Tips for plastering a wall

Before you commence plastering work, keep in mind the characteristics of the surface, plaster material and dimensions of the area. The amount of time to carry out the plastering work depends on these factors. The objective is such that entire first coat of the surface area must be plastered in one day. The amount of plaster to be prepared is calculated accordingly. The unfinished cement based plaster mixture cannot be preserved overnight. You should avoid preparing overestimated amount of plaster as to avoid unnecessary waste.

Also, this technique of properly estimating the plaster preparation has several advantages. One of the major benefits is that it will ensure proper finish. While plastering, you join fresh plaster with the old one, there are chances that such joinery may present visible hairlines. The leakage may also occur from here. You should make sure that enough labour is deployed for plastering work, for mixture preparation and transporting it to the plasterers.

Plastering involves pushing and smearing the plaster on the wall with the help of tools like plasterers trowel, steel floats, etc. The floor just under the area being plastered must be shielded by use of waste paper, cloth or sheets so that the unused plaster leaving the wall after smearing, does not sticks to it. In case you don’t apply this precaution in the right moment, the after plastering cleaning work will increase manifold. It will be well suited in case proper planning is done beforehand.

Depending upon the type of plastering material, the surface preparation is done. This process involves watering the surfaces like wall, roof etc to extensively cleaning it to make it even and ready. Some surfaces may require provision of embedding wire mesh or applying layers of chemical formulations before the plastering work is carried out. The plaster shall cover all such embedded material and give surface a smooth finish. A prior moisture treatment is also done when you want longevity of plastering.

The plastering task usually requires more than one plasterer for executing the work. A good amount of curing time is essential. The curing, done with regular spray of water on the plastered area will increase adhesion and bonding.

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