The neat appearance of the door and window slopes underscores the neatness of the room and serves as an additional accent in the design. Finishing slopes plaster is a traditional version of their cladding. And despite the fact that today there are many new methods of such finishing (plasterboard, PVC, wood ) plastering slopes remains the most common.
It is worth noting that this type of finish is chosen because of its relative cheapness and the ability to produce plastering of slopes with their own hands. To do this, it is sufficient to have an initial knowledge of the process and have a minimum set of necessary tools.
For the plaster of door and window slopes with your own hands you will need:
- plaster mixture;
- putty knife;
- roulette;
- level;
- malka;
- tanks for solution and water;
- paint corners;
- Master OK;
- pencil.
The algorithm for plastering slopes varies depending on the chosen technique. But always clean the surface first and get rid of the previous finishing materials. Further determined with the configuration of the slopes, measure and fix the paint corners, fill the space with the plaster mixture. The top layer can be rubbed, trimmed with finishing plaster or painted.
It should be noted that the plastering of the slopes is suitable for major repairs, since this method of decoration is rather marquee.
Advantages of plastering slopes
- Strength and durability - resistance to various influences.
- Aesthetics - a pleasant appearance due to the uniformity of the coating, the absence of joints and fringing.
- Environmentally friendly - plaster is a natural material that does not have a negative impact on health.
- Versatility - it makes it possible to make slopes of any shape, including arched ones.
- The integrity of the structure - the plaster mixture completely fills all the existing slots.
- Relative simplicity of repair and renovation -
If you need to eliminate small cracks or desire to repaint the slopes in any other color, it's all easy to implement.
The main disadvantages of plastering slopes
In addition to the low cost and many positive aspects of plaster application in the formation of slopes, do not forget about the existing negative aspects of its use. It:
- duration of the process and its march;
- The likelihood of cracks in the places where the plaster is adjacent to the door or window openings.