ᐅ Lime-cement plaster – what now? Should you paint, wallpaper, or apply another layer of plaster?

Created on: 5 Aug 2018 02:34
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loxor
Hello everyone,

I read in the scope of work description from our builder that all interior walls will be finished with lime-cement plaster.

Since painting and wall coverings are not included in the purchase price, we are wondering what additional work and costs we might expect.

1. Can lime-cement plaster be painted directly, or does it require special surface preparation?
2. How would you proceed if your walls were completely finished with lime-cement plaster?

Thank you very much for your help
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Zaba12
5 Aug 2018 16:16
Our construction coordinator showed us lime-cement plaster in one of his rental properties. In the hallway of our apartment, we have lime-gypsum plaster. Honestly, I don’t really mind either. I find both acceptable. Both are painted white. If the lime-cement plaster can save me several thousand euros, then everything will be plastered that way.

If there are no drawbacks to the lime-cement plaster, then this will be our choice.
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Caspar2020
5 Aug 2018 17:39
loxor schrieb:
2. How would you proceed if your walls were completely finished with a lime-cement plaster?

The key question is the quality of the application. Depending on how it was done, the next steps should be decided.

For smaller rooms, it might be sufficient; larger rooms, especially those with the possibility of grazing light, may require additional skim coating and the use of fiberglass mesh or similar.

However, I would base this decision on how the walls look after the plastering is completed.