Aligning walls for painting isthe main part of the work. Without this, you will not be able to finish the wall with the material or paint it in the desired color. Therefore, such preparatory work is carried out in all construction projects for finishing the surfaces of buildings.
Alignment of the wall is a mandatory stepbefore finishing. How to level the walls for painting? There are several ways to level the wall yourself. They are divided into 2 types of work: dry and wet. The first is the process of leveling with panels. Most often, plastic is taken as a basis, since it has good technical characteristics. As for the second method, dry mixtures are used here, which are subsequently diluted with water. However, do not forget that thorough . You will first have to remove old wallpaper (or a layer of paint), as well as any dirt (dirty oil stains).
Preparatory stage
Remember that there should be no dirt on the surface.remain and the old plaster: the wall must be smooth and even. In fact - a very important task, since the service life of the finishing material depends on this stage of work. If there is wiring in the walls, then be especially careful, try not to damage it.
Scheme of raw wall alignment.As a rule, before cleaning the surface, the room must be de-energized, since you cannot know exactly where the wires are located. After completing the work, you should measure the differences in the walls. How to do this? To measure the horizontal, you will need a level or a cord in a taut position. If vertical, you can use a plumb line. If the difference is no more than 3 cm, you can begin the leveling process. Experts recommend treating the surface with a primer before proceeding to the main stage of the work. Why primer? Thanks to it, subsequent layers will adhere better, and the solution itself has a water-repellent property. In this case, it is better to use a roller or brush to apply the primer: the layer will lie evenly. In some cases, it is necessary to apply several layers (if the solution is quickly absorbed into the surface). When the primer dries, you can begin finishing the wall. Leveling the walls for painting is carried out in two ways: leveling the walls using plasterboard or building mixtures. To decide on the method, you need to know what you will do next: tile the wall, hang wallpaper, or just paint. In the case of wallpapering and painting the wall, it is reasonable to plaster the surface, but if you plan to tile the surface, then be sure to use a mixture (the tiles will stick to the wall more firmly). Return to the table of contents</a>
How to level the walls for painting with building mixes?
To get started, you will need tools. For the alignment process, you will need:
Tools for raw wall leveling.
- brush;
- level;
- Master OK;
- spatula (conventional and notched);
- rule;
- grater;
- bucket;
- gloves;
- hydro level;
- a drill with a nozzle and a tape measure.
Now you get to work.Do-it-yourself wall alignment begins with attaching a nail to the top edge of the wall. Hammer it in so that 2-3 mm remains on the surface. This is how you made the first beacon. Next, you need to take an ordinary thread and attach some small weight to its end. It can even be a nut or any other weight. Now you have one plumb line ready. Attach it to the nail so that it does not touch the floor. Wait until the canopy stops and freezes. Then you have a vertical line. The second nail is driven into the lower part of the wall so that its head and the thread are on the same line. You do the same with the opposite part of the wall. As a result, you get 4 nails and two vertical lines on both sides of the wall. The next step is to use the third thread. It must be pulled from the end of the lower nail to the opposite end of the other. Thus, you get a thread threaded crosswise, but not touching the wall.
Wall lathing scheme.The work with the threads is finished, now proceed to the next stage. To do this, take a stick and lean it against one side of the wall (to two nails). Next, you will need to dilute the mixture. Using a spatula, fill the space between the stick and the wall with this mixture. Wait until the solution has completely hardened. Now you have a beacon level line, which must be checked with a mounting level. Do the same procedure with the opposite side of the wall. Continue leveling the wall. To do this, take 10 liters of plaster and apply it to the wall. Using a rule and a stick, level the applied mixture. The surface should become smooth. That's all. All that remains is painting. Return to contents</a>
Aligning the walls with your own hands: the second method
Now you know how to level walls with a mixture.The second method ( ) is as popular as the first. What does it consist of? First of all, you should know that this method is used exclusively for walls with large potholes. In this case, the differences are more than 5 cm, which a regular mixture will not be able to hide. If you plan to use drywall, then special attention should be paid to the base. It, as a rule, should be strong, without crumbling. At the same time, remember that the finished wall made of drywall must be protected from excess moisture. In no case should condensation or freezing of the surface be allowed. It is not recommended to subject the wall to any spatial deformations.
Scheme of leveling a wall with plasterboard.To level the surface with plasterboard, it is necessary to clean the surface especially well. There should be no remains of mortar, oil, wax, or any other substances. They can worsen the properties of the glue, which can lead to the destruction of the entire structure. Then, after cleaning, the wall should be primed. More primer should be applied to loose and porous areas, pressing it down with a brush. This way, you will avoid the appearance of empty space inside the wall. Before leveling, do not forget about the wiring: check it and, if necessary, de-energize it. The main advantage of this method is efficiency and cost savings. Therefore, it remains in demand today. As a rule, plasterboard is laid in 2 ways: frame and frameless. In the first case, you first make a frame from a bar, to which plasterboard sheets are subsequently attached. The bar is not durable, and it is quite difficult to install. An alternative to the material is a metal profile. To make a frame, you should screw the guide metal profiles parallel to each other. Given the width of the drywall sheet, install panels every 40-60 cm. At this stage, you can insulate the walls with foam or some other material. After the frame is ready, attach the drywall sheets to the metal profile. To do this, use metal screws. The sheets are installed in increments of 40-60 cm. In this case, the cap should be driven in at the surface level, not higher. The frameless method involves gluing drywall sheets to the surface. The main disadvantage of this method is that walls with severe defects will not align under these sheets. There are other ways to align the walls: you can use plywood and plastic. The fastening technology is similar to fastening drywall, but instead of metal profiles, you need to use bars. This method will save you money and hide all kinds of communications. Now you know that wall alignment is carried out in several ways. It is up to you to decide which method to choose. In order not to make a mistake, you should carefully study the condition of the wall and further plans for its arrangement. Leveling walls is not an easy process, so approach the work with full responsibility.
