Working with elements: finishing

• Skimming

  Walls made of Silka elements can be finished with skimming or nozzling, either by hand or mechanically. The total plaster thickness when applying a plaster nozzle is, in practice, around 2 millimetres.

  • Beforehand, flatten any uneven joint connections and remove possible damage with a suitable filler.
  • Then, plaster according to the instructions provided by the supplier.
  • Some finishing materials have a larger filling capacity. This makes it possible to finish in two layers, without needing to flatten them out first. Consult the supplier first.

• Tile work

  • Flatten out the wall with a cement-bound product.
  • Apply the tiles immediately with a cement or plastic-based tile adhesive and according to the instructions of the supplier.
  • Advice: do not apply tiles to a plaster wall finish; this often leads to damage.