Whichever room you start renovating, you will inevitably face the need to work with the walls. In this article, we will consider such a finishing material for walls as decorative plaster. Wall decoration decorative plaster do it yourself will help not only make your apartment more beautiful, but also hide small defects, if any. Usually, ordinary plaster, putty and wallpaper are used for this. It should be noted right away that the most detailed information about all decorative plasters (composition, application technology and properties) is in the section of our website "Manufacturers".

Types of decorative plasters for interior decoration

Before choosing a specific material for wall decoration, you need to understand what it actually is. First of all, decorative plaster for internal works divided into facade and interior. In the first case, we get a "coarser pattern", which is clearly not suitable for an apartment. Therefore, we will focus on the interior version.

There is also a division into structural (modeling), textured and Venetian plasters. In the first case, the solution will be evenly applied to the wall with an even layer, and then, using various tools and techniques, the desired texture and pattern will be created. In the second case, there will be special granules in the solution, due to which the texture will be formed. The Venetian woman is characterized by repeated application of thin layers with sanding and polishing to create an imitation of marble. All three options are described in more detail in the chapter on creating a textured coating.

Tools

The tools with which the walls are processed vary depending on the chosen decorative mixture and the application technique. In most cases, the following tools will suffice (stainless steel must be used):

• Putty knife
• Trowel
• Grater
• Master OK
• Brush
• Roller

Wall preparation is the key to high-quality coverage

Decorative plastering of walls is possible only after proper surface preparation. The first step is to clean the wall of all that is unnecessary. It could be old paint, which should definitely be removed with a spatula or special solvents. It can also be old wallpaper that should be removed completely.

If pieces of wallpaper remain on the wall and do not peel off, then they should be moistened with water. They will turn off, after which it will be easy to remove them with a spatula.

When a wall remains bare after removing previous coatings, care should be taken to keep it clean. At this stage, we remove grease stains (if any), dirt and small dusty crumbs. In other words, we remove everything from the wall that can interfere with the adhesion of the solution to it. If there is old plaster, which does not hold tightly, then it also needs to be removed. Remove with a spatula or beat off with a hammer. Next, we level the wall, making it even and smooth. For this, putty is used.

We now have a wall ready to go. To improve the adhesion of the solution to the prepared surface, a primer is applied. The plaster manufacturer always writes on the packaging which primer is best used with the material. Only then can the finished decorative plaster for the walls be applied. Of course, the primer must dry (usually 8-24 hours).

Worth turning Special attention on what material the wall is made of. To be more precise, you need to take into account the material on which the solution will be applied directly. The best options are concrete, drywall, brick, and plaster. It is on these surfaces that the decorative solution is most often applied. By the way, depending on the selected surface, a primer is also selected. Sometimes decorative can be successfully applied even to glass without leaving it thanks to the good primer.

Features when working with drywall and wood

Very often decorative plaster is applied over drywall. The walls are sometimes so crooked that it is impractical to level them, and they are covered with plasterboard plates. There is nothing wrong with that, because the decorative is easily applied to it. The surface is already smooth, which is a big plus. The most important thing in this situation is to choose the right primer, because a lot will depend on it (the adhesion of the solution to the cardboard leaves much to be desired).

Many people believe that wooden walls cannot be coated with mortar. This is not so, you just need to find the right approach... Indeed, the solution is not applied to the tree, because it adheres to it very poorly. However, you can fill a shingle on a wooden wall, creating a crate (a lattice of strips of wood, with holes in the form of a diamond). Such a lattice is covered with a solution, on which decorative plaster is then applied. However, this method is becoming obsolete.

Also, for strength, it can be nailed to a wooden wall metal grid(this option is much simpler and more desirable). This mesh holds the solution well. Then decorative is applied to the plastered surface. As you can see, decorative plastering on wood is also possible. However, it is extremely important to insulate both the mesh itself and the dowels with brackets with which it is attached. If this is not done, then over time they will begin to rust, and rust will appear on the wall, spoiling its appearance.

Wall decoration with decorative plaster - video tutorial

There are many video materials on the topic of how decorative plastering of walls is carried out. I don't want to overload your attention with dozens of videos about different options coatings, therefore, for a rough understanding of how to work with a wall, we suggest you watch a video about structural plasters.

If this information does not seem to you enough, then you can watch another video that touches on many different aspects when working with walls.

Creating a textured finish, using the right effort

It's time to learn how to apply decorative plaster to the walls. In most cases, texture is a decisive factor when choosing a particular material. When decorative plaster is used for interior wall decoration, then you need to think about the desired texture. A wide variety of tools can be involved in its creation.

It is very easy to use a notched trowel, brush or comb. By running these tools over the "raw" surface, we will create a different pattern. It also includes the use of a hand, a plastic bag, or a regular sponge. We carry out all of this or touch the still not dry decoration, forming a varied texture.

Stamps and special rollers can also be used. These stamps and rollers already have a certain pattern that will be transferred to the wall. You can take the most ordinary roller, cover it with a tourniquet, and then create an texture with it. You can buy a ready-made tool with a pattern you like. The main thing then is to evenly carry out such a roller along the wall so that the drawing is uniform. It's even easier with a stamp, albeit longer. Just push it against the wall where you want it. Decorating walls with decorative plaster is impossible without creating a decorative effect. But it is achieved not only due to special tools, but also due to the properties and composition of the solution.

The clearest example would be the bark beetle. As part of such decorative plaster, there are granules, which create the texture. By the way, in this case, the wall should be perfectly flat. Otherwise, the coating will not come out uniform, and somewhere the "bark beetle" will appear, but somewhere not. The fact is that the thickness of the applied layer of such a solution must correspond to the thickness of the grain used in its composition. Otherwise, the drawing will not work.

