Dampness on the walls is a common problem that can appear not only in an apartment, but also in a private house. It must be addressed immediately, because when the walls and corners become damp, not only the wallpaper begins to darken and peel off, but also mold appears.
Dampness on the walls can contribute to the emergence of various diseases, and become a gathering place for insects, mites and fungi . If the wall becomes damp, then you need to act immediately, and this article contains an analysis of the reasons and ways to solve them.
What is wet silk plaster
The term “wet silk” decorative plaster refers to a type of cladding used for finishing pre-prepared surfaces. The composition of the ready-made mixtures includes:
- Cellulose fibers.
- Polyester.
- Cotton.
- Nacre.
- Natural and artificial silks.
Important! The presence of certain components differs depending on the type of composition.
A pleasant visual effect is achieved due to the smallest silk or mother-of-pearl particles. The larger they are, the more spectacular the visual effect will be.
The surface coated with wet silk plaster has a certain plasticity, which is achieved thanks to the polyester threads included in the composition. The binding component is acrylic copolymers. Components that play the role of plasticizers, further enhancing adhesive properties and preventing the likelihood of the formation of fungus and mold. The remaining elements of the composition are used as filler, due to which such an impressive visual effect of silk-screen printing is achieved.
Wet silk in the interior Source dostavka-kraski.by
Treatment
Gaping of the genital gap after uncomplicated childbirth in most cases goes away on its own. Otherwise, an integrated approach is needed using one or more treatment methods:
- contour plastic surgery with hyaluronic acid preparations. Increasing the volume of tissue in certain areas of the vulva allows you to narrow the entrance to the vagina;
- perineovaginal lifting - several threads are introduced into the mucous membrane, which form an elastic frame and do not allow the tissues to diverge outward;
- laser exposure. Controlled heating of the submucosal layer changes the structure of the connective tissue fibers - they become denser, shorter, tightening the widened gap.
All described technologies refer to minimally invasive treatment methods and are carried out in a 1-day procedure under local anesthesia. The result lasts from a year to 5 years, depending on the chosen technique.
Scope of application
Silk decorative plaster is intended only for interior work and finishing of premises that meet certain requirements. This is due to the fact that the finished surface has low hydrophobicity (absorbs moisture from the air), is easily impregnated with foreign odors, and is sensitive to mild mechanical influences.
Due to these characteristics, silk decorative plaster can be used in heated premises of residential, office, public or other purposes. The only exceptions apply to the following:
- Kitchens and other premises intended for food preparation. Smoking areas and anywhere where there is a lot of smoke and pungent odors that can penetrate deep into the pores of the material.
- Bathrooms, bathrooms, saunas, toilets, showers, and other rooms with high humidity.
- Warehouses, utility rooms of industrial and commercial enterprises - where there is a high probability of damage to the integrity of the surface as a result of accidental contact with a hard object.
Healthy! For all other premises, the use of wet silk decorative plaster is allowed.
Decorative plaster on the wall Source pro100stroy.com
Symptoms
In the early stages, the gaping of the genital slit can only be noticed when the hips are wide apart. Then there is squelching during sexual intercourse, air escaping from the vagina, prolapse of the genital organs, dryness and pain, discomfort when walking due to rubbing of the mucous membrane with underwear. Opening the vagina makes it easier for pathogenic microflora to enter. With a significant gaping of the genital slit, the risk of colpitis, vaginitis and other inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs sharply increases.
Surface preparation
The stage of preparing the base for applying wet silk plaster is one of the main stages in creating a high-quality and beautiful interior. Any failure to comply with the necessary actions or violation of the technology for their implementation will lead to an unaesthetic appearance of the surface and may cause a violation of integrity (detachment) during service.
Preparatory actions include the following:
- Surface inspection.
- Cleaning from dirt, dust, old paint, wallpaper and other elements that are not the main material of the walls.
- If cracks, chips and other errors are detected, it is leveled with plaster, cement-sand mixture, or putty. Please note that before using repair compounds, it is recommended to prime the wall. This will ensure better adhesion of the mixture to the wall.
Decorating a wall with decorative plaster Source oikos.by
When applied to uneven walls, their preliminary leveling is required. This is done using the above-mentioned dry mixtures or plasterboard sheathing. When choosing gypsum board, after completion of the work, the plane is puttied and primed until a perfectly flat surface is obtained.
When applied to uneven walls, they require preliminary leveling. This is done using the above-mentioned dry mixtures or plasterboard sheathing. When choosing gypsum board, after completion of the work, the plane is puttied and primed until a perfectly flat surface is obtained.
In addition, remember 3 basic rules, the observance of which ensures the impeccable appearance and durability of the coating:
- Correct and high-quality performance of surface preparation work.
- The quality of the materials used (including those used at the preparatory stage).
- Correct and high-quality preparation and application of decorative composition to the plane of the walls.
We repeat, if these conditions are met, quality and an impeccable interior are guaranteed to you.
Where to contact
If all possible options for eliminating dampness do not help, then you need to write and submit a statement to the management company. In 2022, it will be drawn up in writing and in two copies. The paper should contain detailed information about when the corners or walls began to get wet, and an exact indication of the location.
ATTENTION! After submitting your application, it is important to ensure that it is recorded. The applicant must keep one copy with a mark.
The next action of the management company should be to send a technician to inspect the residential premises, based on the results of which a report on the presence of dampness and the reasons for its occurrence will be drawn up. The apartment owner must request a copy of this document.
