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Textured plaster step by step instructions. Do-it-yourself textured plaster from ordinary putty. Types of plaster and its choice

When the construction of the house comes to completion, the turn of finishing work begins. This is one of the most important and, at the same time, interesting stages, on which the final result of the entire construction depends.

Today there are hundreds of ways to decorate walls and one of the most beautiful options, rightly, can be called decorative plaster, which is distinguished by a wide range of colors, affordable price and practicality. Decorative plaster allows you to create original unique style and implement any design ideas.

If you prepare decorative plaster correctly and get used to applying it correctly, you can create magnificent decor on the walls, no different in appearance from a fresco.

But many reject this construction material as decorative finishing, considering it very complex and time-consuming. In fact, this is not true at all. In this article we will tell you about the advantages, features of this material and dwell in detail on the process of preparing decorative plaster from ordinary putty with your own hands.

Due to the fact that the material contains modern plasticizers, the plaster is flexible, which allows even a beginner to work with it. It is universal, it can be applied to almost any surface (foam concrete, drywall, brick).

Thanks to correct application, textured plaster allows you to give the building an expensive and presentable look. Therefore, working and creating designer masterpieces on the wall using ordinary putty is a pleasure.

What is the difference between plaster and putty?

Before we move on to the process of creating decorative plaster from ordinary putty, let's understand these two concepts. In general, it is customary to call plaster mortar, which is intended for leveling walls. Putty is also commonly called a building mixture for leveling walls, but, unlike ordinary plaster, we are talking about small errors.

What is the difference?

1. Grinding. If we carefully study the composition of both building materials, we will see that the putty uses substances of much smaller fractions, which makes it possible to create a thin coating.
2. Price. There will also be a difference in the price of these two materials, which is due to the lower consumption of putty compared to plaster. Coarse filler costs much less for manufacturers.
3. Strength. Plaster will be much stronger than putty. That is why it is often used to decorate external walls. If we recall the composition of concrete, we know that crushed stone is added to the composition to impart strength. So it is here. The larger the fraction of substances included in the mixture, the stronger and more durable the material itself will be.
4. Compound. Plaster is mainly made from cement-sand mixture with various additives. It can be clay-lime, clay-cement, gypsum, and less often clay-cement composition. To produce putty, manufacturers use cement with sand, to which various plasticizers are added.

In order to understand the scope of use and performance properties of various types of plaster and putty, let's take a closer look at the composition and types of these two materials.

Types of plaster for facade work

Today there are several types of plaster on the market, which differ in composition and connecting link.

Kinds	Description
	The composition includes a mixture of quartz chips, marble, lime hydrant, light mineral aggregates, plasticizers and Portland cement. The advantage of this material is high strength, moisture resistance, long service life and low price. To decorate the material, pigments or marble chips, allowing you to play with wall designs.
	In addition to sand and coarse cement, the composition is added acrylic resin, which gives elasticity and high strength. This plaster is quite easy to work with, it can be leveled, and has good water-repellent properties. But there is also a serious drawback. Plaster has to a large extent flammability, so it is not recommended to use it near mineral wool insulation.
	The main connecting link here is natural silicone, which gives extraordinary plasticity to the material. Despite the fairly high price, silicone plaster has a number of unique qualities (insensitive to UV rays, ductility, strength, high adhesion, resistance to mechanical damage and a wide variety of colors). Another advantage is the speed of operation. The composition contains antiseptic substances, so preliminary priming of the walls before application is not required. The only drawback of this mixture, perhaps, is the complexity of finishing. That is, the walls should already be fairly well prepared before application, since silicone plaster is applied in one layer.
	The main connecting link here is liquid glass, which imparts excellent astringent properties. Silicate plaster is different high rate fire resistance, so it can be used on almost any surface. It is one of the most durable finishing materials, the service life of which reaches more than 50 years.
	One of the most common types, which differs from plaster only in grain size.
	It can be classified as a very exotic option for a building material that is not often found on sale. The manufacturer here uses drying oil as the basis for the thickener. She has high stability to moisture and is great for treating walls before painting.
	The basis here is epoxy resin, which makes this building material very versatile in use. It can be applied to concrete, metal, plastic, drywall, wood. It has a very high degree of strength and resistance to external factors.
	Latex is excellent for both external wall treatment and interior use. The base is regular latex, which gives the material high elasticity. With this composition it is easy to seal all cracks and potholes on the surface. The plaster sets quickly, dries and does not form cracks.