This decorative material is based on synthetic polymers and mineral fillers. The latter are of particular interest, because they help to create the bark beetle texture of the walls. These fillers include crumb of the following materials:

1. Marble
2. Granite
3. Quartz

By the way, do-it-yourself decorative plaster of walls when using this material is the most affordable option for an ordinary person. You need a minimum amount of tools, because you will need to apply the solution, and then simply grind it with a float. Yes, and special skills are not required, just rub the solution evenly over the wall.

"Fur coat" on the wall - is it advisable?

I would also like to note the "fur coat" finish, which is also considered decorative. The technology of decorative plastering of walls to create a "fur coat" effect is very simple. The most ordinary plaster(cement-lime) and simply sprayed onto the wall. For example, a broom is dipped into the solution, with which it is transferred to the wall by spraying. To do this, a broom with a solution on it is brought to the wall and beaten with it on a stick or hand so that the solution flies directly onto the wall. Instead of a broom, a brush can be used to get a finer drawing, if you can call it a drawing.

With this method, it is best to use a mortar gun, with which the application is carried out on the wall.

In fact, this material has no decorative properties, and a special application technique gives the coating a decorative effect. It is also advisable to paint everything in beautiful colors to make it more beautiful. But in most cases, the "fur coat" is used for facade decoration. It is also called decorative plaster on uneven walls, because it allows you to level the surface, since one place can be applied a large number of solution.

Working with Venetian plaster

Since we have already discussed the possibility of using textured (requires additional tools to create texture) and structural (the relief is created through the use of various granules and additives in the solution itself) plasters, then for the sake of completeness it is worth considering the Venetian.

Can smooth decorative wall plaster be applied without leveling? In the case of the Venetian, the answer is no. Therefore, in this case, the wall should not only be perfectly flat, but also as smooth as possible, like glass. Only then will covering the walls with decorative Venetian plaster give an excellent effect. The beauty of this material is that it is made from marble flour and appears transparent. As a result, the effect of marble walls is created. It is very difficult to work with it yourself, and the problem is not only that careful preparation of the walls for decorative plaster is required.

Venetian decorative plaster for interior wall decoration is applied in very thin layers, which are usually tinted in different shades. There should be several such layers, usually 5-7. Grouting the surface is carried out using fine sandpaper, this is a kind of grinding. Also, be sure to apply a protective layer of wax at the end, giving shine to the entire coating. Wall decoration with decorative Venetian plaster is painstaking process... You can spoil the coating with one wrong move at any stage of its creation.

Cost of work and cost of materials

Decorating walls with decorative plaster has its own costs. Do you want to know how much it will cost you 1 square meter of wall covered with decorative plaster? You will not get an answer to this question. And the point here is not only that the "bark beetle" is worth a penny in comparison with the Venetian. The pleasure of decorative plastering of walls has too many components, the cost of which fluctuates significantly. Do not think that you will buy a bucket of ready-made solution and that's it.

Indeed, you need to buy plaster, and travertine, Venetian, sugar, rain and other options cost differently (the manufacturer also plays a role). You will also have to pay for the primer, which costs a lot (each plaster has its own primer). Do not forget that the solution should be tinted or painted, and this is money again. All this is included in the cost of decorative wall plaster.

Maybe you want a special pattern for which you have to buy a stamp or a special roller? By the way, work tools cost money too, whether it's a cheap trowel for throwing mortar or an expensive stencil to create an additional unique pattern. Decorative plaster for walls can be expensive. The price is formed from many of the components described above. Additional requirements will increase the cost.

Think carefully about whether it would be better to hire someone to work. It will be more expensive than doing it yourself, but also better. Moreover, the employee will buy everything himself, and you will not have to pay for the tool at all. Of course, if you plan not just to use decorative plaster for the walls of the bathroom, but to walk throughout the apartment, then it makes sense to save money by doing everything yourself. In this case, the purchase of a working tool will be advisable.

Top coat for wall protection

After the completion of all work, the walls, finished with decorative plaster, will need to be additionally processed. We are talking about an additional topcoat, which is varnish, wax or paint. I usually use a protective wax coating for Venetian plaster, but it will work for other coatings as well. Roughly the same situation with protective varnish.

Wax and varnish are applied with a sponge (bath or coral). Also, a brush or a thread roller may be suitable for these purposes. The application and grinding work ends immediately after obtaining a uniform shade over the entire surface, so as not to spoil our wall covering by light drops due to thick layers of the topcoat.

The finished coating is usually painted in cases where the solution was not tinted before application. Used only acrylic paint water based. Application is carried out in a standard way with a brush or paint roller.

How to remove decorative plaster from walls

It is not enough to know everything about applying decorative on the walls, because sooner or later she will get bored and want something new. It will not be superfluous to find out how this material removable from the wall. The use of a chisel and hammer may well be considered the most traditional method solutions to this problem.

Using the tools, you need to knock a small piece of decorative plaster from the wall to get to the base on which it was laid. Having gained access to the base, we put the chisel at an angle to the wall and begin to beat with a hammer so as to remove the layers of plaster. It will take a long time to work, but this effective method... It is clear that decorative plasters for interior wall decoration are different, but the principle of removal is approximately the same.

Instead of a chisel and hammer, you can use a rotary hammer with a spatula attachment. With such a tool, work will go faster. However, a hat, earmuffs and a respirator are required. The fact is that as a result of such work, a very loud noise and even more dust will be created. So it's best to protect yourself.

In some cases, it is not necessary to dismantle, but it depends on the previously used decoration and the quality of its application. If the coating is laid securely and is durable, then it is quite possible to work on top of it with new materials. If there are doubts that the old coating may not withstand, then it is better to remove it.

Decorative plastering compounds are the most popular material for unusual wall decoration. They allow you to create truly original interiors. The cost of such plasters is quite high. But we may well save the budget for repairs if we apply them ourselves. It is not so difficult.

