Description
Ceresit CT60 Visage 0.5 mm acrylic render is the stencil-grade decorative plaster within our concrete effect render collection — a 25 kg bucket covers approximately 10 m² at 1.5–2.0 kg/m² consumption, with a 0.5 mm grain purpose-engineered for the crisp mortar-joint definition that clinker-brick and natural-stone stencils demand.
Where CT60 Visage 0.5 mm Performs Best — UK Stencilled Brick and Stone Facades
Ceresit CT60 Visage 0.5 mm is a ready-to-use acrylic decorative plaster classified W3 water absorption and V2 vapour permeability under EN 15824, specified within the Ceresit Ceretherm ETICS and Ceretherm Visage systems for stencilled clinker-brick and natural-stone facade finishes on EWI build-ups, concrete, cement plaster, gypsum board, and chipboard substrates. In plain terms: driven rain beads off the surface, trapped wall moisture still escapes outward, and the finish reproduces the depth and shadow lines of real brickwork once the stencils are peeled away.
Typical UK use sits in three places: full elevations on Ceretherm Visage EWI systems where the design brief calls for a brick or stone aesthetic without the cost and weight of real masonry slips; front elevations of new-build and renovation projects targeting an architectural-character finish over insulated walls; and accent gables, entrance bays, or plinth zones where stencilled detail differentiates the facade from neighbouring properties. Specify it where the finish needs to look like masonry, not painted render.
Why Trade Specifiers Choose CT60 Visage 0.5 mm
- Crisp stencil definition at 0.5 mm grain: The ultra-fine aggregate produces sharp recessed mortar-joint detail when stencils are peeled after initial set — coarser renders fill those joints and soften the pattern, which is why 0.5 mm is the specified grain for clinker and stone-effect stencil work.
- 10 m² per 25 kg bucket — predictable quantity planning: At 1.5–2.0 kg/m² consumption with ~1 mm template thickness, each bucket covers a full wall panel — measure total area, divide by 10, add 10 % for reveals and stencil overlap wastage.
- BioProtect resists algae and fungal growth: Henkel's built-in biocide inhibits biological colonisation on the finished surface, so the facade retains its original brick or stone appearance without scheduled cleaning cycles — particularly valuable on north-facing or shaded elevations.
- Hydrophobic yet breathable (W3 · V2 under EN 15824): Water absorption ≤ 0.1 kg/m²·h⁰·⁵ keeps wind-driven rain off the surface while Sd 0.14–1.4 m vapour permeability lets the wall breathe outward — the right balance for solid-wall and insulated build-ups alike.
- Elastic acrylic binder absorbs thermal movement: The cured film flexes through UK seasonal cycles where surface temperatures swing 40 °C between winter nights and summer afternoons, so the decorative finish stays seamless without cracking — particularly important on south-facing elevations.
- UV-stable colour across the Visage palette: Pigment formulation holds depth under prolonged UV exposure, so rich earth tones, reds, and graphites retain their character year after year without the periodic repainting that conventional masonry finishes require.
- Specified within Ceretherm ETICS and Visage systems: CT60 Visage carries Henkel Declaration of Performance No. 00288 under EN 15824 and operates within Ceretherm Visage ETA-certified build-ups — giving specifiers and Building Control a clear compliance pathway from insulation through to decorative finish.
Technical Specifications — CT60 Visage 0.5 mm Data Sheet Highlights
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Ready-to-use acrylic decorative render |
| Binder | Acrylic resin with mineral fillers |
| Grain size | 0.5 mm |
| Pack size | 25 kg bucket |
| Density | ~1.6 kg/dm³ |
| Consumption | 1.5–2.0 kg/m² at ~1 mm template thickness |
| Coverage per pack | ~10 m² |
| Application temperature | +5 °C to +25 °C |
| Relative humidity (max) | 80 % |
| Water absorption (EN 15824) | W3 · w ≤ 0.1 kg/m²·h⁰·⁵ |
| Vapour permeability (EN 15824) | V2 · Sd 0.14–1.4 m |
| Fire reaction (EN 13501-1) | B-s1,d0 within Ceretherm ETICS system (system-dependent) |
| Required primer | Ceresit CT 16 quartz primer |
| System compatibility | Ceresit Ceretherm ETICS / Ceretherm Visage |
| Compatible substrates | Concrete, cement plaster, gypsum, chipboard, drywall, EWI basecoat |
| Declaration of Performance | No. 00288 (EN 15824) |
How to Apply CT60 Visage 0.5 mm — Stencil Workflow, Mixing, and Pot Life
The 25 kg bucket arrives ready-tinted and ready to use — stir each pack on a slow-speed drill with a basket mixer until binder and fillers reach a homogeneous consistency. The formulation does not require water addition; over-thinning reduces the certified hydrophobic performance below the W3 rating, so apply at supplied consistency and adjust working speed instead of viscosity if conditions feel tight.
