one of our most popular rough surface masking tapes for renderers.
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Blue Dolphin Window Tape (Blue) – 48mm x 50m
Professional masking tape for windows, trims, and smooth surfaces
For smooth surfaces and glazing, Blue Dolphin Window Tape is a must-have.
Designed for multi-surface indoor and outdoor use, it’s ideal for masking glass, trims, plastic, and metal before spraying or rendering.
Features:
- Multi-surface tape for internal and external use
- Excellent adhesion to glass and smooth surfaces
- UV resistant and weatherproof
- High-tack adhesion that stays in place while you work
- 30-day clean removal with no residue
✔️ Suitable for DIY and professional use
✔️ Available individually or in boxes of 24 rolls
For many trades, Dolphin Tape is all that’s needed for the majority of prep work and is a staple rendering preparation tape on site.
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CES Drop Film – Pre-Taped Masking Film for Rendering Prep
CES’s Drop Film Masking Tape (Pre-Taped) is designed to save time and effort, especially when masking large areas.
Ideal for painters, plasterers, and renderers, Drop Film allows one person to quickly protect walls, floors, furniture, and windows.
Why it works so well:
- Pre-taped edge sticks to most surfaces
- Easy roll-out polythene for fast coverage
- Strong plastic with static cling
- Attracts dust and dirt to protect fresh finishes
- UV protection
- Tape adheres for up to 30 days with no residue on removal
Available sizes:
- 550mm x 20m (60 per box)
- 1100mm x 20m (30 per box)
- 1400mm x 20m (30 per box)
- 1800mm x 20m (30 per box)
- 2100mm x 17m (30 per box)
- 2700mm x 16m (30 per box)
Available individually or in box quantities, Drop Film is a true site essential for rendering protection and masking.
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Blue Glass Window Protection Film – Window Protection for Rendering & Plastering
CES Hire’s Blue Glass (Window) Protection Film is ideal for protecting windows, doors, and other smooth surfaces during rendering and refurbishment.
This self-adhesive, translucent film provides superior temporary protection without the need for additional tapes.
Benefits:
- Protects against paint, plaster, render splashes, dust, and dirt
- Suitable for internal and external use
- Self-adhesive and quick to apply
- UV resistant for up to 90 days
- Clean removal with no sticky residue
✔️ Width: 500mm
✔️ Roll length: 100m
It’s a genuine time-saver that helps avoid costly clean-up and window scraping at the end of a long day.
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TPS Clear Polythene Sheeting – Temporary Surface Protection for Rendering
TPS Clear Polythene Sheeting (4m x 25m) is ideal for light-duty protection and dust control on site.
Made from approximately 30-micron visqueen-style polythene, it’s lightweight, waterproof, and easy to work with.
Ideal uses:
- Draping over furniture
- Hanging to protect areas from dust
- Covering windows and doors
- General decorating and refurb protection
⚠️ Not suitable for use as a DPC
This is a cost-effective solution for large-area dust protection and temporary site protection during rendering work.
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500 Gauge Polythene – Heavy-Duty Floor Protection for Renderers
For tougher protection jobs, 500 Gauge (125 micron) Black Polythene is the go-to.
This heavy-duty membrane is widely used in construction for temporary partitioning, floor protection, and site separation.
Advantages and features:
- Heavy-duty 500G / 125µ thickness
- Waterproof and rot-resistant
- Long-lasting and durable
- Suitable for construction, decorating, gardening, and domestic use
- Ideal for protecting floors, furniture, and materials
✔️ Supplied in rolls of 4m x 25m
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Whether on a busy rendering site or a refurbishment project, this product offers peace of mind when protection matters most.
Rendering Preparation Done Right
Good preparation isn’t an extra, it’s part of the job. The right consumables help you work faster, cleaner, and more professionally, protecting both the site and your reputation.
If you’d like advice on the best prep products for your next rendering project, the CES Hire team is always happy to help.
Prep like a pro with CES Hire.
For expert advice, rendering consumables, and professional surface protection products, explore our full range online or speak to the CES Hire team today.
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