The main thing about decorative mixtures - what do you need to know?

Decorative plaster (DS) is a composition for finishing wall surfaces, consisting of a binder and special fillers. As the first, mineral (lime or cement) and synthetic (various resins - acrylic, polyvinyl acetate and others) components can be used. The filling function is usually performed by marble or granite chips, quartz, white sand, and combinations of these materials. DSh with mineral binder and coarse-grained additives are recommended for outside walls. But compositions based on a synthetic base and fine fillers are more suitable for indoor finishing activities.

Also in the described decorative compositions there is a pigment. It gives the mixture the desired color. The pigment can also be synthetic and mineral (natural). Natural additives - indigo, ocher, cochineal, red red lead, azurite, ground malachite, vivianite, charcoal and others, are prone to fast burning out of DS. In addition, compositions with natural pigments are expensive. For this reason, plasters with synthetic coloring additives have become more widespread.

The texture of the described coating is formed using all kinds of granules, fibers, flakes, small gold balls. The most popular types of DSh among home craftsmen are considered to be:

• Venetian compositions;
• flock mixtures (silk-effect coating);
• bark beetle (after plastering, the walls look like the bark of a tree);
• coatings with the texture of rain and rock;
• compositions with marble chips;
• textured compositions under a stone.

DSh is produced in the form of dry mixtures (they are diluted with water before use) or ready-to-use without any additional steps. The effect of using both types of plaster is the same. At the same time, ready-to-use compositions are more convenient for home craftsmen who decide to decorate the walls with their own hands.

Rules for processing walls with plaster - we prepare thoroughly

Before using the DS for its intended purpose, you need to understand the peculiarities of working with such compositions. First of all, let's find out what tools we need. Everything is simple here. We buy a scraper, a trowel, a drill with a mixing attachment, a scraper, brushes, baths, rollers, combs, spatulas of different sizes. You may need other tools used for finishing work.

Then we start preparing the walls for plastering. Their surfaces must be absolutely clean, dust-free and dry. If the walls are full of cracks, all existing defects will have to be repaired. If necessary, knock down the protrusions on the surface to be decorated and fill in the hollows with a suitable composition. After that, we prime the cleaned base. This operation will protect the coating from moisture, deforming stresses, temperature extremes, and strengthen the carrier layer.

We choose the primer taking into account what kind of decorative composition we use. We carefully read the instructions for the plaster! It lists the recommended soil type. A few more important points. The primer layer should be no more than 20 mm thick. It should be compacted very well. If this is not done, the uniformity of the texture of the applied LH will be violated. In some cases, the soil layer must be kept on the wall for several days, periodically sprinkling it with water.

If the plaster will be applied to drywall, wood, plywood sheets, wood-based panels(Chipboard, OSB), they must be treated with deep penetration primers. Such bases are prone to deformation when decorative mixtures are applied to them. Also note that most modern long pimples grapple within a few hours. Moreover, it takes 24–36 hours to dry. And the complete hardening of the decorative composition is observed after 7-8 days.

How can the decorative composition be applied?

There are several options for processing the walls of the LH. The most popular methods of applying the composition are given below:

• spraying technique;
• spraying;
• stretching (creating a relief with a trowel).

It is easiest for craftsmen to form the required coating by spraying. This technology is simple and straightforward. We take a suitable tool (for example, a brush or even a regular broom) in one hand. We dip it into a decorative composition. We take a stick in the other hand. We bring a broom (brush) to the treated surface. We hit the instrument with a stick. As a result of the impact, splashes of the decorative mixture fly onto the wall. We get a coating with splashes and flakes of different sizes. We are waiting for this layer to dry. Then we repeat the procedure described above. We apply as many layers as we need, smoothing each of them with a roller or other device.

A variation of the classic spraying technique is the so-called Italian plastering. The order of work will be similar to that described above. But when decorating in Italian, we don't have to wait for the previous layers to dry. The next portion of the solution is applied to a damp surface. Note! This method of decoration involves the application of layers different shades... That is, if we first use blue plaster, a mixture of a different color is applied over it. The result is an original decor that can decorate any home.

Spraying technology is a fast and effective way of decorating walls with a decorative mixture. But for its implementation, you need to rent or purchase a special installation. DSh is poured into such equipment, and it applies plaster to the surface.

Spraying is carried out continuously. Work always starts from the top of the wall.

The spraying technique is indispensable when we use DS of different fractionation and want to achieve a unique aesthetic effect. It can be used to trim walls in one tone, and window slopes and other architectural details in another. Nuance. On the main surfaces, the composition is applied with a layer of about 3 mm, on the auxiliary surfaces - no more than 1 mm in thickness.

Plastering mortar is often applied by stretching. This is an easy way to decorate walls. It is carried out using a steel float or an ordinary trowel. Finishing is done strictly from the bottom up. The tool is held in relation to the work surface at a 60-degree angle. After applying the composition, we form the required pattern and texture using a plastic grater.

In the next section, we will look at common techniques for treating walls with decorative mixtures. With their help, we can easily make the interior of our home individual and very attractive.

Rocks and rain on the walls of the dwelling - we will do it ourselves

Now let's see what techniques are used to create decorative embossed surfaces using the LH. There are many of them. A common option is shaping the texture of the rock. This technique is ideal for beginners. The procedure is as follows:

1. 1. We prepare the wall according to the algorithm already known to us.
2. 2. We process the surface with a decorative compound. Apply it in a layer up to 3 mm using a trowel.
3. 3. We distribute the LH along the wall (as evenly as possible). We create the picture we need using the same slicker.

Tool movements can be very different - horizontal, criss-cross, herringbone, vertical, and so on. We ourselves choose a suitable relief and shape it. In the event that the planned drawing does not work out, we quickly smooth out our art and try to create the original rock again. Note! The trowel should be rinsed after each individual area has been treated. Otherwise, it will simply stick to the plaster.