Prices for popular types of plaster

Plaster

Advantages of textured plaster

If you decide to choose ordinary putty as a façade finish to create an intricate decor, then you will have to work hard and practice applying the finish to get a truly high-quality finishing. But the result is worth it.

Decorative plaster is, first of all, a play of textures. And the color scheme plays the second part. It is important to understand when starting work that it is through texture and relief that you will achieve a complex texture on the wall.

Textured plaster has the following qualities:

• easy to apply;
• is highly resistant to moisture and UV rays;
• can be applied to any surface (foam concrete, brick, etc.);
• allows you to give the wall an original style;
• does not require perfect alignment before application;
• it is possible to choose any color scheme;
• goes well with other finishing materials;
• It has long term operation;
• environmentally friendly material;
• increases the thermal insulation and sound insulation properties of the room;
• you can create a complex texture.

The possibilities of decorative plaster are not limited to creating an original texture. Decorative plaster can be used to create intricate patterns and paintings.

It is best to use silicone putty mixtures as a base. They are more elastic, allow you to achieve perfect texture and the necessary relief, and also have high resistance to mechanical damage. Despite the intricacy of the texture, this material is quite easy to care for. Dust and dirt can be easily removed with ordinary detergents.

Varieties of plaster textures for facade finishing

There are two types of decorative plaster for facade works:

The following options are classified according to invoice:

Tools for preparing decorative plaster

Before you start cooking, stock up convenient tools. This will simplify the work and allow you to quickly prepare the desired consistency.

Prices for building levels

Construction levels

You will need:

Process technology for working with decorative plaster

1. Preparatory work for leveling the walls.
2. Preparation of decorative plaster from putty.
3. Creating a base layer of plaster.
4. Working on creating a textured coating.
5. Finish coating.

Stage 1. Preparatory work before applying decorative plaster

Step 1. We carry out preparatory work surfaces. We clean off all paint, varnish and other debris. Wash the wall thoroughly.

Step 2. We prime the surface. This will allow you to seal all the cracks, level the walls as much as possible and stop the putty from being absorbed by the wall surface, since the primer has excellent waterproofing properties.

Step 3. We apply an antiseptic and anti-corrosion protective layer. If decorative plaster is applied to a surface where there are metal nails, screws, pipes, then it is necessary to first apply a protective layer to all these parts. Otherwise, in the future, a rusty stain may appear through the plaster. The antiseptic will protect the surface from the formation of fungus, mold and other microorganisms.

Step 4. Let the primer and protective layer dry thoroughly for at least 12-14 hours. It is very important to wait this period of time, otherwise, after a short period of time, the plaster will lag behind the surface. If after the first primer a layer lag is visible or there is a suspicion that the surface is friable, then it is recommended to apply the primer in several layers, each time waiting for complete drying. Average term polymerization and drying of the mixture is 15 hours, but before starting work, be sure to read the instructions on the package, since depending on the chemical components, the period can be significantly increased.

Video - Application of Ceresit CT 16 primer

Prices for facade primer

Facade primer

Video - The process of applying primer to walls

Important! All finishing work must be carried out at a temperature not lower than +5°C. Otherwise, the quality of the result and performance properties facade finishing will be low.

Step 5. We define building level degree of leveling. Keep in mind that checking the evenness of the walls should be done in several positions: horizontally, vertically and diagonally.

Now that finishing can be applied to the walls, we are preparing decorative plaster.

Stage 2. Preparing decorative plaster: step-by-step instructions

You can make textured plaster from almost any ordinary putty.

In order to decorate walls with textured putty, you need to prepare the following materials:

• putty (regular from any manufacturer);
• white acrylic primer;
• water (cold);
• acrylic lacquer;
• paint of the required color;
• glaze for finishing coat.

Step 1. We take a deep vessel (bucket) and mix in equal proportions ordinary putty, water and a building mixture for sealing seams. You can first mix only the bulk ingredients, and then slowly add cold water. Then you will speed up the mixing process and eliminate the formation of lumps.

Step 2. Mix the mixture thoroughly with a construction mixer or electric drill with a whisk attachment.

Step 3. If the final version requires a certain color, then after thorough mixing, add pigment to the finished consistency.

