French plaster with your own hands. Decorative plaster with film

When the repair comes to an end, the question arises of choosing a quality finish for the walls. Among the mass of varieties of finishing raw materials, decorative plaster is very popular.

Those who prefer non-standard decoration techniques make such plaster with their own hands, using the most common putty. At the same time, the appearance of the finished surfaces is stylish and appropriate in different styles of interior design. Consider the methods of manufacturing this composition.

Features of putty and plaster

To understand the transformation of one material into another, it is necessary to have a general understanding of each of them. The final product, which is decorative plaster, differs from the usual variety of plaster materials, which are mainly coarse-grained and rough finishing composition of a pasty consistency. Its texture is softer and more delicate, so it can be prepared from ordinary putty.

The task of decorative plaster is not to level, but to decorate indoor surfaces.

Putty is nothing more than a surface leveler, which is sold in the form of a powder or a ready-made mixture in sealed packages. This is a plastic mass that is effective in leveling walls, it is used to eliminate base defects (for example, cracks, chips, scratches, crevices).

Its grit level is much less than that of conventional plaster materials, due to which it has a high viscosity. This material has a lot of advantages, the main of which is the absence of deformation and shrinkage when leveling the base.

Due to the fact that it is able to smooth the structure of the treated surface and make it homogeneous, it is one of the most relevant materials preferred by professional builders and finishers.

However, at the same time not every putty is suitable for the job, because the rough and finish varieties are grainy. At the same time, on the shelves you can buy oil, structural, acrylic putties.

Starting, you can prepare the base for further finishing, finishing may well become the decor of walls and ceilings, differing in the best texture uniformity.

Advantages

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster made from putty has many advantages.

Consider the main ones:

• It looks beautiful, allowing you to design a home in a different style at the choice of the owners of the house.
• Depending on the type of material used, it can be used to decorate planes indoors and outdoors.
• The texture of this coating can be given absolutely any: smooth, embossed, wavy, zigzag, as well as with a mass of textures and patterns that are created using various improvised tools and specialized equipment.
• This finish simplifies and speeds up surface finishing. You can make them beautiful in 1 light day, subject to preliminary preparation of the base.

• Decorative plaster is durable: for many years it will decorate the surface without changing its performance properties, original attractiveness of color and texture.
• This material absorbs noise well. Due to this decor, you will be spared the annoying sounds that often come from neighboring apartments.
• Decorative plaster is a good thermal insulation. It will insulate the walls of your home, which will be especially noticeable in the cold season.
• It is environmentally friendly: there are no harmful impurities in the composition, so there will be no harm to health during operation, which is especially important for allergy sufferers.
• The choice of components for creating decorative plaster is great. If desired, you can choose an individual composition that will allow you to realize the most unusual design solutions.

Crafting Recipes

You can turn putty into a decorative material yourself at home. This will not be difficult, although it will require additional waste. However, today it is not difficult to acquire the necessary components: trademarks offer a wide range of products in the public domain.

Consider the basic manufacturing recipes.

With PVA glue

To create a mass, take 6 kg of a powder mixture of ordinary putty and pour them into a pre-prepared clean container. 2 liters of water are added, the mass is kneaded, then 0.2 kg of PVA glue is poured into it, after which it is mixed again.

If there is no PVA glue, you can replace it with a drywall grout in a 1: 1 ratio.

primed

For this method, a powder composition (6 kg) is used, mixed with a primer to the consistency of homogeneous sour cream, then grout is added to the mass. The composition can include colored grout or paint of the desired tone.

For this recipe, you need to use a white primer.

Gypsum based

Some craftsmen use white gypsum powder compositions to turn a simple putty into a decorative one. To do this, take 6 kg of gypsum mixture, add 2 l of water at room temperature to them, knead until smooth, then add a glass (0.2 l) of PVA glue.

With marble chips

This recipe is suitable for decorating the surface with the "bark beetle" technique. To create decorative plaster, you will need a simple putty, which must be mixed with marble chips in a ratio of 1: 4 (1 part crumb to 4 parts putty). The mass is diluted with water and kneaded to the consistency of sour cream. It is not recommended to add the dye immediately - it is better to do this after the plaster has dried.

Venetian

This recipe requires the purchase of a special putty. In order for the surface to convey exactly Venetian plaster, it is necessary to purchase a mixture with quartz, marble, malachite chips, add slaked lime and dyes to it (you can use the color of the desired shade).

The mixture should not be liquid, but resemble a paste or thick sour cream in consistency.

Versailles

After leaving for a few minutes, then mix again. If necessary, you can add color (if the cultivated area is small). Silver is used for finishing decor after the drawing is completed. Its presence is mandatory for this style.

How to make decorative plaster Versailles, see the following video.

Preparing for decorating

In order to eliminate the overspending of material, to carry out the work as efficiently as possible, taking into account technological features and to make good decorative plaster from ordinary putty, it is necessary to initially prepare the base of the surfaces planned for decoration. This stage is mandatory: without proper preparation of the base, good adhesion and durability of the plaster decoration is impossible.

The process consists of several stages:

• From the room in which the finishing work is carried out, they take out all the furniture, cover, if possible, with polyethylene what cannot be taken out.
• Remove the old coating from the surfaces planned for decoration. If this is wallpaper, then in order to avoid the appearance of dust and accelerate their peeling, it is preferable to use a spray gun. After using it, removing them from the walls is not difficult.