It is a little more difficult to apply LH with rain. But this technique guarantees a more effective pattern. The technology for creating rain is as follows. We mark the walls. We draw on them under a certain slope of the line. They must have the same slope. And we take the distance between them within the size of three ironers. We glue the masking tape on the line. We begin to apply the plaster with top corner the surface to be decorated with inclined stripes. We fill the space bounded by two masking tapes. The working tool needs to be pressed slightly against the wall.

As a result, we get a decor that looks like a hedgehog. But we want rain. Everything is elementary here. We rinse the instrument. We apply it to the plastered surface and smooth the mixture in one direction. Then, by analogy, we cover the remaining strips with a solution. When the LH is dry, remove the remaining minor defects and irregularities from the wall using sandpaper or an abrasive mesh. At the end of the work, we admire the rain that has decorated our room.

5 other embossing techniques

The application of decorative plaster of different types can be carried out using other methods. We will briefly describe the frequently encountered types of wall treatments with the compositions under consideration:

1. 1. Boulders. To create such a picture, we need to apply the DS on the primed surface with a scraper. And then trim it with a brush. We hold the latter in relation to the wall at an inclination of 90 °. If you want to get sharply defined boulders, take a hard brush. The soft-bristled tool allows you to create more washed-out patterns.
2. 2. Wave. We make notches on the wall, spray it with water. Apply the plaster in zigzag stripes. Then we smooth out the resulting waves with a spatula or a scraper. This technique is often used when using Venetian plaster.
3. 3. Travertine. We collect portions of the finishing mixture tinted in a certain color on a spatula. We throw them on the wall. After that, we smooth the surface.
4. 4. Broken stones. We process the walls with plaster. We are waiting for its hardening. We drive the dowels into the coating, chipping off small pieces of it. We get stones with crevices.
5. 5. Furrows. The technique involves the use of a mala with semicircular teeth. The distance between the latter should be 1.5 cm. The teeth must be sharpened before applying the LH. We apply the plaster composition to the wall. Smooth it out immediately. We apply the rule to the mixture and a bevel (sharpened part) at an angle of 45 °. We create furrows. The type of the latter will depend on what kind of beetle (with what form of teeth we use).

You can also try more complex ways of applying LH. For example, shading-bouffant.

This technique is only performed on fresh coating, which is processed with a metal brush. After using it, we wait a day and remove loose pieces of plaster from the wall. We remove the excess parts with a rag, a spatula or an ordinary sponge.

Apply the decorative mixture with a roller - features of the operation

Wall finishing of the DSh can be done with a paint roller. Although this tool is rarely used for decoration. It is not used when working with Venetian plaster. But for other decorative compositions (structural, textured) it is quite suitable. The finishing algorithm with a roller is as follows:

1. 1. We repair and clean the walls. Primer them twice.
2. 2. Prepare the solution. We pour it into a wide container.
3. 3. We dip the roller into the bath with the solution.
4. 4. Apply the composition to the wall with sliding smooth movements. Be sure to leave small indents from the ceiling, adjacent walls and floor.

Apply the plaster in strips in one go. The movement of the roller is from top to bottom. If the DS does not adhere well to the surface to be finished, we moisten the painting tool with water. By pressing on the roller with different forces, we get this or that coating structure. Its final appearance, in addition, depends on the speed of movement of the tool over the surface.

Choose the appropriate method and technique for applying decorative compositions and feel free to get to work. You will succeed!

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster from ordinary store putty is not inferior in quality to the most expensive factory solutions. Decorating the walls of the kitchen with such a homemade mixture costs mere pennies, and the use of one or another intricate method of applying it allows you to get a result indistinguishable from spectacular photos surfaces coated with premium compounds.

The most budgetary, environmentally friendly and affordable basis for making homemade textured plaster is an ordinary dry gypsum plaster from any manufacturer, and to create complex relief coatings it is better to use its finishing option, and to obtain the texture "bark beetle" - the starting one.

To make the finished composition more elastic, stronger, easier to apply and hold on to the kitchen walls more firmly, add a mixture for sealing joints in drywall sheets, a deep penetration primer, or PVA glue in the amount of 3-6% of the dry putty weight to the putty.

First recipe

The simplest, elemental composition homemade plaster includes only 3 ingredients:

• ready-made dry gypsum putty with additives;
• water;
• PVA glue.

This plaster is prepared very simply - with the help of a construction mixer, the dry finishing mixture is sealed with water and glue is injected into it. As a result, a rather thick, plastic composition is obtained, which is applied to the wall immediately after mixing, while the relief on the surface of such gypsum plaster is created thanks to special techniques used to apply it.

Second recipe

The second recipe, more expensive, but also of a more solid textured homemade plaster, involves the use of high-quality putty mixtures produced by Knauf.

The composition of such an improved plaster includes:

• "Satengips" - finely dispersed dry gypsum putty with mineral additives, providing high elasticity of the composition - 3 parts;
• river, seeded and well washed sand - 3 parts;
• "Fugenfüller" - a special gypsum putty with polymer additives, intended for sealing joints in drywall - 1 part.

All components of this plaster are mixed dry, then sealed with water and mixed with a mixer.

Third recipe

Another mixture with which you can create a textured wall covering consists of:

• deep penetration acrylic primer;
• "Satengipsa".

Prepare such a plaster as follows - the soil is diluted with settled water in a ratio of 2: 1, after which this solution is gradually poured into a dry putty and the composition is constantly mixed. As a result, a thick pasty mass is obtained, which is used to obtain a relief coating.

Applying homemade decorative plaster

The process of creating a textured wall covering from a conventional plaster putty includes the following technological steps:

• preparatory work;
• creation of a coverage base;
• relief creation;
• finishing decoration.

