Hello forum,
The interior plaster is applied, and the painting work will start soon.
I believe it is a "wallpaper-ready fine plaster," which I think corresponds to quality level Q2, probably gypsum plaster.
To me, it looks very tidy and smooth, so I hardly see much need for filling, except for fixing a few small imperfections.
We don’t have high standards and just want everything to be white. I feel confident enough to prime and paint directly on the plaster myself. I also have the time for it.
My question is what a professional painter would do differently or better—basically, what is the added value of having it done professionally?
For example, I’ve read that painting fleece (paintable wallpaper or fleece) can cover or prevent plaster cracks. Would that be recommended instead of painting directly on the plaster?
In the end, it should simply look white, smooth, even, and neat.
Thanks!
The interior plaster is applied, and the painting work will start soon.
I believe it is a "wallpaper-ready fine plaster," which I think corresponds to quality level Q2, probably gypsum plaster.
To me, it looks very tidy and smooth, so I hardly see much need for filling, except for fixing a few small imperfections.
We don’t have high standards and just want everything to be white. I feel confident enough to prime and paint directly on the plaster myself. I also have the time for it.
My question is what a professional painter would do differently or better—basically, what is the added value of having it done professionally?
For example, I’ve read that painting fleece (paintable wallpaper or fleece) can cover or prevent plaster cracks. Would that be recommended instead of painting directly on the plaster?
In the end, it should simply look white, smooth, even, and neat.
Thanks!
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Caspar202012 Sep 2018 19:41Winniefred schrieb:
partly still treated transitions with acrylicTransitions??? Do you mean between two colors, or what do you consider transitions?
Why apply primer twice?
Winniefred12 Sep 2018 19:45Primed twice on the old plaster and on the drywall; transitions between plaster and drywall (suspended ceilings, newly constructed interior drywall partitions) – there were small gaps in between.
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Grantlhaua14 Sep 2018 12:54Winniefred schrieb:
Primed twice on the old plaster and on drywall; transitions between plaster and drywall (suspended ceilings, newly constructed interior drywall walls) – there were small gaps in between.Basically, a control joint should always be created between two different materials. This means separating the plaster layers from each other and filling the resulting joint with acrylic sealant to create an expansion joint, as the materials move differently.
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pagoni202027 Jun 2020 15:34I find the approach from [USER=32750]@11ant good. Starting in secondary rooms and then critically checking if you like the result yourself.
I always buy my paint/materials from the local specialist store and have them show me exactly how to achieve the desired outcome. If necessary, you can also call them later with questions.
Of course, this depends heavily on the quality of the previous work. At the moment, we have fleece on OSB and drywall panels, followed by paint. However, I have also previously applied, for example, 1mm (0.04 inches) brush-on plaster directly onto the wall (here, too, have the technique explained). In my opinion, this method is the most forgiving and corrects most mistakes, and it looks great. I mainly used brush-on plaster from haering, which we really liked.
I always buy my paint/materials from the local specialist store and have them show me exactly how to achieve the desired outcome. If necessary, you can also call them later with questions.
Of course, this depends heavily on the quality of the previous work. At the moment, we have fleece on OSB and drywall panels, followed by paint. However, I have also previously applied, for example, 1mm (0.04 inches) brush-on plaster directly onto the wall (here, too, have the technique explained). In my opinion, this method is the most forgiving and corrects most mistakes, and it looks great. I mainly used brush-on plaster from haering, which we really liked.
Maybe a silly question, but if I’m getting quotes from painters to fill and sand from Q2 to Q3, and then paint— I don’t want the surfaces painted in white, but in colors— they can do that too, right? Does that usually cost a lot more?
At the hardware store, there are a thousand nice color swatches showing different shades you can paint your walls. How do I make sure the painter knows exactly which "shade of gray" I want for my bedroom? :P
At the hardware store, there are a thousand nice color swatches showing different shades you can paint your walls. How do I make sure the painter knows exactly which "shade of gray" I want for my bedroom? :P
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