Hello everyone,
We are currently deciding on wall finishes. Basically, we have chosen walls with Q3 plaster and a paint finish. Now, my father-in-law, who is not a layperson but an engineer specialized in technical building services, insists that Q3 plaster is too delicate, especially with a dog and a child in the house. He says it will get dents very quickly, which cannot be easily repaired. Instead, a large section of the wall, or even the entire wall, would have to be redone. If repairs are made, for example because dirt needs to be painted over, the touch-ups would be visible as stains. He believes wallpaper is much more durable.
I personally have no expertise in this matter, and the work will be carried out by a professional company. When researching online, there is hardly any information on this topic. Plaster is even promoted as durable, with numerous videos on how to repair plaster, and so on.
My questions, regardless of costs, effects on indoor climate, or general appearance, are:
1. Is painted Q3 plaster really that delicate? If a crayon mark or a dent occurs, is it really that difficult to repair?
2. If it is repaired, is the repair process visibly noticeable?
3. Is wallpaper actually more durable?
4. If we consider wallpaper as a more robust alternative, which type should we choose? Non-woven wallpaper? Woodchip wallpaper?
Thank you very much for your effort and help.
We are currently deciding on wall finishes. Basically, we have chosen walls with Q3 plaster and a paint finish. Now, my father-in-law, who is not a layperson but an engineer specialized in technical building services, insists that Q3 plaster is too delicate, especially with a dog and a child in the house. He says it will get dents very quickly, which cannot be easily repaired. Instead, a large section of the wall, or even the entire wall, would have to be redone. If repairs are made, for example because dirt needs to be painted over, the touch-ups would be visible as stains. He believes wallpaper is much more durable.
I personally have no expertise in this matter, and the work will be carried out by a professional company. When researching online, there is hardly any information on this topic. Plaster is even promoted as durable, with numerous videos on how to repair plaster, and so on.
My questions, regardless of costs, effects on indoor climate, or general appearance, are:
1. Is painted Q3 plaster really that delicate? If a crayon mark or a dent occurs, is it really that difficult to repair?
2. If it is repaired, is the repair process visibly noticeable?
3. Is wallpaper actually more durable?
4. If we consider wallpaper as a more robust alternative, which type should we choose? Non-woven wallpaper? Woodchip wallpaper?
Thank you very much for your effort and help.
G
Gerddieter30 Oct 2024 09:34Regarding point 1, I can share some insight. Yes, it is extremely delicate. We didn’t give much thought to its sensitivity and ended up choosing a filler fleece with a smooth plaster finish (minimal texture), Q3 wall.
It looks great, but unfortunately, it is very sensitive. After completion, the painter touched up the surface and recommended that in the future, when repainting stains, we should only dab the area gently. Chips in the plaster are not much of an issue for us now. However, stains do occur, for example, when children run their hands along the wall or a soccer ball is used in the playroom.
Still, we would choose this finish again because it looks nice, and we couldn’t really imagine wallpaper or renovation fleece applied to the wall.
Gerddieter
It looks great, but unfortunately, it is very sensitive. After completion, the painter touched up the surface and recommended that in the future, when repainting stains, we should only dab the area gently. Chips in the plaster are not much of an issue for us now. However, stains do occur, for example, when children run their hands along the wall or a soccer ball is used in the playroom.
Still, we would choose this finish again because it looks nice, and we couldn’t really imagine wallpaper or renovation fleece applied to the wall.
Gerddieter
A
Aloha_Lars30 Oct 2024 15:49andyhaax schrieb:
There would be dents very quickly, which could not simply be repaired, but a large part, if not the entire wall, would have to be redone.Isn’t it the same with wallpaper? Most likely, it’s easier to skim over a smooth plaster than a wallpaper with a marble pattern.
J
Josefstraße30 Oct 2024 15:51The drywall is at Q3 level in many places, practically exposed, so even small scratches tear the paper surface.
We applied a relatively thin Q4 (Fill & Finish) coat by rolling and then painted. Small damages can be repaired much more easily because you only need to rebuild the filler. So far, all walls still look quite decent despite having two children.
We applied a relatively thin Q4 (Fill & Finish) coat by rolling and then painted. Small damages can be repaired much more easily because you only need to rebuild the filler. So far, all walls still look quite decent despite having two children.
Josefstraße schrieb:
The drywall is practically exposed in many places at level Q3, and even a small scratch tears the paper facing.
We applied a relatively thin layer of Q4 (Fill & Finish) compound with a roller and then painted. Small damages are much easier to repair this way because you only need to rebuild the filler. So far, all the walls still look quite decent despite having two kids. Filling is only done on solid walls.
Have you repaired any damages? Are the edges visible, and can you get a reasonable color match when repainting, or does the spot end up looking patchy?
I currently have textured wallpaper. When I had to repair it there, the patch was briefly visible as a spot but then blended in color-wise after a few weeks and didn’t stand out due to the rough texture.
D
derdietmar30 Oct 2024 19:58Hello,
I can confirm the sensitivity. Repairs are possible, but it will always be visible, even with painter’s fleece. Friends of mine had practically all the walls painted with latex paint shortly after moving in. That is a significant improvement, but of course, it won’t help against scratches either.
Cement plaster that has been troweled smooth is more resistant. However, it is not smooth but has a grainy texture. Today, this is rarely done for aesthetic reasons.
Best regards
I can confirm the sensitivity. Repairs are possible, but it will always be visible, even with painter’s fleece. Friends of mine had practically all the walls painted with latex paint shortly after moving in. That is a significant improvement, but of course, it won’t help against scratches either.
Cement plaster that has been troweled smooth is more resistant. However, it is not smooth but has a grainy texture. Today, this is rarely done for aesthetic reasons.
Best regards
Similar topics