Prime the substrate first with Atlas Base Coat Paint 10 L or Ceresit CT 16 quartz primer — this equalises substrate suction across the full elevation, so the decorative layer dries at a uniform rate and produces consistent colour from corner to corner. Tinting the primer to the final render colour eliminates the white primer flash that would otherwise show through recessed mortar joints on darker Visage shades like Java Graphite or Sumatra Brown.
Fix the clinker-brick or natural-stone stencils to the primed surface, apply CT60 Visage uniformly with a stainless-steel float at ~1 mm template thickness, texture with a plastic float, then peel the stencils away in one continuous downward motion once the render reaches initial set — the surface should resist a light finger press but still flex under the stencil edge. The full concrete effect render application guide covers every stage from priming through sealing, and the wood and brick stencils technique guide covers stencil selection and reuse discipline.
Installation Notes — Curing Window, Touch-Ups, and Storage
Both air and substrate temperature should sit between +5 °C and +25 °C throughout application, with relative humidity below 80 % and no rain forecast for at least 24 hours afterwards — this gives the acrylic binder a stable curing window to reach its rated W3 hydrophobic performance on schedule. On south-facing elevations during summer, working in early morning or late afternoon keeps substrate surface temperature inside the band even when ambient air sits at the upper end.
Keep a damp sponge to hand during stencil removal to clean any render that squeezes past the stencil edge before it hardens — touch-ups take seconds at this stage with a clean damp tool, but become tedious surgery once the surface has set. Mixing two to three buckets of the same batch in a larger container before application eliminates the subtle shade differences that can appear when buckets are applied sequentially across a single elevation.
For finishing protection on plinth-zone CT60 Visage installations, the sealers for concrete-effect renders guide covers which Bejca tints and clear sealers extend colour depth at ground level without affecting vapour permeability. Store unused render in its original sealed bucket between +5 °C and +25 °C away from direct sunlight — the ready-to-use formulation remains workable for up to 12 months from manufacture.
Pro Tips From UK Installers Using CT60 Visage 0.5 mm
- Tint the CT 16 primer to match the render: On darker Visage tones, a hairline of untinted white primer at the base of a recessed mortar joint reads as a defect from across the street — matching the primer to within one shade of the final colour eliminates the issue from the first coat.
- Peel stencils in one continuous motion: Pausing mid-strip pulls render from the joint edges and blurs the pattern definition that 0.5 mm grain is engineered to deliver — commit to the full peel before starting it.
- Time stencil removal by finger-press test: The render should resist a light finger press but still flex under the stencil edge; peeling earlier drags wet material into the joints, peeling later tears clean edges as the resin grabs the stencil face.
- Batch-mix across buckets before starting: Combining 2–3 same-batch buckets in a single mixing vessel before application produces uniform colour across a full elevation — sequential bucket application can reveal subtle tone shifts in low sunlight that are impossible to retouch invisibly.
- Plan stencil-row alignment from a level datum line: Snapping a chalk line at the first stencil course keeps the brick or stone pattern visually horizontal across the elevation — relying on the bottom of the wall as datum imports any out-of-level error into the finished pattern.
Is CT60 Visage 0.5 mm Right for Your Project?
- Yes — for stencilled clinker-brick and natural-stone facades: The 0.5 mm grain delivers the sharpest mortar-joint definition in the Ceresit Visage range, and 10 m² per 25 kg bucket makes quantity planning predictable for whole-elevation and accent-bay specifications alike.
