ᐅ Which type of smooth plaster is best for interior walls?

Sebastian79 schrieb:

For most suppliers, of course, the ideal material because it is cheap and easy to work with...

You are basically confirming that you have fully absorbed the "advertising messages" of the stone industry.

Sebastian79 schrieb:

But interesting how the blame is immediately shifted back to the builder—usually dismissed as a clueless amateur—but then they are expected to deal with drying times?

Although they often do not, this does not mean they are not partly responsible when—getting back to the topic—the gypsum reacts with the cement.

I will continue to insist on shared responsibility for the homeowners (male and female); amateur or not. Anyone ready to invest significant amounts of money must also educate themselves about what their money is being used for. Especially considering that in this field, every last technical adjustment is scrutinized. Ignorance does not exempt anyone from consequences in this area of life (the result of naïve actions).

Moreover, it does not necessarily have to be the homeowner who handles the information duties. If an external expert is involved, this not only smooths the construction process but also provides a reliable contact for any queries and—in the worst case—a liability insurance for compensation claims.

Regards, Bauexperte

Bauexperte schrieb:
Although they often do not do so, it does not mean that they bear no partial responsibility when – to get back to the topic – the plaster reacts with the cement.

In the context of turnkey construction, I believe the client must be able to rely fully on the contractor. The contractor usually does not tire of emphasizing that everything will be perfect (especially before signing). The contractor is fundamentally obligated to deliver a defect-free house and alone is responsible for creating an appropriate construction schedule (including drying times, if necessary).

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To what extent does chemistry accelerate drying? Use of a different solvent instead of water? In my opinion, only the setting behavior (e.g., of a screed) can be influenced. The drying time mainly depends on the external conditions, in my view.

Very interesting topic here. We are currently applying a lime-cement plaster. I am very curious to see if it can simply be painted over.

If only a basic plaster finish is applied, the wall will be quite rough – I know a house where they painted it like that, and I thought it looked pretty nice.

I will decide after plastering whether we will have some areas skim coated again with a topcoat from KZ.

@Bieber0815: You noticed well – it’s just rotated to fit in the best way.

alexm86 schrieb:
What exactly is meant by drying time, and how long does it take?

This depends on the specific material and should be indicated on the information leaflet that comes with the delivered product. The contractor carrying out the work will also be able to provide you with reliable information on this topic.

Best regards, Bauexperte

You are mistaken, because aside from the fact that ready-mix is rarely used for KZ plaster, even those bags don’t state the drying time—I have some sacks right here in front of me.
There are too many factors involved.