I would probably extend the wall with several layers of gypsum or alternatively a thin board covered with gypsum. Then prime and plaster up the height with gypsum plaster. Then you can glue paper strips over all seams, putty, sand, and paint.
Yes, that was what I was hoping for too, but we're talking about raising the wall by about 0.4cm to 0.6cm to level with the countertop, and there aren't any such thin gypsum boards to build with. That's where I'm stuck right now and I'm looking for alternative materials. Anyone know? Like several layers of some paper or what?
Yes, this is what I was hoping for as well, but we're talking about raising the wall by about 0.4cm to 0.6cm to level with the countertop, and there aren't such thin plasterboards to build with. That's where I'm stalling right now and thus looking for alternative materials. Anyone know? Like several layers of some paper or what?
I understood it as if the wall was also to be extended sideways. That's where I imagined the plasterboards. Otherwise, I would raise the height with gypsum plaster. Glue a strip of paper over the joint that also folds over the top edge, and then fill, sand, and paint. Maybe you can skip the paper strip and just fill.
Regular filler doesn’t work well for applying in layers as thick as you are planning; you need to use something like husfix or plaster as mentioned earlier.
http://www.bauhaus.se/smp-gipsputs-25-kg.html
This is the only one I have used myself. It seems that it is also available in smaller packages. It is easy to work with.
Don't forget primer. It is needed on the painted surfaces.
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This is the only one I have used myself. It seems like it's available in smaller packages too. It's easy to work with.
Don't forget primer. It's needed on the painted surfaces.
Okay, I have a can of Knauf start primer that's used before tiling, is that the primer I should paint with first?
Then I'll look for house fix or gypsum plaster!
Thanks everyone!
Here we go. Built with blocks sideways and then I made a frame in masonite or whatever it is around. After that, I had a perfect frame to lay house fix in. Now they should dry properly and be tidied up.
What do you think, should I have wall paint on the top as well, or should I use a kind of white lacquer that is stronger against stains and glass etc.?
How do I sand this then, do you use special sandpaper and water at the same time?