• If there are bumps, old paint, lime, they are disposed of with a metal spatula. For paint, you can buy a special wash.

• After removing the coating, a visual inspection of the plane is carried out for chips, potholes, scratches and cracks: this will allow you to select the required amount of rough material, eliminating its overrun.
• The wall leveler is kneaded in the proportions indicated on the packaging of the material (approximately to the consistency of thick sour cream or paste), after which holes, potholes are masked, cracks and uneven bases are removed. It is not necessary to completely cover the plane with the leveler: this will increase the consumption of rough raw materials.

• After the walls are treated with rough material, they must be sanded with sandpaper or a special construction grater, after which the treated plane is wiped with a damp sponge or cloth.

• At this stage, it is necessary to treat the surfaces for plastering with a primer, using a composition with high penetrating power for finishing. It will make the base homogeneous, bind the dust, in some cases even the surface to perfection.

After the primer dries, you can apply decorative plaster. Since this material needs a quality foundation, from a rich selection of priming liquids, you should choose the one that contains quartz chips. This will enhance adhesion, because a viscous decorative material will stick better on a flat, rough base than on a smooth surface.

For a greater adhesion effect, you can treat the base with a primer twice, allowing each applied layer to dry.

After that, you can start decorating the plane with your own hands.

Patterns, embossing, roller textures

Although there are no great difficulties in applying decorative plaster, this process may seem complicated to a beginner.

When working, one should take into account the fact that the beauty and professional appearance of the finish directly depend on several factors:

• confident wave of the hand;
• tool;
• decorative inclusions in the composition;
• patience and meticulousness.

Applying decorative plaster to the surface is easy.

Let's look at a few tricks.

Roller

You can buy a ready-made textured roller - this will simplify the work.

If you want something exclusive, you can show your imagination, for example:

• wind a clothesline or cord around the roller;
• wrap the roller with cling film, deliberately creating folds;
• use a vegetable net by winding it on a roller;
• use a roller with a long pile;
• paint the surface with a roller with glued leatherette.

If you want to imitate wallpaper with a relief, instead of the usual roller, you can buy an option with a relief pattern.

Such a tool will allow you to apply the material in different ways:

• by pressing the roller into the material when the surface begins to dry;
• by painting the dried surface with a second layer of paint or liquid decorative plaster of the desired color.

Which way to use is better - everyone decides for himself. However, in any case, before making the finishing layer, you need to putty the base with a rough composition.

Spatula

The interior surface finish can be decorated with a spatula. Separate strokes cover the entire plane, deliberately leaving irregularities formed as a result of the use of a narrow or wide tool.

If a pattern is planned in the form of wavy or zigzag lines, initially they try to cover the entire plane evenly (without a pattern), then (when the surface is covered) confident curly lines are drawn with a spatula at regular intervals along the entire length of the base.

With this tool, you can perform a textured surface finish for marble, stone, brick. In each case, the movements are different: straight, arched, chaotic.

Other options

Instead of a roller and spatula, you can use a trowel, as well as a sponge, washcloth and even a nail. Some craftsmen create drawings with their fingers, a massage brush, a rough annular mesh sponge.

In skillful hands, even familiar plants can become a surface decoration tool. However, for a beginner, it is unlikely that it will turn out beautifully. In this case, it is better to limit yourself to a roller or special devices.

If you want creativity, you can draw on the surface with a large nail, creating, for example, stone or brickwork.

Let's consider several relevant techniques for decorating the plaster layer:

Fur coat

This texture resembles a needle base. This technique is suitable for indoor and outdoor work. To make it interesting, polyethylene is usually used. The relief effect is due to the thickness of the polyethylene.

Dense material will contribute to a deep texture. If you need a smoother surface, use a thin material. It is crushed, forming folds, and applied to the wall, slightly pressing, then the process is repeated over the entire plane.

bark beetle

This method of decorating the surface is one of the most popular. Outwardly, such a surface resembles wood carved by insects.

To imitate such a texture, you will need a special trowel - a tool made of plastic or wood with a comfortable handle. To do this, the composition is applied to the base in small portions with a layer of no more than 3 mm, applying a tool after 5-7 minutes and slightly shifting it up and down.

Some masters make the directions diagonally, others like the transverse pattern.

Stencil

This technique gives vent to fantasy. Today it will not be difficult to create a stencil on your own if you do not want to buy ready-made.

It is cut out of cardboard or plywood. The drawing is applied to the wall, sometimes fixed, then the solution is taken and the holes of the stencil are filled with it.

The subtlety of the process is the fact that you can remove the stencil after the decorative plaster has dried. The disadvantage of technology is the need for several templates, so buying is a more acceptable option. The advantage of the method is the relief of the pattern.

To make it look professional, after the pattern has dried, it should be lightly rubbed with a sandpaper with a fine abrasive.

combination

This technology allows you to use two techniques in one decoration. For example, it can be the use of background plaster with a silk texture (the addition of mother-of-pearl) and a three-dimensional pattern of a related color. The drawing is preferably made in relief.

A variety of floral and plant motifs, tree branches and leaves, as well as lace curls look especially beautiful on such surfaces.

Venetian style

The base composition is tinted in the main tone, then applied to the plane, thinly distributing the composition over the surface with a wide spatula. When the base dries, it is trimmed and cleaned of dust, then covered with a transparent primer. Now bred new material divide it into 2 parts and each of them is tinted with one color, but of different intensity. It turns out two compositions: light and saturated tones.

