Methods and tips for applying decorative plaster. How to apply decorative plaster? Decorative wall plaster Technology for applying decorative plaster with your own hands

Decorative plaster looks not only very attractive, but also greatly expands the possibilities of masters in interior design. The cost of the finished building mix for decorative finishes The walls are quite high, which significantly limits the possibilities of its use. In some cases, experts reveal their secrets of craftsmanship and show by examples that decorative plastering with their own hands is in no way inferior to ready-made solutions.
It is to such a master that I would like to express special gratitude for the understandable and accessible video instructions that allow you to implement various ideas for the design of the premises. The review includes the cumulative experience of the masters, which is collected in a separate publication. The recipe and tips will help you endlessly experiment with decorative design in any room where each wall can take on a unique look.

Decorative plaster in different techniques

Versailles plaster from conventional mixtures

How to do decorative plaster with your own hands like the walls in the apartments of Versailles? It turns out that a similar texture can be achieved using the usual dry starting gypsum plaster And finishing putty, which, when mixed and applied, give an attractive texture with light inclusions of the middle fraction. This finish requires the use of acrylic varnish, metallic paint and glitter. Detailed master class from the studio "REDecoration" is shown in the video at the end of the publication.

The sequence of work on applying Versailles plaster:

• glue the perimeter of the future coating with plaster tape;
• prime the surface with quartz primer, which will provide good adhesion and will allow you to work longer with the model mass. Ceresit "Primer paint for thin-layer plaster and paint" is suitable for these purposes;
• modeling mass for decorative plastering works mixed with water in a 1:1 ratio of finishing putty and starting gypsum plaster. The manufacturer of the mixture is not important, but you can use, for example, G-Start and Satenpro dry mixes;
• the mixture is mixed with a mixer twice, the first time immediately after adding the mixtures, again - after the mass has stood for several minutes;
• plaster is applied to the wall with a layer of 2-3 mm using a spatula and trowel, making random stains to create the desired texture, special attention is paid to the corners and space near the ceiling molding and the door;
• the model mass is applied in an even layer on the wall, and then an additional “textured” layer is made using a plastic trowel, which creates the desired volume;
• after the plaster has dried, the resulting irregularities are smoothed out and sanded with a spatula, paint grater and sandpaper (No. 60), resulting in a beautiful smooth coating with a pronounced, but shallow texture;
• at the next stage, a deep penetration primer is applied, well smearing all the irregularities and avoiding smudges;
• after priming, the surface is painted, for this it is mixed White paint with any selected dye, it will take about 2 hours to dry this layer;
• with the next layer, the wall is painted with a metallic decor, silver is diluted on a primer in a ratio of 1: 1, then light movements applied with a foam roller on the first layer of paint, without filling all the irregularities (pay attention that there are no traces of the roller);
• the finishing layer of the surface is made with varnish with the addition of glitter. First, the varnish is diluted with water by 30% in order to avoid a varnish “peel” on the finished coating, then glitter is added at the rate of 1 tsp. per 1 liter During operation, the varnish must be stirred regularly in order to “lift” the settling sparkles.

Obviously, in this way you can make plaster in any color with a metallic paint finish of any shade and decorate with colored and plain glitter. You can also change the manner of applying plaster, creating different textures. The lacquer gives the coating a fairly high strength and protects the wall from fading in the sun; both matte and glossy lacquer coating can be used for coating.

Flemish plaster - two-tone tinted in mass

Working with Flemish plaster differs from the above Versailles and Venetian ones in the way it is applied and finished, it is also made from ordinary putty based on the model mass, the recipe of which is given above. The approximate consumption of such plaster is 80 g per 1 sq. m.

The key difference between this coating is that the finished decorative putty is tinted in bulk, that is, the dye is added to the plaster finish mixture, and not applied as a separate layer. In the video tutorial, yellow-brown and coffee plaster is used, which is applied with a large spatula on the prepared surface with movements “from yourself to yourself”, thus creating a beautiful two-tone texture.

At the next stage, the wall is smoothly smoothed with a trowel or spatula. It does not need to achieve perfect smoothness. The main goal is to mix two colors of plaster and get an interesting two-tone finish.

