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.
Tolentino schrieb:
Yes, but harder to work with (slaked lime is caustic), so probably not ideal for DIY, and there are hardly any tradespeople left who want to work with it. However, if you know how to handle it, it’s great. You can also create surfaces that look almost like marble. I have tradespeople who do this and are very reliable. I’m not worried about the workmanship, only about the material properties themselves.
nordanney schrieb:
Then they can’t deliver Q3 either. There are apparently people who just apply gypsum filler. It’s not ideal, but I’d say about 80% of homeowners either don’t notice or don’t know about it.
nordanney schrieb:
No, the application is almost comparable to gypsum. Lime putty can also be applied mechanically. Well, what I used was definitely thicker than the gypsum filler I used before. However, it was pre-mixed, so that might be the reason.
andyhaax schrieb:
I have tradespeople who do this and are very reliable. I’m not worried about the workmanship, only about the material properties themselves. Then you don’t need to worry. Just make sure they’re using lime putty and not gypsum.