New-build or renovation plastering
Different starting points for careful finishing.
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New construction and renovation have other points of interest
New construction: pass on the different building components
A new house can contain concrete, blocks and sheet material next to each other. Note what is known from the delivery information and show seams and connections. Ask which surfaces are sufficiently ready and where repair is required. Tune the sequence to installations, floors, kitchen and painting, including the necessary checkpoint before each subsequent finish.
Renovation: take into account hidden layers
In an existing home, old repairs, adhesive residues, multiple paint layers and damage can only become visible after clearing. Let the proposal clarify what situation has been assumed. Please agree when additional assessment is needed and how additional work is discussed. Do not start with random pre-treatments to prepare the substrate already.'
In both cases, let the final goal be guiding
Give the same information about paint, wallpaper, light and size sensitive connections. A smooth interior is created by matching the preparation and the different performers. Save images of the initial situation, the chosen materials and the final appointments. This data also helps with a later renovation or repair request.
This is what you discuss in advance
- Use delivery information for new construction.
- Name unknown layers when renovating.
- Tune installations and finishes together.
- Save images and product data.
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Different starting points for careful finishing.
Different starting points
In new construction, the existing materials and construction planning are important. In an existing house old layers, previous repairs and invisible connections can require extra attention.
Alignment of work
plaster works are linked to installation work, window frames, floors and painting. Discuss the order with the parties involved and determine which space is available when available.
Make the desired finish concrete
Choose whether you want to paint, wallpaper or a decorative finish. Use images to clarify your wishes and let the performer assess the feasibility.
Discuss your situation
An article gives general explanation. The correct execution follows from the assessment of your space, the chosen materials and the manufacturer's requirements.
Ask your question.The substrate remains decisive
A new home contains different materials and connections; an existing home can have old layers and hidden damage. In both cases, the appropriate construction is chosen after assessment. Finishing thin is not a general solution for an uneven or insufficient strong substrate.
- Describe the existing condition.
- Make the desired result concrete.
- Capture preparation and follow-up.
- Save product data and appointments.
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Planning plastering after receiving your keys
Plan the order of installations, plasters, drying and painting together. A key transfer is not automatically the starting date for each component.
Read more →Old wall finishes: what can stay?
The fact that an old layer still looks neat does not mean that it is suitable as a substrate. adhesion, pollution and build-up must be assessed.
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Is plastering in new construction automatically easier?
Not always. The flatness, connections and construction phase determine the preparation. A new substrate is not simply ready for every finish.
Can I stay home during renovation?
Discuss which spaces remain accessible and how work access, protection and ventilation are regulated, depending on the size and layout of the job.
Another starting point requires another examination
With a new wall you can often start with the product information and the delivery state. In a renovation wall you first need to know which layers are present and how well they are stuck. Two walls that look just as smooth from the outside can therefore require a completely different preparation.
A useful checklist
- New construction: collect data on wall plates, blocks, joints and connection details.
- Renovation: name old upholstery, previous repairs and possible leakages.
- Choose the final material per room and note what remains visible in the light.
- Arrange how an unexpected substrate is reported during work.
Discuss your plastering project.
Send your wishes, images and estimated dimensions. We will check which preparation and finishing suits your home.