Preparing kitchen walls for plastering

1. Before you start plastering work, if possible, take things and furniture out of the kitchen, and then clean the walls from the old finishing materials.

2. Inspect the wall surfaces and seal any cracks and dents found on them with putty.

Advice. Take the time to check the evenness of the walls with a plumb line and a spirit level. If the wall surface deviates significantly from the vertical or has pronounced depressions and distortions, it will need to be completely plastered before decorative finishing.

3. Prepared for further work, treat the cleaned and leveled walls with an acrylic water-dispersion primer and let it dry.

While the soil is drying, prepare for work:

• trowel;
• drill mixer;
• a couple of large plastic buckets;
• a set of spatulas;
• several foam sponges;
• tray or basin;
• grater and ironer;
• special textured roller or plaster stencil.

Creating a base plaster layer

Using one of the above recipes, prepare a medium portion of the plaster mixture and spread it over the wall with a trowel, forming a layer 3-4 mm thick.

Attention! Gypsum plaster hardens quickly! In order to have time to form the desired texture on the surface of the coating, the composition should not be applied to the entire wall, but only to its separate section.

Having worked out all the prepared solution, smooth the surface of the wet plaster with a trowel as soon as possible, and start creating the texture.

Formation of decorative relief on the plaster surface

In order to give the surface of the plaster a relief, you can use:

• special grooved, fur or patterned rubber roller;
• notched trowel;
• plastering float;
• ready-made stencil;
• improvised means - a bath sponge, plastic wrap, a wad of foil or a plastic bag.

The easiest, fastest and most convenient way to form texture is to treat the plaster surface with a special roller.

Walking over the wet coating with a pile roller, you will get a texture similar to tousled plush, and using a grooved honeycomb roller, you will achieve the effect of a surface lined with small pebble stones, while the most complex floristic or fancy ornaments you can make with a rubber patterned tool.

Ready-made stencils that leave beautiful, clear prints in a wet solution will also greatly simplify your wall decoration work, but their use requires certain skills and dexterity, in addition, you will have to wash the rubber sole of such stamps often, as a result of which the pace of work will slow down. ...

If you do not have all of the above professional devices, try to form a relief with a notched trowel, for this, lightly press it into the soft plaster and with a slight wave-like movement drag it from top to bottom. As a result of this "combing", characteristic parallel grooves will remain on the surface of the coating.

In addition to a spatula, rollers and stencils, you can use a loosely crumpled sheet of foil, a sponge, or crumpled plastic wrap to create beautiful original prints.

Finishing - painting and varnishing

After texturing is complete, allow the finish to dry and cure overnight.

Then, with a fine-grained emery cloth, clean out excessively protruding roughness and seams between individual areas on the plaster and treat it with a water-dispersion acrylic primer.

Advice. In order for structural plaster to fully show all its wonderful decorative qualities, it should be painted in 2 approaches, using paint of two different, contrasting or consonant colors. This method of painting reveals the relief created on the surface and emphasizes its depth and volume.

Structural plaster can be painted in two colors in 2 ways:

• by "washing" method;
• dry brush method.

Regardless of which method you decide to use, the plastered wall will need to be painted in the background color first. To do this, take a long-nap paint roller, dip it in the base paint, and carefully treat the entire wall surface with it. When the first coat of paint is dry, repeat this operation.

Dry brush decoration

After a day, when the base paint layer is completely dry, pour the paint of the second, lighter additional color into the paint tray. Take a wide flanged brush, dip it into the tray, pressing the instrument bristles to the edges of the cuvette, remove excess dye from the brush.

Using horizontal light tangential movements, keeping the brush almost parallel to the work surface, apply the tint paint to the plaster.

Blur decoration

Using a nap roller, apply a darker paint to the base color wall.

As soon as a new layer of paint has set slightly (but has not yet dried), wipe the wall with a damp cloth or large sponge. Having washed off some of the dark paint from the most convex parts of the relief, you expose the background layer on them, and thereby reveal the structure of the plaster.

To fix the coloring composition (after it has completely dried), cover the walls with two layers of water-soluble varnish.

Now knowing general rules making homemade decorative plaster, you can minimal cost decorate the walls of your kitchen with beautiful, non-flammable, durable and absolutely harmless material.

Decorative plaster from putty - video

Decorative plaster from putty - photo

If no one has any questions about the plaster we are used to, then the combination of "decorative plaster" for many can cause a number of contradictions. How can a layer of hardened finishing mixture be on the outside and fulfill a design role? This type of finishing material combines, on the one hand, the properties that protect the walls of the apartment, and perfect interior characteristics, on the other. You can imagine how a master decorator in the Middle Ages dreamed of the appearance unique composition, which can be applied without hassle to the wall, and which does not need to be decorated additionally.

Today, such plaster is not one of the most common finishing compositions, no matter how the Internet “screams” about its popularity. But the apartment, finished with modern materials, which today is a new development, only benefits from this. After all, rarity is one of the first factors of value and attractiveness. Moreover, when the material has both self-sufficient beauty and originality.

Decorative plaster differs in composition, application technique, properties, but most importantly - in appearance in the end result. Now turn to your imagination:

Cracked gilding, the torn edges of the polygonal shapes of which reflect the glare of light, protruding slightly above the blackening veins of ruptures, causing an irresistible desire to touch the mysterious surface.
The matte smooth surface of a creamy shade with a subtle fibrous pattern, like in unpolished ivory, covers the wall in smooth smudges, creating the illusion that it slowly flows down.
A dark brown texture, formed by many small folds imitating natural leather, covers the niche of the walls from one pilaster to the next.

