10 best cement plasters

The Russian company Eunice is proud of its origin and production features. Everything here is exclusively local - from the equipment on which the product is made to the quarries where raw materials are extracted. Before us is a product of completely Russian origin, although looking at the price you can’t tell. Reviews of plaster are twofold. Someone praises her for adequate quality and acceptable characteristics. Someone scolds for insufficient plasticity and cracks that appear after application.

Most likely, the characteristics of the product are somewhat overestimated, which is the reason for such a disagreement. The manufacturer assures us that the solution can be applied up to 5 centimeters thick, which, as practice shows, is an exaggeration. With a thickness of up to three centimeters, no problems with cracking occur. The same goes for the rest of the features. In general, the product has the right to exist and to get into our rating, but we cannot call it the best. Hence, this is not the most honorable place in the ranking.

Both external and internal works require a large amount of cement plaster.You can reduce the cost of it only by choosing the product with the most economical consumption, and it is now in front of us. For one square meter of area with an application thickness of a centimeter, only 15 kilograms of the mixture will be needed. This is about 3 kilograms less than most products, even from famous manufacturers.

This is the main and, in fact, the only solution advantage. The rest of the characteristics are quite normal. The grain size is only 0.6 mm. The maximum thickness of the applied layer is a centimeter. The plaster is leveling. With its help, joints are not closed and primary rough work is not performed. She has excellent adhesion with any cement surfaces, as well as with foam blocks. Sustainability indices at their level. In general, a simple cement-sand plaster at a very reasonable price.

If interior work does not require the application of the maximum layer on the walls, and the joints are sealed and you just need to level the surface, this product will be the ideal solution. Its advantage is in the size of the fraction: only 0.5 millimeters, and it is the finest sand mixture on the market. It is thanks to the grain size that it can be used to carry out jewelry work on processing complex areas. It rubs perfectly and is suitable for pre-finishing work.

The rest is ordinary cement plaster without the addition of lime and other additives. Drying time is about two days, and the consumption per square meter is about 18 kilograms with a layer thickness of a centimeter. Nothing outstanding. And some parameters are even lower than those of competitors. For example, the operating temperature range is limited to 25 degrees.For most manufacturers, this parameter is at least 5 degrees higher. Not critical, but the fact remains.

Before us is the largest cement plaster with a fraction size of 2 millimeters. This fact cannot be called an advantage or disadvantage, but it imposes certain restrictions on the work. However, the mixture is designed for rough work, and due to the size of the grain, it perfectly closes the joints and has increased heat and sound insulation.

The resistance to moisture and negative effects of the mixture is maximum, which allows it to be used both on the facade and on the walls in the bathroom. The maximum layer thickness is only 25 millimeters, due to the granularity of the mixture. And the consumption per square meter with a layer thickness of a centimeter is 18 kilograms. Not the most economical plaster, but, as they say in the reviews, it has just perfect plasticity. It is often referred to as the best value for money. Even despite the fact that it costs a little more than similar products from competitors.

Cement plaster is a product that is difficult to make better than it already is. But manufacturers still try to improve performance, and often they succeed. As in this case, when it was possible to significantly increase the index of resistance to cold and moisture. The numbers have not grown much, but the fact remains.For bathrooms and rooms with aggressive environments, this is the best option, if you do not pay attention to the price tag, which, although not shocking, is still higher than the competition.

The plaster is designed for machine application, but can also be used for manual work. Fraction size up to 1.2 mm. That is, the mixture is quite small. This improves its plasticity and allows you to perform more accurate internal work. The facade can also be finished with this mixture. It keeps the temperature perfectly, while possessing ideal vapor permeability. True, there are restrictions on the maximum layer - only 20 millimeters. It is worth immediately considering this aspect, choosing this particular plaster.

The wall finished with cement plaster must dry completely. In most cases, this takes from two to three days, during which it is necessary to maintain a certain temperature and humidity in the room, and also not to carry out other internal work. If your time is limited, be sure to pay attention to this product. Plaster has the fastest curing and drying time. Just 4 hours after application, the mixture becomes dry to the touch, and after a day it can be processed.

This was made possible by the addition of special additives to the mixture. They affect the strength and allow the mortar to dry faster. Also, additives increase elasticity and increase all indices, both density and stability. But you have to pay for it, and a lot. Plaster may be the best, but definitely the most expensive. Even despite the economy, wall decoration will cost a substantial amount.However, in repair situations are not uncommon when it is simply impossible to do without the features of this particular mixture. For example, when time is running out.

Leading positions in the market of plasters are occupied by foreign brands. Yes, their production has long settled in Russia, but the roots remain European. But local producers also do not lag behind and compete with dignity. The Osnovit Company is a direct proof of this.

If you need to finish the facade or interior work is planned, then this mixture will be just the perfect option. It has no disadvantages, as well as specific advantages. According to users, the plaster is as plastic as possible, which is certainly a plus. It also has a wide temperature range. You can apply the solution on the walls at positive temperatures from 5 to 35 degrees. After complete hardening, which occurs after a maximum of 48 hours, the plaster is able to maintain its qualities at 50 degrees below zero and at 65 above it. This is the widest range relevant for Russian latitudes, and all, from the Far North to the southern outskirts.

Among the plaster mixtures, there are also premium segment products. The Finnish brand Weber refers to them, otherwise it is difficult to explain the price tag for which he sells his product. In fact, we have ordinary sandy plaster, even without the addition of lime. She has a high class of frost resistance. It perfectly copes with moisture, which is important for the bathroom.It has perfect plasticity and economical consumption.

But exactly the same can be said about other mixtures, but they are much cheaper. However, Weber also has its own customers who praise the plaster for its quality and durability. If we talk about the features, then only the maximum thickness of the applied layer can be distinguished. If in most cases it is limited to 4 centimeters, then here it is 6 cm. Yes, the parameter is impressive, if your interior work requires the installation of insulation, then this product will be the ideal solution, although quite expensive.

In terms of popularity, Ceresit can easily compete with Knauf, which is what it has been doing for a long history in the Russian and world markets. The product is produced in Russia, although it has German roots. The product has a lot of advantages, starting from the price tag. This is the best price on the market for a cement-sand mixture.

With regard to technical characteristics, it is difficult to find competitive advantages in plaster. It is suitable for both facades and interior walls and even bathrooms. It has a high index of resistance to cold and ideal plasticity. In the reviews, users note the excellent balancing of the components, and at such a low price, it simply does not make sense to make the mixture yourself. As in most cases, grade 100 cement is used here. This is quite normal, since it is enough to create a draft layer.

Every industry has its leaders.If we talk about building materials and ready-made mixtures, then this is definitely Knauf. A company with German roots, but has long been rooted in the Russian expanses and the local market. Ask any builder or finisher what kind of plaster is the best, and he will probably call Knauf, and it doesn’t matter if we are talking about a cement-sand mixture or a complex polymer compound.

Such plaster is applied with a layer of 10 to 35 millimeters, at a consumption of 17 kilograms per square meter. It is ideal for facade decoration, as it has a high frost resistance index. She also handles interior work. But it should be understood that the mixture is designed for rough work. The grain size here is 1.5 millimeters, that is, the fraction is quite large. It will not work or it will be extremely difficult to make a decorative layer with it. However, the company has special products for these cases. The mixture is relatively expensive, but as the masters note, it is better to overpay for Knauf than to buy a "pig in a poke".