Gypsum plaster "Rothband": instructions for use. How to plaster the walls with "Rotband"?

Today there are a lot of new building materials, thanks to which you can decorate your house in any style, make it beautiful and cozy. Plaster "Rotband" (instructions for use written directly on the package) is a modern mixture used for processing vertical and horizontal surfaces of residential and non-residential premises.

Characteristics of the product

The presented material consists of gypsum and polymer additives, which increase the quality of the mixture and provide good adhesion to the substrate. It is best to use it for the treatment of smooth surfaces, although it can also be used for porous surfaces.

To apply "Rothband" the instruction advises at a temperature from 5 to 25 degrees above zero. The thickness of the layer can be from 5 mm to 5 cm. It takes about a week to completely dry the plastered surface. Shelf life of the dry mixture is six months. The specific weight of "Rothband" is small, so it can be used for the treatment of ceilings. The time of maturation of the solution is 10 minutes.

Material Advantages

Now we should note all the advantages of the presented product. "Rothband", the instruction on the use of which contains not only the characteristics, but also the methods of application, has the following advantages:

- Versatility.

- Easy to use (does not require any special tools or skills of a professional builder).

- Low material consumption and low weight.

- Ecological cleanliness.

- High quality of the mixture.

- Affordable cost.

- There is no need for additional puttying.

- Excellent decorative and adhesive qualities.

- Providing a smooth surface.

- Resistance to shrinkage, cracking and delamination.

- Excellent thermal and sound insulation.

- Ability to absorb and return moisture, thus ensuring a harmonious microclimate in the room.

Application area

If you decide to purchase "Rothband", the instruction will help you understand where you can use this material. Most often used indoors, where moisture has a normal level. Although there is the possibility of using this material in the kitchen and bathroom. Are treated with a solution of ceilings and walls, built of brick, DSP, concrete and expanded polystyrene.

It is desirable to use a material to smooth the smooth surfaces, although it is permissible to use on porous substrates, which should be primed first. Most often, such plaster repairs the living quarters.

Features of solution preparation

If you already bought "Rothband" (plaster) for the repair, the instruction will help to properly mix the dry mixture. It should be noted that the finished solution very quickly freezes, so it becomes unsuitable after 25 minutes. So do not mix it too much. Excess solution can be used to equalize any defects.

Like any gypsum mixture, "Rothband" (plaster) instruction for use prescribes to stir in a clean plastic container to a uniform thick consistency. Note that a standard bag of 30 kg will need about 18 liters of water. That is, 2 parts of the liquid is mixed with 3 parts of the powder. First, water is poured into the container, and then the mixture is gradually added. Try not to mix everything at once. Plaster is better to add a little.

For mixing use a construction mixer or a special nozzle and a drill. Do not turn on the appliance at too high a rate, as the solution may splash. In order to plaster universal gypsum "Knauf Rothband" reached the condition, it will take about 6-10 minutes, after which it must again be mixed. After this, add water, a mixture or some other ingredients not.

Check the readiness of the solution can be very simple. To do this, put plaster on the spatula and turn it over: it should not fall. Now "Knauf Rothband" (the instruction describes in detail the application of the material) can be applied to the surface to be treated.

Please note, the lower the temperature of used water, the longer it will be possible to apply the solution (however, not more than half an hour).

Preparation of the basis for work

If you use "Rothband" (plaster) for finishing the surfaces of the room, the instructions for use may have instructions for preparing the substrate. This procedure is quite simple. You have to clean the surface of dust, debris, wallpaper, old plaster and other types of finishes.

Plaster universal gypsum "Knauf Rothband" is used for leveling walls, as well as finishing them. If there are metal elements on the base, try to carefully clean them and treat them with a special primer. Walls, especially concrete, also need to be pre-prepared for grouting. For this, a deep penetration primer is used.

Naturally, the surface of the base must be marked.

Required Tools

In order to plaster the gypsum "Knauf Rothband" well on the surface, you need to use special tools. For work you will need this tool:

- Spatulas of different sizes (metal, plastic and rubber).

- Trowel.

- Small containers with straight edges, about which it will be convenient to clean the spatula.

- Chisel and chisel.

- Measures for water.

- Flat brush with stiff bristles.

- Grout.

- Sandpaper.

- Special tool for leveling corners.

- Construction level and plumb line.

- Protective clothing, goggles, gloves and respirator.

Features of material use

Before you plaster the walls with "Rothband", you need to prepare them. If this procedure is successfully carried out, you can start applying the solution. Surface treatment is carried out in several stages:

- Installation of beacons (first fixes the extreme and corner elements).

- Alignment.

- Grout the surface.

Please note that there should be no defects and dents on the used area. Alignment is done using the rule. "Stretch" the solution can be in any convenient direction. Excess plaster should be removed.

After half an hour, the surface is leveled and its grout is applied. For this you need a sponge and water. Wet the base should be abundant. Further circular motions are made by a sponge on the entire surface. Do not push it too hard. First, the sponge can move quite easily. If you need a glossy wall, then it must be moistened and smoothed no later than 3 hours after application.

For surface structuring, use special forming tools or a relief roller. Note that the average thickness of the plaster layer is 1 cm with a minimum of 0.5 cm.

Helpful Tips

There are some points that need to be considered when working with a mixture. For example:

1. If you decide to treat a wall of foam or chipboard, then apply the plaster in 2 layers, and between them lay a fiberglass mesh.

2. Determine in advance where you will spend the remaining solution.

3. After performing the work, clean all tools as soon as possible.

4. For final hardening of the material, wait at least 7 days. In this case, the room should be ventilated, but drafts should be avoided.

5. Porous surfaces are pre-treated with a deep penetration primer.

6. If there are metal elements on the wall, clean them and paint with a special protective mixture that will prevent rusting. Otherwise, red spots appear on the surface, which you will not be able to eliminate.

7. Using "Rothband" in rooms with high humidity, the surface must be treated with a special waterproofing agent.

That's all the features of working with the submitted material. Good luck!