Gardengirl Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I asked this question with the brand name (Baagar) a few days ago; lots read it, but no-one could help.So, does anyone know anything about a rough plaster, a bit like artex, (very rough in this case, grazing hands & elbows, & would catch on clothes when walking through the rooms), which also seems very soft. I've tried sanding with the finest sandpaper inside a cupboard, and it very quickly smoothed down; still textured, but acceptable. We are planning to go over next week & sand down the whole apartment, then put a coat of paint on top.The question is, has anyone come across anything like this before, & can give any advice? We stayed in an apartment block near ours for the handover last week with walls covered with something similar, but much smoother & more acceptable to live with.Thanks, Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Sounds like crepi Jo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpy Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 hi jo, not 100% sure but it sounds like 'brownings' (i think that's the right name)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 yup very crepi by the sounds of it......................creppiest crepi even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 Thanks for replies. If it is either 'crepi' or 'brownings', do you think it would sand down & take a coat of emulsion ok? It's newly done by the developers, & we think it was sprayed on. The little bit I lightly sanded inside the wardrobe was a very dense dust as it fell - didn't hang in the air like our 'normal' plaster at our UK house, which seems to penetrate everywhere.Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 A Googlee and Yahoo search produces only an estate agents' blurb containing the description"Enduit BAAGAR type gouttelette dans toutes les pièces habitables." , so it may be a generally known finish.Maybe you should ask for information around your local building material suppiers, as some wall finishes can be removed simply by wetting them, much easier - and cleaner! than sanding.Edit: Whatever you do, you should apply a suitable sealer before the emulsion paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thanks for the helpful replies.We will try the suggestion of asking at the local building supplies place, and also the idea of wetting the walls - it certainly sounds easier and cleaner. It's not quite the way we saw us moving in to a brand new place!Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 If its wettable...maybe it's trowelable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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