ᐅ Plastering or Using Fabric Wall Coverings for New Construction Walls?

Thank you for your thoughts on this topic. For me, the main issue was the problem of settlement cracks. How the wall is finished—whether smooth or with wallpaper—is a matter of personal preference. In our case, the plasterers did an exceptionally good job, in my opinion. Although the contract specifies only Q2 level finish, there are no waves, and there is no need for full-surface skim coating. Occasionally, there is a small blemish, which they are even willing to repair if it gets bumped, and then you could leave it as is and just paint over it. In terms of style, I lean toward fine fleece plaster. I would use fabric only because of the cracks.

Bieber0815 schrieb:
I don’t believe that; although it partly depends on the fleece (thickness, smoothness).

Exactly, if you use high-quality fleece and not just any random one, and the painter is skilled, the wall will look beautifully smooth... on a Q2 surface...

Mycraft schrieb:
then the wall looks wonderfully smooth...with Q2 substrate...

In raking light? I have a different opinion, but no more arguments.

I have a completely different opinion on this. However, it seems that the quality expectations vary significantly, especially when I read here that some homeowners want to go with Q2 painting or skip wallpaper entirely. That’s not for me.

Do not paint directly; instead, apply Q2 fleece first and then paint over it... I can take a picture tonight...

Painting Q2 without wallpaper or fleece makes it look like a construction site...