Enjoy throwing the sticky plaster against the wall, pressing it on and spreading it out! Start plastering the wall and get an optimal, smooth surface to wallpaper or paint your walls. In this guide, we'll explain step-by-step how to plaster a wall yourself, which is called stucen in Dutch. Normally, you would have an expert do this job. Such a specialist is also called a plasterer, or a stukadoor in Dutch. Nevertheless, you can also just plaster a wall yourself. This is especially so if you use these steps.
Supplies
To be able to plaster a wall yourself, you will need to buy a few tools and materials. Below we will mention all the supplies you need to get before you start to use the steps.
Tools
- Joint spatula
- Plasterer's spatula
- Spirit Level
- Sanding board
- Mortar tub
- Ruler
- Mixer
Materials
- Stucco primer
- Primer
- Plaster gypsum
- Plaster profiles
- Slats
Step 1
Indoor plaster is usually used, which is an ideal base for painting and wallpapering. Clean the surface well and free of oil and grease.
Step 2
Highly absorbent walls should be wetted with water beforehand. A primer improves the adhesion of the plaster. With aerated concrete, first apply an adhesive coat. Adhesion to concrete is improved by first roughly plastering the wall with lime mortar.
Step 3
Before applying the plaster, attach plaster laths perpendicular to the wall, along which you can smooth the plaster evenly. The battens are as thick as the plaster, which can be called dunpleister in Dutch, and should be spaced about 50 cm apart.
Step 4
Use ready-to-use plaster powder and prepare the powder in a bucket according to the information on the package.
Step 5
The best way to do this is to use a mixer or a stirring spiral on your drill. With this you can stir the plaster lump-free.
Step 6
On aerated concrete you can now use a special gypsum plaster after the bonding layer, applied as a fine finishing plaster 4 mm thick.
Step 7
Instead of roughly applied lime mortar, a special adhesive is also available as an underlayment for slightly absorbent surfaces. This is applied in the same way as tile adhesive.
Step 8
Now comes the dirty work. Toss the plaster loosely from the wrist against the wall. Place a smooth board on the work area on the floor. Plaster that falls off can then be picked up and further processed.
Step 9
Finally, smooth the plaster along the laths and smooth it with a sanding board. On this you can paint, wallpaper or apply another 2 mm thin layer of plaster, which will make the surface even smoother and softer. At door and window openings, apply battens, which extend as far as the plaster should be thick. The battens should be plumb and aligned so that the edges do not become lopsided.
By using these steps, you are able to plaster the wall yourself. The end result will be beautiful and just what you wanted!