It is applied alternately on the wall in small portions, smoothing the areas between them. After the decor dries, the surface is treated with a thin layer of varnish or wax.. The finish will resemble glossy marble.

Versailles

This method requires surface preparation with quartz primer for decorative plasters. This will contribute to a better adhesion of the plaster to the base. The mass is applied to the surface with a spatula or trowel, after which a pattern is attached to it using a trowel. Movements can be undulating or chaotic.

After the pattern and the base have dried, the surface is slightly leveled, dusted, then primed and painted with water-dispersion paint. After that, silver and varnish are taken, mixed and coated on top with a paint roller, applying the composition with silver only to the protruding contours of the pattern.

After that, the entire surface is coated with a water-based varnish.

To prevent the coating from creating the feeling of a film, the varnish should be diluted by half before use.

With the help of a newspaper

In addition, to decorate the walls with plaster, you can use an ordinary newspaper, covering it with plastic wrap. In this method, it is preferable to use a starting putty, since the finishing variety can form microcracks when performing a deep relief.

The newspaper is crumpled, the upper part is packed in polyethylene so that the newspaper does not get wet. The layer of application of polymer putty should be larger than usual (approximately 5 - 6 mm). The newspaper is applied to the surface and slightly pressed, repeating this throughout the treated plane. After the facing cloth dries, it is primed and coated with acrylic paint.

To give the effect of aging, they pass over the painted surface with a fine sandpaper, brightening the decorative plaster of their own production in the places where the pattern protrudes.

Secrets of the masters

Each master during the finishing work has his own rules that must be observed.

We note the main ones:

• Decorative putty is not applied to crumbling surfaces and places with pollution: the material will not stick to them for a long time.
• A concrete base with oil paint will cause a lot of problems when finishing - it is necessary to wash off the dye.
• If adhesion to a given surface is doubtful, use a sickle mesh (it can be glued to the surface with PVA).

• It is undesirable to dilute the composition with a construction mixer: the better the mass is whipped, the faster it dries.
• Wash out the remains of each used portion completely: the remaining particles of the old composition will cause the new portion to harden soon.
• If you are going to paint a finished relief surface, do not do this earlier than a day after decorating the surfaces with plaster.
• Keep in mind an important point: the deep relief of the plaster will take twice as much as the surface is almost smooth (for example, Versailles).

• Strong indentation will not give the desired effect. If you press hard on the roller or other tool, you can expose the base of the wall, which is unacceptable.
• The structural relief of the surface must be the same in any part of the finish, the thickness of the pattern layer must be identical, and the pattern is applied 1 time (do not repeat twice in one area).
• When creating a picture, you can use special stencils (for example, leaf moldings or special forms, through which you can even create brickwork).

To simplify the process, and most importantly, to achieve a result no worse than that of professional craftsmen, take note of a few recommendations:

• When making drawings with your own hands or with the help of a tool, try to keep the wave of your hand the same. If you are in a hurry, wanting to finish the job faster, the waves, strokes and curls will look detached and unprofessional.
• Do not save money on buying a decorating tool: only professionals can create a stylish pattern using improvised tools. A pattern created with a relief roller will look better than uncertain chaotic lines.
• If you plan to perform a relief pattern with decorative plaster, invite a specialist with artistic skills. Such individuals can do any experiments, while the result of the work will look stylish and appropriate.

• If you plan to decorate complex areas, do not leave corners, ledges and niches for later. Start with them, otherwise uneven finishes are possible.
• Buy high-quality putty with documentation. When buying, ask the seller for a certificate of quality and compliance with safety standards. This eliminates the risk of acquiring a fake, the composition of which can be harmful to health.
• Don't neglect the expiration date. If a month or two remains before its end, and the repair may be delayed, do not take the material for future use. After the expiration date, the properties of the composition will begin to change for the worse, therefore, such a finish will not be durable, the uniformity indicators will worsen when mixing the old solution.

• If possible, buy a dry composition: it eliminates the overspending of finishing raw materials, is more economical and convenient for decorating large planes. At the same time, the shortage problem is excluded - in extreme cases, you can always add a new portion.
• The finished composition in sealed packaging dries faster, while the consistency becomes thicker. This fact suggests that the work does not tolerate interruptions and stops: this is fraught with the formation of joints between the treated areas.

In addition, pay attention to such a nuance: if you add any inclusion to the composition, you must do this immediately for the entire mass. If for some reason you don’t have enough homemade plaster, you won’t be able to make a 100% identical mixture again: the shade, the effect, and the consistency will be different. In this case, you can decorate the surface with white material, and after it dries, paint it in the desired tone.

The variety of finishing materials on the market cannot fail to impress. You will find various, and decorative panels, and paints, and even. How to choose the perfect material? How to find a compromise between spectacular appearance, excellent quality, long service life and low price? These questions are asked by many people who are thinking about self-repair. I want to create a unique and unusual interior without investing huge funds. And there are many ways to transform your home. The use of decorative plaster will allow you to finish the premises relatively quickly and at no extra cost. At the same time, even a beginner can cope with such work.

But the usual smooth wall is too boring. Decorative plaster can be much more spectacular. And for this it is not necessary to purchase expensive types of material or special tools. Craftsmen have long figured out all the ways to upgrade ordinary plaster to a coating with an extraordinary texture.

