ᐅ Is it possible to use a lime-gypsum plaster in the utility room?

Hello everyone,

Would you be concerned about moisture issues in the utility room if it is finished with a lime-gypsum plaster?

There is an exhaust vent in the room with an airflow of 35 m³/h (21 cubic feet per minute).

The lime-gypsum plaster can absorb moisture and then dries out again after a few days. What exactly is the disadvantage of using lime-gypsum plaster in wet rooms? Is it that the plaster becomes softer when exposed to moisture?

Or would it be better to paint over it with a dispersion paint so that the lime-gypsum plaster is not exposed to as much moisture?

Thank you all and happy Easter greetings
Anna

annab377 schrieb:

Would you be concerned about moisture issues in the utility room if it is finished with a lime-gypsum plaster?

No. It’s nothing unusual, neither particularly good nor bad. It’s fine.

We applied lime in the utility room because it is a potentially humid area. Today, I would say it wasn’t really necessary, but of course, it doesn’t do any harm. Overall, I find the room unproblematic.

annab377 schrieb:

Would you be concerned about moisture issues in the utility room if it has a lime-gypsum plaster?

On the contrary, this combination is well suited. Precisely because it can absorb some moisture and release it again, it acts as a regulator. The lime reduces susceptibility to mold.