ᐅ Which interior plaster should I choose? Lime plaster or lime-cement plaster? Any experiences?
Created on: 18 Nov 2018 01:29
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Hello, I have been trying for months to find out if there is an alternative to gypsum plaster for interior walls.
We currently live in a newly built house (gypsum plaster) and it always feels very, very dry.
I’m someone who is quite sensitive and notices these things.
Now I am considering using lime-cement plaster (a finer version) or lime plaster, and I am looking for other homeowners who have had issues with these materials.
I hope to get information here from people who do not have gypsum plaster in their living spaces.
P.S. I recently visited a newly plastered house (cold cement plaster) and I was able to breathe much easier.
However, I am still hesitant to give the “go-ahead” to my plasterer.
We currently live in a newly built house (gypsum plaster) and it always feels very, very dry.
I’m someone who is quite sensitive and notices these things.
Now I am considering using lime-cement plaster (a finer version) or lime plaster, and I am looking for other homeowners who have had issues with these materials.
I hope to get information here from people who do not have gypsum plaster in their living spaces.
P.S. I recently visited a newly plastered house (cold cement plaster) and I was able to breathe much easier.
However, I am still hesitant to give the “go-ahead” to my plasterer.
Self-Build
Is the second photo with extra coarse texture?
I prefer a smoother finish, so I am the right customer for gypsum plaster. Actually :-(
I find gypsum to be dense and dry.
(personal opinion)
Maybe I need to use lime-cement plaster, applied extra fine and polished very smooth. Then just paint on top (without fleece).
The cost should be about the same.
The original plan was: gypsum plaster with smooth fleece.
Now I am leaning towards lime-cement plaster without fleece.
Maybe I will find experience reports from people who used lime-cement plaster.
More commonly chosen in northern regions.
Is the second photo with extra coarse texture?
I prefer a smoother finish, so I am the right customer for gypsum plaster. Actually :-(
I find gypsum to be dense and dry.
(personal opinion)
Maybe I need to use lime-cement plaster, applied extra fine and polished very smooth. Then just paint on top (without fleece).
The cost should be about the same.
The original plan was: gypsum plaster with smooth fleece.
Now I am leaning towards lime-cement plaster without fleece.
Maybe I will find experience reports from people who used lime-cement plaster.
More commonly chosen in northern regions.
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kkk27272919 Nov 2018 08:09You can also apply a layer of fine plaster. That’s how it was done in my case, and it turned out very smooth.
In the end, you only see the texture of the paint roller.
Before painting, we quickly sanded the plaster again using a drywall sander (also called a pole sander), so that any loose grains would fall off.
However, you should keep in mind that hairline cracks and similar defects can still form, which will be visible repeatedly if you don’t use a fiberglass mesh.
In the end, you only see the texture of the paint roller.
Before painting, we quickly sanded the plaster again using a drywall sander (also called a pole sander), so that any loose grains would fall off.
However, you should keep in mind that hairline cracks and similar defects can still form, which will be visible repeatedly if you don’t use a fiberglass mesh.
kkk272729 schrieb:
You can also apply a layer of fine plaster. That’s how it was done for me, and the surface became very smooth.
In the end, you only see the texture from the paint roller.
Before painting, we lightly sanded the plaster again with a power pole sander (“giraffe”) to remove any loose particles.
But you also have to keep in mind that hairline cracks and similar imperfections can still appear, which you will repeatedly notice without using a reinforcing mesh. What type of wall structure do you have now? And are you satisfied?
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kkk27272919 Nov 2018 08:38Sand-lime brick interior walls, aerated concrete exterior walls.
Lime-cement plaster with a very thin layer of finishing plaster on top, which was then troweled. I am very satisfied.
Lime-cement plaster with a very thin layer of finishing plaster on top, which was then troweled. I am very satisfied.
Gypsum plaster is generally a more ecological and compatible building material... Gypsum plaster is also the opposite of airtight and dry – where have you been getting your information for weeks? If a plasterer says they won’t use that stuff, it’s probably because they don’t know how to work with it; lime-cement plaster is much easier and cheaper.
Gypsum has the property of regulating moisture, which is less critical with a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (which is strongly recommended nowadays) but still offers some benefits. If the indoor air is too dry, it has nothing to do with the plaster.
In the end, 90% of people just apply a DIY store paint over the walls anyway, so it doesn’t really matter what’s underneath. Equally important is the choice of paint – what are your plans for that?
Gypsum has the property of regulating moisture, which is less critical with a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (which is strongly recommended nowadays) but still offers some benefits. If the indoor air is too dry, it has nothing to do with the plaster.
In the end, 90% of people just apply a DIY store paint over the walls anyway, so it doesn’t really matter what’s underneath. Equally important is the choice of paint – what are your plans for that?
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Silent01019 Nov 2018 10:56We have red lime plaster in all the bedrooms and bathrooms. It is definitely more expensive... The indoor climate is really great. We cannot say whether it is better than in the living areas, where we have gypsum plaster.
In any case, you feel that it is beneficial.
In any case, you feel that it is beneficial.
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