How Can You Be Sure That The Plaster Applied Has Dried Off Completely?

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You must have seen plasterboard contractors Sydney applying plaster on the plasterboard. It is a very common construction scenario. The techniques of applying plaster are diverse. It can be done in multiple ways. And this is the reason why the time required for drying the plaster varies. In general, plaster takes around 2-3 days to dry. However, when you are applying plaster to a solid board like cement, the time taken is more, generally 5-6 days. In order to ensure that the plaster dries in an efficient manner, you should keep the temperature to a minimum of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure better drying and will keep the plaster from cracking up as well.
 
Why should You Wait for the Plaster to Dry?
If you are planning to apply a coat of paint to a newly plastered wall, then it is important that you ensure that the plastered has dried off properly. Most walls tend to absorb moisture faster when painting. As a result, condensation starts to form and the end result is not what you wanted.
 
What ...
... Factors Affect the Drying Time of Plaster?
It is very difficult to pinpoint the exact number of days required to dry of the plaster (as we have already discussed above). There are many factors that influence the drying time. They are:
 

The number of times you have applied the plaster
The background on which the plaster has been applied - plasterboard or cement?
The existing humidity level of the area where the work is done
And the existing weather - summer/spring/autumn or winter?

 
All these influences the drying time of the plaster in their own way.
 
How to be Sure that the Plaster has Dried?
After the application of the plaster, if there are no visible grains it means the plaster has dried properly. But if you see patches that have a different color than the rest of the wall, it may be because in some areas the coat of plaster applied is heavier than the rest. Or it may be the room temperature is affecting the drying process and you need to give it more time to dry off completely.
 
To know more about plastering and to clarify all the doubts that you have surrounding this process, we suggest that you get in touch with professional plasterboard contractors Sydney. They are skilled and knowledgeable and will surely help you out.
 
About the Author: This contribution has been made by Cody Dugdale who has written a number of articles on plasterboard contractors Sydney and provides fruitful information. To know more, please visit gyprockers.com.au