Decorative plaster, prepared with your own hands from ordinary store-bought putty, is not inferior in quality to the most expensive factory-made solutions. Finishing the kitchen walls with such a homemade mixture costs mere pennies, and the use of one or another intricate method of applying it allows you to obtain a result indistinguishable from spectacular photos of surfaces coated with premium compounds.
Textured putty plaster: recipes
The most budget-friendly, environmentally friendly and affordable basis for making homemade textured plaster is ordinary dry gypsum putty from any manufacturer, and to create complex relief coatings it is better to use its finishing version, and to obtain the “bark beetle” texture - the starting one.
To ready-made composition was more elastic, stronger, easier to apply and adhered stronger kitchen walls ah, a mixture for sealing seams in sheets of drywall, a primer is added to the putty deep penetration, or PVA glue in an amount of 3-6% by weight of dry putty.
Recipe one
The simplest, most basic composition of homemade plaster includes only 3 ingredients:
- ready-made dry gypsum putty with additives;
- water;
- PVA glue.
This plaster is prepared very simply - using construction mixer The dry finishing mixture is mixed with water and glue is introduced into it. The result is a rather thick, plastic composition, which is immediately applied to the wall after mixing, while the relief on the surface of such gypsum plaster is created thanks to the special techniques used for its application.
Recipe two
The second recipe, more expensive, but also better-quality textured homemade plaster, involves the use of high-quality putty mixtures produced by Knauf.
The composition of this improved plaster includes:
- “Satengips” – finely dispersed dry gypsum putty with mineral additives that ensure high elasticity of the composition – 3 parts;
- river, seeded and well-washed sand - 3 parts;
- “Fugenfüller” is a special gypsum putty with polymer additives, intended for sealing seams in drywall - 1 part.
All components of this plaster are mixed dry, then mixed with water and kneaded with a mixer.
Recipe three
Another mixture with which you can create a textured coating on the walls consists of:
- deep penetration acrylic primer;
- "Satengypsa".
Such plaster is prepared as follows: the soil is diluted with settled water in a ratio of 2:1, after which this solution is gradually poured into the dry putty and the composition is constantly mixed. The result is a thick paste-like mass, which is used to obtain a relief coating.
Applying homemade decorative plaster
The process of creating a textured wall covering from ordinary gypsum putty includes the following technological stages:
- preparatory work;
- creation of a coverage base;
- creation of relief;
- finishing decoration.
Preparing kitchen walls for applying plaster mixture
1. Before starting plastering work, if possible, remove things and furniture from the kitchen, and then clean the walls of the previous finishing materials.
2. Inspect the wall surfaces and fill the cracks and potholes found on them with putty.
Advice. Take the time to check the evenness of the walls with a plumb line and a spirit level. If the wall surface deviates significantly from the vertical or has obvious depressions and distortions, before decorative finishing it will need to be completely plastered.
3. Prepared for further work, treat the cleaned and leveled walls with an acrylic water-dispersion primer and let it dry.
While the soil dries, prepare for work:
- trowel;
- drill mixer;
- a couple of large plastic buckets;
- set of spatulas;
- several foam sponges;
- tray or basin;
- grater and smoother;
- special textured roller or plaster stencil.
Creating a base plaster layer
According to one of the above recipes, prepare a medium portion of the plaster mixture and spread it over the wall with a trowel, forming a layer 3-4 mm thick.
Attention! Gypsum putty hardens quickly! In order to have time to form the desired texture on the surface of the coating, the composition should not be applied to the entire wall, but only to a separate section of it.
Having used up all the prepared solution, smooth the surface of the wet plaster with a trowel as soon as possible and begin creating the texture.
Formation of decorative relief on the surface of plaster
In order to give the surface of the plaster a relief, you can use:
- special corrugated, fur or patterned rubber roller;
- notched spatula;
- plaster float;
- finished stencil;
- available means - a bath sponge, plastic wrap, a wad of foil or plastic bag.
The simplest, fastest and most convenient way to form a texture is to treat the surface of the plaster with a special roller.
