The bark beetle plastering is called so because plastered buildings resemble a tree damaged by a beetle. It does not burn out in the sun, resistant to low temperatures and atmospheric precipitation. It is very important that the textured stucco bark beetle does not contain substances harmful to health.
Before you start work, we suggest you get acquainted with important moments regarding the repair of your home. Let’s figure out how to apply bark beets, what you need to know and what points should be taken into account.
What time of year is it better to perform cladding?
Stucked walls by bark beetle is produced in a non -fire time of the year. It is best to choose spring or autumn because docking places can be viewed due to quick drying.
Kneading plaster
Know your goal – to prepare the mixture correctly. In order for it to fall as necessary, it is necessary to add the required amount of water – no more, no less. Therefore, you carefully study the instructions on the package, and only then add water to a bucket with a dry mixture. Usually, in several visits, all this is mixed with a construction mixer until the plaster accepts the necessary density and swells. Never add water to the finished mixture – this will cause a deterioration in the plaster, and will entail its stratification.
What surface is the bark beetle stated on?
Bark beetle plaster is applied on a surface of wood-bearing plates, a sandwich panel, drywall, concrete and brick. Experts advise applying the base layer of ordinary warm and baritic plaster before applying decorative.
First of all, before applying, it is necessary to remove dirt, dust, clean the remains of the wall decoration., As well as align the walls with plaster from a regular cement-sand mortar, if you notice significant irregularities. Remember about antifungal agents that can be used in a room with high humidity.
If you find seams and cracks, expand them using a grinder and fill them with putty. After that, we cover the wall with a primer. The base will be the base layer 20 mm thick, applied over the primer. You rub it with simultaneous seal.
How and how is bark beetle plaster?
The decorative stucco of the bark beetle is applied at an angle of 60 degrees to the treated surface with a spatula or stainless steel grater. The layer should correspond to the size of the largest grain.
If you need to take a break in the course of work, then the ending place must be sealed with a painting tape. The plaster is applied on top of the painting tape, then it is cut, and the tape is removed.
About half an hour should pass from the end of plastering before applying a plastic grater of barking strokes. Check the drying by applying your hand to the surface, you should not feel sticking. Depending on how you hold the grater, the size and general view of the strokes depend.
Bark beetle plaster for external work
Approximately the conditions of use are the same as in a closed room, only when covering the outside of the building, the cortex does not need to preliminary applying a primer to the concrete surface. An hour before the start of work, the base of the walls is abundantly moisten with water.
Be careful, after applying the plaster to the facade of the building for 48 hours, it should be protected from direct sunlight and precipitation.
Only after you carefully convinced of drying the plaster, proceed to the color. For this, silicate or acrylics are used after three days, which need two -week drying.
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