ᐅ Which type of smooth plaster is best for interior walls?

Bieber0815 schrieb:

In the context of turnkey construction, the client must, in my opinion, be able to rely completely on the contractor.

That is exactly the point. The original poster was recommended red or gold tape by their painter. Sebastian claimed that applying gypsum plaster over cement plaster will inevitably end in disaster.

My statement, which you quoted, referred to the fact – and later in the thread was the basis for discussion – that homeowners often plaster and paint their walls themselves with ready-mixed plaster. In that case, I may assume that such homeowners have informed themselves about the possible consequences of their actions in advance.

Bieber0815 schrieb:

The contractor fundamentally owes a defect-free house.

Correct!

Bieber0815 schrieb:

And it is solely their responsibility to prepare an appropriate construction schedule (including drying times, if necessary).

No. However, this is expected to change soon with the upcoming revision of the construction contract law.

Bieber0815 schrieb:

How exactly does chemistry speed up drying? Different solvent instead of water? In my opinion, you can only influence the setting behavior (for example, of a screed). The drying time essentially depends on external conditions.

Drying times of screed can indeed be accelerated by using chemicals (for example from Lanxess®; please don’t ask me for the exact product name, I wouldn’t be able to provide it). What do you think allows that competitor to advertise a 3-month construction period including drying times?

Regards, Bauexperte

Sebastian79 schrieb:
You’re mistaken, because apart from the fact that ready-mixed plaster is rarely used for cement-lime plaster, even those don’t include any information about drying time—I have bags of it right here in front of me. Too many factors come into play.

Then ask the manufacturer; they should be able to provide a reliable answer, since they are ultimately responsible for ensuring their recommendation reflects real conditions.

Regards, Bauexperte

Sebastian79 schrieb:

@Bieber0815: You noticed well – it’s just rotated to fit best

So you believe that a construction manager is liable for electrical installations? Interesting point of view.

Best regards, Bauexperte

You tend to exaggerate again – I never said this would end in a disaster – please just read it again.

And sure, ask the manufacturer... they won’t tell you anything about drying times because they don’t know the conditions at your construction site. And again: hardly anyone mixes ready-made bags for base coat plaster...

EDIT: And no, I also never said that a general contractor is liable for the structural engineer... You really have quite an active imagination...

Sebastian79 schrieb:

You tend to exaggerate again – I never said this would end in a disaster – please just read it again.

Not literally, of course, but in context it fits:

Sebastian79 schrieb:

@OP: Bad idea to apply gypsum plaster over lime-cement plaster. They are incompatible...

Sebastian79 schrieb:

EDIT: And no, I never said that a general contractor (GC) is liable for the electrical contractor (EC)… You really have an active imagination…

So what was this sentence supposed to mean then?

Sebastian79 schrieb:

@Bieber0815: You saw it well – it’s just being twisted to fit whatever suits best

Discussing with you is like talking to a wall. You stick to your narrow view that everyone is wrong except the poor homeowner, not even stepping back when you corner yourself.

This topic is closed for me here; maybe I should get used to avoiding threads where you participate.

Regards, Bauexperte

Yes, exactly – that’s better. I don’t have to listen to your further accusations anymore – when you dig deeper, unfortunately nothing comes up besides assumptions.

Your final statements in numerous threads unfortunately emphasize this quite often...