By walking over the damp surface with a nap roller, you will get a texture similar to tousled plush, and by using a mesh grooved roller, you will achieve the effect of a surface lined with small pebbles; you can make the most complex floral or fantasy ornaments using a rubber patterned tool. 
Ready-made factory stencils, which leave beautiful, clear prints in the raw solution, will also significantly simplify your work on decorating walls, but their use requires certain skills and dexterity, in addition, you will have to wash the rubber sole of such stamps often, which will slow down the pace of work. .
If you do not have all of the above professional devices, try to form a relief with a notched trowel; to do this, lightly press it into the soft plaster and drag it along it from top to bottom in a slight wave-like motion. As a result of this “combing”, characteristic parallel grooves will remain on the surface of the coating.
In addition to spatulas, rollers and stencils, you can use a loosely crumpled sheet of foil, a sponge or crumpled plastic film to create original, beautiful prints.
Finishing – painting and varnishing
After texturing is completed, allow the coating to dry and cure for a day.
Then, using fine-grained sandpaper, clean the excessively protruding roughness and seams between the plaster. separate sections and treat it with a water-dispersed acrylic primer.
Advice. In order for structural plaster to fully demonstrate all its wonderful decorative qualities, it should be painted in 2 approaches, using paint of two different, contrasting or consonant colors. This method of painting reveals the relief created on the surface and emphasizes its depth and volume.
Structural plaster can be painted in two colors in 2 ways:
- “blurring” method;
- using the dry brush method.
Regardless of which method you decide to use, the plastered wall will first need to be painted in the background color. To do this, take a long-haired paint roller, dip it into the base paint, and carefully work it over the entire wall surface. When the first coat of paint has dried, repeat this operation.
Decorating using the dry brush method
A day later, when the base paint layer has completely dried, pour paint of a second, lighter additional color into the painting tray. Take a wide flange brush, dip it into the tray, pressing the bristles of the tool to the edges of the cuvette, remove excess paint from the brush.
Using horizontal light tangential movements, keeping the brush almost parallel work surface, apply tinting paint to the plaster.
Decoration using the “washing” method
Using a nap roller, apply a darker color of paint to the wall painted in the base tone.
As soon as the new coat of paint has set slightly (but not yet dried), wipe the wall with a damp cloth or large sponge. By washing off some of the dark paint from the most convex parts of the relief, you will expose the background layer on them, and thereby reveal the structure of the plaster.
To fix the paint composition (after it has completely dried), cover the walls with two layers of water-soluble varnish.
Now knowing general rules making homemade decorative plaster, you can minimal costs decorate the walls of your kitchen with beautiful, non-flammable, durable and absolutely harmless material.
Decorative plaster from putty - video
Decorative putty plaster - photo
To create antique interiors you cannot do without decorative plaster, because best solution for artificial aging of walls simply does not exist. Amazingly cracked wall covering, traces of corrosion, patina - all these effects are unthinkable without a plastering solution.
Replacing decorative plaster with paint will not only “reduce the cost” of the interior visually, but will also reduce the number of exquisite design options by hundreds of times. Apparent savings will lead to additional expenses, because over time the paint will begin to crack and peel off from the walls, but this will not happen with plaster for at least ten years.
Compared to paper wallpaper, smooth decorative plaster looks much more prestigious. In addition, there is no need to calculate the number of rolls and make sure that they are from the same batch (due to the difference in shades). Wallpapering is not complete without adjusting the pattern, so there will be a lot of scraps. Due to uneven walls, the canvases will have to be overlapped, because that when glued end to end they will “lie” crookedly. A repeating wallpaper pattern initially cheapens the design, creating the impression of a serial design. Not to mention that the edges that bend over time make such walls look sloppy.
An ideal alternative to wallpaper from the point of view of convenience, versatility and economy is decorative plaster, which can be used without worrying about the listed details.
This amazing finishing material is sold in Moscow and other Russian cities through the Clavel-Trade trading network. The range of decorative plasters is regularly updated with new types. You can select an effect, order a product, get acquainted with its characteristics and see photos of finished coatings in interiors on our website.
