16 best plasters

*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

During the construction of buildings or major repairs, plaster compositions are widely used. With their help, finishers even out height differences, smooth seams and eliminate defects (potholes, cracks), making the base perfectly even. Today, builders are no longer engaged in self-preparation of the mixture, using ready-made bulk materials. Some products can be used as a top coat, create a decorative finish with their help. Since the range of plasters in the Russian distribution network is very rich, consumers have difficulty choosing the right material. The recommendations of our experts will help you deal with the intricacies of selecting a leveling compound.

Appointment. The search for plaster should begin with the goals and objectives set.

1. When it comes to leveling walls or ceilings inside an apartment or house, a wide range of compounds will do. Therefore, you can focus on the expense or cost of products.

2. If you want to level the base outside the building, you should take into account the resistance of the plaster to negative atmospheric influences. Specialized facade mixtures are best suited.

Type of foundation. The next step in choosing a plaster will be to determine the type of base.

1. With foam blocks or concrete slabs, almost any composition can work. Preliminary cleaning of the surface and its treatment with a primer is required.

2. A little more modest will be the choice for leveling stone or brick walls. This is due to the difference in the porosity of materials and seams.

3. The most difficult thing is to choose plaster for plasterboard or wooden bases. In this case, the composition must have high adhesion and plasticity.

Layer thickness. Substrates can vary greatly in surface quality.

1. If there are no large differences, and only seams or potholes need to be leveled, then plasters that form a layer thickness of 3 to 10 mm are suitable.

2. When the builders inaccurately removed the walls, the thickness of the plaster in some areas can reach 50-70 mm. Not all compositions are able to provide such a coating; cracking is observed after the thick layer dries. Few mixtures allow you to work without mesh reinforcement.

Drying speed. An important parameter of any plaster is the drying speed. The faster the surface hardens, the faster the finishing of the room or building will be done. But in pursuit of drying speed, one may encounter such an unpleasant moment as the low viability of the working solution. First of all, this concerns gypsum-containing plasters, which, after mixing with water, retain their properties for 20-60 minutes.

We have selected 16 of the best plasters for review. It will not be difficult to buy them in Russian stores. When distributing places, the editors of the magazine simplerule relied on the opinions of experts, taking into account the feedback from domestic consumers.

Advantages and disadvantages of various cement, gypsum and synthetic plasters

Rating of the best plasters

The best cement plasters

Cement plasters are highly resistant to various negative influences. They are not afraid of moisture, frost, sun, temperature changes. And the cost of such compositions is minimal. Experts identified several modern cement-based plasters.

Ceresit CT 29

Rating: 4.9

The German concern Henkel has developed a unique cement composition Ceresit CT 29. As a result of leveling the bases, a perfectly even and smooth surface is formed. Many master finishers do not even resort to subsequent puttying, applying the finish coat immediately. Obedience to the aqueous solution is given by polymer additives and reinforcing fibers. Plaster can be applied to a variety of bases, from popular foam blocks to concrete. Experts recommend using the composition even for finishing window or door slopes. The material takes first place in our review.

Domestic users praise plaster for manufacturability, ease of use, good adhesion. Among the shortcomings, the formation of microcracks after drying can be distinguished.

Plutonite Т1+

Rating: 4.8

A smooth fine-grained surface is formed when using Plitonit T1 + plaster. The Russian-German product has good water repellency. In order to strengthen the layers, the manufacturer introduced the finest fibers into the mixture. The advantage of plaster, according to experts, is the versatility of use. The coating adheres well to gas blocks, bricks, concrete. After drying, the leveled surface does not crack. Builders praise the composition for the survivability of the mortar, it does not harden within 4 hours. In addition, the solution can be applied in a wide range of thicknesses (2…30 mm).

Users are satisfied with the strength of the plaster, good adhesion, and the possibility of embossing. Of the minuses, a brownish color is noted in some areas after drying.

KNAUF ground tape

Rating: 4.7

KNAUF Grunband plaster allows you to save on room insulation. Experts attribute the heat-insulating effect to the presence of expanded polystyrene granules; the developers managed to make them friends with cement thanks to a special technology. As a result, after drying, the plaster acquires a porous structure, where air is trapped. At the same time, the working solution is easy to apply, but the layer thickness should be within 1-3 cm. Moisture resistance can be added to the asset of the material, which expands its scope. For high quality and economical consumption, the plaster receives the bronze of our review.

Russian finishers believe that all the advantages of this composition are preserved only with professional application. Beginners make a number of mistakes, after which they scold the manufacturer and his product.

