2006-10-06 04:20:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Plaster only smells while its drying. Once its dry the first coat of emulsion will easily outweigh the smell of plaster.
If it continues then its damp you are smelling and the only way to get rid of that is to cure the damp problems.
If Its old crumbly plaster then you need to either seal over it or replace it.
2006-10-06 04:24:10 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it it's new plaster? If so, depending on your climate, open windows and use a fan to increase air circulation. I would not use a dehumidifier if new plaster, since moisture is a necessary part of the plaster curing/hardening process. Let nature take it's course. The smell will be but a memory in a couple days. Then burn a couple favorite scented GOOD quality candles to erase any trace of the old smell.
If it's old plaster, now's your chance to fix any old problems: just cover with new drywall, anywhere from 1/4 inch to .5 inch, placed horizontal, not vertical, depending on what you see fit for the surface. (i.e.--you can buy materials which work well for noise barrier, heat retention, etc.
2006-10-06 12:47:44 · answer #2 · answered by unfinished_adolescent 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If new plaster, leave window open a little as it still is drying out .If old plaster, You may have damp which will need looking at by a builder or plasterer.
2006-10-06 18:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by driver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a dehumidifier. It will dry all the moisture from the plaster and get rid of the smell.
2006-10-06 11:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by chownyboy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a product called DAMP-RID. Its a crystal type thing in a small plastic tub (like margarine tub size). It absorbs odors and excess moisture very well. The instructions said to just leave the top off the tub, but I was afraid my cats would eat it, so I drilled holes in the top and put it back on. Works great!!
2006-10-06 14:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by michaelsmaniacal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take time for the plaster to completely dry out, as others have suggested allow air to circulate freely. yes a dehumidifier will draw out the moisture.
2006-10-06 11:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just try your best to put up with it and it will be gone soon, I agree with the people who tell you not to speed up the drying process as drying will cause you problems like cracking or crumbly plaster.
2006-10-06 17:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by TB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is just to let air circulate, open windows and doors! Any air freshening product just covers the bad smell and the original smell is still there.
2006-10-06 11:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will fade in time, approx 2-3 days
2006-10-06 11:28:33 · answer #9 · answered by psychoticgenius 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a saucer of milk in the room over night this also works for paint as well
2006-10-06 11:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