Plastering is not an easy task by any means and a lot of the process depends upon the skill of the performer as well as relevant equipment for the same. That’s why most homeowners don’t want to indulge in such complex tasks that they know so little about. Mistakes only make matters worse and it leads to the loss of time, money, and energy.

Therefore, we always suggest hiring competent professional services for interior plastering in Auckland, to get your plastering job completed. However, if you think that you can go ahead with the DIY procedure and you’re perfectly capable of completing the task, then don’t fret as we’ll share all the much-needed information you need to know about the same. So, without wasting any further seconds, let’s get down to the guide right away.

Things That You Need For Your Plastering Task

  • Plasterer’s trowel

Having a trowel is a must and ensure that it has a long brace bar on the top side. Even though a trowel such as this might prove to be costly, it’ll be worth it. 

  • Corner shaping tool
  • Darby

It’s a two-handed smoothing tool that can level large flat areas. The equipment is held flat against the walls. 

  • Hawk

It’s a mortarboard device. Try to get one that’s made up of aluminum, which will last you for a long time. Avoid the ones that are made of wood because of their weight. 

  • Brushes
  • Bucket
  • Screeding rod

Stick made from metal or wood, which is used to smoothen out rough plaster applications. 

For the materials, you’ll need to make assumptions based on the area you’ll need to cover. The coat will have a mixture of sand, water, and gypsum. 

The Procedure

  • The first job for you would be to mix the materials. Take a shallow wooden box and then mix the plaster and sand together. Once done, add some water into the mix. Ensure that your mix is smooth and there are no lumps formed into the mixture. The mixture should be created with a creamy texture. In case you do require more water or materials to bring consistency into the mix, don’t hesitate to do the same.
  • Once done, you have to apply the base coat. After you have applied the base coat, the final coat should be applied using only plaster & water (no sand). Use light pressure during your application. 

As you can clearly see from the above-mentioned procedure that the process of plastering is definitely not easy by any means. If you want to achieve the best possible results, then we suggest getting in touch with our experienced team for the same.