Step 4. Checking the texture finished material. If you feel that the consistency is too thick and does not allow you to work and create the necessary patterns on the surface, then you can add a little water, but do not overdo it, otherwise the material will roll or flow down the surface for a long time.

Advice! Prepare only as much mixture as you need in the near future. The solution will thicken quite quickly and will be difficult to work with.

Stage 3. Creating a Base Layer

Take a small amount of the prepared mixture with a spatula and apply a thin layer to the wall surface. The layer thickness should not exceed 2-3 mm. Use a special spatula for facade work and start stretching from the lower right corner.

Wait for a technological break (10-30 minutes) before starting to perform the relief. The drying time of the base depends on the technical features of the working mixture.

Stage 4. Working on creating a textured coating

Step 1. Mark the wall. This important point, if, say, you are planning to turn an idea into a design masterpiece and do not want to limit normal application textured putty. We use masking tape to mark the work area, and the solution can extend onto the paper. Once the job is complete, this tape will need to be carefully removed.

Step 2. Take a spatula, pick up a small amount of putty again and apply the mixture to the wall. It can be applied in several movements, depending on the design intent: scarring, circular movements, horizontal or vertical strokes. If you want to create chaotic strokes on the wall, without a specific pattern or relief, then you can alternate the technique. If your plan involves a certain pattern, then choose movements in one direction.

After each application of the mixture to the wall, thoroughly clean the spatula or grater before adding a new portion of the solution. Under no circumstances should the remaining mixture be placed back into the bucket of plaster.

Important! Practice applying the relief to a sheet of drywall first. This will give you the opportunity to “feel” the material and create exactly the design you had in mind.

A spatula with a serrated edge can be used to create a specific pattern, and a special roller with a ready-made pattern can be transferred to the wall beautiful patterns. The structure and relief of the wall can be adjusted during the process. If the strokes turn out to be too harsh and thick, take a trowel and, lightly touching the wall, walk over the surface.

Bark beetle style performed by translational continuous movements performed in a horizontal or vertical position. The pattern will depend on the movement of your hand and it is better to apply it with a trowel; it will appear already while applying the mixture to the wall. But individual strokes can be created with a grater, applying it to the wall and pressing lightly.

The consistency of the solution should resemble thick sour cream, otherwise the mixture may flow off the wall, disturbing the pattern. After applying one layer with a trowel, the “milk”, which no longer contains pebbles, is removed from the trowel with a spatula. If this is not done, then the “bark beetle” relief will not be pronounced. Hold the tool at an angle of 60 degrees when applying the solution.

The thickness of the layer will depend on the grain size in ready mixture. Average duration Drying time is 24-72 hours.

Video - Technology of applying bark beetle plaster

Advice! If you need to take a break from work, then tape the border of the finished drawing masking tape, on top of which apply wet solution. When you return to work, carefully remove the tape and continue the process. This will avoid visible grooves and transitions in the terrain.

"Pebble" texture achieved by sharp movements in a clockwise direction. It is very important not to interrupt the finishing work, since the hardening of the plaster can give a sharp transition on the wall.

Technology of applying pebble plaster - photo

Video - Lesson on applying pebble plaster

Step 3. To ensure that the design dries completely, you need to protect the façade from direct action sun rays and wind. To do this, it is necessary to install a protective construction screen made of mesh or film.

Creating complex terrain using a special roller

Using a special roller covered steel mesh, rubberized or with pores, you can create a unique pattern of any complexity on the surface. You can purchase such a tool in a store or get creative with the process and make such a roller yourself by wrapping it with twine or cord. Keep in mind that the more often the rope is wound, the denser the relief structure will be.

All work is carried out with a roller, which is carefully dipped into the putty and then the mixture is applied in a thin layer to the wall. Here you can use your imagination and work with a roller in various directions.

Prices for textured rollers

Stage 5. Finish coating

Now that the desired pattern on the wall has been created, we proceed to the final stage. You can paint decorative plaster in any color or varnish it. This process is not complicated, but in order for the result to really please you for many years, you should take into account several nuances.

Textured putty is best painted in 2 colors. This will give the surface greater relief and add volume.

If you want to focus on the convex parts of the picture, then it is better to paint these places using the dry brush method. But all the depressions and recesses, on the contrary, will be emphasized by the wet brush method, which will slightly blur the color.