What is decorative plaster?

The decorative look of this common material differs significantly from its "predecessor". The usual mixture of cement and sand ceases to be solely a means of eliminating cracks and other wall imperfections. The addition of dyes, decorative elements and special ingredients to the plaster has led to the fact that now this material has deservedly become one of the most popular on the market. With it, you can quickly transform the interior on your own.

There are several types of decorative plaster: structural(the surface is grainy), “ Venetian"(imitates natural stone, but difficult to work with), mineral(the most environmentally friendly and budget option) and textured(high plasticity allows you to create unique patterns).

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster with a film

You can give the surface an unusual look in many ways. There are special stencils, patterned rollers and other tools that allow you to change the appearance of a plastered wall. But all of them will be useful to craftsmen who are constantly engaged in home repairs. It is irrational to purchase expensive tools for finishing one or two rooms. But leaving the walls without an unusual texture is not the best option.

The craftsmen found a way out of the situation and solved the issue of applying the pattern with the most familiar and simple things. One of them was polyethylene film. Its price is low, it is very easy to work with it, and the effect is amazing and unusual.

Choice of tools and materials

But one film, of course, is not enough. To decorate the walls you will need:

• metal spatulas (large and small),
• one-handed trowel,
• acrylic putty finishing,
• masking tape,
• polyethylene (1.5 times the area of ​​the walls),
• bucket,
• pigmented semi-gloss wax,
• sponge,
• tassel,
• paint bath,
• waterproofing soil,
• paint roller.

Wall preparation

Particular attention should be paid to the preparation of the walls, since the strength of your finish and its appearance depend on this stage. Get rid of all the old trim: wallpaper, plaster, paint. It is strictly forbidden to apply a new layer on the previous one.

To begin, conduct an “inspection” of the wall. Carefully inspect it, noting all the bumps and notches, cracks and bulges. The wall must be level. If the surface is far from ideal, then it must first be leveled.

In order not to spoil the already existing interior details, use masking tape. She can glue the frieze, adjacent surfaces and other decorative elements. After work, carefully remove the tape, do not leave it for a long time.

Decorative plaster using a film: step by step instructions

We recommend that you use acrylic plaster, since it is much easier to work with it than with dry. However, both types are suitable for finishing interior work. Prepare material. Thoroughly stir the plaster achieve uniformity. It should be quite thick and viscous. If the contents of the bucket flow like liquid sour cream, then the composition cannot be applied to the walls. It just won't stay on the surface.

1. Step. Use a spatula to spread the plaster evenly. Scoop up the right amount of material with it and apply it to the trowel. And already with it you can carefully distribute the plaster over the surface of the wall. You need to start work from one corner, and finish - the opposite. The recommended layer thickness is 2 mm. You should not apply plaster with a thicker layer, it simply will not hold on to the surface. Remember that the plaster is applied to the entire wall at once. You can not stop working one day in the middle of the wall, and the next day do the other half.
2. Step. So, you evenly applied plaster to the wall. But how to give it the desired texture? For this, film is useful. It is best to work in pairs, then one person can create a pattern, and the other can hold the polyethylene so that it does not arbitrarily fall on the wall. You need to start from the corner. Gradually attach the polyethylene to the wall, forming patterns due to the folds on the film. The more the material is wrinkled, the deeper the relief will be. You can also correct the pattern after gluing the film to the entire surface of the wall. Don't forget to remove the masking tape.
3. Step. Leave the wall alone for 12-15 hours (the time for complete drying of the plaster is usually indicated on the packaging). After that, you can carefully remove the film. Let the wall dry completely if necessary.
4. Step. Reapply masking tape to protect adjacent surfaces. Apply pigmented wax with a roller or sponge. To achieve uniformity and emphasize the texture, gently go over all the relief places with a sponge. Excess paint can be removed with a dry white cotton cloth. Leave the wall for 4-6 hours to dry.

After that, you can apply another paint, tint embossed parts or apply mother-of-pearl to achieve an unusual effect of "iridescent" colors.

Decorative plaster using a film: video master class

Using modern finishing materials and technologies in the repair process, you can create a unique design and embody any original ideas. At the same time, it is not necessary to spend money on the purchase of expensive materials and attract professional builders. One of the available options on how to make side surfaces and give them an interesting texture is to plaster them, but with putty. Such decorative plaster looks great in any room and allows you to implement different design ideas.

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Decorative putty plaster - the advantages of coating

Plaster is intended for rough wall finishing and is a coarse, coarse-grained material. Putty, on the contrary, is used for the final leveling of the surface and is available in two types:

• Starting Lineups. Designed to hide cracks, scratches, and other minor surface defects.
• Finishing mixes. They make the wall absolutely smooth and prepare it for further painting, wallpapering.

Decorative plaster can be made from ordinary finishing putty. The coating looks very impressive and perfectly masks all the roughness. It is easy to make it yourself, which allows you to do without the involvement of specialists and save a lot of money.

In addition to low cost, the advantages of using this finishing method are:

• original invoice. Graceful reliefs of the decorated surface are perfect for creating a unique design.
• High adhesion and plasticity of the material, facilitating its application and repair work.
• Long service life, during which the aesthetic and performance characteristics are preserved.
• Additional noise and heat insulation.
• The absence of harmful toxic substances, which makes putty mixtures the most environmentally friendly, safe finishing materials.
• Large selection of stylistic solutions.