Flemish plaster is applied in three layers, using spatulas of different sizes, reducing their size from layer to layer. On the second and third - you can use a 20 cm tool. Subsequent layers are applied in such a way that a texture forms on the wall and irregularities form inside smooth surfaces. The size of the "islands" will depend on the volume of the mixture used in one putty application cycle. The more model mass is on the spatula, the larger “islands” of a smooth surface can be made on the wall. The last layer can be applied with a Venetian trowel according to the “press-smooth” scheme, in which case a different texture is obtained.
After applying the plaster, the wall is painted with a deep penetration primer. After complete drying, the plastered area is covered with azure using a trowel. The mixture can be prepared according to the following recipe (consumption 120 g per 1 sq. M):

• glue for non-woven wallpaper, diluted according to the instructions - 2 parts;
• panel varnish - 1 part;
• paint "Silver" - 0.5 parts.

In its structure, azure is a regular wax, which is covered with plaster as a finishing layer. Please note that the wax is not completely removed in the recesses, which results in a texture with areas of varying degrees of silvering. Instead of silver, mother-of-pearl or gold can be used to prepare azure, which allows you to achieve different lighting effects.
If desired, the wall can be additionally decorated with varnish, which will give the coating strength. For wet rooms can be used yacht varnish or waterproof facade plaster.

Prague plaster

Prague plaster or, as some craftsmen call it, "Venetian fresco" is applied to a pre-tinted surface. For this, the soil is added facade paint and color desired color. The main task is to make a colored base layer simultaneously with the application of the primer. When applying a primer layer, it is not necessary to achieve uniform "coverage".

In order to prepare a model mass of decorative Prague plaster, any acrylic putty is used, 1/10 of the sand and color are added to it (preliminary consumption of 1.5 kg per 1 sq. M). The first layer of putty is applied with a Venetian trowel, forming an uneven surface in the form of "islands". Due to the sand, a more voluminous texture and a rich finish are obtained.

The second layer of putty is applied to the wall by trimming with a trowel. Movements involve pressing the trowel with mortar against the wall in a chaotic manner. Please note that the required two layers are applied one after the other. First, approximately 1 sq. m of surface and the first layer is applied, then the same area is decorated with a texture by trimming.

In the same way covered with a solution next section. After that, you need to return to the previous section and smooth the plaster "on the tops" with a 20 cm spatula, removing the remaining mortar from the tool. After about five minutes, the finished surface must be polished with a Venetian trowel, while not applying special effort. The degree of readiness of the coating for this operation can be determined by touching the hand, the putty should not stick to the fingers.

At the final stage, the finished surface is painted after applying a deep primer layer and drying it completely. Used for finishing special composition paints based on Venetian plaster diluted with water (consumption 150 g per sq. m.). Using Venetian plaster as a paint will result in a more interesting slightly shiny surface.

At the final stage, the lined surface is covered with a special wax for decorative plasters, this is done using a plastic wallpaper spatula. For these purposes, the so-called Parmesan blue can be used, which gives a very beautiful effect noble brilliance.

Decorative plaster for finishing facades and fireplaces - stone finish

The proposed method of decorating surfaces can also be used for finishing facades and fireplace portals, but other mineral fillers are used for these purposes. good option the choice of stone-like finishes can be considered dolomite plaster, but, unfortunately, its price is quite high for finishing the facade.

To reduce the cost of the original decorative mixture, use dolomite flour, which is added to a stylo-acrylic dispersion (UCAR™ Latex DC 640) for outdoor use, which has a high water repellency, or acrylic putty(Sniezka Acryl-Putz) for internal works. IN finished material also make a dye, metallized filler, glitter or mother of pearl.

It is necessary to apply dolomite putty on the fireplace in two layers, first with an even layer with a large Venetian trowel, then make a drawing layer by trimming the surface, followed by smoothing with the same trowel.

The surface is lightly sanded sandpaper No. 150, primed and then decorated with Venetian plaster. It is applied diluted with water as paint using conventional roller. After application, the plaster is polished with a trowel.

The natural texture of the stone is always distinguished by shiny blotches, so the “dolomite-like” surface is also decorated with a coating with a metallized filler. To do this, copper is added to the wax, it is applied according to the texture of the surface, bypassing the smooth areas of the cladding. At the final stage, the surface is waxed without glitter and polished with a soft trowel. Two-color stone-like plaster can be obtained using the Flemish application method described above. As you can see from the examples, do it yourself decorative rock on any surface is not at all difficult and it will not cost much, and the effect will exceed all expectations.