If you decide to paint textured putty in dark colors, then it is better to choose a wet brush method, which will slightly blur the pigment. When painting the surface in a light color, apply the paint with a dry brush.

After the painting process has reached the finish line, let the paint dry well and cover it with varnish. Firstly, it will give beautiful shade paint, will fix it and protect it from fading and fading. Use varnish on water based and apply 2-3 layers, each time waiting for the previous one to dry completely.

Despite the fact that the process of creating decorative plaster from putty is not complicated and does not require serious skills, watch the video with step-by-step instructions to do everything correctly.

Video - Painting decorative plaster

Video - How to make decorative plaster from ordinary putty with your own hands

There are many options for decorating a house or apartment. Currently, the market for construction and finishing materials offers a wide range of solutions for gluing and covering walls. These include all kinds of tiles, panels and stripes, wallpaper, etc. However, to create a truly original and interesting interior without extra costs only possible with textured plaster. It’s not difficult to figure out how to make textured plaster. There are many different ways its application and further decoration, so that you can create the interior you want. Do-it-yourself textured plaster of walls can be done without any particular difficulties or problems.

Small unevenness of the wall is hidden by textured plaster.

Features of working with textured plaster

Textured plaster, also known as structural and Venetian plaster, is a heterogeneous viscous composition of white color. It contains a binder and multi-fraction granules. Textured wall plaster allows you to create coatings with varying degrees of grain, rough texture, rich color palette. You can make textured plaster that will imitate the texture of stone, wood and other materials.

Textured plaster allows you to create coatings on walls that have different degrees of grain, rough texture, and a rich color palette.

Textured wall plaster does not limit your imagination. For example, you can add a special fine-grained material (the so-called “bark beetle”) to the mixture and decorate the surface to resemble wood eaten away by the beetle of the same name.

Textured plaster of walls can be done indoors and outdoors. For exterior wall decoration with your own hands, it is best to use a mixture that contains calibrated granules. Interior decoration traditionally performed using plaster containing small unsorted granules or granules of different fractions.

A coating with a large calibrated filler is applied using a special grater or trowel. The layer of plaster, however, should not exceed the size of the contained granules. Textured plastering of walls using a material with mixed filler is performed using a trowel and a roller. The spraying technique is also used. In this case, the order of application depends on how thick the mixture used is.

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Fine-grained compounds are liquid solutions, prepared on the basis of lime. They are easier to work with. This plaster can be applied using a vacuum cleaner or roller.

Tools for applying plaster.

When working with textured plaster, you need to imagine the desired result and implement it correctly.

Having decided what the finished wall plaster will look like, you can begin preparing tools and materials for the job.

Textured wall plaster is susceptible to moisture and dust, so it is not recommended to use it in the kitchen.

If such compositions are used to finish a bathroom, the finished coating must be protected with polymers or varnishes.

Textured wall plaster is performed on a properly prepared surface.

First of all, the wall must be leveled and primed: it is recommended to use a primer deep penetration.

After applying the primer, the wall must be allowed to dry.

There is a textured plaster that can be applied to walls with slight unevenness. However, if there are significant unevenness and level differences, they must be eliminated.

Textured plaster of walls is performed using the following tools:

• plumb lines and rules;
• ironers;
• building level;
• a set of spatulas of different sizes;
• corner spatula;
• graters

Applying base coat

Drawing of a lighthouse for plaster.

First, a uniform layer of plaster of the required thickness is applied over the entire wall or a separate section of it. At this stage, a smoothing iron is used. Minor errors are allowed. It is very easy to find out the required layer thickness. Determine the approximate thickness of the future pattern and add to this value at least 1.5 mm of the thickness of the solution that should be underneath it.

Before filling the entire required surface, practice on small area. So you can choose optimal thickness plaster layer and the procedure for applying the pattern.

Textured wall plaster takes a long time to dry, so you can easily apply the desired design. If ordinary cement-gypsum or cement-sand mortar, before starting to apply it, it is necessary to clearly think through your actions and divide the surface of the wall into several sections, which will be finished gradually.

Step-by-step instructions for adding texture

Scheme for applying plaster using a crumb thrower.

The technology for applying the pattern varies depending on what tool will be used and what result you want to get.

