Insights on machine-based wall finishing
Practical articles for contractors, engineers and crews: process, cost, choosing machines and common mistakes.
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What is machine plastering? The 8-step process and key tips
Machine plastering combines mortar spraying with automatic leveling. Learn the 8-step process, crew setup, equipment and tips for flat walls without hollow spots.
- Spraying versus leveling
- 8 steps from substrate check to curing
- Crew setup and roles
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
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PC-16 vs PC-18 vs DP-220 mortar sprayers
Compare power, flow, conveying distance and voltage of the PC-16, PC-18 and DP-220 mortar sprayers to choose the right one for your project.
- Side-by-side specifications
- When to choose which
- 220 V versus 380 V
- Questions to ask before buying
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Plastering cost per m² in 2026: manual versus machine
Plastering labor rates, 2026 worker wages and how to calculate your cost when using plastering machines and mortar sprayers. Formula and example included.
- 2026 wages according to the press
- Online plastering rates: why they differ
- Formula for machine cost
- Example and commonly forgotten costs
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Are automatic plastering machines right for townhouses?
When automatic plastering machines pay off and when they do not. How to choose for townhouses, apartments and factories based on volume and layout.
- Conditions for machines to pay off
- Townhouses: which machine to start with
- Apartments, social housing
- Factories, high lobbies
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Only 220 V on site: which sprayer to choose?
Which machines run on 220 V, which need 380 V, and when you need a generator. A guide to site power for mortar sprayers and plastering machines.
- Power requirements by machine
- Generators: mind the starting current
- Electrical safety: breakers, RCDs, grounding
- Battery and fuel options
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Machine gypsum plastering versus cement plastering
Compare gypsum and cement plastering: materials, finish, time, where to use each, and D60, D70, DM-MIX spraying equipment.
- Material characteristics
- Where to use and where not to
- Suitable equipment
- The 7-step process
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How to prevent hollow spots and cracks in machine plastering
Why plastered walls get hollow spots and cracks, and how to prevent them with machines: substrate preparation, mix, coat thickness, curing, inspection.
- Why walls go hollow or crack
- Proper substrate preparation
- Mix and thickness
- Curing and inspection
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High-pressure putty spraying: a guide for paint crews
How to spray putty with a high-pressure sprayer: mixing, choosing tips, pressure, safety and machine cleaning. For the D976 and D836.
- Preparing putty and surfaces
- Choosing tips and pressure
- Even spraying technique
- Safety and cleaning
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Checking wall flatness with a 3D scanner
Measure wall flatness, plumb and squareness with the CH10 3D scanner: how it works, benefits and limits compared with manual measurement.
- Manual measurement and its limits
- How 3D scanning works
- What the automatic report contains
- Agreeing with the supervision consultant