Types of decorative plaster by composition and how best to use them
Depending on the recipe, decorative plaster is divided into 4 types:
limestone (Venetian), the main components of which are lime and micro-marble. Its extinction period is estimated at two to three years, which determines the strength and durability of the coating. The creation of modern interiors with “marbled” wall decoration is not complete without a finishing material based on slaked lime, prepared for at least 3 years.
Silicate plaster. Besides " liquid glass", the composition of the plaster mass includes natural fillers - marble, sand, talc. Thanks to them, plaster has a unique quality - to maintain its original appearance, despite exposure to moisture.
Acrylic decorative plaster. Eco-friendly water-based latex combined with ground marble and a silicate mineral called wollastonite is excellent for finishing facades and walls inside buildings. Subject to technology finishing works, the service life of acrylic-based decorative plaster reaches 15 years.
Silicone plaster is similar in composition to acrylic with the addition of polysiloxane polymers, in other words, silicones. The coating of these components withstands weather surprises, including fluctuations in humidity and temperature changes, which is why silicone mortar is used for facade work.
You can make truly profitable purchases by visiting the salons of the Clavel-Trade network. The assortment always includes limestone, silicate, acrylic and silicone plasters, which will help to create any types of decor both in interiors and for exterior work.
Types of textures
Decorative plaster differs not only in composition, but also in the different tactile properties of the coating.
What kind of plaster for interior works smoothest to the touch: Venetian, textured or structured?
One of the most pleasant to touch is the Venetian one. It is used to create a perfectly even, smooth coating. Using a lime-based composition, it is easy to imitate a marble surface with the inherent warmth of stone and mirror-like smoothness. In contrast to prices for the most budget finishing natural stone, the cost of walls with Venetian plaster is an order of magnitude lower.
Will the surface be very or slightly rough when applied? structural plaster, depends on the size of the filler particles included in the composition: silicate, dolomite, barite or marble. If they do not exceed 1 mm, then you will not be able to feel the relief with your hand. Larger fillers (from 1 to 3 mm) will make the coating textured and slightly rough to the touch.
Due to mineral additives, structural plaster masses have high strength indicators, so they are rarely used for interior decoration. They are mainly used to cover facades and walls in high-traffic areas: corridors and entrances.
Textured plaster creates a very smooth and pleasant to the touch relief. It is formed due to the high viscosity and plasticity of such a material. The particles included in its formulation with a diameter of 0.1 to 0.5 mm are responsible for the microrelief of the coating, however, it will not be rough: only velvety.
Is it expensive to decorate walls with decorative plaster?
What does the price of the finishing coating consist of?
The first thing you should pay attention to is the thickness of the layer. Everything is simple here - the more abundantly we plaster the walls, the greater the material consumption will be. For a rough calculation, you can use the following formula - 1 additional millimeter of coating thickness requires one kilogram of plaster per square meter.
The second is the number of layers needed to create a certain effect. In this case, the labor costs of the master and the time required to complete the entire “pie” increase, because Each new layer requires careful drying.
Plastering walls yourself can be cheap, but then creating an exquisite interior design will have to forget.
The cost of finishing work is also influenced by the quality of its execution - the higher the qualifications of the finisher and the more time he spends on creating the desired effect, the higher the cost of execution will be.
The complexity of the finishing project and the exclusivity of the implemented effect will require additional costs. The same goes for saturation. color range, because the more intense the color of the walls, the more colorant you will need.
A range of decorative finishing materials for covering internal and external wall surfaces, available on modern market, is wide enough. Some species have enough high cost and require special equipment and a professional approach to work with them. Others are cheap and even a beginner can handle them.
It often happens that the desire to decorate a room beautifully is limited by a lack of budget. Masters - finishers, and simply craftsmen, have come up with effective ways to work with cheap finishing materials, allowing them to imitate expensive analogues.
One of the most popular methods is to create decorative plaster based on ordinary putty, which is widely used due to its low cost.
Cement. Used to create a leveling layer. Can be used both indoors and outdoors directly on brickwork.
Plaster. The most common material. It is these types of putty that are used for finishing. Due to the ability of gypsum to absorb moisture vapor at high concentrations, and to evaporate moisture when the dryness in the room increases, the humidity level is regulated.