Facade decorative plaster

After gaining experience in applying decorative plaster for interior work, the question arises about the exterior finish. For this purpose, you can use liquid glass, which is used to make waterproof option plasters:

• first a primer layer is applied, using a dilute solution liquid glass;
• a model solution of waterproof (hydrophobic) plaster is mixed in the following proportions: a ready-made plaster mixture is used in a ratio of 7: 1 with liquid glass or a plaster is prepared 1: 2: 5 from liquid glass, cement and sand.

Video instructions for applying decorative plaster

In conclusion, we give examples of how do-it-yourself decorative plaster is made video using all the methods mentioned. Good luck. These examples will help you make expensive repairs in your home at a low cost.

Finishing the walls is a very troublesome and responsible event. Especially if the corners and walls are uneven. Pasting such surfaces with wallpaper or decorative tiles is a complex problem and rarely manages to solve it qualitatively.

In such situations, decorative plaster comes to the rescue.

What it is

At present, the dominance of dry mixes is the same free-flowing composition as the usual mass for interior decoration walls. The properties of the decor are given to it by various additives specially introduced into the recipe. It can be small stones, and even wood fibers, which give the lined surface a completely original pattern and texture.

Even an experienced plasterer, starting to finish the walls, will not be able to imagine at the beginning of work what will happen in the end. Therefore, the masters prefer to make a test application on a small flat surface before starting work, for example, on a piece of drywall. The test allows you to immediately determine the methods and techniques of coating to identify the most advantageous characteristics of the decorative coating.

Cost of decorative plaster

The presented material has many varieties. Depending on the composition, the price of the material in the form of a dry mixture ranges from 200 to 600 rubles per square meter. Consumption rate finished composition presented by the manufacturer and indicated on the packaging. And the price of work for m 2 invited specialists is from 250 rubles.

It should be borne in mind that the use of this method of wall decoration eliminates the need to perform a number of preparatory operations on their surfaces, which reduces the cost of the final cost of the coating. In addition, having minimal skills in finishing work, you can do it yourself, eliminating a significant part of the costs.

Types of decorative plaster

Several types of classification of such material for wall decoration are used:

• By type of binder.
• Depending on the type of filler, which determines the texture of the surface.

On the first question, you can get advice from the manager of the building materials store. The choice depends, first of all, on the texture of the finished surface and the operating conditions of the coating after application.

Depending on the filler, the classification may be as follows:

1. textured surfaces. As the name implies, the finish surface is uneven. The material successfully hides almost any defects on the wall and allows the performer to independently apply it even with zero skills in such work. Actually, this determines the high popularity of this particular type of coating. And the price of the material is at a minimum level for this type of coating.

Plasters of this type, in turn, are divided into several varieties:

• "Lamb". This design gives an idea of ​​a soft woolen surface when viewed from the side. It is well combined with substrates of mineral origin.
• "Fur coat". The surface is similar to the previous one, but looks like fleecy.
• "Bark beetle". When applied on a plane, grooves are formed, surprisingly resembling traces of a bark beetle, with the right choice of tone, the texture corresponds to aged wood.

1. Structural. This type of coating is characterized by the almost absolute unpredictability of the nature of the surface that will be obtained during application. The previous option still allows you to somehow predict the result. In this case, at the beginning of work, you can be sure of only one thing - some structure will still appear on the surface.
2. Venetian. In terms of its decorative capabilities, this plaster surpasses other types. One of the features of such a coating is the need to create an almost perfect flat surface, which is not always available even to experienced craftsmen. The application process takes a lot of time. Distinctive characteristic is also the translucency of the material. At correct staging lighting creates the effect of an internal glow of the surface. This property allows you to design solutions, in which the image on the wall looks like in a haze or fog.

In addition to the types of decorative plaster mentioned here, others are also produced. All of them differ in the nature of the fillers that imitate one or another surface that is inaccessible at a cost. Such characteristics can be imitation wood or silk fabric.

These materials also include colored plaster, produced in a wide range of tones.

