Sooner or later, every homeowner is faced with the problem of wall alignment. Unfortunately, the quality of their finishes is often such that it is impossible to wallpaper or paint without preliminary work. The best solution in most cases is plastering. We offer detailed complete instructions for plastering walls with your own hands. It will help even a novice master to cope with difficult work.Sooner or later, every homeowner is faced with the problem of wall alignment. Unfortunately, the quality of their finishes is often such that it is impossible to wallpaper or paint without preliminary work. The best solution in most cases is plastering. We offer detailed complete instructions for plastering walls with your own hands. It will help even a novice master to cope with difficult work.

To make it clear to the novice master what is required for the work, we list everything you need.

In addition, you may need screws, dowels, a screwdriver to fix the beacons, a tape measure for precise marking.

• Plaster, gypsum or cement. We choose depending on the purpose of the premises and our own skills. It is easier for a beginner to work with plaster, but it is more expensive and can only be used for dry rooms.
• Suitable primer. It is necessary for the preparation of the foundation.
• Beacons. They are installed in case of large drops and the presence of significant irregularities on the surface.
• Long rule. If it is planned to install beacons, we choose a length of 250 cm, 200 cm will be enough to pull the solution.
• Bubble level 200 cm long and plumb line.
• Wide spatula and trowel for applying the mixture.
• A special construction grater and a metal iron to eliminate roughness.
• Bucket and perforator with a special nozzle for mixing plaster paste.

The main task of the process is to prepare the surface for laying the plaster mass. First, we carefully examine the base, study its condition. If there is any coating on it, carefully remove it. We clean the surface from dirt and dust. Detected cracks, regardless of their size, should be repaired. Otherwise, the coating applied over them may also crack.
Deep cracks must be embroidered at an angle. That is, we expand so that you can get to its very foundation. After that, we clean the area from dust and primer abundantly, thereby improving the adhesion of the material. After drying, we close the defect with putty flush with the surface level. Shallow narrow cracks can be filled with silicone or sealant using a thin tube nozzle. Wide defects are removed with mounting foam.

Further actions will vary depending on the material with which to work.

Concrete

Such a base is quite smooth, in order to improve its adhesion to the mortar, it is recommended to make notches. They are performed at a small distance from each other, deepened by 10-15 mm. Then they cover everything with a primer. Given the hardness of concrete, the work will be very time consuming. Therefore, you can do otherwise: prime it with a special primer. Select a deep penetration adhesive primer.
It contains sand, which, after drying, should remain on the base. Sometimes this technique does not work well, so it is recommended to test the primer before plastering. They treat a small area and wait until it dries completely. Then they pass by hand. If the roughness is well felt and the sand does not crumble, the entire surface is treated. Otherwise, notches are made.

Brick

Despite the fact that the brick itself is quite rough, it is recommended to go over the cleaned material with a grinder or a wire brush. The seams between the bricks must be expanded, so the mixture can get into them, which will improve the adhesion of the plaster. Then the dust is removed first with a brush, and then with a damp cloth. Finally, two coats of primer are applied.

Wood

In order for the plaster mass to be firmly fixed on a wooden base, it is necessary to equip the crate. It is made from slats, which are also called shingles. Elements are nailed diagonally. It is important to use only high-quality shingles, additionally treated with an antiseptic. Otherwise, it will quickly rot and destroy the coating.
To make the task easier, you can use a chain-link mesh instead. It is nailed onto slats that fit between the base and the mesh. They, like shingles, can serve as beacons in the alignment process. In this case, the elements are set strictly according to the level. All wooden parts are treated with an antiseptic and dried well, only after that you can plaster the crate.