Polymer. Used for final finishing. Ideal for filling joints and small gaps.
Waterproof. Easily adheres to bases different materials. Withstands high humidity and temperature changes. Excellent resistance to numerous loads.
Universal. Presented in different color shades. Sands to a perfectly smooth surface. In some cases, it may replace one of the types presented above.
All types of putties are divided into starting and finishing. The first category is used to level surfaces and has a coarser grind. It is distinguished by a grayish color. The finishing is intended for final finishing for painting, wallpaper or other finishing material.
With its help, it creates perfect smooth surface. It is this type of putty that is used as the basis for simulating decorative plaster.
Among Russian consumers, the most popular are dry putty mixtures from such manufacturers as:
Sheetrook
Sheetrook offers polymer-based leveling compounds. A feature of the products is that some types contain fillers in the form of marble chips or vinyl fibers. Therefore, Sheetrook putties can be used both as a leveling and decorative layer.
It is possible to choose ready material, supplied in plastic containers, or dry mixtures diluted with water.
If you look at the ratio of the finishing materials used to the total quantity, you can say that Knauf products come first. The main specialization of the company is production sheet materials based on gypsum.
Being a recognized leader in the production of plasterboard, the company also offers dry building mixtures. Knauf putties are primarily designed for finishing wall materials own production.
Vetonit putty mixtures, in addition to the gypsum base, contain polymer glue, thanks to which the layer applied to the walls achieves high strength. The mixtures from this company are intended for finishing dry rooms during interior work.
Both the ease of working with it and the quality of finishing the wall surfaces depend on whether the putty solution is prepared correctly. The basic gentleman's kit for preparing putty mortar and working with it consists of:
Spatula spatulas of different sizes;
A container in which the solution will be mixed;
Drill-based stirring mixer;
Construction float;
ironer;
Sandpaper.
When measuring the amount of components for kneading, it is worth remembering that ready solution hardens quite quickly. This is especially true for gypsum-based putties. Therefore, the volume must be such that it can be produced without compromising quality. It is better to make one or two extra batches than to throw away a frozen, unused solution.
Quality of work, durability of coating and appearance decorative coating depend on a properly prepared putty solution. The optimal ratio of dry material and water is usually indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. However, in practice it is often necessary to change the indicators.
The consistency of the finished solution should resemble not very liquid sour cream. The water temperature for mixing is within twenty-five degrees.
The thickness of the mixture depends on the expected thickness of the applied layer. The higher it is, the more dry mixture needs to be added. It should be borne in mind that the thicker the solution, the faster it hardens.
To ensure reliable adhesion of the putty layer to the wall surface, it is necessary to perform some preparatory work. If decoration is intended brickwork plastered with cement mortar, the latter must be kept for a period of four weeks.
When working with old walls, the layers of old paint, wallpaper and putty that have been applied to them over time must be completely removed. The presence of fatty contaminants is unacceptable. Such areas are cleaned with a solvent, followed by rinsing with soapy water.
Large cracks and irregularities are covered, and the entire surface of the wall is leveled using the same putty that will be used for decorative imitation. The preparation ends with the application of a primer layer.
When working to imitate decorative plaster, there are situations when it is necessary to level the surface before applying the main layer. For this, a base layer is used, which also serves as the basis for better adhesion of subsequent mortar applications to the wall.
The technology for applying the base layer is carried out using the same technology as the decorative one. The only difference is that starting putty is used for this.
Options for imitation decorative putty
There are several ways to transform a layer of ordinary putty into decorative plaster. To do this, you can use the most common tools and available materials. It should be remembered that the height of the decorative texture is usually 1 - 1.5 millimeters. Based on this, the thickness of the main layer is calculated.
Everything ingenious is simple. Create a masterpiece using a basic paint roller
By rolling the surface of the putty layer applied to the wall with this tool, you can get irregularities of the original shape, reminiscent of tousled velor. By adjusting the degree of pressure or wrapping the roller with fabric, a different decorative effect is obtained.