Weber Vetons TT40

Rating: 4.6

For the widest range of substrates, Weber Vetonit TT40 cement plaster is suitable. The product allows you to level block and brick, concrete and stone walls, ceilings and other structures. Experts pay attention to the possibility of both internal and external use. The working mixture can be applied manually or with a plastering station. Pleases builders and a wide range of thicknesses (from 5 to 40 mm). The pot life of the working mixture is only 2 hours. In addition, the first 2-3 days after application, the plaster must be moistened. Therefore, the material takes fourth place in the review.

In the reviews, consumers express satisfaction with such plaster characteristics as plasticity, versatility and drying speed. People are upset by the high cost.

KREPS Master

Rating: 4.5

Excellent performance properties are demonstrated by domestic plaster KREPS Master. The experts praised the fine grain structure (0,63 mm) and the wide range of applications. The composition is suitable for leveling ceilings, walls, tongue-and-groove plates, it can be applied to cement plaster. The thickness of one layer should be from 4 to 10 mm. Masters are satisfied with the viability of the prepared solution (240 min) and the convenience of mixing with water. The plaster is suitable for both dry rooms and rooms with high humidity.

Russian users speak flatteringly about the adhesive ability, strength and ease of use. But the specialist will have about 10 minutes to align. Therefore, this product is unlikely to be suitable for beginners.

GLIMS Selects

Rating: 4.4

An ideal option for leveling foam block bases is GLIMS Velur perlite plaster. The composition has proven itself well both in dry and wet rooms, and even on facades. The thickness of one layer can reach 35 mm, while the plaster mesh is not required. Thanks to the smooth surface, after leveling the walls and ceilings, you can start painting or applying decorative putty. The experts included the material in our review for ductility, weather resistance and durability. Only the high price prevented the composition from climbing higher in the TOP-6.

Domestic users failed to find an approach to expensive plaster, as evidenced by the reviews. Their mixture does not mix well with water, falls off, cracks. But the problem lies in the lack of skills and the violation of technology.

Prospectors

Rating: 4.4

At an attractive price, the cement composition Prospectors has earned a place in our review. At the same time, the Russian product is not much inferior to its competitors. As soon as the formed layer hardens, you can start applying decorative putty or ceramic tiles. The thickness of one layer reaches 30 mm, the mixture is suitable both for decorating heated rooms and for finishing the facade. The material is somewhat inferior to its rivals in terms of the viability of the solution (90 min), and the quality of the product is not stable. Therefore, experts gave plaster only 7th place in our review.

As for domestic consumers, they appreciate the composition for its low price, good adhesion, and ease of application. However, the surface turns out to be rough, and it can be problematic to buy plaster.

KM Profi with reinforcing fiber

Rating: 4.3

The optimal combination of price and quality is demonstrated by another Russian KM Profi plaster with reinforcing fiber. Experts consider its strengths to be versatility and plasticity, which makes it possible to use the composition for leveling concrete, block or brick bases. Only plaster is not friendly with a gypsum base. Finishing specialists praise the working mortar for ease of application, and the dried plaster for moisture resistance and resistance to low temperatures. The composition closes the top eight of the best cement plasters.

Users praise the Russian product for an adequate price, a wide range of thicknesses (5-30 mm), the viability of the working solution (4 hours). Of the obvious shortcomings, a large fraction of the filler (2,5 mm) is noted, consumers also complain about poor adhesion.

The best gypsum plasters

For interior finishing, gypsum plasters are most often used. They are characterized by a smooth and even surface, allowing users to save on puttying. Experts highly appreciated the quality of the following products.

KNAUF Rotband

Rating: 4.9

Universal gypsum-based plaster KNAUF Rotband is well known to Russian builders and property owners. The word Rotband has already become a household word in our country, meaning a plastic mass with excellent adhesion. The popularity of the German material was helped by such qualities as a wide range of thicknesses (5-50 mm), economical consumption (8,5 kg / sq. M with a layer thickness of 10 mm), and ease of use. The pot life of the working solution is 25 minutes. Today the product is produced in Russia under strict control by German partners. The experts gave the composition the laurels of the winner of our review.

Positive assessments of the plaster also prevail in the reviews. Users consider the material to be of high quality, quick-drying and durable. They just seem overpriced.