As soon as the act is drawn up, the management company must decide on the option for repair work, as well as the time frame by which it will be completed. It is advisable for the apartment owner to take a copy of each document. If the repairs are not carried out or the period is significantly delayed, then these copies can be contacted with the relevant authorities.
Sample application to the Criminal Code
Sample complaint to the Housing Inspectorate
Then you can file a complaint with the housing inspectorate. It can also be submitted collectively, where all participants sign and the date is indicated. Such a complaint is considered within 30 working days. However, practice shows that it is considered in a shorter period of time. Most often this happens within 14 days.
Sample application to the Prosecutor's Office
The next authority you can subsequently contact is the prosecutor's office. A complaint to this body must be made in free form. As a rule, it is filled out in an official business style.
Obscene language and the use of jargon are unacceptable. And also you shouldn’t rate the problem. You need to restrain your emotionality. The government agency has the right to leave such applications without consideration.
Another important point is that errors, whether punctuation or spelling, should not in any way affect the acceptance of the complaint. At the end there is a signature and date.
Sample application to the Court
The last authority to which you can turn is the court. It should finally resolve your problem. But most often it all ends in the previous organs.
Methods and types of application
As mentioned earlier, decorative silk plaster is applied in different ways, affecting the achieved visual effect. Based on the same principle, the division into so-called types of material is carried out. From a wide list of varieties, we will consider the most popular.
Crinkled silk
This effect is achieved by performing the following actions:
- Priming in 2 layers with intermediate drying between them.
- Applying the base coat (bottom layer). This is done using a spatula or velor roller.
- Drying for 3 hours.
- The “crushed silk” texture is created using a dishwashing sponge. The mixture is applied pointwise, without smoothing. Then it is left to pre-dry for 15-20 minutes.
- Smooth out with a plastic spatula. The formation of a pattern (pattern) is achieved by changing the direction of movement.
Wet silk
The principle of applying a surface with a wet silk effect has its own characteristics. The procedure is performed as follows:
- Double priming using the method described earlier.
- Apply the same base layer.
- For the next step you will need a Venetian trowel. The composition is not applied to the entire wall at once, but in small areas of 2-2.5 m2.
- The textured pattern is created by lightly pressing and scrolling with a spatula or trowel. The depth, radius and amplitude of the resulting curls depend on the applied forces and the frequency of indentations.
Decorative plaster in the bedroom interior Source stucodecor.com
Smooth classic finish
Let's consider another popular option for decorative plaster, “wet silk”. It starts with similar works:
- Padding.
- The base layer is applied using a Venetian trowel. At this stage, the surface should receive a slight relief.
- The same trowel is used to distribute the finishing layer. No more than 4-5 m2 of surface can be treated at a time. The creation of the pattern is carried out by “combing”. The final visual effect depends on the frequency and direction of the resulting waves.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like most existing types of decorative coating, plastering with wet silk imitation has certain advantages and hidden pitfalls. The advantages of the compositions include:
- High visual effect. Due to the correctly selected application technique, you can obtain an original surface texture.
- No seams. This factor is also reflected in the aesthetics of the coating. Another advantage is the elasticity of the surface throughout its entire service life. Unlike wallpaper, the material is not prone to tearing even when small cracks form (which often happens on plastered and putty surfaces). Wet silk stretches along with the plane on which it is applied.
- Long service life. With proper application and high-quality preparation of the base, silk decorative plaster can last more than 10 years.
- Preservation of the “breathing walls” effect. The structure is capable of passing air through itself. This ensures a high-quality microclimate in the room and allows it to be used for finishing walls made of aerated concrete, which is one of the most popular materials used for low-rise construction.
- Wide selection of shades, textures and application methods. All this allows you to create maximum harmony with the chosen interior.
- Environmental Safety. All components included in the mixture are safe for humans both during the work process and after hardening. In addition, the material is not prone to fungus formation.
- Maintainability. The damaged area is easily restored even after several years of use.
- High antistatic index. The surface is not electrified, which means it is not able to attract and accumulate dust.
Wet silk in the living room Source cebos-color.com
Decorating a living room in purple tones Source design-homes.ru
The disadvantages of wet silk include the following criteria:
- Relatively high price. The total cost of the work is equal to premium wallpaper.
- Scope of preparatory work. There are several types of decorative plaster that do not require careful leveling. Wet silk technology is applied only to carefully leveled walls.
- Tendency to absorb odors. For these reasons, this type of finishing is not used in kitchens or living rooms combined with them.
- Low hydrophobicity. Wet silk plaster absorbs moisture from the air well, which makes it incompatible with bathrooms and bathrooms.
- Weak mechanical resistance to mechanical stress. The surface can be easily damaged by hitting it with a chair or any other hard object. For this reason, immediately after application, additional treatment of corners and protruding surfaces is necessary, which can “wipe off” already in the first weeks of operation. However, this factor is contradicted by the aforementioned maintainability.
Wall decoration in bright colors Source luxuspaint.ru
Causes
The main reason for the formation of a gaping genital cleft is labor.
Normally, a wide-open genital cleft returns to its normal state some time after childbirth, but this does not always happen. Factors that increase the likelihood of a gaping gap forming:
- hereditary weakness of connective tissue;
- chronic increase in intra-abdominal pressure (with straining, etc.);
- physical inactivity, muscle atrophy;
- excess body weight;
- multiple pregnancy;
- trauma to the vulva after childbirth, perineal ruptures;
- surgical operations on the pelvic organs.
A gaping genital cleft can form when the vaginal opening is overstretched due to improperly selected intimate devices designed to change the quality of sexual life.
