To create a sense of sophistication, you can use decorative stone in your interior.

With its varied texture, shape and color, it makes it possible to use it in design different premises e.g. in the hallway, kitchen, bathroom or living room.

Even in ancient times, stone was used not only in construction, but also in the decoration of premises.

Now natural stone is an expensive, heavy material, which has been successfully replaced by artificial one. To decorate walls with decorative stone, you should choose only high-quality material.

On the merits of decorative stone

• Rich appearance;
• ecologically clean material;
• not afraid of corrosion, mildew and mold;
• easy to clean; easy to install;
• It has different shades; durable, heat-resistant and frost-resistant;
• is inexpensive.

Currently, decorative stone in the interior of an apartment can be used in almost all areas of modern housing.

To make sure the stone looks good in modern interior you can see a photo of a decorative stone in the interior of completely different rooms.

Hallway stone

No one can argue that the first impression of your home is received by guests entering the hallway. Artificial stone will tell about the sophistication of the owners right from the doorstep.

When planning to use a decorative stone in the hallway, it is worth remembering its small size and inaccessibility to natural light.

Therefore, it is necessary to choose light colors here. If you settled on dark shades, add additional lighting to the hallway.

And, in addition, the best option is a partial finish. The stone can be used to decorate mirrors, arches, walls behind a hanger. Remember that a space will become sophisticated if oversaturation is avoided.

Living room stone

Here they receive guests or arrange cozy home gatherings. Usually the living room is the largest room in terms of area. Therefore, the stone can be used to highlight areas.

The stone is used to decorate the wall near the table, the shelf area, and its heat resistance allows it to decorate the fireplace and the area in front of it.

The bar counter and walls in the TV area can also be decorated artificial stone... And a variety of colors makes it possible to create smooth color transitions, or make contrasting accents, giving the uniqueness of the room.

Stone in the kitchen

Using decorative stone, you can transform the room beyond recognition. This material is quite practical, it is easy to clean, it is not afraid of temperature changes and is quite moisture resistant.

With it you can do working area, or all walls, giving the kitchen the appearance of a medieval room.

Door openings, niches, part of the wall are trimmed with stone, dining area... But it is worth remembering that the stone should be combined with the set, and correspond to the size of the room, if the kitchen is small, take a small stone, spacious - large.

Stone in the bedroom

Warm colors are suitable for this room. The best option there will be a white decorative stone in the interior. They can trim the headboard area. Stone panels will look good here.

And of course the stone goes well with natural wood... If a stone of dark colors is chosen, then it is better to combine it with light furniture.

Bathroom stone

This room requires high quality finishing materials. Using artificially made marble or granite that is water-repellent, the bathroom can be turned into a spa.

Elements of such a building material are made up without visible seams, so it looks more aesthetically pleasing than ordinary tiles. Playing in the bathroom marine theme, you can use artificially created pebbles. Rough coarse stone goes well with wood elements.

Any room has its own atmosphere, but all of them should eventually become part of the overall ensemble of all housing.

Photo of decorative stone in the interior

Decorative rock is well known in the building and finishing materials market and is in high demand. Harmoniously combined with other elements decorative design, it is often the focal point of the composition, and gives the room a stylish and aesthetic look.

Advantages and disadvantages

The finishing stone is one of the most beautiful and modern materials, it is in demand, we buy and has the following indisputable advantages:

• fragments are lightweight, which allows you to decorate large surface areas without fear of collapse load-bearing structures and additional load on the elements of the foundation;
• the material has high strength and long service life;

• the method of finishing with decorative stone allows you to hide wall defects and distracts from an unsuccessful layout;
• due to a wide range of prices, it is possible to purchase material at an affordable price, which makes it even more popular and in demand;
• the stone is easy to clean and resistant to mechanical stress. This allows it to be used to decorate fireplaces, arches and corners;

• the repairability of the material consists in the fragmentary repair of the damaged element, without the need for a complete replacement of the coating;
• incombustibility of the material and its resistance to sharp drops temperatures allows them to lay out wood-burning fireplaces and space around the fireplace;
• possibility self styling due to the flat surface of the reverse side of the elements. Thanks to this, the material is glued to the surface of the base, like a regular tile. The artificial stone is about 2 centimeters thick and does not take up space.

The disadvantages of decorative stone include the cold, hard-to-machine surface of natural specimens and the fragility of some types of artificial models.

Types and properties of material

The use of natural stone is complicated by its heavy weight, cold nature, energy-intensive processing and high cost. Therefore, when decorating living rooms, artificial decorative materials, in its own way outward appearance no different from their natural counterparts.

The production technology consists in pouring the solution into molds with further drying and firing of the blanks. The elements are then either covered special impregnations, or glaze is applied to them.

Decorative items can be based on concrete, plaster, acrylic, polyester and ceramic.

The form of release can also be a stone veneer in a roll or sheet version:

• Porcelain stoneware stones are made from feldspar, mineral additives and clay. They are pressed under high pressure and are produced in matte, glossy and embossed versions.
• Polyester agglomerates are made with the addition of marble chips, limestone and granite. This material perfectly imitates natural stones and, due to its high strength and fire resistance, can be used for facing fireplaces.