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You can add texture using a roller. An ordinary tool with bristles will do. With its help you will apply a unique design to the surface. If desired, you can additionally run a spatula over the top to smooth the finish a little. You can use rollers specifically designed for working with textured plaster. Such instruments already have an ornament and design. It is enough to roll the roller once along the height or length of the surface. You can apply multidirectional strokes to create a fragmented pattern. Using a roller can significantly reduce material consumption.

Textured plaster on walls is often done using stamps. There is an ornament or design on the working surface of such a tool. It needs to be applied to the wall and pressed so that the design is transferred to the plaster. As you work, you will need to frequently clean the tool from adhering plaster and moisten it with water. As a rule, such stamps come with soft rubber versions, which allow you to create patterns in narrow areas of the surface.

Textured plaster of walls can be done using a trowel, as well as various brushes and spatulas. An ordinary spatula allows you to turn the surface of a wall into a real work of art. The easiest way is to decorate the surface under a natural stone. To do this, you need to move the spatula in arbitrary directions, giving the surface a free shape. You can slightly deepen the spatula into the plaster, creating smooth stripes of varying depths. Working with brushes and a trowel follows a similar pattern.

Textured plaster itself has White color, and if necessary it is painted with colored pigments, paints or varnished.

If desired, various fillers can be added to the plaster solution. They will help you create the required drawing. For example, to decorate walls to resemble wood damaged by bark beetles, granite chips or polymer granules are added to the composition. This textured plaster is first applied to the entire surface using a trowel. You need to wait until it sets a little, and then rub it over the surface with a grater. This way the crumbs and granules will be drawn through the solution, thereby creating specific grooves. The furrows can have different directions or be horizontal or vertical, parallel to each other.

Decorative plaster, made with your own hands from ordinary putty, is gaining increasing popularity as an affordable type of finishing, since almost everyone is looking for a middle ground when renovating their home, and an optimal price-quality ratio.

Advantages of homemade plaster

Modern renovation is expensive in terms of both purchased materials and hired labor. The work of a plasterer-finisher costs a lot of money. Everyone’s desire to save money is understandable and reasonable: no one wants the repair to drag on for many months, if not years, due to the high cost of the material and the work performed. To prevent it from becoming a family curse, you need to look for the most rational way out of this situation. However, the solution is obvious: make the material yourself. This option will suit the vast majority of people who want to make inexpensive and beautiful renovations to their apartment.

There are plenty of tools for this, and it’s not difficult to acquire them - if you would like to make a pattern.

The use of textured and structural rollers

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

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

Rollers differ in the material they are made of:

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

Important! You should not press too hard on the tool while working - a clear pattern is obtained only with minimal force. The tool must be moved from top to bottom without stopping, pressing firmly against the 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. Having waste materials on hand, you can make a roller that will create an unusual, unique design.

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

There are any number of options for such homemade creativity: polyethylene, twine, rope, threads are used. The foam roller can be used to cut abstract shapes, slits, etc.

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

Other necessary tools

You can apply the pattern using other devices:

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

Decorative plaster from ordinary putty

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

Now let's talk about how it can be made 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 layer - this is done with a wide spatula. When this layer dries, we begin decorating. The methods for creating a textured surface are varied. 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 the plaster with a broom - from chaotic to strictly directed strokes.

There are many application methods, you either need to choose the one you like.

Applying decorative putty

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

There are many ways to get a beautiful surface when using decorative putty for walls. Let's give one of them, quite popular.

Tools:

• Mack brush.
• A napkin or trowel rolled into a cone.

It’s still better to work together, because you need to do everything quickly, not allowing the mixture to dry 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 preferences and taste. Your imagination should work for you!

Different application methods

How to do:

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

Painting methods:

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

Of course, a homemade composition is simple to make, and gypsum-based mixtures are inexpensive, but they will not 100% replace branded decorative putty for walls, which contains 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. But nevertheless, the option described above is available to anyone who wants to add variety to the interior of their home. It will give both wallpaper and painting a head start both in appearance and in the durability of the coating.

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G The smooth surface of the wall can be attractive, so to transform the room, you can make it out of ordinary putty. This contributes to less spending on special mixtures, as well as improving the appearance of an apartment or house. Using various tools, you can make several options for the structure, so the owner of the room is able to choose exactly what he likes.

To prepare textured plaster from ordinary putty, you do not need to have the knowledge of a builder; it is enough to use the most common method. It consists of mixing 6 kg of dry gypsum mixture in two liters of water along with 200 grams of PVA. First, the gypsum powder must be stirred, and glue is added only after it is dissolved in water. The result should be a homogeneous thick mass that can be used for any type of texture applied to the walls.

