ᐅ Is a fine plaster finish (Q2 lime-cement or gypsum) sufficient for living spaces?
Created on: 17 Nov 2017 10:13
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DennisK
Hello everyone
I am currently trying to familiarize myself with the topic of house construction and keep coming across some confusing questions. For example:
I have a building specification that states all living rooms will have fine plaster (quality Q2 cement-lime or gypsum plaster) applied to the walls. Nowadays, it is common to use plaster instead of wallpaper on walls. Would this type of plaster be suitable for that purpose, or does it require additional treatment, such as a different kind of plaster? Or does it definitely need to be painted or wallpapered afterward (the walls are intended to be white anyway)?
If a different type of plaster is needed, can it be applied directly, or does the fine plaster always have to be used as a kind of base coat?
I am currently trying to familiarize myself with the topic of house construction and keep coming across some confusing questions. For example:
I have a building specification that states all living rooms will have fine plaster (quality Q2 cement-lime or gypsum plaster) applied to the walls. Nowadays, it is common to use plaster instead of wallpaper on walls. Would this type of plaster be suitable for that purpose, or does it require additional treatment, such as a different kind of plaster? Or does it definitely need to be painted or wallpapered afterward (the walls are intended to be white anyway)?
If a different type of plaster is needed, can it be applied directly, or does the fine plaster always have to be used as a kind of base coat?
K
kkk27272921 Nov 2017 10:08Plastering and painting work are the finishing touches that are visible afterwards.
Therefore, I would not be tempted to make compromises.
Therefore, I would not be tempted to make compromises.
I showed the pictures to my partner, and she thinks everything still looks too rough. She would prefer it to be completely smooth. However, I wonder how that can be achieved. Would that be considered a Q4 finish, or is a perfectly smooth surface only possible with something like a painting fleece or similar? But doesn't a painting fleece look like wallpaper?
K
kkk27272921 Nov 2017 10:55What has been shown here in the pictures, please don’t get me wrong, I would at most classify as “so-so.”
With fine plaster, you can achieve quite a lot.
It is important to first decide whether you want to use gypsum or lime-cement plaster. Personally, I am not a fan of gypsum.
Smooth finish:
1. Use gypsum plaster and a skilled plasterer
2. Use lime-cement plaster with fine plaster, then trowel and sand down any grains
3. Optional → apply non-woven wallpaper or renovation fleece, possibly filling joints
I discussed with my plasterer beforehand how I wanted the plaster to be done. Fortunately, that is exactly how it turned out. Nowhere was there talk of Q2 or Q3 or whatever. In my case, over 1000 m² (10,764 sq ft) of walls were plastered only.
With fine plaster, you can achieve quite a lot.
It is important to first decide whether you want to use gypsum or lime-cement plaster. Personally, I am not a fan of gypsum.
Smooth finish:
1. Use gypsum plaster and a skilled plasterer
2. Use lime-cement plaster with fine plaster, then trowel and sand down any grains
3. Optional → apply non-woven wallpaper or renovation fleece, possibly filling joints
I discussed with my plasterer beforehand how I wanted the plaster to be done. Fortunately, that is exactly how it turned out. Nowhere was there talk of Q2 or Q3 or whatever. In my case, over 1000 m² (10,764 sq ft) of walls were plastered only.
kkk272729 schrieb:
What has been shown here in terms of pictures, I would also, please don’t misunderstand, classify at most as "so-so."
With fine plaster, you can achieve quite a lot. It is important to first decide whether you want to use gypsum or cement-lime plaster. Personally, I am not a fan of gypsum.
.Wow, close-up shot with raking light [emoji2]
But it is what it is: everyone has different tastes and pain thresholds!
DennisK schrieb:
I showed the pictures to my better half, and she thinks everything still looks too rough. She would prefer it to be really smooth. I wonder how that can be achieved. Would that be a Q4 finish, or can you only get it completely smooth with something like a painter’s fleece? But doesn’t a painter’s fleece look like wallpaper? Tell her: It’s like with you, darling: the smoother it is, the more work it takes... I actually like you with a few wrinkles... Karsten
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