Decorative plaster in the interior of various rooms is used at the final stage of finishing work. It transforms the appearance of the interior, making it more effective and richer. It is used in combination with wallpaper, tiles, wood panels or as a self-contained decoration element.
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Features of the use of decorative plaster, advantages and disadvantages
Decorative plaster is a universal coating with the help of which they create a decor of any complexity, texture, color and volume. The uniqueness of this material is that it is convenient to use for decoration in any interior style. For example, a classic or antique style with columns and ceiling moldings can be supplemented with stucco in the form of old masonry, pompous Rococo with rich Venetian plaster, and modern fusion with large waves or floral patterns.
Textured surface finish was available back in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Decorative stucco in the interior replaced the finish with expensive stone or marble. It is much easier to work with marble chips than with a heavy monolith. At the same time, the cost of the crumb is several times cheaper. The secret was in a special way of applying it to the wall. The composition of many masters was kept secret, using a similar decor of rooms in the homes of nobility.
Today, the method of decorating marble, stone or wood is also popular, but more accessible. Using decorative putty, masters decorate banquet rooms of restaurants, halls of department stores and hotels, or living quarters.
With the help of decorative putty, the master can create a variety of textures on the wall or ceiling:
- cross section of the tree;
- masonry or brickwork;
- a panel of leather, silk or slightly crumpled fabric;
- voluminous art bas-relief;
- crocodile or snake skin pattern.
Note: decorative plaster is available not only in white, but also in various other colors and shades, in the form of a dry mixture or ready-made mortar. It can contain various fillers: marble chips, natural fibers, mineral dust, antiseptic additives and preservatives. Depending on the fillers, decorative plaster looks different on the surface.
Advantages of decorative plaster
Modern designers, builders and decorators prefer plaster for many reasons:
- for applying texture plaster it is not necessary to evenly level and process the surface, it is enough to apply a primer for good adhesion to the surface;
- viscous composition makes it easier to decorate complex surfaces - drywall constructions, columns, niches, semicircular walls;
- the coating does not give joints, seams when drying, but creates the appearance of a solid surface (the master applies the plaster on the entire surface gradually, preventing it from drying and taking on an irregular shape);
- the mixture can be tinted in any suitable color, which makes it possible to decorate the room according to the intended project;
- types of decorative plaster allow you to choose the right option for any historical or ethnic style;
- a protective coating or special components of the mixture allow the plaster to maintain its original appearance for a long time without losing colors, textures and without abrasion.
The advantage of such a coating is also a high artistic aesthetics, which is difficult to achieve with other materials.In other words, the richness and luxury of Venetian or silk plaster is difficult to convey with other decorative materials.
Disadvantages of decorative plaster
During the procurement, decoration and operation of the material, despite all sorts of advantages, one can encounter tangible disadvantages. For example, the cost of some types of plaster is quite high, as well as the work of applying it. Some types of plaster require complex surface preparation, others are not strong enough for exterior decoration and are suitable only for interior ceilings.
The disadvantages include a few more points:
- if the house is located in a seismically active area, then from its walls during the shocks, the plaster will collapse or crack;
- if the room is very humid, then the coating will not last long;
- if the apartment is in a new building, then cracks may appear on the walls due to the process of soil shrinkage under the house.
Varieties of decorative plasters
Today, manufacturers produce many different types of decorative plasters. They differ not only in appearance, but also in composition.
Depending on the components that make up the plaster, it is conditionally divided into 5 types:
Mineral viewbased on dry cement, is available in powder form. It is used to cover stone and brick planes. The composition withstands humidity and temperature differences. It can be recommended for application in the bathroom.
Silicone look Available as a ready-to-use mixture. It lays well on an unprepared surface - wallpaper, brick, old wall surface. After drying, the plaster does not let water through, therefore it is suitable for decorating the bathroom, as well as the kitchen or hallway.
Acrylic look available in a liquid state, which allows you to apply the composition to any surface. Due to its high decorative properties and covering ability, it is recommended for living room decor. Acrylic plaster is available in various colors.
Polymer view very similar to acrylic, as it is based on acrylic resins.
Silicate look It is available as a ready-to-use mixture, based on liquid glass. The composition well covers any surface, is the basis of structural plasters.
To create a structural surface resembling stone, sea wave, wood, or vice versa smooth silk, the craftsmen use various in appearance, fillers and properties of plaster.