This is just a part visual techniques that are possible to implement. Some of its types resemble the texture of sawn wood or its bark, others - stone chips. The bark beetle plaster is especially popular. The wall treated with this material really resembles the result of this bug. But these are not all options. Today, almost any surface can be simulated. Plaster looks rich, imitating such noble fabrics as velvet or silk. Decorative paint and decorative plaster are reliable tools for the interior designer. With their help, you can turn the most ordinary room into a work of art, since it creates not only a variety of textures, but also volumetric panels with a plot.

How about a chic wall mural?

The design of the panel requires artistic skills, therefore, it is better to contact specialists for such a task. In fact, this type of coatings entered our country exclusively as decorative material, without instructions for artistic use. Design work is not cheap, but it is author's work. This is the very case when creative efforts and financial expenses pay off in full.

More and more often you can find houses that decorate panels. Skillful craftsmen create them using decorative plaster. They have a three-dimensional shape and due to this they look alive. If you look at such a panel for a few minutes, then you can recreate the whole world. From a distance, the impression is not as strong as up close. The panel looks like a picturesque painting.

It is advisable to decorate living rooms and dining rooms with similar elements. To make the panel look more spectacular, it is necessary to additionally illuminate it from below and from the sides. The contrast of light and shade gives the plot volume, reality. And of course, the design should be considered. If the room is large enough, large paintings can be placed in it. In a small room, a full-wall panel will not look.

To prevent the panel from getting lost in the interior, it does not need to be surrounded by furniture or other decorative elements. It is seen only as an independent element of the interior.

"Dekorativka" is applied for a custom-made panel very painstakingly. On a dry cleaned surface, the first layer is applied, on which, after complete drying, the next one is built up, one after the other, until the plot or ornament is fully achieved. The wizard works according to a previously created sketch. Paper tape acts as a fixing element for the volumetric parts of the panel. Volume is created gradually. To build it up, plasterboard inserts or pieces of polyurethane are often additionally used.

Types and differences of decorative plasters

Before looking into the composition of the plaster, you should divide it into types, since this affects the list of components that form its structure.

So, the entire range of this finishing material can be classified by properties:

Textured (creates imitation of surfaces natural materials, usually, natural stone; especially attractive for interior decoration of apartments);
Structural (consists of a base and filler in the form of stone chips of various fractions);
Venetian (has special artistic properties, application involves the use of techniques that affect the final result).

Do not forget about the wide price range of wall coverings - from "budget" to "business class". The answer to the question - "how much does decorative plaster cost per square meter?" - does not yet give a complete picture of the upcoming costs ... The total costs will also include the cost of wall finishing and foundation preparation (of course, if required). Prices for decorative wall plastering depend on the complexity of applying the effect you like and range from 300 to 1,200 rubles per sq. meter.

Also, its types are distinguished on the basis of composition:

Silicate;
Silicone;
Acrylic;
Mineral.

In order not to complicate the classification unjustifiably, we note the list of materials that may be included in the composition and how they affect it.

Most products are based on viscous water-soluble liquids such as:

Acrylic, silicone, latex - vapor-breathable components that allow the walls to "breathe", wear-resistant and washable;
Silicate liquid glass, capable of repelling moisture and dirt, therefore practically does not swell and does not get dirty;
Mineral fillers (marble, quartz flour) - give the surface a pearlescent shine, shine, signs of stone rocks;
Gypsum, lime - are responsible for the strength and hardness of the coating.

Other components such as natural pigments, thickeners, cellulose fibers, stone chips, silver and gold threads form color, consistency, structure and special properties.

As a rule, a ready-made product is sold, i.e. decorative plaster in buckets, which can only be tinted.

Convenience

Decorative plaster is not only beautiful, but also resistant to moisture, does not fade in direct sunlight, is easy to clean, environmentally friendly, and is not a highly flammable substance. In order to remove dirt, you do not need to use special products. Traditional detergents are fine. The durability of the plaster can vary depending on the specific composition, but if the requirements for use, maintenance and operation are observed, it can exceed the service life of 15 years.

Among other types of finishing materials, decorative plaster for interior wall decoration occupies a special place due to its characteristics and aesthetic appearance, which it gives to the surfaces to be coated.

Decorative plaster for walls is similar in composition to the usual plaster in common with it - sand, cement, lime, but, unlike it, it may contain various additional granules: various chips, wood fibers, pieces of mica, etc. Cement is usually used as a bonding base, fillers are sold separately, and are added when the final layer of plaster is applied. In addition, the structure of the plaster includes additives that improve its properties and provide antiseptic, adhesive, bactericidal and hydrophobic effects.

In addition to making the surface of the walls aesthetically pleasing, decorative plaster evens it out, smoothing grooves and other defects. You can buy plaster both in finished form, in a pasty state, and in dry form for dilution with water. It is not difficult to work with this decorative coating; if you have the necessary skills, you can plaster the walls with your own hands without the help of specialists.

The popularity of this type of decorative finishing material is due to the advantages of plaster over other types of finishing:

• moisture resistance of the coating;
• resistance to humidity levels, temperature changes;
• no need to specially process walls before decorative plastering;
• security additional noise insulation and thermal insulation;
• strength and durability of the coating;
• the ability to realize any idea, a variety of textures and shades.

Types of decorative plaster for interior wall decoration

It is possible to classify the material according to the type of binder and filler. In the first case, it is subdivided into the following types:

• acrylic (polymer);
• mineral;
• silicate;
• silicone.

Acrylic
Mineral
Silicate
Silicone

Taking into account the type of filler, the coating is divided into textured, structural (based on marble chips), Venetian and flock. They are distinguished by their decorative properties. Using textured and structured materials, you can create a relief on the surface, and with the help of the Venetian and flock types, you can create a smooth or glossy wall.

