Plaster walls with their hands on beacons

The alignment of the walls is important and time-consuming. To prepare the surface for finishing, it must be covered with plaster. It is very important to wall the result is absolutely smooth. Perfect smoothness can be achieved by applying the plaster on beacons. But before you begin, you must choose the right materials and tools, and also to adhere to the technology of applying the mixture.

Selection of plasters ↑

The choice of plaster should be treated thoroughly, because of its quality and composition will depend on the outcome. Now in stores you can find different kinds of mixtures, but the most popular are the materials based on gypsum and cement.

Plaster for walls is different from cement-like composition, and quality. On walls it can be applied in several layers, during the drying of the surface does not crack and does not deform. Also the plaster is more plastic and not subject to shrinkage, which is not true of cement compositions. Especially in the composition of gypsum plasters are environmentally friendly components, which means that the wall after application can «breathe».

However, to accurately calculate the proportions for making solution is quite difficult, so it is better to spend money to purchase ready-made mixtures, where all components are matched and blended in the right quantity.

Choose makovye profiles ↑

For plaster wall on beacons with your own hands you must to purchase special beacon profiles. They are metal products, the surface of which there are perforated holes. These holes play the role of constraints that help to control the process of applying the plaster to the wall surface. Makovye profiles are manufactured in standard sizes: length – 3 m and a depth of 6 or 10 mm.

Preparation of materials and tools ↑

A set of tools and supplies you need to prepare in advance. If not, then the process will have to constantly be distracted by the search, and it is not too convenient, and time takes a lot. For applying the plaster on beacons will need:

• makovye profiles;
• the mixture for stucco;
• screws and dowels;
• a drill with a special nozzle for mixing the mixture;
• bubble level;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• plumb
• tin snips or an angle grinder;
• rule;
• hammer;
• a wide spatula;
• acrylic primer;
• steel stroked;
• measuring tape;
• cushion and baths;
• protective gloves.

How to apply plaster on their own ↑

The process of plaster walls on beacons with your own hands is not as complicated as it may seem. Most importantly, follow instructions. If there is any doubt, we can examine the video lessons or ask for advice from the experts, the resulting recommendations will help to avoid mistakes in the future.

The procedure for applying the plaster on beacons with their hands is done in four stages:

1. Preparatory.
2. Installation of beacon profiles.
3. The application of plasters.
4. Grout.

If the right to hold each of these stages, then the result is a smooth and beautiful surface, ready for decorating.

Surface preparation ↑

You first need to inspect the walls for any imperfections. To do this, using a level to identify any strong deviation and mark them with a marker. To attach the tool to the wall vertically and horizontally, this will help you to find all the available on the wall of the depressions and protrusions.

Next you need to apply the markup under the beacons. To do this, make a mark with a marker directly on the surface of the walls. We must start with the corners, stepping back from each approximately 30 cm it should be noted that the distance between beacons should be equal and be approximately 160 cm If there is 2 m of wall, then a tracker can be installed on the meter mark.

Then the walls should be cleaned from dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner or broom and primed. Such training will help to improve the adhesion between the mixture and the plaster surface, and also prevent the appearance of fungus and mold.

Apply primer with a roller or an ordinary brush, the main thing is that the wall is not left on the treated plots. In conclusion, you need to give the solution to dry.

Beacons ↑

After the wall dries out after the primer, you can proceed to install the beacons. This is the most crucial stage, because of the accuracy of its execution will depend on the appearance of the entire room.

You need to take the beacon and lean him against the wall according to the marking and fix it with screw at the highest point. Further, the profile is plumb, which aligns all the other points of attachment. At the points where the wall is trench, the profile will move away from the surface, and on the hills opposite – to lean on. The main objective was to set beacons with their hands so that they form a single plane.

After all makovye profiles are installed, you need to prepare small amounts of the mixture and fix them. It should be done as gently so the profiles did not change his position. Do not have to apply plaster over the entire length of the lighthouse, you can do 15-20 points. Then you need to wait to completely dry out the entire structure. If you start work before the plaster dries, it is possible to bring down the level exhibited, with the result that the wall will turn out rough.

Applying a mixture of plaster ↑

Once the beacons are ready you can proceed to the main stage – the application of the solution. First you need to prepare the mixture carefully stirred it with a hammer. The solution was then applied to the walls on beacons, using a wide spatula. Spread the plaster better with a small excess, this will allow to avoid the formation of depressions.

Once the solution is sprayed onto the wall, it is necessary to align the rule, which is installed on the lighthouses. The distance between the profiles must be less than the length of the rules.

Align the wall with their hands must be bottom – up. The movement should be slow and smooth the mixture evenly filled all the cavities. Rule also need to periodically shaken so that the solution is better distributed on the surface of the wall. Repeat this procedure until, until the surface will not be smooth and even. The first time it is almost impossible to do.

If this is not done, the beacons over time, can rust and the decorative layer appears characteristic spots.

The grout surface ↑

Grout is the last and most difficult stages. It requires patience, accuracy and skill needs. For it will need:

• trowel;
• grater-rule;
• empty capacity;
• float foam;
• rubberized gloves.

Proceed to the final stage need after deposited on the wall of the solution will evaporate the moisture. This is necessary in order to compact the mixture and to increase its strength of adhesion to the wall surface.

Before you begin to grout your hands must be in an empty container to pour a small amount of the solution. Then gently apply the mixture on all available wall defects and irregularities. Wait 10-15 minutes for the solution managed to grab, and then a slow circular motion to smooth, covered with a fresh mixture of areas with the trowel. Zagladin one area, you are ready to grout the following.

The objective of grouting is to make the entire surface perfectly smooth by smoothing all irregularities and differences, formed in the sections between beacons.

Conclusion ↑

For plaster wall on beacons special knowledge and skills are required. All work can be completed by any person with his own hands, of course, if it will make it all efforts. Well, the repairs are on their own to allow good save the family budget.

All repairs must begin with the acquisition of quality materials. Plaster walls is no exception, so for qualitative performance of work, it is important to buy a good plaster mix. How to choose a quality plaster know in the next video

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