FAQ
Our FAQ page answers the most frequently asked questions quickly and easily. Find helpful information and solutions at a glance.
General questions
- Can I purchase Hessler materials directly from the factory?
- Can I get advice on the products and how to use them?
- Where can I see different finishes and colours before making a decision?
Questions about use / structure
- Is Hessler natural lime plaster only suitable for the renovation of old buildings, or is it also recommended for new buildings?
- Is Hessler lime plaster suitable for facades?
- Can Hessler lime plaster be applied on top of existing plaster?
- My cellar has damp or wet masonry. Can Hessler lime plaster be used here?
- Can I use Hessler lime plaster on drywall panels, such as gypsum plasterboard?
- Can Hessler natural lime plaster also be applied to OSB/ESB boards?
- Can tiles be laid on pure lime plaster?
- Is it possible to plaster over old tiles?
- Does Hessler lime finishing plaster have to be painted indoors?
- Can I use Hessler natural lime insulation plaster (HP 9SL) to insulate existing plaster?
Questions about processing
- How long does it take for Hessler natural lime plaster to dry?
- What is the minimum application thickness of Hessler lime base plaster?
- Is any tradesperson able to apply Hessler lime plaster
- Is there a difference between applying Hessler natural lime plaster and applying cement-based plaster?
- Can I lay screed and apply Hessler natural lime plaster at the same time
- Do I need to prepare the substrate?
- My plaster is chalky or dusty – why is that?