Do-it-yourself plaster wall decoration

With the exception of some cases (application of a Venetian coating), plastering work is quite simple and any developer, if there is time and desire, tends to do this work on their own. The desire is quite reasonable and understandable, but you need to take into account a number of circumstances, which are outlined below:

• You need to carefully consider the selection of material. Here is a consultation an experienced specialist not only desirable, but mandatory. And it would be better if it was not a store manager responsible for sales, but an uninterested person from the outside. Ideally, it is better to see a sample of the execution of a particular interior. The calculation of the amount of material based on the recommendations of the manufacturer is not always correct. In an effort to assure the buyer of cost-effectiveness, he shows minimum flow, which is not always achievable under real conditions. Therefore, it is better to purchase the amount of material with a small margin.
• If there are no gross defects on the surface to be coated, fine finishing can be neglected. Only rough chips and cracks should be repaired. The rest will be effectively eliminated by a layer of plaster, for which it was originally intended. But the application of a primer is mandatory - it significantly improves the adhesion of the plaster composition to the wall surface. It is generally accepted that the finer the structure of additional inclusions, the higher the surface quality should be.

• After the final drying of the primer, and it needs at least half a day for this, you can start plastering. With a complete lack of experience, no instructions, including videos, will help. But a lot of time to master the profession is not required. It is only necessary to start work from the least important place, for example, where the furniture will subsequently stand. It is also useful to practice on foreign material from waste building materials.
• At the end of the application of plaster, it can be given additional charm by adding additional relief, which will require additional tools. The untinted surface can be painted additionally, choosing the paint to your liking. This method is used to ensure uniformity of tone throughout the room, which is often impossible with the inevitable frequent kneading of the plaster composition.

Plaster is generally a waterproof coating. Therefore, it can be washed without fear. In this case, you should refrain from using aggressive detergents. Soft detergent it is used with elastic sponges, hard brushes and products containing abrasives are not applicable for the care of such a coating - the surface quickly loses its appearance, becomes matte due to a large number scratches. As additional protection the surface is covered with a thin layer of wax, which protects it from moisture, but not from mechanical damage.

If you want to change the interior, the walls can be repainted, and if you plan to use wallpaper, the walls can be additionally plastered.

Plaster tool

Tools and accessories for professionals are quite diverse. It should ensure not only the productivity of work, but also their quality.

The range of tools used largely depends on the choice of the nature of the coating. In the very simple version you can get by with a minimal set of spatulas different size. You will also need a trowel, and for more complex options, it is desirable to use textured rollers. If surface painting is envisaged, you need to stock up a painting tool.

Applying plaster to the wall

How to make decorative plaster with your own hands? For self-execution by a person without experience, a coating of the bark beetle type can be recommended. She is not demanding on thorough preparatory activities. Due to its texture, it is not necessary to diligently align it during the application process. To work with such material, several spatulas of various widths and a small skill in plastering are enough. It is almost impossible to spoil the bark beetle. The technology involves the production of various options, which directly depends on the size of the inclusion grains. Larger ones will require a thicker coating layer.

The device of the "Venetian" without a solid knowledge of skills is impossible. When performing it, it is necessary to apply several ideally even layers of plaster on a perfectly prepared surface, each with its own properties.

Silicone materials also require special skills. It's painstaking fine work requiring incredible patience and artistic inclinations. But the result also corresponds to the invested work.

Applying decor to the wall can be done in the following order:

• In accordance with the instructions on the packaging of the mixture, a solution of the desired consistency is prepared. Its quantity should provide for the possibility of developing at a time. Additional stirring with the addition of water is not possible - the thickened residue will have to be thrown away.
• A spatula and a grater become a universal tool. The applied layer of plaster is evenly distributed over the surface. As soon as the mass shows the first signs of hardening, it must be rubbed with a grater, while creating a pattern.
• For beginners in this business, there are several simple tricks that allow you to get a beautiful look with simple operations. decoration. This can be grouting with undulating movements, beveled or straight lines that mimic rain, various closed curves or intersecting stripes. Movements during the performance of work must be confident, soft, not allowing corrections.