Having familiarized yourself with the basic rules, you can create unique interiors on your own. They use a chaotic application of colored stains or spots, make an arbitrary pattern or patterns, giving the wall an unusual embossed texture or painting it in the desired shade.

Preparatory work - highlights

Having shown patience, diligence and applying your imagination, with the help of putty, ordinary walls can be turned into a work of art. The necessary materials and tools are purchased at hardware stores. To give the surface a certain texture, special rollers are used with a coating in the form of stripes, dots, and an arbitrary pattern. But using improvised means, it is easy to make a textured roller yourself.



For example, by removing a worn-out coating from an old instrument and installing foam rubber with large pores instead. You can also make holes in it, placing them in a chaotic manner. An equally interesting result is obtained when using ordinary items - sponges, brushes, polyethylene.

Careful preparation of the walls is an indispensable condition for the long-term operation of decorative plaster. It is not necessary to bring the surface to an ideal state, since the putty skillfully hides small flaws. To eliminate significant defects, a leveling layer of gypsum putty or sand-cement mixture is first applied.

Gypsum mortars are modern materials, so they are easy to work with, but they are not suitable for rooms with high humidity. In such cases, preference is given to cement mixtures.

Before applying decorative plaster, it is necessary to prepare the walls, for this:

• Remove various dirt, old finishing materials - wallpaper, paint or plaster.
• The surface prone to cracking is reinforced with a mesh and coated with a deep penetration primer.
• To improve the quality of further finishing, a starting layer of putty is applied and left to dry.
• After that, to improve the adhesion of the adjoining layers, the walls are re-treated with a primer.



Before proceeding with the application of decorative plaster, it is necessary to choose one of the methods of work and prepare the appropriate tool and material. The simplest mixture is easy to make from putty and grout. Then, combining them in a container in a ratio of 1: 1 and stirring all the time, they begin to gradually add cold water until the solution becomes homogeneous, thick enough.

A properly prepared composition should adhere to the surface of the tool and not drain.



Application on the wall is carried out with a thin layer of no more than a centimeter. And after letting the mixture stand so that it grabs a little, they begin to make patterns. You can make a texture drawing in several ways using:

• roller;
• notched trowel;
• ready-made stencils;
• brush, trowel, other improvised devices.

Without proper preparation, it is difficult to create complex textures or patterns on your own to give the plaster a spectacular and original look. But simple reliefs will be within the power of everyone.

Venetian decorative plaster

Classical Venetian plaster, imitating valuable rocks of natural origin, is made from ordinary putty. After finishing her walls in the style of the Middle Ages, they look unusually beautiful. The best effect is obtained if Venetian plaster is used on perfectly flat, clean and dry surfaces.

To prepare the mixture, you need sand from natural stones (usually they take quartz, malachite, marble), slaked lime and dyes. The solution can be made independently or taken completely ready in the package. Then, following the manufacturer's instructions, it remains to add the required volume of water and stir with a construction mixer. The resulting composition should have a consistency similar to sour cream.



Putty is applied in small portions with a metal spatula, making strokes with it. They can be sweeping or small, depending on the pattern being created or the imitation of a particular material. After finishing the first layer, it is left for a while so that it dries well. Only then, using a rubber soft spatula, apply the next layer and again allow to dry.

Then proceed to grinding with a fine sandpaper or mesh. This is the most important work, since it is required to smooth out sharp protrusions with the utmost care, but not damage the structure. The next step is painting. To obtain the desired effect, the paint is applied in layers, and the saturation of their tone should differ from the previous ones. At the end, the walls can be covered with acrylic varnish, add a gilding effect, or leave everything unchanged.



Using a similar technique for creating Venetian plaster, walls can be decorated in the style of "Snowball". The difference lies in the choice of contrasting shades. In this case, the first layer is placed darker. And only then, with the help of light tones or white (to simulate snowfall), are splashes of the upper layers made.

Create unique patterns

Textured decorative plaster looks spectacular and is able to decorate the walls of any room. It is made using conventional putty mixtures. After applying to the surface, they are treated with a roller covered with foam rubber, or with the help of special textured blanks.



But if you show imagination and make large holes in the foam rubber or tie it with a steel mesh, clothesline, plastic bag, you can get your own unique pattern. The direction of movement is chosen at will.

Spatula decoration

Creating textured surfaces on the walls with a spatula is a creative process. Then, using small or wide strokes, arcuate or undulating movements to apply the solution, you can create a unique pattern. For example, decorative trim that imitates fish scales looks great on a wall section. The thickness of the layer and the schematic arrangement of the lines are selected individually.



First, putty is applied to the prepared section of the wall with a layer of 3-5 mm. To make the image more embossed, the thickness can be increased. Further, taking a spatula up to 10 cm wide, they begin to systematically apply a drawing, moving from one corner of the area to be formed to the opposite.

Slightly pressing on the tool, they form recesses, trying to give them a diagonal checkerboard or random order. In case of incorrect drawing of lines, the putty is carefully smoothed out and the relief is created anew. After obtaining the desired result, the surface is left to dry completely. Next, paint in any shades.

