Wall plastering: how to easily plaster a wall?

What is the smoothing compound?

The smoothing compound is gypsum whose composition includes a gypsum or cement base. It will be used as a smoothing coat on cast-in-situ reinforced concrete structures and on external cementitious plasters to obtain an aesthetic appearance of the “fine white civil” type.

What is outdoor shaving for? Smoothing allows you to remove and restore the damaged part of the plaster, also repairing any cracks and making the structure more stable and resistant. An expert, on a case-by-case basis, will choose the most suitable products to optimize the performance of the external walls.

How is sanding done? Whether it’s cutting an uneven wall, an exterior wall, or a rough interior wall, cutting a wall itself is very simple. It consists in taking the smoothing paste and spreading it on the surface using a special flat metal spatula until a good degree of precision is obtained.

How is a smooth wall made? After the wall has crumbled and the dust has been removed, lime putty or specific gypsum or cement-based smoothing compounds must be applied (ideal for restoring old substrates or making small stains). This product must be prepared and spread on the already plastered walls with direct and homogeneous movements.

Wall plastering: How to fix a ruined wall?

If the damaged wall or hole is in a plaster wall, it will be necessary to cut the damaged area and insert a piece of the layer which will be fixed with fiberglass tape. It will then be necessary to apply a finishing putty and, once dry, rectify it.

How to redo a piece of plaster? With a chisel and hammer, you will need to remove the old one tuned to the bottom wall, starting with the outer area. Afterward, you can dust the piece with a brush and wet the wall to make it easier to dry quickly.

How can I cover a damaged wall? The most valid alternative to restoring the wall is to use a sandblasted effect paint, applied with a sweater. This effect, creating movement and texture in the wall, manages to hide the defects and at the same time allows to obtain a decoration of indisputable impact.

Wall plastering: How is the plaster made?

Gypsum is traditionally a mortar composed of a binder (hardening) part that incorporates sand of selected grain size with a maximum diameter that generally does not exceed 2 millimeters. … Clay-based gypsum, where the only binder is clay.

When is plaster used? The term “plaster” indicates the outermost part of the covering of the structures: it is the finishing of walls, ceilings, and pillars; therefore, it completes the architectural elements and protects them hygienically.

How is premixed gypsum produced? Premixed plasters: some types mix ECO MIX IT with clean water (about 22 liters / 50-liter bag) until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Apply with spray plaster in a single layer, preceded by a layer of thickness between 20-40 mm from bottom to top, and quickly regularize with a toothpick.

Wall plastering: How is the sponge trowel used?

Using the Palette Failure Sponge: Moisten the plaster with water, spray it with a brush, and swipe the palette in as broad a circular motion as possible. The wide movement, in fact, avoids acting on a point for too long and creating empty spaces.

How to make a palette? The most basic technique consists in applying, with a trowel, the rustic mortar on the tip of the trowel. That, after a series of circular movements, it is necessary to allow some time to pass before using it. To model the surface of the wall it is good to apply adequate force.

What is the sponge palette for? What is the palette or “brown” for? … The trowel is mainly used to smooth the walls until they have dried and then become hard and no longer treatable. It often becomes a mortar support tool that is applied to the wall to soften it.

How to choose the palette? Plastic could be the right choice, except that the mortar tends to adhere more to its surface, and removing it at the end of the working day becomes a difficult task. Polyurethane is very light, cleans well, and has no particular disadvantages in its use.

Wall plastering: How much does it cost to mow a wall per square meter?

Types of shaving	price of – a
Smoothing of walls in good condition, per m²	From € 5 to € 15
Leveling of walls with significant irregularities, per square meter	From 7 to 25 €
Shaved with bleach or other decorations, per square meter	€ 20 – € 35

How much does it cost to plaster the walls? The average cost of a painter to plaster a wall The cost of traditional plastering usually ranges from 11 to 19 euros per square meter, so you can expect to pay 500 to 5,000 euros depending on the size and complexity of the work.

Wall plastering: How do you mow the walls?

Medium-grit sandpaper, 80 to 100 degrees, is ideal for skimming a wall. Once this is done, the residual dust must be removed from the grout so that no lumps form when skating the walls.

How to make the walls of the house smooth? Once both hands have dried, you can also smooth the surface with water instead of using sandpaper. Just moisten the wall with clean water and then soften it with a steel trowel. Make sure the second layer is dry before using this method.

What to do when the plaster peels off? Remove the layer of plaster from the underlying wall with a hammer and chisel or with a simple spatula (if the part of the plaster that comes off is not very large);… 

Premixed plaster;

• premixed plaster;
• hammer and chisel and/or spatula;
• water;
• Brush;
• wet metal trowel.

What is the use of smoothing the walls? Shaving is a technique used to even out the walls, smooth them and make them suitable for further processing. … In fact, if we come across a new wall, with few imperfections, just apply a little putty or glue to fix them.

Wall plastering: How is the putty stored?

Ready-to-use filling: product storage First make sure that there are no residues of dry material or foreign bodies inside the jar, then close it tightly and store it in a dry and warm place. 6 to 35 degrees.

How can the mortar not harden? The possible presence of dust and debris, in fact, makes it difficult for the product to adhere to the surface to be repaired, so use a common household detergent and, with a damp sponge or with the aid of a steamer, apply it evenly to the wall.

How much water goes into the mortar? The humidity must not exceed 70%. Unused powder can be stored for six months in a cool, dry place, sealing the container. The working time of the mortar varies according to the brand, even if the mixture tends to dry after 1 hour and a half from preparation.

Wall plastering: How is external plaster done?

1) Using a hammer and flat-tipped chisel, remove all damaged and inexpensive plaster to clear the wall for later cement application. 

2) Using a wire brush, scrape the substrate from the wall very firmly to create a smooth and clean surface.

How is a mortar for external plaster made? The proportions, by volume, of cement, sand, gravel, and water are 1-2-4-1. Dry sand and gravel are mixed to prevent lumps from forming. The cement is then added to form a dry and well-homogeneous mixture. The water is added slowly and mixed until a consistent mortar is obtained.

What to do before plastering? Before proceeding with the new plaster, it is necessary to wet the affected surface with water and a brush. This will make it easier to fix the material, but avoid large quantities of water: just keep the wall slightly damp.

How is plaster made? The mixture is obtained by mixing one part of lime with 1.5 parts of sand, by volume. Water is added slowly to obtain a soft, pasty, but not too liquid mass.