• An interesting surface texture can be obtained by using the most unexpected items, from crumpled paper to brushes or washcloths. Most in a simple way is the use of textured rollers with various patterns. Given the limited hardening time of the plaster, the drawings also need to be done as quickly as possible, there will be no opportunities for correction.
• After 15 - 20 minutes after drawing the pattern, the coating begins to lose its luster, which indicates the beginning of the crystallization of the solution. It is necessary not to miss this moment, and walk along the surface with a wet trowel, smoothing out irregularities and removing too sharp changes in the relief. The tool needs to be cleaned more often and moistened abundantly.
• To separate sections of the coating with different textures, it is advisable to use construction tape. It must be removed before the applied mortar has cured to ensure a clean, tear-free interface line.
• Complete drying of the solution occurs within a day. After this time, you need to treat the surface with a fine emery cloth. In this way, excessively protruding parts and uneven coatings are removed.
• A protective coating in the form of varnish or wax is applied to the surface approximately three days after the decorative layer is applied. Before applying it, you need to carefully clean the surface of dust using a vacuum cleaner.

• When finishing exterior walls, a concrete-like surface using river pebbles is popular. After applying the composition to the wall, when it shows the first signs of curing, you need to wet paint brush wash off a small part of the outer layer of the solution. The pebbles exposed at the same time are a wonderful decorative design for the wall.

Decor in alternative ways

To give decorative properties putty coating, you can use the following methods:

• Purchase a dry putty mixture and dilute it with water, taking into account the recommendations on the package. The most convenient are materials based on gypsum or cement. Possessing high strength properties, they allow you to successfully level out irregularities on the base.
• For the base layer, a thickness of 2 mm is sufficient, there is no need for careful leveling of the surface, since the decor will visually hide almost any irregularities.
• In the process of creating a textured surface, you can use various tools and techniques. A common way is to use a spatula or trowel
• Widely used various stamps and embossed rollers with ready-made patterns

As a finishing operation, surface painting is most often performed. It is made with a paint roller in two passes, the first time - with a long pile, the second - with a short one. Such a coating best highlights the texture of the finish.

Texture elements are applied to the front layer of the same putty. Its thickness should not exceed 3 mm. Otherwise, cracking during operation is possible.

Drying of the putty layer is mandatory when closed doors and windows. Drafts are not allowed. Accelerating the process by turning on the heaters can lead to cracking and collapse of the finish layer. The essence of the process is the crystallization of the mass of the finishing material, in which air moisture also takes part. Therefore, its premature removal will lead to disruption of the process.

As you can see from the data above, the process of finishing with decorative plaster can be very simple, even easier than creating a smooth base surface. But individual materials and methods require special attention and skill, as well as artistic taste. Realistically assess your strengths and capabilities. I wish you success!

If you are renovating a kitchen on your own and are creative at the same time, you will definitely want to bring something original to the interior. For example, somehow unusual to finish the walls. If your choice is do-it-yourself decorative plaster, you will not only decorate your kitchen, but also hide all the uneven walls, if any.

It is quite possible to make unique patterns on plaster with your own hands, having received an expressive decorative effect.

What is decorative plaster

The mixture for decorative plaster is a granular mass with various fillers - wood fibers or stone chips. Structural mineral plasters are based on lime and cement, latex - on synthetic latexes, silicate - on potassium silicate.

An indisputable advantage decorative plaster as a finishing material for the kitchen is vapor permeable. The surface is easy to clean and at the same time retains color and texture for a long time. In addition, plaster is applied quite quickly, helping to hide surface irregularities. Creative person can create with this material a panel to decorate a room or an ornament-finish. Textured plaster goes well with other types of finishing materials: various wallpapers, wall panels, ceramic tiles.

"Bark beetle" - this is the name of this pattern, which really resembles a damaged wooden surface

How to choose the right material

The cheapest material for the kitchen is lime-sand plaster, which is used both for finishing and for insulating the facades of buildings.

Stone plaster consists of a binder (plaster itself) and natural stone chips. It is applied by hand, even a novice home repair master can do the job. When the stone plaster dries, a stylish wall covering is formed. Durability is the main advantage of this type of plaster.

Latex plasters are made from artificial latexes. They are so strong that they are not at all afraid of mechanical influences.

Plaster " Orange peel» is suitable as a basis for premises that are planned to be decorated in one of the oriental styles

Silicate plasters almost do not get dirty and do not swell. But they have one drawback: they should only be applied to a previously prepared surface that contains quartz (simply sand). To prepare the surface for applying decorative silicate plaster, just plaster the wall with any mineral-based plaster. Remember, it is not recommended to apply silicate decorative plaster on a water-based or dispersion primer - in this case it simply will not stick.

