Most homeowners prefer plastering the walls as it helps in improving their appearance. You can choose from a wide variety of patterns and colours to enhance the appeal of the walls. You can even make them water-resistant by applying a few coatings of the plaster. In comparison to dry walls, plastered walls are stronger and more durable. To enjoy all the benefits of plastered walls, look for experienced plasterers in Hampshire.
How Plasterers Prepare The Wall?
If required, you can soak the wall with water before you start working on it. The result of plastering depends on the type of wall. There are two types of walls – high suction and low suction. The former has a porous background and can quickly absorb moisture from the plaster. Make sure you flatten it before the material dries out. Applying water will minimise the walls’ suction capacity. Low suction walls are partially porous, which prevents them from absorbing all the moisture from the plaster. It will become firm only after the water evaporates. You can apply a second coating of plaster after a few hours.
How To Paint The Walls After Plastering
• Paint the edges of the walls meeting the adjacent walls and ceiling using a paintbrush.
• Put primer in a roller tray and dip the roller in it. Use straight overlapping strokes when using the roller to get an even finish.
• Let the primer dry before applying another coating using the same technique.
• Apply a thin layer of matte paint along the edges of the surfaces with a small paintbrush.
• Coat the roller in the paint of your choice and paint the walls with straight overlapping strokes.
How To Apply Textured Paint
• Apply white primer coating on the plaster surface and let it dry according to the time recommended by the manufacturer.
• Paint the edges of the plaster surface using textured paint. It is advisable to use a 3-inch paintbrush and use random overlapping strokes.
• You can produce a tree-bark pattern with a flat-bladed scrapper.
• You can produce small overlapping swirls by pressing and twisting a sponge against the wall.
• Allow the textured paint to dry before applying a top layer with a colour of your choice.
If you want to hire plasterers who know the right technique, get in touch with those at Parson Ash.