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Plastering & Rendering
Wet plaster drying in winter
Anonymous user 28 February 2024 - 4.03 PM
How long would a property which has been completely wet plastered take to dry in December weather? The property doesn’t have no radiators so heating isn’t an option. I have bought a dehumidifier but not sure what humidity level to set it to as I don’t to ruin the plaster. Does leaving the windows slightly open help?
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9 Answers
CM plastering
Just let it dry naturally, don't try and speed it up.. Don't turn any radiators on to speed it up either or it'll crack. It should probably take 3-4 days. It'll only dry quicker in summer.
Answered15 December 2021
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A TO Z PROPERTY MANAGMENT LTD
Hi
Depending on plaster,but weather is I deal for plastering today don't worry it will be dry until tomorrow. Not need to do anything better let set naturally
Answered15 December 2021
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Simmons Home Developments LTD
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typically 3-4 days dependent on the plastered background. Never force dry plaster as it will crack and delaminate.
Answered15 December 2021
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SL plastering
Allow time to dry naturally this may take 3/4 days in the winter, should go to a pinky white colour when dry
Answered27 January 2022
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DPF Plastering & Dampproofing
I have seen it take from 10 days to 4 weeks so there you go , Dont force it that can cause cracking ,
Answered27 January 2022
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Anonymous user
I think it’s hard to answer this, it can take all different amounts of time to dry in all different locations, the easiest answer is. To let it dry naturally and let it go to a salmon pink.
Answered15 December 2021
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ST Property Maintenance
Hi. definitely leave slightly open the windows will create neutural air recirculation that will helps to the plaster to dry
Answered15 December 2021
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Anonymous user
Like all of the tradesmen have said. Plaster drys naturally. Don't force it. As it can shrink and cracks. Just like in rendering and pointing in certain situations. Hence why we add pva to certain substrates. So they don't dry so quick.
Answered16 December 2021
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J.febery plastering
Should Always let plaster dry naturally. In the summer 2/3 days winter 4/5 days if you try to speed the drying time you will tend to see cracks
Answered30 December 2021
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