Smoothing spray-textured plaster
An existing structure can sometimes be levelled, but only if the old layer is sufficiently suitable and solid.
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The answer to your situation
An existing structure can sometimes be levelled, but only if the old layer is sufficiently suitable and solid.
See the finish in detail.
What should you check first?
Look at the spack layer on loose spots, contamination, old paint layers and damage. A new finishing layer does not adhere better because there is more material on it. The plasterer has to assess whether the existing structure is robust and what preparation belongs to the chosen system.
How does this affect your choice?
The roughness of the structure and flatness of the wall influences the build-up of the plaster layers. A thin finish is not automatic enough for a coarse or crooked substrate. Therefore, let the desired smoothness and the connection to windows, plinths and sockets discuss. Also the available space at edges counts.
Planning the next step
Send both an overview photo and a detail of the structure. Please indicate if the wall has been painted before and whether there are moisture or loose spots. Please decide whether the entire wall is finished or only part. Plan painting only after the new layer is suitable for the follow-up system.
Practical checklist
- Check adhesion
- Show the structure
- Discover Borders
- Tune Painting
| In your request | What this tells us |
|---|---|
| Overview photo of the space | Where the work comes and what connections there are. |
| Detail of the substrate | Structure, damage, old layers and specific points. |
| Approximate dimensions and desired finish | Which areas are treated and how they are finished. |
Questions about this topic
Can an existing spack layer be smoothed?
An existing structure can sometimes be levelled, but only if the old layer is sufficiently suitable and solid.
Which agreements help to implement the agreement?
Send both an overview photo and a detail of the structure. Please indicate if the wall has been painted before and whether there are moisture or loose spots. Please decide whether the entire wall is finished or only part. Plan painting only after the new layer is suitable for the follow-up system.
More advice for your project
First assess whether the existing layer can stay
The desire to remove structure does not say anything about the adhesion of the existing spack layer. Let us determine whether overlays are appropriate or whether those parts should be removed first. Ask how the edges and connections are included.
Discuss these points for your home
- Pass on the age and well-known treatments.
- Report loose spots or discolorations.
- Adjust the final paint quality and lighting.
Discuss your plastering project.
Send your wishes, images and estimated dimensions. We will check which preparation and finishing suits your home.