When it comes to transforming plain walls with visually aesthetic designs, textured plaster finishes stands out. They are durable and visually appealing. However to get the right type of flawless plaster finish for your walls, hire professional builders in Burgess Hill. They use techniques to add depth and character to the walls. They use skills to get smooth yet textured perfection on the walls with proper plastering techniques. From the initial stage of wall preparation to the final touch – builders can help you at every step.
What is textured plaster finish?
The process of textured plastering involves making patterns on the walls with skilled hand movements and proper use of the tools. Unlike the plain plaster where the walls look flat, textured finished adds dimension and makes the walls look beautiful. Some of the common types of plaster textures includes stucco, Venetian, sand faced and swirl textures. The textures are made using a specific blend of plaster material accompanied by craftsmanship of the builders.
What are the steps builders follow for textured plaster?
Step 1: Surface preparation
All flawless plaster job begins even before the builder takes the first stroke with the trowel. The builders initially start by preparing the surface. They clean and level the walls by removing debris, soil and dust. They also fix the cracks and uneven patches and also fix the imperfections on the walls so that the textures comes out well on the walls surface.
Step 2: Application of bonding agents
Once the cracks and the gaps have been fixed, they apply bonding agents and primers on the cracks to enhance the adhesion and to reduce the shrinkage. Professional builders will check even the most minor inconsistency while fixing the walls surface with bonding agents. This will help them get a smooth surface for the final textured look.
Step 3: Choose the right materials
For textured plaster the builders will choose different materials. The choice of plaster materials dtrmines the texture, strength and longevity. Builders generally use cement based, gypsum based and lime based plasters for the work. However the choice of the material largely depends on the prevailing environmental conditions. High quality adhesives like pulymers are often mixed to improve the flexibility.
Step 4: Skilled application process
A textured plaster will be flawless if only you hire experienced and professional plasterers. They use spoecialised tools like trowels, sponges, rollers and brushes to craft different patterns on the plaster. They also use swirling, stippling and sponging techniques for smoothening the textures on the plastered walls.
Step 5: Finishing touches
Once the textured patten has been carved on the plaster, the builder will paint, polish and seal the texture on the plaster in order to get a flawless and smooth finish on the walls. Builder generally maintain optimal humidity levels and prevents rapid drying of the textures on the walls.
Step 6: Inspection and aftercare
Professional builders always conduct a through inspection of the walls to checl adhesion, uniformity and consistency. They also offer proper cleaning and maintaining advice to the users as a part of aftercare.
For guaranteed flawless plastering services, contact Sinclair & Jones Building Contractors Ltd. We have a team of customer-focused builders who will help you with rendering and plastering services.
