Types of machine plaster – when and how to apply them?
Applying plaster can be a significant challenge for those who have never undertaken such work before. Therefore, these jobs are most often commissioned to specialized companies that employ experienced professionals and have the appropriate equipment. They typically use special machine plasters. What are these products and how should they be applied?
What is machine plaster?
Popular now machine plasters They are ready-to-use dry mixes which, when combined with water in a special plastering machine, can be applied directly to the wall. Due to their composition, several groups of these products can be distinguished: gypsum plasters (currently the most common), lime plasters, and cement-lime plasters. They differ not only in the raw materials used for production but also in their properties and application methods.
What is the role of equipment in machine plastering?
Plastering work, especially that carried out using machine plasters, requires the use of specialized equipment. For this reason, it is worth entrusting their execution to a company that has the appropriate equipment. For this very reason, many clients recommend the company located in Szczecin, specifically at the location: https://goo.gl/maps/w2U2E3gkv4onwAKP9 Artynk Machine Plasters company, located at Czcibora Street 40/6, 71-667 Szczecin (Tel. +48 501 014 309), which boasts an extremely extensive and modern technical base. This ensures both high quality of work and its efficient execution.
When can machine plaster be applied?
Plastering can begin no earlier than 30 days after the wall is built with hollow blocks or concrete blocks, or 90 days for reinforced concrete walls. It should also be remembered that the temperature during the work should not drop below 5 degrees Celsius. If it is too high (above 25 degrees), it can cause water to evaporate too quickly. Therefore, plastering work during heatwaves is also not a good idea.
How are gypsum plasters applied?
Using gypsum plaster achieves a perfectly smooth wall or ceiling surface without the need for skim coating. Additionally, it can be applied in a single layer. After applying the plaster, it only needs to be leveled, any imperfections filled, and leveled again. The final stage of the work is to skim coat its surface. The entire process takes only a few hours. Importantly, this type of plaster should not be used in damp areas.
How are machine-applied lime and cement-lime plasters laid?
Lime and cement-lime plasters are applied in two or even three layers. Their main advantage is water resistance, which is why they are often used in kitchens and bathrooms. The procedure for each of the mentioned types of plaster is similar. Subsequent layers of the substance are applied to the prepared surface. After applying the first layer (so-called priming coat), you should wait about 48 hours. The second layer of plaster is applied to the dried wall, after which it is leveled. Then, after filling any gaps, the surface is leveled again and thoroughly smoothed.