Leveling of floor, wall and ceiling surfaces with plaster is unlikely to lose its popularity someday, as it is a strong, reliable and durable material that is convenient to work with. Of course, today there are other options for preparing surfaces for finishing, such as drywall, which is super easy and fast to work with, but which is very inferior in its strength characteristics to plaster mixes.
In this article we propose to consider the advantages of leveling walls and ceilings with plaster.
How can I plaster ceilings and walls?
There are two types of plaster behind the composition: cement-based and gypsum-based. Despite the fact that it is easier to work with gypsum plasters and they dry faster, cement ones still win in terms of reliability. An excellent example of high-quality cement-based plaster is Teknoizosiva from the manufacturer Tekno, which in addition to leveling surfaces increases their strength.
Of course, as with any other construction products, in addition to choosing high-quality material, you need to be able to handle it correctly.
How to work with plaster?
On the example of high-quality plaster Teknoizosiva from the manufacturer of construction chemicals Tekno, we will analyze some nuances when working with the material.
It is necessary to apply the plaster on a clean surface within 3 hours after mixing the dry composition with water (6-7 liters of water per 25-kilogram bag of plaster). All corners around windows, doors and similar elements should be reinforced with a plaster mesh. And in order to achieve a perfectly flat surface, it is necessary to install mesh corner profiles on the corners of buildings.
It is recommended to apply the material in warm weather up to 30 ° C, while plastering the surface at an air temperature above 25 ° C, it is recommended to moisten the surface with water so that the plaster does not begin to crack.
Do I need to prime a concrete wall for plaster?
Priming the surface before plastering the surface is not a mandatory requirement, but to prevent the appearance of cracks, especially when working in hot weather, applying a primer will not be superfluous. And, of course, the primer itself performs a number of important functions, such as ensuring better adhesion of the material to the surface, dedusting the concrete surface, preventing the appearance of mold, etc.
If you decide to use a primer, then we draw your attention to the acrylic-based Tekolatex 200 material, which, in addition to the above functions, also prevents rapid loss of moisture from the concrete surface, which is especially important when working with plaster compositions in hot temperatures.