Imitation silk

To obtain a pattern that imitates compressed silk, you need to take a plastic film. The algorithm of work is as follows:

• An even layer about 2 mm thick putty is applied over the entire surface.
• Immediately cover with a film in random order. The more folds, the more interesting the texture.
• If necessary, the folds are additionally tightened and twisted a little, thereby provoking the formation of new patterns.
• After 12 hours, the film is removed and the walls are allowed to dry completely.
• After that, the surface is lightly cleaned, smoothing the protruding areas and removing the break-off parts.



The next step is painting. The paint is applied with a roller or sponge. To remove some of the color, a damp sponge is used, and its accumulation is rubbed with a clean rag worn on a spatula. After that, the coating is allowed to dry and on top, to give the effect of "silk", they are covered with mother-of-pearl paint.

Other ways to decorate

Artistic plastering can be done with a trowel. As in the previous case, a working layer is applied, and then, using a tool, the solution is gradually distributed from above. Arbitrary movements of the trowel will help to give the surface an unusual look. It is also applied in different places, slightly pressing.



A very popular type of finish "Bark beetle", reminiscent of insect-eaten wood, is obtained as follows. The composition applied to the surface is left for a while until it begins to set. Further, using a wooden or plastic tool and slightly pressing on the base, they begin to perform horizontal, vertical, circular movements. As a result, longitudinal grooves are formed, similar to wormholes.



One of the available ways to decorate walls and get an original pattern of grainy texture is to use a sponge. To do this, it is enough, by exercising a slight pressure, to walk it over the entire surface.

Decorating in the style of "Hatching" is performed with a metal or plastic comb, as if "combing" freshly applied plaster. The movements are completely arbitrary. After allowing the putty to dry, they pass through it with an ordinary rag and, simultaneously carrying out a light grout, remove small protruding particles.

With certain skills and a good imagination, it will not be difficult to create any patterns and turn ordinary putty into decorative plaster. Of course, the implementation of grandiose projects will require the help of specialists, but in most cases, after viewing the master class, photo and video instructions, you can cope with any difficulties on your own. To begin with, the technique should be worked out on an inconspicuous area and only then take on the main decor.

Wall decoration with decorative plaster is work that is carried out on internal or external surfaces. They are aimed at giving the walls or ceiling a certain texture and color. Depending on the selected composition, different techniques for applying this material are used. Only preparatory work remains unchanged.

To finish the walls with plaster with your own hands, you will need the following:

• spatulas of different sizes;
• graters and half graters;
• trowel;
• containers;
• brushes, rollers and sponges;
• drill with mixer nozzle;
• ladder or scaffolding;
• polyethylene film, masking tape;
• plaster mixture, wax, paint.

For the preparatory stage, the following tools and materials are needed:

• sandpaper, grinder;
• rule;
• level and plumb;
• spatulas;
• reinforcing mesh;
• deep penetration primer;
• starting plaster, putty.

Preparatory stage

Finishing with plaster requires a perfectly prepared surface. To do this, you need to carry out the following manipulations:

1. Completely remove the old coating or clean it from traces of paint, wallpaper, and so on.
2. Align the walls with starting plaster and reinforcing mesh or drywall sheets.
3. Repair possible surface defects, such as potholes and cracks, with putty.
4. Remove protruding fragments.
5. Check the evenness of the walls with a level or plumb line.
6. Apply two coats of primer to increase adhesion.

Structural plaster walls

With the help of this material, finishing work is carried out on external and internal surfaces. Finishing decorative plaster with your own hands does not require rich experience or qualifications - a home master can easily handle it. Difficulties can arise only with applying the mixture to the ceiling.

Solution preparation

The modern construction market offers ready-made mixtures in plastic containers of various sizes or dry powders in bags that need to be diluted with water. If we are talking about saving the budget, then it is better to buy powdered material and prepare decorative plaster yourself. For this purpose, you will need an electric drill with a mixer attachment, water and a mixing container.

Important! Most structural plasters dry very quickly, and water should not be added to them after preparation, so it is not recommended to make large batches so as not to lose material.

The material consumption directly depends on the filler fraction:

• Coarse-grained material - 2 kg per square meter.
• Medium grain - 1.7 kg.
• Fine-grained - 0.7 kg.

First of all, you need to wash the breeding container and pour into it the amount of water indicated by the manufacturer on the package. The temperature of the liquid should be approximately 20 degrees. Then you should gradually add the solution to the water, stirring it with a mixer.

After that, you need to wait about 15 minutes and stir the plaster again. If the material is made on the basis of acrylic resins, then color is added to it, otherwise it is subject to subsequent coloring.

Application features

The prepared composition is collected on a spatula and applied to the wall, after which the plaster is stretched over the surface. Excess material is also removed with a spatula. During application, it is important to observe the thickness of the plaster layer, which must correspond to the fraction of the material, therefore it is not recommended to make it more than 3 mm. At the same time, too thin a layer will not be able to completely cover the walls, and after drying, a primer will appear on them.

As mentioned above, this material dries instantly, so a limited time is allotted for work. In order for the plaster layer to be uniform, it should be applied at a time. If the surface to be treated is too large, then you will have to divide it into sections with masking tape. Then apply plaster with an overlap, remove the tape until the material has hardened, and treat the rest of the area in the same way.

The applied layer of plaster should not be thicker than the grain of the filler included in the composition.

Rubbing plaster

This stage is considered the most responsible. The appearance of the resulting surface and its performance depends on its correct implementation. Work must begin immediately after the material has set. This usually takes 30 minutes. Checking the readiness of the wall is simple: just put your hand on it, if it does not stick, you can start.

