How to Repair Your Plaster Walls and Ceilings - And Achieve Excellent Results
by Coburg Plasterers Coburg Plasterers provide quality plaster repair sPlastering
is the need of every commercial and residential building because it safeguards
walls from decaying. In the evolution race from clay to alumina-based super
strong cement, numerous plastering materials come to existence. Every plastering
material has its unique properties and texture. Nowadays, experts in solid plastering in Melbourne prefer different kinds of plastering materials
for different parts of a building i.e. outer wall, inner wall and ceiling.
Plaster safeguards the internal structure but sometimes it also needs
protection.
Walls face
several human impacts that result in cracks and holes. Also, the ceiling is
badly affected by water leakage that makes an ugly look. Repairing by using
right material is the only solution to renovate the building. There are some
DIY methods that can be helpful in repairing the plaster. Read the below
article to know how to repair the damaged plaster without requiring any help
from professional.
Damaged wall
plaster repairing procedure
The common
reasons for wall plaster damage are heavy furniture shifting, drilling holes or
instability in the foundation. In case, if there is a crack on the wall, the
first thing that you need to is widening the area. Now dampen the edges with a
sponge or cloth so that plaster can easily stick. Make a thick paste of cement
and fill it to half if crack. Let it dry for a few minutes, scratch the upper
layer and apply the next layer. Repeat this process once again to fill up the
patch. When the filling material dries out, apply the final coat for finishing
touch. If the problem is much bigger to handle, contact the experts of solid
plaster repairs in Melbourne who
have prior knowledge of repairing.
Damaged
Ceiling repair
When the
plaster of ceiling starts decaying, it exposes the inner layer and also the
decayed material that fills the house with dust. This problem becomes worse in
rainy season due to the water clogging thus it require solid plaster repairs in
Melbourne. Choose a dry season for
such kind of repair so that the plastering material can take enough time for
drying. First of all, you need to find the water leakage source divert the
water flow. Now remove the damaged surface with the help of a putty knife
thoroughly. When the damaged plaster is removed, make a thick mixture of
waterproofing cement and apply evenly on the surface. Make sure that no uneven
surface remains after plastering.
Damaged wall
holes repair
The main
reason of holes in wall is drilling. The
use of drill is very common among all homes to hang something or fix the
shelves. When these holes go wide, it becomes essential to find a reliable
solution. Before filling the plaster, widen the hole with the help of a solid
wire so that mixture fills inside the hole sufficiently. Damp the area with
water and fill the hole layer by layer. After completing three layers, apply
the final cote in a manner so that you will get a smooth surface. There is no
need to be an expert in solid plastering in Melbourne to fill the wall holes.
Al you need is the knowledge of right technique and right filling mixture.
Plaster
repair is possible with DIY techniques but sometimes the problem goes much
worse. In this situation, only professionals like Coburg Plasterers can help. They know how to deal with different
kinds of cracks and the most effective material for repair. Also,hiring a
professional plasterer reduce the risk of failure.
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