Volma Holst

Rating: 4.8

The domestic plaster Volma Canvas looks worthy against the background of the famous German competitor. It is made on the basis of a binder gypsum filler with the addition of special additives. Experts paid attention to good adhesion, wide scope and ease of operation. The manufacturer recommends applying a layer with a thickness of 5 to 30 mm. After preparing the working solution, the master will have 20 minutes to level the base. Material consumption is 9-10 kg/sq. m with a layer of 10 mm. For an affordable price with good quality, Volma Canvas receives the silver of our review.

Consumers like plaster for ease of work, quick drying, versatility and high adhesion. Of the minuses, a quick setting of the working solution is noted.

Weber Vetonit Profi Gyps

Rating: 4.7

Gypsum plaster Weber Vetonit Profi Gyps took the honorable third place. The composition has high adhesion to various building materials. You can apply the mixture on concrete ceilings or plasterboard walls. The layer thickness can vary from 5 to 50 mm without cracking the surface after curing. Experts explain this fact by the presence of plasticizers and the finest fibers in the composition.

Domestic users speak flatteringly about a flat and uniform surface, ease of throwing, and no sliding effect. Due to the high plasticity, finishers manage to stretch the most uneven areas of the bases. The disadvantages of the product include a high price and a modest presence in the country’s stores.

Ceresit CT 35

Rating: 4.7

No review is complete without the products of the German company Henkel. Gypsum plaster Ceresit CT 35 stopped a step away from the prize pedestal. The fact is that the product has a decorative purpose, so the scope is limited. It is recommended to apply the mixture on already plastered bases. In addition, the material has a high price. Among the advantages of plaster, experts distinguish vapor permeability, a wide color palette, and the possibility of applying it to a heat insulator.

Finishing masters make the most complex patterns thanks to Ceresit CT 35 plaster. They praise the mixture for its predictable mixing, high quality and environmental friendliness. But novice finishers do not always manage to develop a working solution within 1 hour.

Unis Teplon

Rating: 4.6

Plaster plaster Unis Teplon surpasses the competitors in ease. The manufacturer introduced perlite into the composition, which makes the material porous and light. The experts found a number of other useful properties, such as sound insulation, fire resistance and durability. The only weak point of the plaster is its low moisture resistance, so the scope of application is limited to dry indoor areas. At the same time, due to the high absorbency, the plaster normalizes the humidity in the room. Using the composition, it is recommended to level brick, block, brick, gypsum and wooden bases. The thickness of one layer is from 5 to 50 mm.

Domestic consumers are satisfied with the affordable price, economical consumption, lightness and snow-white color. Of the minuses, poor adhesion is noted.

Founding Gipswell

Rating: 4.5

The greatest viability of the working solution (120 min) is possessed by gypsum plaster Osnovit Gipswell. In this parameter, the composition can compete with cement compositions. In this case, the mixture can be applied on any basis. All you need to do is thoroughly clean and prepare the surface. Experts attribute plasticity, vapor permeability, good adhesion to the strengths of the product. In addition, the plaster also has soundproofing properties. The thickness of one layer is 3-30 mm. The manufacturer recommends using the material for leveling concrete, gypsum or brick substrates in dry rooms.

Users in the reviews praise the composition for an affordable price and the viability of the solution. Of the minuses, unstable quality is often mentioned.

The best synthetic resin plasters

Polymer plasters are distinguished by maximum convenience in work. These modern compositions are suitable for finishing or decorating bases. The experts identified two quality products based on synthetic resins.

Caparol plaster

Rating: 4.9

To level the facades, the German manufacturer has developed a special plaster Caparol Streichputz. This eco-friendly composition with a low odor compares favorably with weather resistance, the absence of cracks even with a large layer thickness. Experts appreciated such operational qualities as strength, impact resistance and alkali resistance. The material can be used for decorative finishes, for example, for spraying mosaics or creating sgraffito coatings. Plaster becomes the winner in our review.

At construction forums, the product is praised for its environmental friendliness, resistance to cracking, and ease of application. Many flattering words are addressed to the plasticity of the working solution. The only drawback of the composition is the high price.

Mapei Nivoplan

Rating: 4.8

Mapei Nivoplan plaster is a dry cement-polymer composition. It is suitable for working with bases inside and outside buildings. The thickness of one layer is 2-30 mm, the viability of the solution reaches 3 hours. Experts recommend applying the mixture to prepare the surface before laying ceramic tiles. The cost of plaster will also be attractive to consumers. But the product is not suitable for gypsum-containing bases. Therefore, Mapei Nivoplan takes second place in our review.

Finishers pay close attention to the preparation of the working solution. Ease of application and ease of alignment depend on a well-chosen consistency. Therefore, beginners often scold the composition, while violating the mixing technology.

Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.