We use textile material with a large, embossed texture
Using a piece of fabric with a clearly defined texture of intertwined threads, you can create a original invoice. It is enough to press the material onto the applied layer of putty.
The intertwined threads will be imprinted on the surface, leaving behind a pattern of small depressions and tubercles. Old burlap gives an excellent effect.
Using brushes is one of the most common and simplest techniques.
One of the most simple ways, which nevertheless gives a good result. The bristle of a brush passed over the surface of the layer leaves marks in the form of stripes. Their shape, frequency and type depend on the density of the bristles on the instrument and the force of pressing.
The rest depends on your imagination. The brush can be moved along the wall either straight or in waves, circles or zigzags.
"Fish scales" - spectacular relief with minimal effort
With this method, decorative irregularities are obtained by pressing a spatula against a layer of putty and then pulling it back. The surface treated with a tool with a rounded edge looks especially impressive.
"Rose buds" or arbitrary texture obtained using thick paper
You can get patterns in the form of flowers on the wall using thick paper. To do this, a ball is formed from the sheet.
To protect it from moisture, it must be placed in a plastic bag. By pressing such a unique tool against soft putty, it is possible to obtain patterns reminiscent of rose flowers.
The next method is a little more complicated than the others and takes more time. Based on this, it is necessary to prepare the solution in small volumes. Wall treatment should also be carried out in small sections.
Rain effect - create drops and streams of water on the wall
The work begins by applying markings to the wall, which are parallel stripes, guided by which strokes are made with a trowel.
Since the direction of “traces from raindrops” can be vertical, inclined or horizontal, the marking is also done. The distance between the lines should be equal to three times the width of the trowel used.
The working solution is applied to the wall in a layer of three centimeters. Since the putty sets quickly, the width of the strip being processed should be equal to the size of the tool used, and the length should be one meter.
Imitation of raindrops is obtained by pressing the tool against soft putty and then peeling it off. As a result of the operations performed, numerous spine-shaped protrusions are formed on the surface. They will be the basis for the main decor.
Having applied a clean trowel to the surface and positioned it at a slight angle, move the tool in in the right direction, smoothly tearing off at the end of the movement. Gradually, all sections of the wall are processed in this way.
Formation of texture through a stencil
Using purchased or homemade stencils, you can get a variety of wall surface textures. The simplest is the indentation technology. For this, stencils with convex patterns are used.
After application to small area walls of a layer of mortar, the selected stencil is pressed to the surface. Using this method, you can create both abstract textures and concrete images and ornaments on the walls.
The use of special stencils allows you to imitate snake or crocodile skin, stone or brickwork.
Using your imagination and imagination, you can use what you can find at home to create an original texture. An ordinary rope, attached to a piece of plywood in the form of a pattern, becomes an original stencil. Thanks to its flexibility, twine allows you to realize your wildest fantasies.
Interesting textures can be created using newspapers, film, washcloths, sponges and other improvised means.
The nuances of using multiple colors
The final stage of finishing is painting the surface. To emphasize the decorative effect of relief surfaces, it is advisable to use paint of at least two different shades.
Textured plaster can be painted using the wash method. This method is more acceptable with a clearly defined surface topography. To give the walls expressiveness, two different shades are used.
Lighter paint is used as a background. After applying it and drying completely, apply more dark color, part of which, after application, is removed with a damp sponge or cloth. Thus, a dark background remains in the recessed areas of the relief, and the protruding parts are lightened.
Useful tips. Video - master class on creating an elite “Venetian” from ordinary putty
Work with a layer of putty applied to the wall must be carried out as quickly as possible in order to have time to set the solution.
The boundaries of wall sections with different textures are separated during work masking tape, which must be removed before the putty is completely dry. Otherwise, chipping of the extreme contours is inevitable.
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Grade 5+The times of total shortages generated by the Soviet era are long gone. After all, back then decorating the walls in a room was understandable and simple. Today, a wide variety of finishing materials have appeared:
- liquid wallpaper;
- facing panels;
- modern paints.
But decorative plaster is a real breakthrough in construction and repair technologies. This is absolutely not the plaster that is put under wallpaper, but a completely new independent material.