The most popular types of decorative plaster:
#1. Structural plaster is able to simulate various patterns and textures that the master applies using various tools (dies, rollers, spatulas). The appearance that the surface will acquire after applying the plaster depends entirely on the skill of the plaster, the number of layers of material and the thickness of the layer. The most common and popular type of structural plaster is Bark beetle. Available in white or gray, if necessary mixed with pigment to obtain the desired shade.
#3. The flock or silk type of plaster contains silk fibers in the composition, after application it acquires an elegant appearance, reminiscent of the luxurious appearance of silk fabric.
Due to its beautiful decorative appearance, flock plaster is most often used to decorate a bedroom or living room. To the touch, it is similar to ordinary wallpaper, it is an environmentally friendly and natural material that breathes, passes moisture. Due to its high transmittance, mold and fungus do not appear on the flock coating even in high humidity. Therefore, it is recommended for application in the bathroom, nursery, dining room and other residential premises.
#4. The marble look is distinguished by the small or large fractions of natural marble included in the composition. The mixture has a diverse appearance due to the size of the fractions, the color, creates a beautiful coating on the wall. Decorative stucco in the marble interior gives the wall an expensive look, serves for a long time and does not lose its qualities during operation.It withstands changes in humidity and temperature. It is used in various living rooms and in the interior of public spaces.
#5. The Venetian look is one of the most spectacular and expensive types of decorative plaster. It creates an attractive, luxurious appearance of the plane that it covers. It is used to cover both walls and ceilings. Over time, Venetian plaster does not lose its decorative qualities, it only becomes more beautiful. Such a quality is inherent only to this species, which compares it favorably with others. The Venetian look can be tinted in any color, due to which the interior design takes on a more artistic and sophisticated look. It is almost impossible to apply Venetian stucco on your own to the surface; only an experienced craftsman with good skills can do it.
#6. "Africa" is a famous species with the texture of crocodile or snake skin. Often this type of decorative plaster in the interior is used to emphasize the ethnic flavor of the design. The coating looks expensive, the appearance of the master is supplemented and finalized with various finishing coatings - wax, glitter, paint.
#7. Another popular species is the Marseille Wax. It gives the surface the appearance of an old masonry made of savage or sandstone. Usually in the interior use this type of putty light sand color. It gives the interior a cozy warm atmosphere.
#8. Plaster imitating the texture of the fabric. Such coatings have an unobtrusive pattern and look very rich in the interior.
#9. Various types of plaster such as "Rough stone" and "Torn stone".
#10. Rustic type plasters allow you to create shabby stone effects. Are applied at registration of interior design in historical style or country style.
#11. A number of decorative cracked stucco plasters.
How to choose decorative plaster for the interior
To choose the appropriate type of decorative putty for the interior of the room, several factors are taken into account:
- the area that needs to be decorated (the larger the area, the more expensive the cost of consumables and work);
- features of the wall or ceiling, that is, what the plaster will be applied to; some types are well suited for finishing concrete or brick (textured, for example), while others can only be used on a flat prepared surface (Venetian, Marseilles wax);
- climatic conditions - you can choose any view you like in the living room or bedroom, but for rooms with unstable indicators you need to choose the composition more carefully; usually for the bathroom or kitchen, they choose a silicate look, which over time can be repainted and updated.
For the living room
Decorative plaster in the interior of the living room can be used as the main finishing material or in combination with wallpaper, wood or stone panels. In the living room in the classical style, not only walls can be plastered, but also a ceiling with stucco elements.
To visually increase the area of a small room, it is better to choose a light shade coating with good reflective ability for decoration. For refined and elegant interiors, most often choose Venetian plaster, which gives a golden or silver sheen.
For bedroom
Wall decoration in the bedroom with decorative plaster is a guaranteed long-term and environmentally friendly way of decorating the room. To create a cozy interior, use flock plaster of muted, dark shades. To create a volumetric effect on the walls or to emphasize the architectural elements, choose a mixture with large fractions.
For kitchen and bathroom
In order for the coating to last longer, for rooms with extreme climatic conditions, decorative acrylic based putty is selected. It allows the composition to withstand fluctuations in temperature and humidity, while allowing air to pass through and is not covered by mold. This is a very important aspect, since not all types of plaster are also able to withstand the destructive force of moisture and fungus.
After the plaster has dried on the surface, it can be coated with a protective layer, paint or wax.Such a coating will help to preserve the appearance longer and facilitate the care process. To clean the plastered wall, just walk on it with a damp cloth.
