Any repair is not complete without auxiliary tools and a large number of various building materials, as well as equipment. The use of such improvised means greatly reduces the time of work and saves energy. Thanks to various techniques and tools for repairs, work is much easier and more convenient, and the quality of the work being done is also improved.
Important Helper
Modern developments in the field of construction equipment have greatly simplified and facilitated the work of builders. One such mechanical assistant is the automatic plastering machine. Plastering works for interior and exterior walls are of great importance: they are the most painstaking and time-consuming, and the result should literally be obvious.
Mechanization of the finishing process allows you to reduce the time of work, minimize the cost of using human resources. In the construction of large-scale facilities, these conditions are basic, since instead of a whole team of workers, one or two people can do. And this, in turn, significantly affects material costs.
Descriptionequipment
A device for processing walls is a unit whose device and principle of operation are quite simple. Plastering machines have become more and more popular lately. This is due to a number of benefits:
- Ease of operation.
- The speed of any finishing work.
- Technical reliability.
- Versatility: the ability to apply dry and wet plaster mixtures.
- The uniformity of the layer.
- Capable of covering large areas.
The plastering machine is practically indispensable for large-scale construction and repair. Plastering the walls by hand in the industrial premises of a future factory or high-rise buildings of an office or apartment building is quite difficult. It will be long and difficult even with the most experienced team of plasterers.
In addition, you can use equipment that works on ready-made mixtures. In this case, the machine will be cheaper, since there is no hopper for preparing the solution.
Working principle
Plaster, which is applied using this mechanism, is distributed and lays down more evenly and neatly. This greatly simplifies and reduces the period of repair work. The equipment must be connected to the mains. Sometimes it will be necessary to provide special conditions, since industrial modifications with a power of 380, and not 220 watts, are quite common on sale. In addition, you need a source of water supply. If athere is no running water, you can use any container with water, a special pump is included in the kit for its forced supply. The machine accurately calculates the required amount of water and dry mix. This results in a high quality solution.
Hose length as standard allows you to process surfaces up to 5 meters high. There is no need to use scaffolding, as in the case of manual work.
The quality of the mixture used for wall decoration also affects the result of finishing work. The most simple and convenient will be to use a gypsum mortar. It is adapted specifically for machine application, unlike cement-sand. The first option also has a number of advantages that have a positive effect on the results of the work in which the plastering machine is involved:
- Eco-friendly material.
- Quality product.
- Does not require subsequent putty.
- Surface whiteness.
- Quick drying wall.
Gypsum plaster allows moisture and air to pass through and maintains a natural microclimate in the room.
Steps of work
- In any construction or repair work, preparation is important. She is half the story. The future work plane must be well cleaned of old layers so that the surface of the wall or ceiling is ready for finishing.
- No matter how the plastering is done,the surface must be level. To do this, beacons are installed that measure the curvature and align the surface level horizontally and vertically.
- Installing corner profiles.
- Apply primer.
- The plastering machine is equipped with a special tank in which the mixture is prepared for subsequent application to the dried primer.
- Applying the mixture with a technical gun, which evenly distributes it on the wall.
- Alignment and distribution of the solution according to the level of beacons, adding to those places where it is not enough, and removing excess.
The plastering machine helps to complete each step consistently and accurately. The application of the solution should begin from the corner to the center. Stripes are best done less than a meter wide. After completion of each stage, the wall surface must be covered with a film, which is then cut off. Such recommendations are left by the manufacturers of equipment and materials themselves.
Wall surface treatment
This stage is important and final in plastering. By the way, it can also be much faster and easier. A plastering machine can help with this. This is usually done with a sponge and water. But in this case, the equipment practically does its job, it is especially convenient for large finishing areas. The surface is fully suitable for painting or wallpapering. In addition, the final result depends on the class of plaster. It is different for different rooms.
Choice of equipment
A plastering machine, reviews of which are predominantly positive due to its great advantages, should serve for a long time and meet all customer requirements. Manufacturers today offer a wide selection of different models that are capable of plastering surfaces. The most popular are German, Austrian and Polish samples of this technology. Manufacturers are ready to offer entire specialized stations or fairly simple units that can operate in various weather conditions, with a large temperature drop from 30 degrees of heat to minus 40 in winter.
The UShM-150 model is in great demand among construction organizations. The plastering machine of this modification, in terms of technical and quality characteristics, meets all the requirements for high-quality plastering, wall painting, putty, preparation of various types of mixtures. In addition, for greater convenience, it is equipped with a control and adjustment center. This allows you to control the speed and strength of the solution.
What are the criteria for choosing?
The main purchase criteria should be:
- Easy operation. It is important that a person could cope with the management even without special building skills.
- Save materials. As a rule, the consumption of mortar during machine plastering is much less than with manual plastering.
- Low power consumption.
- Suitable size and light weight. Dimensions should be chosen taking into account how many people will work withtechnique, how extensive the finishing work.
- Functionality. Often these machines are equipped with wall painting equipment.
- Reliability and quality of the device.
- Easy to transport and assemble at different sites.
If all these conditions are met, you can safely purchase such an assistant and perform a wide range of repair and finishing work not only on walls, but also on flooring.
Alternative
Of course, not everyone can buy such a unit. Its price varies from 2 to 20 thousand euros. Most often it is used by specialized firms that have repair and construction teams. This has a positive effect on the image of the organization, attracts customers. In addition to buying, you can also consider renting a car. It will be somewhat cheaper. And even, to some extent, easier.
As a rule, in private, we do not do repairs too often, especially such an extensive one, with a complete renovation of the walls and floor. Buying an expensive tool will be impractical. Reselling it may not always work. Therefore, it will be quite acceptable to take it for a period of specific finishing work.
DIY
In addition to buying and renting, a fairly good option for acquiring equipment is to assemble such an apparatus as a plastering machine with your own hands. Of course, it will not look quite standard, but it can perform the same functions, and you can even add something new.
Perhaps her performance andpower will not be as high. Skillful craftsmen can use broken household items for this. The simplest and most common set of home-made equipment is something like this:
- Old fire extinguisher.
- Nozzle.
- Tube.
- Compressor.
It turns out quite convenient and, as they say, a low-budget option. This hand-held plastering machine will make your job easier and help you deal with difficult surface areas even if you are not a professional plasterer.