The excellent qualities of decorative plaster do not require additional recommendations. Two rooms, even decorated by the same person, using the same materials and techniques, will never be the same. Each one is exclusive, because the pattern of plaster on the wall cannot be repeated. With its help you can create the most interesting effects, you just need to master necessary equipment. This coating is very durable various kinds harmful effects. It is difficult to get dirty, but if this happens somehow, it is easy to wash.
The plaster is environmentally friendly and does not emit harmful chemical compounds.
In addition, it improves the soundproofing of walls. In stores, such material is sold in dry form; it is made on the basis of binding materials. Crumbs, sand, stones or fibers with the addition of antiseptics, dyes, and thickeners can be used as fillers. In this article we will tell you how to make decorative plaster on walls with your own hands, what methods and materials exist for this, and also demonstrate photo and video instructions.
Conventionally, plaster is divided into:
- interior
Facade plaster is much more resistant to aggressive environmental influences and is used for external works. The interior, in turn, is divided into:
- mineral;
- silicate;
- latex.
There is also a classification according to the type of surface that results. For example, under “roller”, “fur coat”, “rust”, etc.
In general, each type of plaster has its own characteristics in application. For example, expensive “Venetian” plaster is applied in several layers, in a special way that requires thorough professional skills; it can be coated on top with wax. This is beyond the power of a beginner, so it is better to turn to a professional.
If you still want to do the repairs yourself, it is better to choose “bark beetle” type plaster. To apply it you only need an ordinary spatula.
Working with ordinary decorative plaster even a beginner will submit, because it is extremely difficult to spoil such a coating. And there is no need to prepare the walls too carefully - it will smooth out all the defects itself. Such decorative plaster of the walls will also give flight to your design ideas.
Preparing walls for finishing
It is necessary to thoroughly clean the wall from the remnants of the previous coating (paint, wallpaper, etc.). The peeled areas are removed and the cracks are sealed. This will be enough for “bark beetle” type plaster, but “Venetian” and some other varieties require a perfectly flat surface.
After priming and drying the surface, it is necessary to decide whether the entire wall area will be plastered, or whether part of it will go under another coating.
Zones different claddings can be separated using masking tape or window seal.
Minimum set of tools:
- Spatulas of different sizes.
- Grater (wooden or plastic).
- Metal smoother.
- Containers for solution and water.
- Roller for textured plaster.
The solution should be prepared based on the recommendations on the package, then you will get the required consistency. Moreover, you need to prepare such a portion that you can take it out at once, because otherwise the solution will “set” right in the container. This is a job that does not tolerate long smoking breaks.
The plaster must be applied with a spatula. When it thickens a little, you can go over it with a grater without excessive pressure, creating the desired pattern. It is better to practice in a small area first.
To create a unique relief, a spatula, grater and own hands. You can use any available means.
Most often, beginners create rain on the walls different directions, circles, waves, crossed lines. The easiest to implement is horizontal relief. You can also use a special figured roller, then applying the pattern is much easier.
All this must be done at maximum speed, because the layer of plaster dries very quickly. Must be given Special attention joints of sections to avoid sagging.
If your wall has been prepared for different types coatings, then the adhesive tape in the places where the zones are separated must be removed before the plaster is completely dry; later this will be more difficult to do, and minor defects may remain.
After complete drying (usually about 24 hours), the plaster needs to be treated with fine sandpaper, which will remove all excess.
At this point, finishing the wall with decorative plaster can be considered complete. But there are people who are not happy with this and want to paint the wall. In this case, you should use only high-quality paint that is resistant to moisture, sun rays and mechanical influences.
When carrying out work, you must first paint the textured areas of the surfaces, and only then the smooth ones.
After the first layer has dried, a second coat of paint should be applied.
Decorative bark beetle plaster is increasingly used for façade finishing. Even an apprentice can apply it, the main thing is to familiarize yourself with the technology and adhere to it as accurately as possible.
As a rule, bark beetle is used for facade work, but due to its attractive texture, this type of decorative plaster has recently been used in interior design, for example, in eco style.