Materials and tools

To create a high-quality coating, you must have:

Tools for working with textured plaster

You can create textured plaster from ordinary putty with your own hands using a mixer, since its use will help to better mix the solution and reduce the amount of time spent on work. You may also need other tools that are necessary for different types of putty application. But before you start working, you should prepare the surface. This is due to the fact that the remnants of the old coating can not only interfere with the application of a certain texture, but also worsen the adhesion of the material to the wall.

Preparatory stage

Before starting work you must:

1. Measure the area of ​​the walls and calculate how much putty will be needed for the entire surface. To create an attractive look, both plaster and cement compositions. Moreover, they can be in buckets or in the form of a dry mixture. It is important to remember that in rooms where there is a high level of humidity, it is worth using cement-based compositions.
2. Clean the surface from dirt, old plaster And construction dust. If this is not done, the applied material may be distributed unevenly, which will ultimately affect appearance walls. All recesses should be covered with cement mortar in advance.
3. Strengthen the wall. This is only necessary if the foundation is unreliable. To do this, you can use a plaster mesh, which can prevent the appearance of cracks.

Preparing walls for plastering

You can also apply a thin layer of putty in advance, which will prevent the appearance of dark spots. The method of creating a decorative layer depends on what it will look like.

Decorative plaster "rock"

This method of applying plaster is the simplest and therefore can be tried by those who are finishing an apartment for the first time. For this type of texture, you do not need to prepare a special mixture; it is enough to use standard gypsum or cement options. It is best to use a ready-made solution, but you need to remember that too loose compositions may not adhere well to the surface.

Application process:

• First you need to select an area on the wall equal to half of one square meter and apply the composition with a trowel. The layer should have a thickness of 2-3 mm. The higher this indicator is, the rougher the drawing will be.

Applying the first layer of plaster

• After this, it is enough to apply the trowel to the surface and, smoothly lifting its lower edge, make a downward movement. Small unevenness of the solution, smeared over the surface, will create a beautiful pattern, similar to rock. It is possible to understand exactly how best to make movements only in the process of activity.

Creating a texture on a surface

• Then the same actions are performed with the next section. To avoid gaps and unevenness, you should overlap the previous coating.

After the work is done, all that remains is to wait about a day until the putty is completely dry. To prevent excess solution from spoiling the texture, it is necessary to constantly clean the iron from the material.

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Plaster "rain"

This wall design option is complex, but its appearance is more attractive. Usually the rain is applied at an angle, but the direction can be different. The process of creating an invoice is divided into several steps:

• Marking the walls. This is necessary to ensure that all the “rain” lines are even. Painting tape is applied to each drawn line.
• Application of the solution. At this stage, the putty is spread on the wall in a line the length of which is one meter. The layer thickness must be at least 3 mm.
• Creating a structure. To make “drops” appear on the plaster, just press the trowel onto it and peel it off. Such actions are repeated throughout the line.

Applying plaster with rain

Textured plaster – effective method creating an original relief of an internal or facade wall. Using this material they imitate natural stone, leather, wood, velvet, form rough granular surfaces, sell exclusive design solutions. Finishing with this method allows you to increase the surface’s resistance to mechanical stress, hide defects, and protect the wall from temperature changes and ultraviolet exposure.

Even a novice master can perform finishing work. The main difficulty that textured plaster will create for a beginner is the application technology. The video at the bottom of the page will help you learn various techniques do-it-yourself wall treatments. Brick, concrete, and block walls are suitable for interior decoration using this method. Textured mixtures are sold in a wide range of types, compositions and manufacturers.

Applying textured plaster (the video at the bottom of the page demonstrates the process in detail) is carried out special devices. To create an original relief surface, the following are used:

• trowels;
• figured rollers;
• rubber spatulas and spatulas;
• wide metal spatulas;
• wooden graters;
• notched spatulas;
• tassels;
• stamps.

The material for textured wall decoration is a viscous heterogeneous mixture. The plaster contains a base component, granular mineral additives, and a binder. Additive options: stone chips, cotton or wood fibers, mica, quartz sand. Types of decorative plaster mixtures:

• acrylic;
• silicate;
• mineral;
• silicone.

