Hello!
I have just demolished a closet that was previously located between the living room and the bedroom (see attached images). Now I need to restore the walls, ceiling, and floor so that it looks nice and uniform. It mostly involves larger holes where there used to be chicken wire and plaster. I want to make it as durable as possible and avoid future cracks.
Here is my plan so far:
/ Emil Östberg
I have just demolished a closet that was previously located between the living room and the bedroom (see attached images). Now I need to restore the walls, ceiling, and floor so that it looks nice and uniform. It mostly involves larger holes where there used to be chicken wire and plaster. I want to make it as durable as possible and avoid future cracks.
Here is my plan so far:
- Attach new reinforcement mesh (like chicken wire) in the holes.
- Apply plaster in multiple layers (coarse plaster first, then fine plaster).
- Fill, sand, and paint or wallpaper to get a smooth surface.
- Is it correct to use chicken wire as reinforcement, or are there better solutions that are easier to work with?
- Which plaster and filler do you recommend for this type of project?
- How do I avoid cracks, especially at the transitions between new and old material?
- Any other tips or tricks that could make the job easier or look nicer?
- I would also appreciate any kind of tips on what you would do with the floor!
/ Emil Östberg
