Exterior plaster - How many layers?

Hello everyone,

we will soon have the exterior plastering done. We have a monolithic brick wall with a thickness of 36.5 cm. But I would like to inform myself in advance
- What types are available
- How many layers? (base coat + top coat + paint or even more?)
- What your experiences with it are and
- What the advantages and disadvantages are for each type

I know there is a fine scratch plaster, which is supposed to be quite expensive but also very durable. There are also mineral plasters and plasters that contain more "plastic"? Should such a plaster be colored right away or is it painted only at the end?

We have an appointment with the plasterer soon, who will give us his recommendation as well, but if I am already somewhat informed beforehand, it’s better.

Thanks in advance!

Only premium scratch plaster - definitely get some quotes for it. You don’t have to paint anything, it still looks like new even after years...

But ask the plasterer, not the painter!

Thank you Sebastian, do you have that there with you? And what prices per sqm should one expect? Could it be painted over if you want a different house color at some point? With us, the plaster would be done by the "plasterers" and not the "painters," or is that the same in your area?

Hard to say - I mean, back then they said that the plaster itself was about 30 percent more expensive (just the plaster).

We had offers between 6-10k (I think) for 75sqm, but that included own scaffolding, thermal insulation, etc. - and probably also a minimum quantity, because it wasn’t much for us.

You can choose the color and glitter effect beforehand, afterwards it can’t be painted like that... You would also ruin the glitter effect with that (if it is even possible).