In addition to the above, there are specific types of this decorative coating:

• colored plaster - it is based on marble chips and acrylic. Waterproof, durable enough, available in fifteen shades;
• roller - consists of a natural filler with a fraction of 1 to 2.5 mm; when applied, it forms an texture with small depressions and channels;
• latex-plastic - forms a glossy surface with an imitation of smooth natural stone or marble, as well as relief textures. The material is resistant to moisture, it can be washed, add different colors when applied;
• "wet silk" coating - texture with pearlescent particles, imitating a fabric surface;
• coating "sea breeze" - creates a translucent layer with a slight tint of mother-of-pearl, the composition contains fine-grained sand.

Wet silk
Sea breeze
Roller
Latex-plastic
Colored

Mineral

The composition of mineral plaster includes lime, mineral particles, clay of various colors, stone chips and cement as the main binder. Today, mineral decorative coating is the most widespread, it is considered absolutely environmentally friendly. Despite the fact that the structure of mineral plaster contains lime, it is not afraid of moisture and wet cleaning, it also contains substances that do not allow lime to dissolve. It is suitable for application on all types of mineral substrates, including concrete, gypsum plasters, drywall, fiberboard and chipboard. The mineral mixture is usually used to cover walls that are subject to abrasion and have protrusions (corridor, staircase, entrance area), as well as the surface of the building's basement. In the photo below you can see an example of covering the hall walls with mineral plaster.

Among the advantages of this type of coating are the following:

• high resistance to mechanical and atmospheric influences, temperature extremes. Over time, the strength of the coating only increases;
• forms a "breathing" surface;
• fire safety;
• ease of care, the possibility of wet cleaning.

However, the mineral coating is vibration-resistant. Under such conditions, over time, it can become covered with cracks, and crumble if the wall was poorly primed.

The mineral mixture is sold only in dry form, prepared by diluting with water room temperature... Mineral plaster is divided into types, taking into account the size of the granules and the composition of the filler.

Polymer

It is an elastic plaster with a base of various binders (acrylic, epoxy resin, polyurethane). Types of polymer coatings are divided into aqueous and non-aqueous. The first type includes acrylic, polyvinyl acetate, butane-styrene plasters, the second - epoxy and polyurethane. Due to its composition, polymer coatings it is enough to apply in the thinnest layer, suitable for concrete surfaces, cement-sand, drywall. The polymer solution is usually sold ready-made, applied in a continuous line, depending on the size of the granules.

The advantages of this type are:

• plastic;
• vapor permeability;
• strength, resistance to various influences;
• hydrophobicity;
• environmental friendliness of the material;
• good sound insulation;
• rich assortment of colors and textures;
• ease of application, which you can handle with your own hands without the help of professionals.

Silicone

Silicone plasters are durable, their only drawback can only be considered a high price. Silicone decorating solution consists of silicone resins, various fillers (woven fibers, mineral granules), special additives (antifungal, bactericidal), as well as pigments of various shades. This material is a type of polymer plaster, it has the following advantages:

• creates a protective coating of the surface from moisture, damage;
• ease of care, dirt can be easily removed from the coating;
• the color of the outer layer remains unchanged for a long time;
• protects walls from mold and mildew.

Like any other type of polymer plaster, silicone is applied to the wall, pre-treated with a special primer, which is produced by the same manufacturer as the plaster. You should only use the type of primer indicated on the manufacturer's packaging for the silicone coating; if you use any other, the decorative coating will not adhere to the base in the right way. There is no need to dilute the silicone plaster with water as it is sold ready-made.

Structural

The material produced on an acrylic or silicate base has a thin-layer structure. To create a decorative effect, quartz or marble chips are found in its composition. Only mix is ​​produced white, pigments are purchased separately to tint the material with your own hands at your discretion. In appearance, structural plaster looks like a grainy, heterogeneous mass, therefore it is often used to create patterns. Structural mixtures are divided into types according to small, medium and large fractions of stone chips. The photo shows a coarse structural plaster that creates a noticeable decorative relief.

The structural mixture has good adhesion to most mineral surfaces, can be applied to drywall and chipboard. For finishing internal surfaces water-based structural plaster is used. The whole process of applying the material with your own hands is quite easy, since the mixture has high plasticity and is sold ready for use.

Textured

This type of plaster is less uniform than structural. It is based on lime flour, granite, marble chips, synthetic fibers, wood, mica; a polymer base can also be used. Textured finish works well for covering different surfaces- wooden walls, brick, plastered, concrete. The advantages of this type of coating are:

• the ability to imitate various types of textures: stone, leather, paper, concrete surface, wood, thanks to which textured plaster has gained popularity among many users and designers;
• due to its structure with special particles, it masks visible defects and unevenness of the walls;
• practically does not require special preparation of the surface before application, it is enough just to cover the walls with an adhesive solution;
• air permeability, high strength and durability of the plastered coating;
• convenience of the material: it is sold both in dry and ready-made form of various packaging, you can tint the solution during application or after it;
• affordable price;
• design decoration with a textured solution can be easily created with your own hands, this does not require special skills or knowledge.

Textured plaster is divided into types:

• "lamb" coating - has a uniform granular structure, roughness;
• coating "fur coat" - the main component is cement, the surface is rough in the form of small villi;
• covering "bark beetle" - a fine-grained stone filler creates grooves on the surface, imitating wood eaten by insects.

Lamb
Bark beetle
Fur coat

Venetian

It is a multi-layer coating, the composition of the Venetian plaster includes marble chips and slaked lime. This is the sleek type plastering that looks like marble or onyx. This is an expensive material that requires special skills when working with it, moreover, it has a long drying process. It is applied in several layers (up to eight layers) with a rubber spatula, each of them should dry well. Often this type of material is used to decorate the interior of premises in a classical or antique style. Venetian plaster can be polished to a glossy finish and can be tinted in various shades. Before applying the Venetian mixture, you must first prepare the walls, otherwise the decorative coating may crack. Finishing in this way of plastering will help to get the effect visual magnification space due to the refraction of light from the walls.

