How to smooth a wall without plastering

A fresh coat of paint may fade and reveal imperfections after a few years. Cracks and holes can be seen after a few years. If you feel plastering the wall is not the ideal way to go, then, here are three methods on how to smooth walls without plastering. 

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How to Make a Wall Smooth Without Plastering?

These are three ways on how to get smooth walls without plastering. These are also follows,

• Lining Paper -  If you hang lining paper, it is the equivalent of hanging wallpaper which will get you a smooth surface with which you can paint. Lining paper can cover any cracks. You can paint directly over the lining paper. Beware of joints on the lining paper.

• Wall Panelling - The wall panelling will hide any cracks or other irregularities. The Panelling comes in many sizes and shapes. You could also paint on some of the wall panelling immediately after installing them.

• Getting the walls repainted -  If the walls are chipping away or have a lot of holes and cracks, It is better to get the walls repainted. While repainting you can use a silk finish emulsion for best results.

I hope this answer gave you an idea about the best way to smooth walls without plastering. You can use any of these three methods which would substitute for plastering.

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Hello there. I recently encountered a problem with the walls in my living room. I found out about the development of small holes in the walls. The overall look of the living room was getting affected because of it. I was looking for an alternative to plastering because of the exhausting process. After going through many sources, I found some good measures which worked well for me. So here is how to smooth a wall without plastering.

How to make walls smooth without plastering

• Sanding

The first method you can adopt is to sand the walls using sandpaper. If you’re looking to smoothen out your walls without disturbing the plaster, this is the way to go. However, ensure that the paint is applied professionally by incorporating multiple coats. Also, this would work if you want to remove a few blemishes.

• Joint Compound

You can use a joint compound which is easily available on Amazon if you don’t find it offline.  I’m stating a simple method for your convenience. 

• Start by applying a thin layer of the product on your wall.

• With a putty knife, spread it on the wall.

• Let the wall dry completely before you begin to sand.

• Now, sand the wall with the help of sandpaper

You can redo this process till you find the desired output.

• Filler

If your walls have small holes and there’s nothing big to be hidden, go for a fine filler. It works greatly in overcoming the tiniest of imperfections. After you have used the filler, wait for it to dry out. Then, sand off the surface with sandpaper.

I hope this helps you to understand how to smooth walls without plastering.