Good evening,
Next summer, our 130m2 (1,400 sq ft) house will be completed. The walls will be delivered at level 2 finish (Q2). Since we are complete beginners, we are now wondering how to treat these walls. It is certain that we want a professional company to do all the work.
Our first idea is to have the walls in the finished attic wallpapered with woodchip and then painted.
On the upper floor (bathroom, children’s room, bedroom, and office), we would also prefer woodchip wallpaper. Mainly because we think it is less prone to damage from children and cats. Or can you recommend good alternatives?
On the ground floor, we are considering having the living room walls plastered to level 4 finish (Q4) to create a more attractive surface than just woodchip wallpaper.
The two stairwells and hallways would also be skim-coated to Q4, as we were advised not to use wallpaper there due to high wear and tear, especially on the stairs.
However, we don’t yet have any ideas on how to further treat the walls finished to Q4.
Does anyone have good tips for wall design?
I think fiberglass mesh wallpaper might be too vulnerable, especially because of the cats. If they scratch it, it certainly won’t be easy to repair.
Can you paint directly onto Q4 plaster?
I also like textured or patterned plaster. Do the walls have to be finished to Q4 for that?
I hope you can help me with advice, feedback, etc.
We have budgeted around 10,000 euros for this. Does that sound somewhat realistic?
Next summer, our 130m2 (1,400 sq ft) house will be completed. The walls will be delivered at level 2 finish (Q2). Since we are complete beginners, we are now wondering how to treat these walls. It is certain that we want a professional company to do all the work.
Our first idea is to have the walls in the finished attic wallpapered with woodchip and then painted.
On the upper floor (bathroom, children’s room, bedroom, and office), we would also prefer woodchip wallpaper. Mainly because we think it is less prone to damage from children and cats. Or can you recommend good alternatives?
On the ground floor, we are considering having the living room walls plastered to level 4 finish (Q4) to create a more attractive surface than just woodchip wallpaper.
The two stairwells and hallways would also be skim-coated to Q4, as we were advised not to use wallpaper there due to high wear and tear, especially on the stairs.
However, we don’t yet have any ideas on how to further treat the walls finished to Q4.
Does anyone have good tips for wall design?
I think fiberglass mesh wallpaper might be too vulnerable, especially because of the cats. If they scratch it, it certainly won’t be easy to repair.
Can you paint directly onto Q4 plaster?
I also like textured or patterned plaster. Do the walls have to be finished to Q4 for that?
I hope you can help me with advice, feedback, etc.
We have budgeted around 10,000 euros for this. Does that sound somewhat realistic?
Rumbi441 schrieb:
Um, what do you actually like? Some can’t stand textured wallpaper, others only want sunset-themed wallpaper.
In the end, everything has its pros and cons, but after 3 years it usually doesn’t look good anymore and you want something different. Yes, that’s the question. I know so little about it that I can’t even say what I like, since I have no idea what options are out there. I’ll have to do some research.
Seppl's Häusle schrieb:
So if you want to paint the wall directly without applying wallpaper or another layer of plaster, I would recommend Q4; otherwise, Q3 is usually sufficient.
There are nice "textured paints" mixed with a type of sand that create a rough texture on the wall without losing pigment onto the floor.
I believe these are quite durable and look good for a long time, but they tend to be somewhat more expensive than regular paints. Thanks for the information. Honestly, I have no idea what options are even available.
I now know that you can apply woodchip wallpaper directly over Q2. That would probably be the most cost-effective solution.
Is Q4 required for smooth wallpapers or paint finishes without wallpaper?
And what is Q3 used for? For example, if you apply a textured plaster that you might not even need to paint afterwards?
RE-1407 schrieb:
We received our 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) house with a Q2 finish as well, but you have to keep in mind that Q2 can vary quite a bit, according to the building inspector. Even with Q2, there were still a few minor defects that had to be fixed, but nothing major. Moving from Q2 to Q4 requires a lot of work, which means significant costs.
Based on what you’re planning, the estimate tends to be around $15,000, but it really depends on where you live (big city or rural area). What would you consider a good and more affordable alternative to Q4? Q2 is typically just for textured wallpaper. Maybe Q3 and then a topcoat?
shenja schrieb:
Our cats loved scratching the textured wallpaper until it was completely gone.We’re currently experiencing the same issue in two spots. However, it’s easy to patch up. That probably wouldn’t be the case with smooth wallpaper. That’s why we’re looking for an alternative for the ground floor. Definitely no textured wallpaper, but also no smooth non-woven wallpaper. Ideally, I would prefer some kind of plaster. That would surely be more durable.
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