Flokovaya

This coating consists of natural cellulose, silk fibers, mineral filler and pigments. This type of plaster is expensive, but creates a highly artistic effect, additionally soundproofing the room. The cover is breathable, practical. The sophisticated application technique includes three stages: the application of an adhesive base on the walls, flocks and varnishing of the surface, as a result an original, aesthetic coating is obtained. The laboriousness of the process requires the use of professional skills and knowledge, so it will be quite difficult to do flocking with your own hands.

The environmental friendliness and durability of the material contributed to the spread of its use in the decoration of various premises - the walls of apartments, children's rooms, public institutions, bathrooms, kitchens. The lacquered outer layer is not subject to abrasion, combustion, moisture penetration, and, if necessary, the coating can be easily repaired. The photo below clearly shows the aesthetics of this decorative coating.

Based on marble chips

Finishing with the addition of marble or granite chips creates a very strong and durable finish. The appearance of such a finish depends on the size of the crumb. To give the coating a golden shine, quartz sand is added to the solution. A coating based on marble chips is indispensable in those places that are most exposed to abrasion, mechanical stress, for example, in hallways, or in apartments with active pets. Finished surface with marble chips can be tinted in various shades.

Before applying the marble coating, it is necessary to prime the walls very well, otherwise they will shine through. Marble plaster adheres well to almost any surface. This material has a similarity to Venetian plaster and its other common types in that it uses a synthetic binder in the base. Application should be carried out in continuous stripes to avoid unevenness after the plaster layer has completely dried.

Creating a relief with your own hands

Decorative plaster should be applied to the prepared wall surface. At the same time, the old coating is removed, the walls are cleaned to concrete or brick base, the debris is removed with a construction vacuum cleaner or an ordinary damp cloth. Places where plaster can accidentally get into during the process are sealed with masking tape or covered with film. Further, in the presence of cracks, they are repaired, and the wall is primed in several layers.

If you need to process a small area, it is recommended to use ready-made plaster mixes, and if a large area is being treated, it is more economical to use dry mixtures, diluting them with water in accordance with the instructions.

When applying the material, it should be borne in mind that the light shade of the plaster is the basis for the darker one. The solution is applied with a rubber or metal trowel, flock plaster can be applied using a spray gun. Next, do-it-yourself relief is applied. In this case, you can use various instruments: with special patterned rollers, plastic wrap, draw with your own hands, use ready-made stencils for extruding the pattern. After that, a thinner and darker second layer is applied so that the drawing can be seen from under it. After 30 minutes, a polyurethane sealant is applied to secure the result and give the coating strength.

Drawings and panels

The drawing on the plaster will create a unique and original design... The photos below prove that a panel made with your own hands or with the help of professionals will serve as an adornment for any, even the most modest, interior. It is best to use a free wall, a protruding wall, or a wall in a niche as a place for drawing. The panel should be in harmony with the rest of the decoration of the room. All walls in the room should be decorated with panels only if it is a nursery. To understand all the intricacies of drawing a picture or panel will help photos and videos.

The simplest technique is to apply a volumetric stencil panel. To do this, you need to cut a drawing on a sheet of hardboard, plywood or drywall, which is then fixed on a leveled and dried wall using aerosol glue. The plaster is applied along the contour of the stencil, the more mortar is applied, the more voluminous the drawing will be. After the pattern has dried, a roller with tint paint is rolled over it.

Another way is to paint on structural plaster, in which with the help of sharpened wooden sticks, sponges, brushes, textures are created on the panel using a cardboard template. The third, more complex method is stucco panels, that is, three-dimensional drawings on the whole wall or whole paintings. This technique usually requires the participation of professionals.

Plaster finishing methods

The creation of a decorative effect on the wall begins after all the preparatory work is completed. There are the following do-it-yourself plaster finishing methods:

• to create the effect of polished marble on the wall, used Venetian plaster... It is applied with a rubber trowel in several thin layers. Each of the layers is applied with tangential movements and different spatulas, thanks to which the layers are applied in different directions, and the light reflected in them creates a glow effect. The finishing layer is fixed with matte varnish or wax;
• to create a simple relief pattern, the plaster is applied in one layer with a spatula and left to dry, or slightly smoothed with a trowel;
• with a notched or combed trowel, you can create uniform patterns and regular shapes (in a semicircle, in a checkerboard pattern);
• common polyethylene film will help to create a chaotic pattern: to do this, you need to lean it in an expanded or rolled form against the surface of the raw plaster, then remove, if necessary, smooth the relief. An example of such a technique is shown in the photo;
• with the help of special textured mixtures, you can create various surfaces- type "bark beetle", "rain", "rock". In this case, a spatula is used;
• a fairly simple way of finishing - using nozzles for rubber rollers with a ready-made convex pattern applied to them. It can be a floral ornament, geometric shapes, and much more.

How to create a drawing on plaster

Care rules

Despite the fact that decorative plaster is a fairly durable and resistant coating, you should adhere to some rules for caring for it. The first year after application, it does not require special care, it is enough to carry out wet cleaning with the usual detergent or without it.

In order to create additional water-repellent and protective coating the plaster can be coated with special wax. After several years of operation, this method will help to renew the outer layer of the coating. After application, the wax layer is polished with a rag; further maintenance of it should not include the use of solvents - only ordinary water or soapy water.

Glazing is another of the care options, it adds shine and emphasizes the shape of the relief of the coating. A special tool is applied with a mitten, you can do with a sponge or brush. If the coating has lost its appearance over time, or needs to be renewed, you can paint it again, remove it to the base and apply a new layer, or level it with putty over the coating.

Video

How to create a drawing on decorative plaster using special rollers.

Photo with decorative plaster in the interior

What do surfaces decorated with decorative plaster look like?