Bark beetle is used for finishing vertical surfaces, but if you have experience in this matter, then you can even apply it to the ceiling.
Wall preparation and priming
Before applying the bark beetle, you need to putty the surface of the walls if we are talking about plastered walls. It is very practical to apply the bark beetle directly to the foam plastic previously glued to the facade of the house. Leveling will be reduced to grouting the joints.
To avoid the formation of cracks at the foam joints, you should use a reinforcing mesh when applying putty.
To achieve proper adhesion of the plaster to the wall, you should use a primer that contains quartz sand, providing excellent adhesion of the plaster to the base of the wall.
The products of the manufacturing company Ceresit are most in demand on the market. If you decide to purchase such a primer, then you should use ST 16 grade for decorative plaster.
The walls are coated with a primer shortly before applying the bark beetle. At a temperature of +20ºС the primed surface will dry within 30 minutes. Composition consumption – 150 g/m2.
The primer is slightly visible from under the plaster, so its color should be as close as possible to the color of the bark beetle. To do this, it should simply be tinted in a shade corresponding to the color of the bark beetle.
If the bark beetle is applied to cement-sand plaster, then there is no need to prime the surface. Simply wet the wall an hour before applying the bark beetle. To achieve maximum adhesion, wet the base with plenty of water.
On the market you can buy ready mixture, this could be Ceresit CT 63 or a dry mixture that you will need to prepare yourself. If we talk about price, then from an economic point of view it is better to purchase a dry mixture, since it is cheaper.
To prepare decorative plaster from a dry mixture, you will need a drill with a mixing attachment, water and a mixing container.
The bark beetle dries quickly and should not be mixed with water. Therefore, do a small batch, especially if you have no experience working with decorative plaster.
Taking into account the size of the marble chips, the amount of bark beetle is calculated. For the small fraction XS, the consumption is 700 g/m2, for XL – 1700 g/m2, and for XXL – 2000 g/m2. To ensure that the joints are invisible, the bark beetle must be applied to the wall in one go.
So, to prepare the mixture, pour the amount of water indicated on the package into the container. In this case, the water temperature should not exceed 15–20ºС. Add the dry mixture into the water gradually, while stirring the mixture with a drill with a mixer attachment. Leave ready-made plaster for 10 minutes, and then stir again.
Only acrylic-based bark beetles can be tinted; all other types of plaster are best painted on top.
The main thing when applying bark beetle is to distribute the composition evenly over the surface. This can be done with a metal grater 30 cm long. You can remove excess bark beetle from it with a 10 cm long spatula.
The bark beetle layer should correspond to the size of the marble chips, that is, within 2–3 mm. This important condition, because if the layer is too thin, the primer will be strongly visible, as a result of which the protective properties of the finish will be deteriorated. Well, if the layer of plaster is too thick, then the texture of the bark beetle will not be visible and the appearance of the facade/interior decoration will suffer.
Since, as mentioned above, the bark beetle dries quickly, you will have to work just as quickly. To ensure that the surface of the walls is as uniform as possible, it is better to apply the plaster at a time. But if this is unrealistic in view large area walls, then separate the strip with masking tape and apply the composition slightly overlapping the tape. Then peel off the tape without waiting for the plaster to dry. Continue applying plaster in the same manner until the entire wall is covered.
Trituration
The most important stage of work is rubbing the bark beetle. It depends on what the final drawing on the wall will be. This work should begin immediately after the plaster begins to dry (after about 20 minutes). If your palm does not stick to the wall, then you can start rubbing, which is done using a plastic trowel.
When marble chips are rubbed, chaotic depressions are formed.
Thus, you can get the desired effect:
- “Lamb” - the pattern is formed thanks to short circular movements. Thus, chaotic grooves remain on the wall, which are visually similar to lamb’s wool.
- “Rain” is the most common rubbing technique. It is created by up and down movements. So, you get vertical rain. If you rub from the upper left corner to the lower right corner, the rain will be diagonal. To keep the rubbing angle unchanged, you can mark the wall with masking tape.