The composition of the mixture determines the external effect, properties, level of elasticity and granularity.

Applying textured plaster with your own hands: step-by-step instructions

Perform finishing operations in the following sequence:

1. prepare the walls for work;
2. form the base surface;
3. create a decorative texture;
4. do the finishing touches.

The first stage is to clean the wall of the old coating and level the surface. Fill holes, cracks, holes, potholes and crevices with putty. Mount a reinforcing mesh on brick, block aerated concrete and foam concrete walls to protect against cracking and crumbling. This will also help strengthen the adhesion of the decorative plaster to the surface. Check with a level and plumb line the degree of curvature of the plane. If they are significant, level the walls along the beacons by applying several layers of gypsum, sand-cement or lime mixture. Wait at least 24 hours for each layer to dry in between.

To enhance adhesion, the wall is primed with a deep penetration compound in two layers with intermediate drying. Use an acrylic primer for this, and indoors with high humidity additionally coat the wall with an antifungal agent.

At the second stage, the decorative mixture is applied to the walls. Buy ready-made composition or make your own from dry powder. The video in this article describes in detail the technique of preparing the solution and tinting in desired color. For each square meter The walls will require at least one or two kilograms of plaster with a single layer coating. But the relief texture requires the application of several layers.

Important! If you are finishing a wall in a room with high level humidity, buy special moisture-resistant dyes for plaster.

Carefully watch the instructional video on how to apply textured plaster. Video with visual demonstration finishing operations will give general idea about working with the material. Practical skill will appear only in the process of work.

Advice! Practice on an inconspicuous area of ​​the wall, test applying a small amount plaster mixture, wait until dry. You will see the end result in advance and prevent possible mistakes.

Apply a little mortar to the trowel with a spatula, place the blade against the wall at an angle of 30 degrees and smoothly move along the wall. Lay a layer of plaster with a thickness of 3.5 mm. In the corners, work with a spatula with a narrow and long blade.

The third stage is the formation of relief patterns or imitations of the textures of stone, wood, and fabric. The technology for applying textured plaster is selected depending on the type of finish (wrap, Venetian plaster, world map, graphite, etc.).

On final stage performed finishing fine-grained abrasive and coating the plaster with varnish.

Methods of applying textured plaster

Watch the video “Applying textured plaster”, consult with a designer, select suitable option wall decoration. For your first experience, choose a simple solution or experiment with small sections of walls in a utility room, storage room, or remote room. If you want to apply your own author's solution, carefully select the material and check with the seller about its purpose.

Textured plaster: technology for applying the “world map” pattern

To get the effect on the wall geographical map special textured plaster is used. How to apply relief is shown in detail in the video.

The factory cans indicate the purpose of the plaster for the effect of “islands”, “travertine”, “world map”. The material is applied to the prepared surface after priming with a foam roller. The primer composition includes quartz sand to enhance adhesion.

1. The first layer of plaster is applied in a layer of 2 mm without smoothing. A short-pile roller is passed over the still damp surface to create a fur coat and enhance the decorative effect. After drying, the surface is treated with sandpaper.
2. The second layer is applied in local fragments and gently rubbed with a trowel. The finished texture is polished with an alloy trowel until a smooth, even surface is obtained.
3. For final painting, varnish, wax or metallized dye is used. The drawing will be in two colors

Important! Apply the primer only with a trowel made of of stainless steel, otherwise the islands will turn rusty.

Textured plaster: technology of applying the Versailles pattern

The material used is a mixture of starting and finishing putty in equal proportions.

1. A layer of putty mixture 3 mm thick is applied to the finished surface with chaotic strokes. Work begins from the joints of the walls with the floor and from the corners.
2. Using wave-like movements, the entire plane of a large trowel is used to apply a “curl” relief.
3. The wall is left to dry completely for two days.
4. The wall is polished in 2 stages: primary processing removes sharp protrusions, secondary cleaning with medium-grain sandpaper polishes the surface.
5. The plaster is coated with a paint composition using a medium-pile roller.
6. Gilding is applied to the protruding parts. Material - a mixture of silver powder or gilding powder with a primer or acrylic varnish. A foam roller is used for application.
7. After the paint and gilding has dried, the wall is varnished with glitter for shine and protection from moisture.

Versailles plaster can subsequently be wiped with a damp cloth.

Video: applying textured plaster