On sale there is ready-made plaster "Avangard F". This is a mixture that dissolves in water. With its help, you can give the surface the desired texture and color. When the plaster dries, it will become vapor-permeable, but waterproof and durable. It is suitable for use as a decorative plaster for both interior and exterior walls.

Decorative plasters also include colored stone chips, which are sold in buckets of 14-20 kg and look like a thick mass. This material does not belong to the category of light coatings. It takes 2.5-5 kg ​​of small stones per square meter of the wall, which are part of the plaster.

Methods for applying decorative plaster

According to the researchers, the technique has been known for more than four centuries. In those distant times, work on applying decorative plaster was carried out by rustication or stamping. In the first case, the pattern was applied to the hardening cement. In the second, various stencils were used. Both methods require a fairly high qualification from the master. Masters of the extremely technological compositions of decorative plaster had only to dream of. Now everyone has the opportunity to create unique interior or decorate the exterior walls of your home with modern decorative plaster compositions.

"Wave" - ​​a pattern reminiscent of fabulous flowers painted with frost on glass - looks very impressive, especially with well-chosen wall paint

As soon as the trade workers do not call decorative plaster! This is structural, textural, textured, and embossed plaster. Are there any differences? Structural plasters form a relief only after the master performs special operations. Textured plasters include materials that are simple in terms of application technology, the decorative effect in which is manifested instantly. These include plasters with colored stone chips and "silk" coatings (the latter are also called liquid wallpaper).

How to apply lime-sand plasters

Whatever plaster mixture Whichever you choose, it will give your walls an attractive and unique look. Lime-sand plasters are considered the cheapest coating. achieve decorative effect can be different.

Before starting work on applying decorative plaster with your own hands, prepare the surface. Clean it from the old coating and primer. If you are renovating your kitchen, be sure to clean the walls of dirt and grease. Might have to use special means, because only a clean surface can be primed. It is advisable to use a deep penetration primer. When it is completely dry, start applying the plaster.

Textured plaster is one of the most popular ways to decorate walls in a room.

The plaster is applied in one layer or two layers. The substance is applied in the usual way, as when plastering walls, but you need to work from the corner and try to make sure that all the joints of the coating fall on the most inconspicuous parts of the wall.

Any lime-sand mortar is applied with a spatula. But if it contains small grains, you can use a pneumatic sprayer to work. Use trowels and floats to compact the mortar on the wall. It is imperative to seal, because after drying, cracks will appear on the surface that will spoil the appearance of the wall.

These original curls, reminiscent of prehistoric shellfish prints, are made with a regular grater.

There are several ways to give the surface texture: processing with a plastic solution, processing with a semi-plastic solution, using spraying.

Works on plastic and semi-plastic mortar

The texture is given after leveling the layer of plaster. Overwrite should be in acceleration (long sweeping movements of the tool) or in a circular (movement of the tool in a circle). After this, the work is suspended for one and a half to two hours, so that the solution grabs.

The relief is given with the help of special rules and loops, while the pattern will change depending on the location of the rules and the direction of looping. To add texture, you can also use plaster blades, rollers, stamps, and even an ordinary broom - it all depends on your imagination and desire to experiment.

Today, designers offer many ways unusual decor plastered walls

Drawings on the surface can be created by applying a new composition or by cutting out existing plaster. If you apply the design by cutting, remember that you should not cut the surface more than 5 mm.

spray method

This is the easiest way to give relief to a plastered wall. Spraying is the application of a new layer of plaster after the previous layer has dried. Depending on the desired texture, you can use different instruments. Want to get fine-grained relief? Use an ordinary broom for spraying. Need a coarse texture? Spray through the mesh. How larger size cells, the more coarse-grained the layer of plaster will be.

Spraying is the easiest way to decorate walls, accessible even to a novice plasterer.

Application of decorative plaster with fillers

If you purchased a plaster with a filler, it will give the surface the necessary texture. "Lamb", "bark beetle", "orange peel" - this is not a complete list of conventional names for decorative plasters with various fillers. Apply the mixture in an even layer 2-5 mm thick in cross movements. It is advisable to do this continuously. If there is a need to remove plaster residue, it is better to do it immediately, when the plaster has not hardened. You can remove unhardened residues with water, and if the composition has already hardened, this can only be done mechanically.

