If you think that your dream home is ready after the builder has constructed the walls, it’s high time you debunk the myth. Having your walls up is just a part of the building construction process. You have to get in touch with renowned plasterers if you want to cover up the uneven surfaces of the walls or decorate them.
They will cover up the coarse surfaces of the ceiling and walls and render them an aesthetic and smooth finish. You can choose from various types of plaster finish so the walls can achieve different styles. Every finish offers a different appearance, and it is your responsibility to choose one according to the type of project you are undertaking.
Common Types Of Plaster Finishes To Give Your Walls A Different Look
Sand-Faced Finish
A sand-faced plaster will provide your walls with a sustainable base on which you can paint on. The layer is made using sand and cement so the walls can provide good thermal and sound insulation. Apply two layers of plaster coatings on your wall to get the desired finish. The thickness of the first coat is around 12mm. The second coat has a different mixture and is applied in diagonal lines. It takes around seven days for the coats to cure completely. To level the surface, the plasterer generally uses a sponge.
Smooth-Cast Finish
If you want to give your walls a sand-faced finish using fine-grained sand, give it a smooth cast plaster finish. It is ideal for internal coating walls. A mortar is prepared with one part cement and three parts sand. Always use fine sand to get the desired effect. To ensure that the wall gets the best effect, use a wood float or skimming float to apply mortar onto the wall. Most plasterers in Hampshire have years of industry presence and know how to give your walls a levelled and smooth finish.
Roughcast Finish
Choose roughcast plaster to give the walls a decorative touch or enhance their enduring appeal. It is also known as spatter dash finish. A mixture is prepared with gravel and sand before applying it over the freshly plastered wall surface. The ingredients in the mixture impact the end results of the roughcast finish. The ideal mixture will have three parts sand, one and a half part cement and one part coarse aggregate. As far as the size of the coarse aggregate is concerned, it should be between 3 to 12mm.
Pebbledash Finish
Pebbledash finish is ideal for covering exterior walls. A base is prepared with sand and lime before adding pebbles with it and the mixture is pressed against the wall. It gets an aesthetic finish with smooth and tiny stones. The motor layer should have a thickness of 12mm. It is prepared with three parts sand and one part cement. The plasterer will use it to coat the wall before dashing it with small pebbles.
Scrapped Finish
For the final coat on the wall, you can choose the scrapped finish. Apply a very thin coat with a thickness of around 6 to 12mm. To get the best finish, let the final coat dry for a few hours. Use a saw blade or one with a straight steel edge. Choose a suitable style for the wall and remove 2 to 3mm of plaster from the surface in a stylish manner.
Choose from one of the plaster finishes stated above and get in touch with the plasterers at Parson Ash to give your walls a new look.