Plaster of the facade of the house: the merits of
If we talk about this building material and its properties, then literally 10-15 years ago they were quite different. For example, the composition and classification of facade plasters differed significantly. Often there was swelling, the appearance of cracks, and, in general, the coating did not differ in durability. The current composition has completely different properties, especially if you use a flexible facade plaster.
We list some of them:
- Has a diverse color palette, so it allows you to create completely different in design facades;
- It is applied both to the facades of houses and structures, and to fences. In this case, you can make not only the decoration, but also to form any decors;
- is characterized by high energy saving, which significantly reduces the thickness of the walls, as well as reduced construction costs. Plus, the composition is practical in application;
- Has excellent performance characteristics, it is durable and reliable. The coating protects the surface from any weather phenomena.
Consumption and scope of application
This building compound is applied to almost any prepared substrate. It can be concrete and brick walls, plasterboard slabs, walls of aerated concrete and cement blocks, gypsum fiber boards and other bases. An important condition for each surface is a primer.
The plaster is suitable for houses, cellars, laundries, garages, industrial premises and other buildings. The dry matter consumption is approximately 16.5 kg / m2, but it all depends on the type of material and substrate. Each package shows the consumption and method of preparation of the mixture. The composition of the facade plaster also depends on the type.
There is plaster for leveling and for decoration. Leveling mixtures are divided into acrylic, silicone, cement-sand. Decorative - on textured, structural, Venetian and others. They are selected strictly under the ground, as well as the conditions under which work will be performed.
For example, silicone compounds are selected when a durable and reliable coating is needed, since they are highly resistant to all kinds of weather phenomena and have a long service life. Cement-sand are suitable for conditions with frequent temperature changes( mountain areas).Acrylic surfaces do not allow moisture.
Decorative used to create a particular surface texture, as well as to imitate a certain coating( stone, granite, metal, etc.).Of the main properties can be distinguished: practicality( easily sealed with damage), durability, moisture resistance.
Facade plaster with own hands:
application technology. The facade walls are plastered by a certain technology. First of all, it is important to take care of the conditions( temperature and humidity compliance).Although at the moment there are mixtures on the market that can be applied in all weather conditions, but not so many. Most formulations are used only at t from + 5 ° C to + 30 ° C.
In the second stage, prepare the base and dilute the dry mixture in proportions and according to the prescription, which is written on the package. The surface must necessarily be cleaned from any past coverage. Also on it there should be no dirt, dust and oily substances. Walls of stone or brick are cleaned to a depth of 1 cm.
Further, the facade plaster is applied by spraying .With some effort and sharpness on the base, the amount of the composition that is needed precisely at this site is poured. So, time after time apply the entire layer, which in the future is aligned with the rule or half-wit. After the plaster dries, but does not harden, it is trowelled. Do this in a circular motion with a grater.
