10 best plasters for indoor and outdoor use

The selection of plaster for walls is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. After all, ultimately, its quality will determine how long it will last. In addition, the characteristics of the material greatly affect the convenience of working with it, the technique of plastering. To help the reader navigate the huge assortment of plasters, we have compiled a rating of the best interior and exterior plasters of various types. So, let's begin.

The best gypsum plasters

Gypsum plasters are the most common. Most often they are used for interior work. They provide a flat surface in white or light gray. It is very convenient to paint or paste over with wallpaper. With the proper skill, the gypsum mixture can be applied very evenly, so that the plastered surface will not need a finishing putty.

Gypsum plasters are used for:

• ceiling;
• walls of all rooms (including the bathroom).

It is very convenient to work with gypsum compounds. They are better applied and dry faster than cement ones. But they are also more expensive.

Consider the 4 most popular brands of gypsum plasters in Russia, which are perfect for decorating the walls inside the apartment yourself.

KNAUF MP-75

KNAUF MP-75 is a gypsum-based plaster mix that is designed for work with a special machine. Although optimized for machine use, the formulation can be applied by hand. But there is no point in this, since it costs a little more than mixtures for manual work.

Composition KNAUF MP-75 - gypsum of natural origin with the addition of hardening polymer additives.

The minimum layer that can be applied to a wall or ceiling is 8 mm. The maximum is 50 mm for the wall and 15 mm for the ceiling.

KNAUF MP-75 can be used to create decorative plaster with an unusual texture.

If you plan to apply KNAUF MP-75 not with a plastering machine, but with a spatula, you need to remember one feature of the composition. Even when a large amount of the mixture is dissolved in water, the finished plaster turns out to be slightly more liquid than usual. It is thanks to this that the machine can work effectively with it.

The advantages of the KNAUF MP-75 include:

• the ability to "breathe" - the dried composition allows air and moisture to pass through;
• the possibility of applying the second layer, without waiting for the complete hardening of the first;
• profitability - the consumption of the mixture is half that of analogues.

Volma Gips-Active

Volma Gips-Active is a relatively inexpensive Russian-made gypsum plaster. Designed primarily for machine application. Consists of 2 types of gypsum: binder and light. In addition, the composition includes various mineral and organic additives that reduce drying time, increase strength and ability to withstand adverse mechanical stress.

Designed for interior decoration of a private residential building, apartment in a multi-storey building. The minimum layer allowed for application should not be thicker than 8 mm. The maximum thickness should not exceed 60 mm. However, the manufacturer Volma Gips-Active does not recommend applying so much solution. The optimum layer thickness should be no more than 30 mm.

Average consumption of Volma Gips-Active for untreated walls or ceilings is 8 - 9 kg per 1 square meter. This is a very good indicator.

Rusean Plaster

Rusean is a domestic manufacturer of plasters and putties. In its assortment there is also a mixture based on gypsum, which is intended for interior work. It is called Plaster.

Rusean Plaster is designed to be applied using a plastering machine.It is perfect for both horizontal and vertical work, so it can be used to decorate both walls and ceilings.

The main difference between the Rusean Plaster brand plaster from its analogues is the addition of special polymer additives, which significantly increase the plasticity of the mixture, and after drying, its strength. Thanks to these components, it is very easy to work with the solution.

Unis Teplon

Unis is a Russian company that specializes in the production of various building materials. The central place in its assortment is occupied by mixtures, which are intended for plastering and puttying of walls and ceilings. One of them is Teplon.

Unis Teplon is designed for leveling walls or ceilings in indoor spaces. It is not designed for machine use - it is applied entirely by hand. After drying, the mixture becomes white, which allows it to be used for subsequent painting.

High plasticity and good leveling possibilities allow using Unis Teplon without final putty. The treated surface turns out to be quite smooth, "grains" are invisible on it.

Unis Teplon is not designed for use in rooms with high humidity, so it is not very suitable for a bath. However, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, it is suitable for leveling the walls under the tiles, even in the bathroom.

The minimum layer for application is 5 mm, the maximum is 70 mm. But the manufacturer recommends applying no more than 50 mm. Otherwise, it does not guarantee the strength of the dried mortar.

Provided that the mixture is applied with a thickness of 5 mm, the consumption is very small - no more than 4.5 kg per 1 square meter of the treated surface.

The best cement plasters

Cement plaster is most often used for finishing the facade of buildings, outdoor work. This is due to the fact that it is highly durable and tolerates precipitation and sudden temperature changes well. Such plaster is also popular for interior work. This is primarily due to its cheapness.

