I have now plastered the foundation wall a couple of times with C-mortar. The result is okay, but I'm not entirely satisfied. I have floated and been as meticulous as I can, but I can't achieve a homogeneous "smooth" surface; it becomes a bit "rough" in some places and smoother and finer in others. I understand it has to do with the floating process, when to float, etc., etc., but now the question is if there is any surface coat I can apply before painting? I don't know what it could be, but it doesn't hurt to ask so I don’t miss a "simple fix."
Ordinary baseboard paint won't hide anything.
Going over with mortar and trying to improve small details will likely look patchy since it will have a different surface finish if you "patch" small spots with fine mortar.
Applying another layer of plaster is something I will not do... then I'll have to live with the result as it is and make sure to choose a forgiving color
Yes, I know and where it has become too smooth, it has also become too dry/hard. I have done quite a lot of sanding now and sure it gets better and you learn, but it's an endless task to get it perfect when you're a beginner, hence I'm giving up on the sanding itself.
The question is, will it be noticeable when it's done..?
When you're polishing, you have a precise understanding of where it looks good and less good, plus you're often looking at it at eye level and 20-30 cm away.
When you're actually standing several meters away and mostly looking downward.
So true, but something I've learned is that you should never believe that paint hides anything, and shadows and raking light can transform a "nice" wall into a pest work
As it is now, it will definitely show when the sun shines from the side. I guess I'll just have to live with it, as they say, but the question is if there's something that can be rolled on I'm guessing that's not the case, but oh well.
so true but something I have learned is that you should never assume that paint hides anything ,,,, and shadows and grazing light can turn a "nice" wall into a patchwork
As it is now, it will surely show when the sun shines from the side. I'll have to live with it as mentioned, but the question is if there's anything I can roll on I guess that's not the case but oh well
Well yeah, you might take something finer and smear it up to even out.. but it might be tough
I can't manage applying a new finishing plaster. Just getting it to adhere well to an existing relatively smooth surface will be a... hassle I wish there was some "sludge" to smear on, but as I guessed, there probably isn't a quick fix.
I can't manage to apply new fine mortar. Just getting it to adhere well to the existing relatively smooth surface will be a... hassle I wish there was some "goo" to smear on, but as I guessed there's probably no quick fix.
There might be haha you could always be creative with some Weber adhesive and mortar with a brush or something.
Yeah, but I don't want to slather on something that falls off after a year
"Brushing" might have been something, but the risk is that it just gets worse... I'm leaning towards just being satisfied and seeing it as charming that it's not perfect
Oh, there came the side light in the morning... doesn't look good... on a cloudy day from a few meters away it's okay, but the sunlight is completely unforgiving. SO the question remains what options are available. Simply reapplying the same mortar won't be much better, I'm afraid...
I'm unsure about smearing on some thin mortar that only fills the unevenness? I don't want to risk ruining the entire job with a surface layer that might come loose. Is there a proven method, you think? C-bruk is what I've used.
Painting with some gooey paint?
Surface treating with something... the risk is it won't get better, just worse.
The emergency alternative is to hire someone who knows what they're doing to fix it
It's not even and doesn't have to be. There's an uneven surface on the entire house with a mix of natural stone and blocks. What bothers me is the different surface finishes. Sometimes it's completely smooth, and sometimes it's plaster-like/rough. Small edges and "gjopar" are visible, resulting from my plastering.
Then the whole wall goes a bit wavy here and there, but that's because the foundation is uneven.
I looked at Beckers texture add-in that can be mixed into the paint. Maybe it will take the edge off the completely smooth parts?
