peitelapiointia
Peitelapiointi is a Finnish term for a finishing plaster technique in which a thin top coat, known as the peite, is applied and smoothed on an prepared substrate. The method is used on walls and ceilings to create a uniform, refined surface that can be painted, plastered further, or left as a smooth finish. Peitelapiointi is common in interior finishing and in restoration work where traditional lime-based plasters are preferred, but modern cement-lime or gypsum-based formulations may also be used.
Materials used in peitelapiointi vary with the project. Typical base coats include traditional lime plaster or
The application process generally involves substrate preparation, priming if needed, and the sequential application of plaster
Peitelapiointi offers a smooth, aesthetically pleasing finish and is compatible with historic architectural styles as well