3D carry out large contracts with all the leading manufacturers which include Weber, Stow and Permarock. While cementitious mortars are basically rigid materials that have technical constraints on the physical amount of pigment that can be added and therefore have a relatively restricted colour range, materials with a synthetic base can be engineered with a wide range of performance criteria in an extensive range of colours.

Synthetic materials can be used with a range of backing renders or insulated backgrounds. Within the newer developments in synthetic binders are the silicone-based materials. These binders offer the advantage of being hydrophobic and therefore high water shedding. This characteristic means that these finishes resist the effects of the dirt in rain and so remain in good condition for much longer.