- Stamped timber or smooth concrete aesthetic instead? The wider concrete effect render range covers smooth poured-concrete finishes and timber-stamped textures using different products from the same Visage family — pick the product matched to the visual goal rather than retrofitting CT60 to a non-stencil pattern.
- Simpler weatherproof finish without stencil work? Where the brief calls for a clean modern facade without brick or stone pattern detail, a standard self-cleaning silicone render delivers the same W3/V2 performance class in a single-coat application at lower system complexity — useful when budget or programme rules out the stencil step.
- Companion specification — primer and sealer: Order Atlas Base Coat Paint or CT 16 quartz primer together with the CT60 Visage buckets to lock in suction control from the first delivery, and review the sealer guide if the specification calls for tinted protection at plinth level.
FAQ — CT60 Visage 0.5 mm Coverage, Compatibility, and Ordering
How much CT60 Visage 0.5 mm does my project need?
Each 25 kg bucket covers approximately 10 m² at the recommended consumption rate of 1.5–2.0 kg/m² with a template thickness around 1 mm. Measure your total wall area in square metres, divide by 10, then add 10 % for reveals, cuts, and stencil overlap wastage — for a typical 40 m² front elevation, four to five buckets give comfortable coverage with a small margin for touch-ups. Order all buckets in one batch to keep colour consistent across the full elevation.
Which primer is the correct preparation under CT60 Visage?
Ceresit CT 16 quartz primer is the specified system primer — it creates a keyed, suction-controlled surface that lets the decorative render bond evenly and dry to a consistent colour. Atlas Base Coat Paint serves the same role within mixed-system specifications where the rest of the build-up uses Atlas materials. On darker Visage shades, tinting the primer close to the final render colour prevents white primer flash in recessed mortar joints — a small detail that makes a visible difference at finished-facade scale.
Can CT60 Visage be applied over an EWI insulation system?
CT60 Visage is specified as the decorative finishing coat within the Ceresit Ceretherm ETICS and Ceretherm Visage systems, so it bonds reliably over a fully cured reinforced basecoat on both EPS and mineral wool insulated build-ups. The acrylic binder's elasticity accommodates the thermal movement that insulated walls experience, so the stencilled finish stays seamless without cracking across UK seasonal cycles.
Is CT60 Visage suitable for UK weather conditions?
The W3 water-absorption rating (≤ 0.1 kg/m²·h⁰·⁵ under EN 15824) delivers strong hydrophobic performance, and the BioProtect formula resists algae and fungal growth in the UK's damp climate. Apply between +5 °C and +25 °C with relative humidity below 80 % and no rain forecast for at least 24 hours after application — these conditions give the acrylic binder the stable curing window it needs to reach full weather-resistant performance.
Does CT60 Visage need a sealer over the finished surface?
The render reaches its rated hydrophobic and biological-resistance performance without an additional sealer — the W3 rating and BioProtect formula are built into the cured surface. Tinted sealers from the Bejca range are typically specified only where the brief calls for an enhanced colour depth at plinth level or where additional protection against splashback is wanted at ground-zero zones; the sealer guide covers the situations where the extra coat earns its place and where it is unnecessary.
Is CT60 Visage an environmentally responsible specification?
The water-based acrylic formulation carries low volatile organic compound content, producing minimal odour and fumes during application — comfortable on occupied sites. At ~1 mm application thickness, it uses a fraction of the raw material required by traditional 15–20 mm sand-and-cement renders, reducing transport weight and extraction volume per square metre of finished facade. The long-term colour stability and BioProtect formula mean the facade stays clean and vibrant for years without repainting cycles, so total lifecycle resource consumption is substantially lower than painted masonry alternatives.
Technical Documentation — CT60 Visage 0.5 mm TDS, DoP, and Certifications
- Ceresit CT60 Visage 0.5 mm Technical Data Sheet (Henkel global English edition, PDF)
- Declaration of Performance No. 00288 — EN 15824 (W3 · V2 · B-s1,d0 fire reaction within Ceretherm ETICS system)
- European Technical Assessment coverage — Ceresit Ceretherm Visage and Ceretherm ETICS systems (NSAI Agrément Certificate 09/0340)
Product information last reviewed by the Renders World technical team, May 2026, against the current Henkel TDS edition.