The finishing of the walls with plaster is the mosta common way to make the surface smoother. Although such work is a long, time-consuming and demanding concentration, but it is possible to master it to a very inexperienced master. Here the main task is to thoroughly study the theory with its further application in practice. 
Decorating walls with plaster is one way to make their surface smoother.
Types of cladding
There are a lot of plaster classifications, but one of the most common is the scope specification. Cladding is of the following types:
A typical plaster mixture issemi-finished product, which should be brought to readiness before the application. Basically, this type is used to decorate walls before painting or pasting wallpaper. Normal plaster is simple, high-quality and improved, which depends on the quality of work. 
Stucco building mixtures. The main function of a special coating is to protect the walls. It may be a waterproof plaster or thermal insulation. Decorative lining is used when decorating the interiors of rooms or facades of houses and other buildings. It allows you to make a surface of relief, of different texture or color. For each of the options, there is a particular type of material. When choosing a plaster it is very important to determine the type of surface that needs finishing. After all, walls made of bricks require a large amount of a facing mixture. This is the main reason why you should choose a solution of cement and sand. Concrete walls and other smooth surfaces can be plastered with a mixture of gypsum, carefully pre-treated with a primer. Back to contents</a>
Wall Preparation
With a simple surface coating solution withoutpreliminary preparation of the walls you will not get a very pleasant sight. Even small waves can ruin all your work. The only way to avoid this is to prepare the surface according to all the rules:
Scheme of wall plastering. When carrying out surface leveling, remove all unnecessary fragments on the walls. This applies to the influx of brick or concrete, and the old coating of paint. It is also recommended to carefully level the seams between the bricks. The next stage will be the preparation for setting up the lighthouses. To do this, drill holes in those corners that are located on top, and screw in them screws. Using the building level, we determine the most prominent parts of the surface. Then in the lower corner screw the screw, measuring before it a strict vertical. In the same manner, we repeat all actions at the other end of the room. After that, between the top and bottom marks, we tighten the threads, through which new screws are screwed. The gaps between them should be the same. After completion of the work on the marking of future lighthouses, it is necessary to begin priming. The surface of the wall is thoroughly cleaned so that no dust remains after drilling. Apply the primer with a roller. If you are dealing with a brick wall, then the coating should be made more dense to hide the unevenness of the joints. After drying, proceed to install the lighthouses. Between the vertical marking lines, we apply a little plaster, into which the lighthouse is fixed. After installing all the profiles, they should be carefully covered with a solution. The final stage of preparation of walls is their alignment. For these works we use a mixture of sand and cement. It should be noted that a thicker layer of plaster requires large sand fractions. With a lot of cement, the solution dries faster, but this coating is not very strong. Back to contents</a>
Finishing of walls with plaster
On the question of the correct alignment of the wallsplastering there is no single answer from the experienced masters. But after careful preparation of the surface of the walls in this process there is nothing complicated. Finishing with ordinary plaster consists of priming and leveling layers and their subsequent smoothing. The first stage is performed in the spraying technique. For her typical throwing into the wall of small portions of the solution with strong and clear movements. This method makes it possible to bond the plaster composition with all surface irregularities. The entire interval between the beacons is filled up with the tumbler. This roughing does not require additional leveling. 
Scheme of installation of a frame with a grid for drawingsingle-layer plaster. If desired, the first layer of plaster can be your last. With low beacons and a more level surface, this option is entirely acceptable. If the coating is below the level of the profiles, then the work should be repeated again, after preliminary treatment with the primer the lower layer. Leveling plaster allows the brick wall to obtain all the properties of concrete. It's much easier to work with. When the solution begins to dry out, you should begin its alignment. For this work you need a building rule. The tool is applied to the beacons, which are located from below, and with some effort moves upwards. The coating is completely flat when the edges of the profiles appear on the surface. Now it remains only to wait for the mixture to dry completely. After hardening of the plaster coating, all beacons must be removed. If you leave them in the wall, then in time you will be able to face some problems. The fact that plaster absorbs moisture, and this circumstance over time can lead to corrosion on the profiles. There is a risk of rust through wallpaper or decorative plaster. To avoid such phenomena, all beacons should be deleted. Using a spatula, the coating is cut along the base of the profiles and they are removed. Grinding the walls will complete the whole process. It is carried out using a special float. It is necessary to remove all irregularities by circular movements, carefully wetting the walls. After that, the surface is suitable for painting or gluing wallpapers. Back to contents</a>
Facing with decorative plaster
Before the start of the finish coatDetermine the type of final wall finishing. Venetian plaster requires an absolutely smooth surface. And for the textured or relief it is quite permissible and less thorough preparation. For them, an ordinary smooth wall would do. Decorative coating is quite expensive and time-consuming process, requiring effort. If you decide to do without the help of specialists, then there are many simple options for such a finish. The most budgetary way of applying decorative plaster is the use of a roller with a pattern. For the work is recommended to use ready-made mixtures, which are abundantly represented in any construction shop. You can apply the coating directly to the roller or in the usual way with further biting off the pattern. Additional painting of the walls will help to emphasize the depth and beauty of the relief. In addition, in work you can use a special comb or trowel with teeth to apply patterns. This way will make it possible to realize all your fantasies. Some masters apply both sponges and plastic bags to obtain a relief surface. If the use of special tools seems difficult enough to you, then you can use the finished plaster with the inherent only texture.
