The plaster is a material made of lime, sand and fibers that have existed since the beginning of time. Although it can generate cracks and bubbles, it is a durable construction material. Maybe that's why we know that the plaster adorned the pyramids of Egypt and covered the Greek temples. The plaster walls were also popular in the early twentieth century and are still in the historical houses built before World War II (the plaster panels began to replace the plaster in the 1950s). «The plaster walls offer a beautiful texture that provides depth and interesting nuances of lights and shadowsoffering a unique sculptural effect to any room, «says Kim Coombs, designer, founder and president of Kbco Design, based in Orlando.
Nowadays, The plaster has been fashionable again: «The increase in its popularity has a lot to do with technological advances and with its ecological character,» says Lance Thomas, director of Thomas Guy Interiors, in Lake Charles (Louisiana), and adds: «There are so many colors of colors and texture variations for the plaster as for the colors of the painting, so that modern owners and designers resort to the plaster to give their walls to give their walls a more artistic touch.»
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There are many types of plaster in the market, such as the Tadelakt, the left and the Venetian, to name a few. «It is important to investigate and understand what the material contains and how it can be used,» says Shoshanna Shapiro, owner and main designer of Sho and Co in Fredericksburg, Maryland. «The plaster and other cement -based materials are more accessible, but require a professional hand and may not be ideal for all surfaces,» he says. «You can get beautiful effects with the Venetian plasterbut its price will be higher. «Clay -based materials can be softer, but cannot be used in wet areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Regardless of whether you use plaster walls for your remodeling or that you currently have them, if neglected, The repair of the plaster can be complicated and expensive. Consult this mini -mini -to minimize damage taking care of your plaster walls from the beginning.
1. Know how to recognize damage
The plaster is placed on wooden slats. John Romans, president of John Romans Construction in Upper Arlington, Ohio, points out that when cracks appear in the opening of a door, in the hall or near the beams or corners, they are usually caused by tension of the foundations or by the displacement of the structure. This can occur during remodeling or due to a defective foundation. «The cracks in the corners can be due to a roof with leaks or a pipe where the water lowers,» he says. “Normally, when water damage occurs on the plaster walls, a bulling in the wall is formed. In the case of the plaster application on Tabarroca, the area is softened. Ideally, defects are repaired by a professional that works with the type of plaster used, since the repair will always be seen unless the entire wall is covered. ”
2. Repair cracks as soon as possible
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