It is a dream of every person to have a beautiful house that has an attractive exterior as well as interior. There are many ways to enhance the look of your house and make it beautiful. However, when it comes to enhancing the durability as well as beauty of walls, there is nothing better than plastering.
Many companies are offering these services of plastering in Dorset and also providing the material for it. If you want your walls to last longer and look beautiful, then you should hire one of these companies to provide you with these services in this regard.
While it is better to just hire a professional for it, applying a plaster requires only a little experience and very few tools and materials are needed. If you intend to do it yourself, try spending a little time practicing with the material to gain confidence and skill. Buy a couple of sheets of drywall; try experimenting with different strokes and angles creating different textures on the surface. You also need to purchase a few tools to get this job done that are available in the market.
Once you have all the tools and think that you have gained enough skills while training on the drywall sheets here are a few steps you should follow:
Clear the room:
Clear the room and spread a drop cloth on the floor, you can apply plaster on any wall or ceiling as long as they are smooth and flat. Fill in any holes or cracks in the wall and wash off any dirt and grease.
Apply the first coat:
Open the can of plaster, add the tint and mix the ingredients thoroughly. Make sure there are no lumps in the solution. Start from the corner of the room. Apply the plaster with a flexible steel trowel. Start with a thin coat of plaster, holding the trowel at an angle of 15-30 degrees spread it with varying lengths and angles of stroke. Do not cover every inch of the wall; let some of it show through in spots. Let the plaster dry for about four hours.
Apply the second coat:
Use the same colour of plaster for another coat. This time hold the trowel at a larger angle than before and apply another layer of plaster using overlapping long and short strokes. This time cover the whole surface, filling in any voids or spots. Then let it dry for at least 24 hours.
Finishing touches:
This includes burnishing the surface by rubbing it with fine sandpaper using a circular motion. To add durability to the surface, apply a topcoat just a few hours after the second coat and then burnish it the next day. Plastering in Dorset is also top coated using paste wax to add sheen and a layer of protection to the plaster.
Although you can get the job done on your own, however, it is a daunting and time taking task and you will face a lot of hassle in order to get it done. Hence, it is advised to hire a professional company. There are many companies that offer these services in the market. You can hire any of them to provide you with these services. But make sure that the one you hire is reliable and professional. Check the online reviews of their previous clients as they will help you get a clearer idea about the quality of service they provide. Ensure that the service provider you hire is experienced, professional, and provides quality services at a reasonable price.
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