What is decorative plaster and why is it needed?
Decorative plaster is a thick-layer decorative coating with the addition of fillers. Granules of granite, marble, etc. can be a filler. The structure of the finished coating depends on the shape and size of the filler grains. The structure is also affected by the application method and tools.
In addition, it is worth remembering that the thickness of the coating can be from 1 to 5 mm. The walls covered with decorative plaster are underlined and will transform the interior of any room. True, without elementary knowledge of the behavior of the compounds it will be difficult to achieve results.
Knowing how to apply decorative plaster, you can achieve a durable and reliable coating. Due to its versatility, it can be used in any premises. And the application does not require a thorough finishing shpatlevaniya surface. These materials create textured decorative coatings.
In addition, there are decorative plasters for facade works, which have high strength, durability and vapor permeability. A good mixture can be used in damp areas. The surface with such a coating is resistant to bumps and scratches.
We prepare the tool and the surface
To learn how to apply decorative plaster, we suggest you to read the detailed instructions. So, we need plaster, half-rub, spatula, rollers, primer, brushes, paper, cloth, film, sponges and stencil. Also you can not help taking care of the foundation.
To do this, clean the wall from the previous coating. All potholes and cracks zashpatlyuyte. Next, the walls are covered with a primer to rid them of dust and improve the adhesion of the surface with decorative plaster. Apply a primer better with a roller, and in hard-to-reach places - with a brush.
There is no need to coat the base with a finishing putty before applying decorative. So, the surface is ready, the tool is in hand, now it's time to figure out the stages of direct application. We advise not to change the principle of work, then the result will be predictable.
Options for decorating walls with decorative plaster
The first layer of plaster can be applied with a roller, spatula or poluterkom. But a fine-grained mixture is applied with a paint sprayer. The composition is distributed evenly throughout the wall. Then with the help of a half-ruble it should be compacted and left to dry.
For the second layer you need to use a broom and a stick. The broom dips into the plaster mix and beats with a handle on the stick so that splashes fall on the wall. But the stick should be kept from the wall at a distance of 20 cm. On the surface plaster flakes are formed, which are small and large, rare and frequent. This effect will look amazing in different colors.
The second layer can be applied by another method. To do this, you need to crumple a piece of paper or film in your hand. Then this crumpled tampon is applied to the newly applied plaster. Thus, we get a pattern on the wall. The swab should be periodically changed so that the pattern remains clear.
Before applying the plaster, you need to wrap a piece of cloth and roll a moist layer. This is the third method of application. The fourth method is to use a stencil, which is applied on a dry wall. The second layer of plaster is applied with a spatula within the framework of the stencil. So it turns out a clear picture. By the way, you can make stencils yourself or buy them.
There is another way how to apply decorative plaster. Some builders use special rollers with small and large cells. This roller is rolled on fresh plaster, after which a picture appears on the wall.
The top layer should be tamponed with a brush with a short pile or sponge. Depending on what is selected, veins or tubercles will appear. The whole process of working, how to apply decorative plaster, the video will help to learn more clearly, now you can try your hand at it.