The procedure is carried out using a plastic trowel. To achieve different effects, different rubbing techniques are used (see photo):

Should know! If for some reason it is not possible to process the entire wall at a time, then you do not need to grind exactly to the boundaries of the treated area. It is necessary to leave the plaster untouched along the edges, and after applying the entire layer, carefully wipe the joints.

VIDEO: applying decorative plaster "Lamb" (master class)

Coloring

A day after the main work, you can start painting the wall. The first step is to process the entire surface with sandpaper to even out minor defects. Then the wall is painted in a dark color and wait until it dries. The next coat of paint should be lighter by 1-2 tones. The work is carried out with an ordinary paint roller, and the joints of the wall with the floor and ceiling are treated with a brush. After the second layer has dried, it is recommended to apply a glossy varnish.

Wall decoration with textured plaster

First, a solution is prepared taking into account the manufacturer's recommendations, after which it is applied to the surface with spatulas. dries longer than structural, so you can safely process the entire wall. Excess material is also removed with a spatula. After processing the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe wall, you can begin to create a texture.

How to make a texture layer

Such coverage can be obtained using the following tools:

• roller;
• stencil-stamp;
• trowel and spatula.

Using a roller is the easiest and fastest way. With this tool, you can create a surface that resembles velor. To do this, you need to forcefully pass them over the entire surface of the wall, while the movements should be directed in one direction. Then wait for the material to dry and remove the protruding fragments with a spatula blade.

If it seems too complicated a process, then you can purchase special stencil-stamps with embossed patterns in hardware stores. These products are simply pressed against fresh plaster, after which a relief remains on it. The main inconvenience is the need to constantly rinse the stencil with water in order to remove residual material from its surface.

On a note! When buying everything you need, you need to purchase several small stencils for the corners.

With the help of spatulas and trowels, patterns are created that resemble the texture of natural stone, suede or concrete. You need to work with them according to the same principle as with all the above tools. The brush, spatula or trowel is pressed against the surface and carried out over its entire area. If there was no construction tool at hand, then you can use an ordinary sponge or even a plastic bag. In general, anything that can leave relief on the surface will do.

VIDEO: wall decoration with textured plaster

How to stain

Such decorative plaster for interior work does not require mandatory painting, but to emphasize the texture, it is still better to carry it out. First, the surface is cleaned with fine-grained sandpaper, then the resulting dust is brushed off. The first layer of paint is applied with a long-haired roller, and the second with a short-haired one. Paint tones should be slightly different. They need to be applied at intervals of a day, while the plaster, after giving the texture, should dry for about 48 hours.

If there was no roller at hand, then the process of painting the decor plaster is as follows:

1. Open a can of paint and pour it into a special container. The brush is completely dipped into it, for the entire length of the bristles. Then wring out the embossed edge of the container to remove excess paint. If there is no special container, you can squeeze the bristles of the brush on a piece of multilayer cardboard.
2. Now you can start applying paint. It is not necessary to paint over every detail, you should apply a layer with sweeping movements, barely touching the surface. Thus, the paint will not rub into the texture, but will only touch the protruding fragments.
3. Wait for the first layer to dry and apply a second, lighter one. In this case, the same technique is used as for the first layer.
4. The last step will be the application of varnish. This material is first diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1, after which it is applied with a wide, clean brush. After some time (each varnish dries for a certain period), you can apply a second layer. After about 1-2 days, you can touch the plastered wall.

Some masters use the blur method. It involves applying only one layer of paint, which is then rubbed with a damp cloth. As a result, the texture remains saturated in color, and the protruding parts are lighter.

Drawings and panels

Before working with decorative plaster, you need to immediately determine the presence of additional design elements on the walls, for example, various drawings or panels. They are able to decorate and ennoble even the most ordinary interior, especially if they are combined with the right lighting.

What drawings can be used and where to place them

A win-win option is a separate wall, which is pre-finished with stone or stucco around the perimeter. It is also appropriate to place these elements between windows, near interior doors or along the edges of an arched passage.

If we are talking about a children's room, then here you can fantasize as much as you like. Drawings can be drawn to the theme of a child's favorite fairy tale or cartoon. For a children's room, it is permissible to apply drawings over the area of ​​\u200b\u200ball walls.

As for bedrooms or living rooms, everything is much more complicated here. The first rule is that the drawing should not bring disharmony into the interior. Drawings on the walls are allowed only for classical decoration, baroque, empire, etc. It goes without saying that in modern or high-tech, drawings and panels will look superfluous.

Bas-relief on the wall is an excellent solution for creating a stylish and unique interior.

The tone of the painted panel should either contrast with the tone of the adjacent wall, or differ from it by 2 tones. The combination of colorful and dark tones is unacceptable.

Application techniques

There are three main methods of surface decoration that require artistic taste. Therefore, it is better to trust professionals or get a master class on decorative plasters.

Working with a stencil

This creation option is the simplest. As a stencil, you can use fragments of plywood or drywall, after cutting patterns on them.

The application process is as follows:

Creating a bas-relief using construction tools

The relief graphics method is also considered one of the most popular. It involves the use of plastic fine-grained plasters based on synthetic binders, acrylic paints and colorless varnish. To carry out such operations, you will also need brushes of various shapes and sizes, spatulas made of various materials, pointed wooden pegs.