Cement mixtures are mixed with sand in a ratio of 1 to 4 and only then a solution is prepared. Sometimes, to increase strength and better adhesion, a little PVA glue is added to it. This is most often done when carrying out interior finishing work.

The main disadvantage for interior finishing with cement is graininess. Because of this, the walls plastered with it require a final putty. However, some cement mixes have small grain diameters. But they are also more expensive than others.

Consider 3 good options for cement plaster mixes that are available in hardware stores in the country.

Perel TeploRob

Perel TeploRob is a versatile cementitious mix suitable for a wide variety of applications, including:

• exterior decoration of buildings;
• internal plastering of walls, ceilings;
• sealing joints between slabs after panel construction;
• alignment of irregularities.

Perel TeploRob includes:

• lightweight cement;
• cement binder;
• lime;
• mineral additives.

The mixture is considered light. This ensures ease of application, as well as strong fixation on the surface to be treated.

quick-mix MPL wa

quick-mix MPL wa - cement plaster. Which is designed to be applied using a machine. The manufacturer positions quick-mix MPL wa as a leveling plaster. It must be applied already on top of the plastered wall to eliminate defects. Of course, it cannot be used as a final putty due to its high grain size. However, it fits perfectly under the wallpaper or under the tiles.

quick-mix MPL wa can be used not only in the interior, but also outside the building. It is perfect for creating decorative textured plaster.

Perfekta Thin Layer

If it is necessary to plaster the external facade of the building, then it is worth choosing Thin-layer plaster from the Perfekta company. It is designed primarily for facade work.

You can work with Perfekta Thin Layer even at temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius.However, it can dry out in such conditions.

As for frost resistance after drying, then, according to the manufacturer, Perfekta Thin-layer can be on the outer wall of a building in freezing temperatures for up to 50 seasons. In practice, of course, it will not last so long. But the coating will stand up to 15 - 20 years.

When working outdoors, the layer thickness should be at least 5 mm and not more than 30 mm. With the minimum possible consumption will be approximately 12 - 13 kg per 1 square meter.

Despite the fact that Perfekta Thin Layer is oriented towards facade work, it can also be used for finishing. But here it must be borne in mind that due to the graininess, a final putty will be required. Often, due to the large diameter of the plaster fractions, it is difficult to glue wallpaper on it (especially when it comes to heavy non-woven ones).

Since Perfekta Thin-layer belongs to the class of moisture-resistant plasters, it is suitable for treating the walls of a bathroom for the subsequent laying of tiles or the installation of polymer panels.

The best lime-cement plasters

Lime-cement plasters are a mixture of cement and lime. This definition is also true for cement, but in this case the proportions of the components are different - the proportion of lime is much higher.

Lime is an ideal material for interior decoration. However, it has one significant drawback - low strength. This parameter was increased due to the addition of cement to the compositions.

Lime-cement mixtures are the ideal choice for interior decoration of the building. They are also suitable for external work.

Consider 3 good mixes in this category.

Weber Vetonit TT40

Weber Vetonit TT40 is a relatively inexpensive universal plaster that is suitable for interior and exterior decoration. Designed exclusively for manual application.

Due to its plasticity and ease of processing, Weber Vetonit TT40 can be used to make decorative textures and stucco moldings.

Since the Weber Vetonit TT40 can work in temperatures up to 0 degrees Celsius, it is also suitable for outdoor decoration. True, in this case, the mixture will have to be diluted differently - with a large addition of sand.

Ceresit CT 24 Light Lightweight cementitious

Ceresit CT 24 Light Light cement - light lime-cement plaster mix for hand application. Suitable for interior work. However, it is also possible to use it for wall decoration outside.

The main advantage is low consumption, which is 20 - 25% lower than that of analogues.

The mixture has increased moisture resistance, so it is ideal for finishing a bathroom, kitchen. Thanks to its good adhesion and adhesion to almost all surfaces, it is also suitable for plastering porous concrete walls, uneven ceramic or sand-lime bricks.

Plitonit Cement T1 +

Plitonit Cement T1 + is a plaster mix based on cement and lime, the main purpose of which is to decorate the external facade. Its main advantages are:

• frost resistance;
• strength.

These qualities were achieved thanks to the addition of special polymer additives, as well as reinforcing fibers, which make the dried layer of Plitonit Cement T1 + much stronger.

Another plus of the mixture is its very high efficiency. When applying a five-millimeter layer per 1 square meter, it takes from 6 to 7 kg. Few plaster can boast of this.