Do-it-yourself repairs - this isa complex, labor-intensive and costly process. In order for all stages to pass relatively quickly, without hitches and problems, it is necessary to foresee all the difficulties in advance and have several techniques for getting rid of them in reserve. One of the most difficult stages is - because they occupy the lion's share of the entire surface area and largely form the impression of the interior.
Wall repairs are always carried out intechnological order: condition assessment, surface cleaning, repair work, finishing. Any repair must follow certain rules and be carried out according to a plan. This will help to distribute time correctly and rationally so that there are no long downtimes between the main stages. Finishing walls in a new building differs from similar work in an apartment that has already been renovated. The work plan is not always final, but it is important to maintain the sequence. So, wall repair consists of the following stages:
- state assessment;
- cleaning the surface;
- "Wet" works: plaster and putty;
- final finishing.
In some cases, the intermediate stages can be replaced by partial leveling, the so-called putty repair.
Surface evaluation
Glue onto old wallpaper, paint or plasterit is impossible to paint, therefore the old coating is removed. Before proceeding to the main stages, it is necessary to objectively assess the condition of the coating. If there are no cracks on the plaster surface, the curvature is acceptable, you can skip the dismantling stage. In other cases, it is better to remove the old coating. When assessing the condition of the walls, and this should be done after removing the wallpaper, you need to pay attention to the following subtleties:
If significant curvature is detected, it is not worth itsuccumb to the temptation to hide the flaws with plasterboard. This technique will significantly reduce the area of the room. It is better to remove the covering and make high-quality repairs to the walls. Return to the table of contents</a>
Surface cleaning or dismantling
Removal of tiles or plaster is carried outwith a hammer and chisel. After the condition of the walls has been assessed, you can begin dismantling the old coating. This stage also includes removing old wallpaper, but after this work, it is necessary to re-evaluate the surfaces. When dismantling, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment: glasses and a respirator. To remove wallpaper, it is better to use a trowel, carefully pry the edge of the canvas with it and remove it. If the wallpaper does not come off well, you can wet it with water and let it swell for a few minutes. This method also helps to remove multi-layer wallpaper. It is better to wash off old whitewash with water. To do this, you need to thoroughly moisten the surface, for example, using a spray bottle, let the water soak in a little and scrape off the layer of chalk with a spatula. After rough cleaning, you can finish the areas with a damp sponge. If the layer of whitewash is significant, it is better to remove it like wallpaper, using a trowel. Plaster is usually removed with a chisel and hammer. It is easiest to start working with areas where the material does not adhere well, gradually moving towards the corners.
Plastering the walls is used to level and smooth everything out.depressions. In some cases, you may need to remove oil paint from the walls. To clean the surface of the walls yourself, it is better to use a hammer drill with a special attachment. After carefully removing the old finishing materials, you can move on to "wet" work. The best ways to finish the walls are plastering and puttying. Correct and consistent use of materials allows you to get smooth and reliable walls ready for decoration. Return to contents</a>
Plastering works
Set of tools for plastering walls.Plastering is the initial stage of the work. With its help, the walls are leveled, all the depressions are smoothed out. This type of work is ideal for leveling walls that have been cleaned down to the brickwork. If there are many irregularities on the wall surface, for example, brick joints, it is necessary to purchase metal guides, the so-called "perforated corners". They are attached to the wall using a gypsum mixture, carefully checking the verticality with a building level. Then 3-4 threads are pulled between the guides at a distance of 1-1.5 m from each other. Each thread, also known as a beacon, should touch 3 guides. It is worth plastering according to these guidelines, only in this case the wall will be even. After installing the beacons, the wall should be treated with a primer and allowed to dry. To carry out plastering work, you will need:
- plaster mixture;
- mixing tank;
- Master OK;
- a scoop for throwing a mixture;
- grater;
- rule (you can replace the flat board length of 1.5 m).
When using cement mortar, it must be thrown on with a ladle. If a plaster mixture is applied, only a spatula can be used.
Scheme of the direction of puttying.The cement mixture is usually thrown onto the wall and then leveled with a leveler. If the work is not professional, you can apply the composition to the levelers and then transfer it to the wall. Do-it-yourself wall leveling is done from the bottom up, on a damp surface, taking into account all the irregularities. After applying a layer of the mixture, use a rule to remove the excess and adjust the application. In the event of bubbles and layers, part of the cement mixture must be removed and the work repeated, otherwise the wall repair will not be durable. When working with beacons, it is important to apply the plaster in stages. After the main layer of the material has slightly hardened, you need to apply a thin additional layer and use a grater to make the wall surface smooth. Return to the table of contents</a>
Wall shading
If plastering work has been carried outThat's right, a thin layer of putty is enough. With its help, all the unevenness will be smoothed out, and the DIY repair will be close to completion, only finishing work will remain. For the work you will need:
- capacity;
- building mixer;
- a set of putty knives;
- set of grinding mesh.
The putty must be mixed in a clean container untilcomplete homogeneity, the consistency of thick sour cream. Before starting work, the walls must be primed. After this, a portion of putty is taken with a small spatula and applied to the edge of a large one. And with its help it is transferred to the wall, the tool must be held at an angle. It is better to apply several thin layers of the mixture, and the first one is applied vertically, the second horizontally. After this, the wall must dry. If everything is done correctly and only slight scratches are visible on the surface, the wall repair is done well. These defects can be easily removed with sanding nets. Do-it-yourself wall decoration is almost complete. Then you can proceed to gluing wallpaper or painting - pleasant stages of decoration. It is possible to make high-quality wall repairs yourself, the main thing is to study all the subtleties and be patient, and then everything will definitely work out.