The process goes like this:

• After applying the final layer of plaster, the master, using the selected tool, applies a relief pattern to the surface. The simplest example is the waves drawn with a paint brush.
• The composition is completed with a decorated relief frame, which is created using a sponge or foam roller.
• After the drawing has completely dried, it is painted. There are also no clear recommendations here - it all depends on imagination and talent.

hand sculpting

The last method is considered the most difficult and without a profile education, sculpture, most likely, nothing will work out. The purpose of this operation is to create a relief on the wall being processed by hand modeling. Such panels can occupy only part of the wall, or they can occupy the entire area. After they dry, the surfaces are also treated with paint and varnish.

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster is applied quite simply, if you do not take into account the artistic aspects of the issue. The main thing is to follow the above tips and recommendations from manufacturers.

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster from ordinary putty is gaining more and more popularity as an affordable type of finish, since almost everyone is looking for a middle ground when making repairs in their home, and the best price-quality ratio.

Advantages of homemade plaster

Modern repairs are expensive in terms of both purchased materials and hired labor. The work of a plasterer-finisher costs a lot of money. The desire of everyone to save money is understandable and reasonable: no one wants the repair to drag on for many months, if not years, because of the high cost of the material and the work being done. So that he does not become a family curse, you need to look for the most rational way out of this situation. However, the solution is obvious: to make the material yourself. It is this option that will suit the vast majority of people who want to make an inexpensive and beautiful repair of their apartment.

There are plenty of tools for this, and it’s not difficult to purchase them - there would be a desire to complete the pattern.

The use of textured and structural rollers

An easy way to make textured plaster from ordinary putty with your own hands is to use a special roller. Getting the desired quality of finish in this way is quite simple.

Depending on the working surface, this tool produces the desired result - a coveted pattern on the wall.

Rollers differ in the material of their manufacture:

In addition to the listed rollers, there are also tools made of foam rubber, fabric, polyethylene, with a spirally fixed cord. With their help, you can achieve a rough surface with a pattern.

Important! Do not press too hard on the tool while working - a clear drawing is obtained only with minimal effort. The tool must be driven from top to bottom without stopping, firmly pressing against the already finished strip.

These tools fall into two categories:

Homemade finishing tool

It is not necessary to use only those tools that are sold in stores. With junk materials on hand, you can make a roller that will create an unusual, unique pattern.

You can use, for example, a finished roller, but make your own adjustments to its design. Examples:

There are as many options for such home creativity as you like: polyethylene, twine, rope, threads are used. The foam roller can be cut into abstract shapes, slits, etc.

Important! When working with structural and textured rollers, you need to work smoothly, without making sudden movements.

Other Required Tools

You can apply the pattern using other devices:

In addition to the listed tool, you can use a lot more, from a brush-brush to a Venetian trowel (trowel). Even a simple broom can give a wall a unique pattern.

Decorative plaster from ordinary putty

Of course, you should not discount simple types of finishes, which are quite attractive in appearance, using the most common putty, both starting and finishing. How to make textured plaster with your own hands? Very simple, and this option is widely used in recent times. “Branded”, ready-to-use putty costs about three times more than regular putty, and it will not be difficult to make it yourself.

Now let's talk about how it can be done and how to work with a homemade mixture.

Materials for decorative putty plaster:

• PVA glue - 200 g
• Gypsum-based mixture - 6 kg.
• Water - 2l.

First, we apply a layer, which is called the main one - this is done with a wide spatula. When this layer dries, we proceed to decorating. There are many ways to create a textured surface. You can apply the composition with spatulas of various sizes and textures - from smooth to jagged. They can be combined.

You can do this with one spatula, applying strokes in different directions. Even the most ordinary broom, as already mentioned, is used to create a pattern, and the result is achieved when impressions are made on plaster with a broom - from chaotic to strictly directed strokes.

There are many ways to apply, you need to either choose the one that you like.

Applying decorative putty

Each of us would like to get a beautiful appearance of our own home at minimal cost. One of the easiest methods to get what you want is to buy finishing putty. It is the finishing one, if the purpose of the finish is a soft texture.

There are many ways to get a beautiful surface when using decorative wall putty. Here is one of them, quite popular.

Instruments:

• Brush-brush.
• A napkin rolled into a cone or a trowel (trowel).

Still, it’s better to work together, because you need to do everything quickly, preventing the mixture from drying out prematurely so that transitions are not visible. After all, one of the main advantages of this finish is the absence of joints on the surface.

Of course, this option is far from the only one. It's all about your personal preference and taste. Your imagination must work for you!

Various application methods

How to do:

• The plaster is dried before painting.
• If there is such a need, it must be processed with fine-grain sandpaper.
• The paint is applied in two layers. The base layer - a dark shade - is applied with a long pile roller.
• After complete drying - a lighter color. The roller is short-haired.

Painting methods:

Everything will depend on the drawing. In any case, the background paint is applied in two layers. After finishing work, two layers of varnish are applied.

Of course, the home-made composition is simple to manufacture, and gypsum-based mixtures are inexpensive, but they will not replace 100% branded decorative wall putty, which includes marble and granite chips. In no case should it be compared, for example, with Venetian plaster, which is applied only by masters, and even then not by everyone. Nevertheless, the option described above is available to anyone who wants to add variety to the interior of their home. It will give odds to both wallpaper and painting both in appearance and durability of the coating.