You can apply plaster in an even layer using simple tools, the main thing is to be careful

If you apply decorative plaster with fine fillers with your own hands, after applying an even layer, add texture with a spatula or float, making wave-like movements, rounded movements or strokes.

Work on applying decorative plaster is best done together: one person applies an even layer of material, the second makes a drawing. After the plaster has dried, you can start painting it. The plastered surface dries from 2 to 8 days.

How to paint decorative plaster

Staining is done with a special brush, roller or mittens. Want to achieve a worn effect? After staining with azure, wipe the surface with a damp sponge. A wall looks good, on the protruding surfaces of which golden or silver azure is applied. If necessary, the plastered wall can be repainted in a different color without changing the texture. Do you want to extend the life of your plaster and make it shine? Buy a special wax and apply it to the surface of the wall.

Plaster can be painted and painted on it, but to be sure of the result, you should refer to professional master

The simplest tools for a decorative effect

If you want to transfer images of wildlife to the wall of your kitchen, this can be easily done using the simplest tools for applying decorative plaster. The grass on the wall is made using a rubber roller, on which a rope is wound in a spiral. After smoothing, go over the surface of the wall with this roller, and then paint the wall in green color, and textured elements - in silver. For "flowers" you need such a tool: several sheets of newspaper are wrapped in a piece of polyethylene, and the polyethylene is twisted in the form of a handle. With this tool, after applying an even layer, it is necessary to make circular movements. Flowers are obtained that are very reminiscent of roses. You need to paint the surface in any color, but be sure to finish the textured elements with silver, gold or white paint. You can see everything with your own eyes on the videos.

Various unusual effects can be obtained using familiar items, such as a kitchen sponge.

Artistic chaos on the wall surface can be obtained with a plastic bag

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster: video tutorials

floral pattern

grass effect

In addition to the usual, classic plaster, there is a decorative plaster. It is applied in a variety of ways. You can even create original backgrounds and elements on the wall using this type of plaster. To do this, you can use different rollers, brushes, brushes, spatulas, gloves.

Decorative plaster comes in different colors and is applied with a spatula. On the wall, it can be smoothed out in an even layer or a corrugated coating is created in the form of decorative forms.

Plaster can have not only the appearance of an ordinary cement-sand or lime screed, but also be beautiful and have an aesthetic character. Such a mixture was called decorative plaster and acquired the purpose - to make the premises original.

Decorative plaster is created from various mineral rocks, as well as from synthetic material. It is used to decorate the interiors of different rooms, even with high humidity(pool, bathroom, kitchen). Even the owners can create original surfaces with their own hands.

This does not require special knowledge or skills. All you need is imagination and experimentation. You can create various smooth and voluminous shapes.

Decorative plasters are also used to level walls, or when it is necessary to hide surface defects. It can not be used on the entire surface.

In places of damage to the walls, when it is not possible to carry out a full-scale repair, you can create a textured pattern. So the interior of the apartment will acquire a beautiful, aesthetic appearance, and the goal of cosmetic repairs will be achieved.

How to make decorative plaster?

In case of implementation repair work with their own hands, there is a need to create something special and original, not like the classic ones, traditional materials(wallpaper, painting).

In this case, you need to create a decorative layer yourself. At first glance, this may seem unrealistic, because the craftsmen charge a decent fee for this, and the plasters in decorative version sold in stores at high prices.

Decorative plaster can be done by hand. To do this, stock up necessary material(plaster, pigments) and tools (wide and narrow spatula, roller, special foam-based trowels).

Before covering the walls with decorative plaster, it is necessary to determine which type of plaster is most suitable for your taste. In stores, the choice of ready-made mixtures is quite diverse. The same mixture can be made at home. To do this, you need to buy ordinary plaster with a 10% margin.

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster can be done by following these steps:

• First of all, stir the plaster in a container that would hold a certain amount of the finished mixture (for example, a whole bag or half a bag);
• Then the dye must be added to the mixed plaster. It must be added in accordance with the proportions to the mixture for further mixing of the same tone composition (one bag / can of dye);
• After that, you need to mix the mixture thoroughly with a mixer so that there are no gaps.

How to apply decorative plaster?