- “Carpet” – rubbing should be done with alternating movements up and down and left and right.
If you cannot apply the plaster in one go, then do not rub it to the very edge. It’s better to finish the next part of the wall, and then carefully rub the joints. This way you can make a seamless transition.
You can paint the walls the next day after applying the bark beetle. Painting has some advantages over tinting plaster. After the bark beetle has dried without color, you can finally level the layer with sandpaper. Plaster with colors cannot be leveled in this way, as worn-out pieces will be noticeable.
Painting provides more opportunities for design work. This aspect is especially relevant when using bark beetle in interior design.
The grooves emphasized with a dark shade look very impressive. To achieve this, you first need to paint the wall. dark color. After the paint coat has dried, apply a second, lighter coat of paint. In this case, the second layer must be applied with a semi-dry roller. In this case, the paint will not penetrate into the grooves and they will remain dark. The consumption of the coloring composition is 300 g/m2.
To improve the performance characteristics of the walls (this is especially appropriate for interior wall decoration), you can coat them with varnish - glossy or with glitter.
Preparation for applying homemade decorative plaster made from putty begins with determining the room in which it will be applied to the walls. The choice of texture, collection of tools, and even the method of mixing the composition depend on this.
So, to successfully decorate walls with putty you will need:
- Putty.
- Kneading container.
- Spatula and trowel.
- Metal grater.
- Construction mixer.
- Plastic film for the pattern or bag.
Take measurements of the walls, which will allow you to roughly calculate the amount source material for finishing. The approximate consumption of putty indicated on the packaging will help you with this. To save money, you can purchase putty in powder form. To make the solution in this case you will need:
- 6 kg of dry putty;
- 200 g PVA glue;
- 2 liters of water.
Dilute the putty with water in some suitable container. This can be done using a mixer. You should get a homogeneous mass. Then add PVA to the mixture and bring it again until smooth.
For finishing walls in rooms with low level humidity, you can use gypsum or cement plaster. And for rooms with high level humidity it is better to use cement.
If the walls are damaged, then all crumbling parts must be cleaned. All recesses should be covered with cement. This way you can level the walls. If the surface is unreliable, then stick on it plaster mesh, which you will subsequently putty.
After the putty layer has dried, rub it in so that the surface is even. Then the walls should be primed. Use a deep penetration composition for these purposes.
Applying homemade plaster
You can apply decorative plaster, made yourself from putty, in several ways:
- Scales. Apply the putty with a layer thickness of 3–5 mm, and then make vertical strokes with a spatula 10 cm wide. After the composition has dried, it can be painted in the desired color.
- Rock. Start applying thin layer putty from the upper corner of the wall. The layer should be approximately 3 mm. Then take a metal float and place it so that one side remains in the air and does not actually touch the wall. Without lifting your hands, draw straight lines along the putty.
- Cave. Apply putty to the wall and level it. Then, with a piece of polyethylene compressed into a ball, make a pattern, pressing it against the wall. This can be done in another way by applying a covering film to the wall. It will need to be torn off from the putty in a day.
- Venetian made of putty. Place a little putty on a spatula and make uneven strokes with it. After 24 hours, sand the walls with fine-grain sandpaper. If you only need to erase sharp corners, then do it with a grid. Prime the surface and let it dry. Paint the wall with a base color, followed by a surface color. Immediately after application, it must be lightly wiped off the convex parts of the plaster using a damp rag. Ultimately, the walls should be covered with wax/acrylic varnish/gold plate.
- For creating original pattern You can also use other stamps from scrap materials. For example, pieces of foam rubber, branches, polystyrene foam, flowers, pieces of fabric, a roller wrapped in fabric, stencils, etc.
After your homemade decorative plaster has dried, paint it or open it with colored wax.
In general, this science is simple and even an inexperienced “plasterer” can do it. If you did everything correctly, the interior of your home will delight you with originality and originality for many years.
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If you want to order wall decoration with decorative plaster, we recommend turning to professionals, since the price for these products is very high. You can find out the cost of decorative plaster on the websites of companies producing decorative coatings. Also pay attention to Venetian plaster, it is great for covering walls.