Removing plaster

Plaster removal in Kiev is a process that most often occurs during repairs to an apartment, house, or office. It involves partial or complete removal of the finishing layer of coating from walls or ceilings. Specialists working at the construction company RSK ALBA LLC can handle this task most effectively.

Reasons for dismantling plaster

It is worth noting that builders do not recommend exposing surfaces without urgent need. However, there are some cases when removing old plaster is extremely important, providing for the mandatory performance of dismantling work:

• the presence of cracks - they arise as a result of a violation of the technology of the composition of the plaster solution, for example, due to poor-quality mixing of the mass or the addition of a large amount of a viscous element to it;
• there is swelling of the surface - due to uneven drying of the coating and moisture residues in individual segments of the plaster;
• peeling of the top layer - the cause of this defect or an error when applying the base and combining coatings with different density indicators.

In addition, it is worth making a complete dismantling of the plaster in Kyiv during the overhaul of an old building, if it is planned to lay ceramics or artificial stone. Also, such a need is often due to the presence of stains of various origins on the surface. The simplest method used by experienced craftsmen to detect poor-quality plaster is tapping the surface with a hammer. A dull sound indicates that the coating needs to be replaced, while a loud sound indicates a tight fit.

How plaster is removed: basic steps

Preparation for these works consists of clearing the room of furniture. It is also necessary to cover doors, window frames and heating devices with protective film. It is extremely important to check for hidden wiring, remove switches and sockets. The subsequent stages are as follows:

• moistening the walls and ceiling using a spray bottle or roller - this will reduce the amount of dust and make it easier to remove the plaster in the future;
• carrying out dismantling work - removing the material begins with the peeled segments, holding the tool at an acute angle;
• cleaning the base - small remnants of plaster are removed with a spatula or metal brush, reaching the brickwork or concrete base.

The final stage is garbage removal. This stage is included in the cost of the turnkey service.

Features of removing plaster with different types of base

The company's employees work with different types of substrates. The methods chosen individually for each case and the price of the service depend on this:

Brick wall

At the beginning, it is abundantly moistened with water in such a way as to obtain a state of increased humidity. Then the plaster is knocked off in small pieces using a chisel, spatula or hammer. The type of tool is chosen depending on the thickness and strength of the layer of material. The seams are necessarily processed, and the surface is also cleaned.

Concrete walls

The algorithm of actions in this case is almost identical to the previous one. However, quite often cleaning the concrete base requires great effort. In this case, even an axe can be used to cut down individual sections of plaster.

Foam block or plasterboard wall

Для очищення основи з крихких матеріалів не допускається використання важких інструментів. Тому фахівці рекомендують мати у подібних ситуаціях циклю для зняття щільного шару. Залишки та відходи можна підчищати стамескою.

The features of dismantling decorative plaster involve working from top to bottom. In the process, the finishing layer is lifted with a spatula. You can also use a perforator for particularly difficult cases or a grinder - when you need to cut a layer of plaster into pieces.

Find out the price of dismantling lime, cement, gypsum plaster, how to order the service and more, the company offers directly on its website. Call or write - and the company's craftsmen will help you complete any project.