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Renovlies or plasterwork
Smooth walls like plasterwork,without the long wait
Your new-build home has been delivered and you want smooth, even walls. But do you go for Renovlies, smooth fibreglass wallpaper or traditional plasterwork? All three can deliver a great result. The main differences come down to price, application, properties and preparation. At Renovlies.net we handle the whole process: from sanding and preparation to applying the wall finish and paintwork.
The short answer
In a new-build home, go with Renovlies. You get a smooth, even finish, the work can be done in quick succession, and the shrinkage cracks that appear in every new-build wall during the first few years won't show through.
Smooth fibreglass wallpaper is an alternative with a similar smooth look. Plasterwork is a good option when you want a solid plaster layer.
Renovlies, smooth fibreglass wallpaper or plasterwork: what are the differences?
| Item | Renovlies | Smooth fibreglass wallpaper | Paint-ready plasterwork |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price in new-build with white latex | € 23.45 per m² | € 27.00 per m²* | € 32.90 per m² |
| End result | Smooth and even, looks like plaster | Smooth and even, looks like plaster | Smooth and even |
| Shrinkage cracks in new-build | Can help bridge minor cracking | Can help bridge minor cracking | Cracks may become visible |
| When can the latex go on? | Usually within one day* | Usually within one day* | After sufficient drying |
| Repair in case of damage | Can be repaired locally | Can be repaired locally | Often requires reworking a larger area |
Prices include 21% VAT. * Processing time and properties depend on the product chosen, the substrate and the conditions.
The baseline is new-build walls that are suitable for the relevant finish, without additional plastering. For plasterwork we calculate with € 19.95 per m² for paint-ready plasterwork and € 12.95 per m² for primer and white latex.
If extra preparation is needed, the price difference may change. Renovlies is applied to a suitable substrate. If walls need to be plastered first, additional work will be required.
Example calculation: an apartment with 80 m² of wall surface
- Renovlies: 80 × € 23.45 = € 1,876.
- Paint-ready plasterwork including primer and white latex: 80 × € 32.90 = € 2,632.
That's a difference of € 756. In this example, Renovlies is almost 30% cheaper, and you can move in sooner.
Is extra plastering needed? Then the price difference may be smaller.
What will it cost for your walls?
Enter your situation and the number of m², and you'll get a quote with the price per m².
Why choose Renovlies.net?
Since 2020 we've been applying Renovlies, backed by the experience of the painting company Roland Visser started in 2011.
100% coverage guarantee
You know exactly what you're getting upfront. If it's not right, we come back until it is.
Feel it for yourself
In our showroom in Alphen aan den Rijn you can see and feel Renovlies next to a plastered wall. Over 225 customers have gone before you on Google.
Why the waiting time with plasterwork matters
A big advantage of Renovlies and smooth fibreglass wallpaper is the short processing time. After application, we can usually apply the latex within the same job, once the adhesive and finish are sufficiently dry.
With plasterwork, the plaster layer needs to dry sufficiently first. A common rule of thumb is roughly 1 millimetre per day. The actual drying time depends on the layer thickness, temperature and humidity.
This means the difference in planning can add up considerably.
What about an existing home?
In a house that's been standing for a few years, the walls have usually settled. There, it mainly depends on how flat your walls are.
- A flat wall we finish with Renovlies for € 28.45 per m², including machine sanding and white latex. That's € 5 more than in a new-build, because we work around radiators, pipes and a home where people are living.
- An uneven wall we plaster first, for an extra € 15.95 per m². Machine sanding is already included in the price.
Not every wall needs plastering. Often the interior walls are uneven while the exterior walls are flat enough on the inside, or the other way around. With walls made of aerated concrete blocks, we regularly see small height differences between the blocks. We therefore assess each wall individually, so you don't pay for plastering that adds nothing. You can read more about this on our page about Renovlies in an existing home.
When plasterwork is the better choice
Renovlies isn't the best solution in every situation.
Do you want a solid, hard wall, a decorative plaster with texture, or does a wall need significant levelling first? Then plasterwork may be the better choice.
Sometimes a combination is ideal: plaster the wall first, then finish with Renovlies or fibreglass wallpaper.
We assess what your walls need beforehand and advise you on the best solution.
This is how smooth Renovlies gets
Once the latex is on, you can't tell the difference from plasterwork.
Request a quote
Curious what Renovlies, smooth fibreglass wallpaper or plasterwork would cost for your home? Tell us how many square metres you'd like finished and what condition your walls are in. We'll look at the options and put together a suitable quote.
Rather see and feel firstwhat the difference is?
Plan a visit to our showroom in Alphen aan den Rijn. We'll show you Renovlies and look at the photos or drawings of your home together.