"How do I plaster a wall?"

What you need:

• 1 x spirit level
• 1 x primer for plaster
• 1 x filler
• 1 x orbital sander
• 1 x sandpaper
• 1 x masonry bucket
• 1 x drill
• 1 x agitator
• 1 x bag of finished plaster
• 1 x rails
• 1 x friction board
• 1 x aluminum batten
• 1 x trowel

Prepare a wall accordingly

So if you're one of those people who wonder, "How do I plaster a wall?" in the basement, then you should start by preparing the wall first.

1. Remove all objects and debris.
2. Then check your wall for cracks, holes or other damage.
3. In order to repair these holes or other damage, you should buy filler at your trusted hardware store. After you have mixed the filler with a little water, spread the same on your cracks. When the filler has dried, sand everything in with an orbital sander.
4. After that is done, you should check your wall with a spirit level. When your wall is in the water, i.e. straight, you can start applying the primer.
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Apply finished plaster correctly - this is how it works

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How to properly plaster the wall

1. Now you should attach two rails to the wall parallel to each other. The rails should not be higher than 2 cm. These rails are attached vertically to the wall to be plastered and are used to pull off your plaster.
2. When that is done, you can mix the finished plaster in your masonry bucket.
3. After the finished plaster has been mixed, you will be asked "How do I plaster a wall?" place. The finished plaster is applied to your wall with a trowel and then peeled off with a long aluminum lath.
4. When the entire wall is covered with finished plaster, wait until the plaster has tightened a little, then remove the rails again.
5. The longitudinal strips that were created by removing the rails should be carefully closed with ready-made plaster.
6. After you have measured with the spirit level whether you are straight, you should wait a little and then lightly roughen the entire plaster again with a damp rubbing board.
7. Now you can let your wall dry.