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Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:20 pm
by Dxc712
My kitchen was plastered earlier this week and I was told that plaster dries quicker in hot weather than in cold.
As it's cold at the moment (unfortunately), I have two options, leave the windows open or keep them closed.
Which will dry the plastering quicker in the cold weather?
Thanks
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:41 pm
by dewaltdisney
Let it dry slowly otherwise it will crack or craze.
DWD
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:59 pm
by Neelix
Ventilation is the key. Excessive heat is a huge mistake
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:14 pm
by Dxc712
dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:41 pm
Let it dry slowly otherwise it will crack or craze.
DWD
It is drying slowly. The heating is off in my flat (as it always is).
Should I have the windows open or closed?
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:15 pm
by Dxc712
Neelix wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:59 pm
Ventilation is the key. Excessive heat is a huge mistake
Do you think I should have the windows open in this weather?
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:30 pm
by dewaltdisney
Maybe just a crack to let the moisture out. As you have no heating on the fabric of the structure will be cold and opening the windows will not hasten drying and the moisture released will condense on the coldest surfaces.
DWD
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:34 pm
by Dxc712
dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:30 pm
Maybe just a crack to let the moisture out. As you have no heating on the fabric of the structure will be cold and opening the windows will not hasten drying and the moisture released will condense on the coldest surfaces.
DWD
Thank you :)
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:35 pm
by Neelix
Dxc712 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:15 pm
Neelix wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:59 pm
Ventilation is the key. Excessive heat is a huge mistake
Do you think I should have the windows open in this weather?
Yes. Plaster contains a large amount of water - it needs to escape the room
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:07 pm
by Dxc712
Neelix wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:35 pm
Dxc712 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:15 pm
Neelix wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:59 pm
Ventilation is the key. Excessive heat is a huge mistake
Do you think I should have the windows open in this weather?
Yes. Plaster contains a large amount of water - it needs to escape the room
Thanks. I wasn't sure if opening the windows and making the room colder would slow down the drying of the plaster.
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:16 am
by big-all
would a dehumidifier not both give gentle heat and remove moisture aiding drying ??

Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:20 am
by Dxc712
big-all wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:16 am
would a dehumidifier not both give gentle heat and remove moisture aiding drying ??
I read that a duhumidifier could crack the plaster.
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:24 am
by Dxc712
I ran the water in the kitchen just now and a few drops went on the plaster.
Is this a problem or am I worrying unnecessarily?
I've attached a photo.
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 5:50 am
by Ktuludays
It's perfectly fine
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:18 am
by dewaltdisney
Preempting a potential disaster will be to know how to paint this new plaster. You will need to do a mist coat, an ordinary emulsion watered down to 4:1 paint/water mix. This will sink in and provide a good key for the finishing full-strength coats.
DWD
Which is the quicker way to dry the plastering?
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:32 am
by Dxc712
dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:18 am
Preempting a potential disaster will be to know how to paint this new plaster. You will need to do a mist coat, an ordinary emulsion watered down to 4:1 paint/water mix. This will sink in and provide a good key for the finishing full-strength coats.
DWD
Thanks.
What's the potential disaster that could happen?