Decorative plaster is quite the new kind finishing material, which originates from modern Italy. It has the appearance of a viscous substance, which is created by mixing a dry mixture with pigments of different tones.

Immediately, before applying decorative plaster to the wall, it is necessary to prepare the surface, which must be primed and dry.

Plastering is carried out according to the following principle:

• We prepare a clean container for kneading the mixture, essential tool and materials;
• Pour a bag of putty into a container and pour in water. After kneading the mixture, you need to add the dye and knead the mixture again with a mixer;
• The first layer of decorative plaster should not exceed 3 mm;
• Apply finished plaster you need with a spatula and rollers with a special texture, you can also use foam sponges for a more original pattern;
• Using a sponge, you need to make circular pressing movements with its rough surface against the wall;
• If you use a roller, you need to choose the orientation of movement along, across or diagonally and continue to stretch the plaster along the wall in the same direction. This will create an even distribution of the pattern;
• If the plaster is smooth, a spatula should be used, which is moistened with water before each contact with the surface. In this way, smooth decorative plasters (bark beetle, pebble) are created;
• After applying the main image, the surface is treated with a special wax to preserve the shade and pattern for a long time.

The concept of "decorative plaster" combines many different building mixtures designed for finishing the walls of the premises. This includes both flock and Venetian plasters, and liquid wallpaper, and plasters imitating various surfaces and structures, such as natural stone or wood.

The addition of solid particles to the mixture during their application gives an interesting and original pattern. Also, such plasters can be mixed with dyes of the desired shades.

When using decorative plaster for wall decoration, as a rule, it becomes the finishing one. Its appearance makes it possible to create any style of interior without resorting to the use of additional materials.

The process of applying plaster itself is quite simple, if you clearly follow the instructions for its preparation and know a few simple secrets. In addition, this is a creative process that allows you to show your artistic abilities and give the premises a unique look.

Before you start applying the plaster itself, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the walls. It must be cleaned of old wallpaper or loose ball, carefully leveled and sanded. Dust that has settled on the walls must be completely removed with a brush. After cleaning the surface, it is primed. The primer can be used as an ordinary primer, as well as a primer-impregnation. In the first case, it is applied with a spatula, in the second - with a roller or a wide brush.

While the primer on the walls dries, you can start preparing decorative plaster. It is usually sold in plastic buckets of various capacities as a dry mix. To prepare it, you must strictly follow the instructions on the package. The preparation itself will not be difficult - as a rule, it is enough to place the mixture with a drill with a special nozzle. If there is no drill, you can use a piece of rebar or a wooden board.

Various dyes can also be added to the mixed plaster to obtain the desired shade. There are several ways to add dye. You can add it directly to the bucket with the mixture (proportions 1:10), only to the finishing composition, or dilute it with the mixture in proportions 1:1 and apply it to the wall with a roller or sponge with chaotic strokes. If the first two options are standard application methods and result in a surface that is uniform in color, then the last option is more of a creative approach that requires more time, but the result is worth it.

The plaster is applied to the wall with a spatula or trowel. The layer of plaster ranges from 2 to 5 mm. Due to the fact that the surface was pre-leveled and impregnated with a primer, the plaster lays evenly and is not absorbed by the pores of the walls. For applying plaster, it is convenient to use a wide tool that allows you to capture a large area.

Depending on the composition of the mixture and the method of its application, different textures can be obtained. The mixture can be applied with a spatula, moving up and down or in a circular motion. You can also experiment with different tools for applying the mixture.

Using a large, hard-bristled brush, for example, will give the texture a wave shape.

With the help of toothed trowels or rollers, as well as various stamps, repeating reliefs are created.

To obtain non-standard reliefs, you can also use improvised materials. Crumpled plastic bag, which is pressed against the still wet layer of the mixture, gives the effect of "lunar surface".

After application, decorative plaster can dry from 8 hours to two days, depending on the thickness of the applied layer. After drying, the surface of the walls is lightly sanded with fine-grained sandpaper to remove the sharp edges of the relief and cleaned of dust.

The last step is to apply the final protective composition. It must be chosen depending on the type of plaster. Some experts use a special wax instead, which protects the plaster layer from moisture.

Video on how to apply decorative plaster

I propose to visually see the process of applying decorative plaster and the arrangement of various textured patterns in the video lesson.

Examples of interiors with decorative plaster