Wall preparation
Patch repairs or skim the whole wall?
With walls that have holes, cracks and old repairs, the question is: is it enough to fix the damaged spots, or should the whole surface be skimmed? The answer depends on what goes on the wall afterwards and how the light falls on it.
When spot repairs are enough
If the wall is getting woodchip or textured wallpaper, that hides small irregularities. In that case it is usually enough to fill and sand holes and cracks individually.
Walls behind wardrobes or in storage rooms rarely need to be perfect either. There, spot repairs are the economical solution.
When full skimming is better
With smooth, matt paint, many individual repairs often show through, especially when light falls on the wall from the side. Skimming the whole surface creates an even finish here.
Full skimming can also make sense where there are many repairs or different plaster patches. Old wallpaper remnants and unsound layers must be removed first.
- Smooth wall with matt paint
- Lots of side light from large windows
- A great many individual damaged spots
- Different surfaces on one wall
Making the decision
Full skimming takes more time and material. That is why it pays to decide wall by wall rather than for the whole flat at once. How much preparation a wall gets depends mainly on how visible it is and how the light falls on it.
It is important to set clear boundaries: where does the skimmed area end, and how is the transition to the untreated wall handled? It usually makes sense to put it in a corner.
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Wall filling & preparation in Riesa
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