• Colored concrete stones are composed of sand, cement, expanded clay, pumice and dyes. This species has a large the lineup products with a huge variety of shades and textures.
• Gypsum stone is considered the most budget option, has a low weight and is easily mounted on plasterboard surfaces... The disadvantages include the excessive fragility of the material and the need to cover the lined wall with water-repellent compounds.
• Acrylic products have a beautiful smooth surface, but their use in fireplace areas should be limited. This is due to the risk of excretion harmful substances when heating the material.

• Products made of expanded clay sand and perlite are highly durable, but they are much more expensive than other types.

Clinker tiles are also a kind of decorative stone and are panels with imitation brickwork... The material is produced in a wide variety of shades, is highly durable and has a perfectly flat surface. It weighs much less than decorative brick, and the thickness varies from 1 to 3 cm. The models are heat-resistant and can be used to decorate fireplace areas.

The color of the future product is formed during its production: dyes and pigments are added to the raw materials. Some types of stone can be colored or glazed after production. If during the installation process it turns out that individual stones differ in color, then finished surface processed with a special compound that neutralizes the difference.

Finishing options

A large assortment of decorative stone provides ample opportunities for creating a variety of style trends:

• For tender provence good decision there will be a snow-white glossy surface, and for modern hi-tech and minimalism, black and white contrast is suitable.
• Embossed stones will look good in ethnic African styles different sizes red and yellow-brown tones.

• When decorating Scandinavian and rustic directions, you can use light wood shades in combination with a matte surface. In order to achieve the effect of antiquity, you need to use coarse-grained stone or patinated models.
• The classic living room will be decorated with seamed masonry of dark brown stones.

• In a retro style, the combination of aged stone with Venetian plaster will look harmonious.
• For a spacious rococo and baroque living room, it is recommended to form half-columns and lay them out with dark-colored stones.

• In techno interiors, the masonry must be illuminated with small metal lamps of simple shapes.
• And in the forefront, openwork forging and dark stone will be a successful neighborhood.

When decorating a room small size the technique of fragmentary decoration should be used. Walls completely lined with stone will create an oppressive atmosphere and make the space heavy and cluttered. In rooms of this type, corner decoration is carried out, as well as the design of the fireplace, arched, door zone. Decoration possible small area central wall.

Decorative masonry can perfectly cope with the zoning of the living room, visually separating the recreation area from the negotiation area.

If the living room space allows, then an interesting technique would be to create a living corner where artificial mini-reservoirs, cascading waterfalls and fountains decorated with decorative stone will be located. Against the background of the masonry, aquariums and large tropical plants... The combination of stone and wood is successful. It harmonizes well with greenery and emphasizes the natural unity. Stone can be used to decorate not only walls and fireplaces: the design of shelves and bar counters looks stylish and interesting.

When decorating living rooms with masonry, it is necessary to take into account the size and degree of illumination of the apartment. A dark and too embossed stone is suitable only for spacious rooms. In small rooms, smooth and light specimens should be used, combining fragmentary masonry with wallpaper. A popular technique is decorating a niche for a TV with decorative stone.

This design option is suitable for small spaces. It allows using architectural solutions and stone panels to design a full-fledged recreation area. It should be borne in mind that the stone is a rather rough finishing material, so it is necessary to add a little comfort to the interior. This can be done with upholstery, carpets, pillows and textiles.

A wood floor with a clear pattern of wood fibers and a carved mantel in combination with a wrought-iron grate will help to warm the stone finish. Important role playing living room lighting.

If there is a lack of natural light, you need to equip the room with additional lighting fixtures, otherwise masonry dark colors will look too gloomy.

Before you start decorating the walls of the living room, you should determine what area will be occupied by the stone. To do this, you need to draw a diagram with a detailed arrangement of the fragments, and then mark the border of the masonry on the wall. Having calculated the amount of material required for installation, 10% should be added to the obtained value. This will help cover losses in trimming and cutting, and in case of accidental damage to the material. Then you need to lay out the stone on the floor, in accordance with the drawn diagram, and select the elements in shape and size, taking into account the seams.

Next, you should clean the wall from the old finish, align and prime. The cladding should start from the corner from bottom to top. Laying is carried out in rows, in which the joint seams between adjacent stones of one row are in the center of the stones of the second row. Shale and sandstone materials are installed using seamless technology.

For finishing, you should use a special glue, which is selected individually for each composition.

After a few days, you need to carry out antifungal surface treatment, which is carried out with an aqueous varnish. This must be done if the procedure was not carried out during manufacture. This will give the surface a shine and prevent rapid contamination.

There are many methods for creating a creative and cozy interior. For this, all kinds of finishing materials are used, including natural ones. Indoor stone decoration has become especially popular. However, when applying this method, you need to take into account some factors that fundamentally affect the final result. So, using stone cladding in a small room, you can visually make it even smaller. Such cladding requires space and scope. It is great for decorating halls, living rooms, separate sections of the walls in bedrooms, and is irreplaceable in the kitchen.

In the process of selecting finishing materials, their compatibility is taken into account. Artificial and natural tiles look organic with metal, glass, textured wallpaper, textured plaster, frescoes.

Literate organized lighting favorably emphasizes the visual advantages of the stones, and the lack of light will create a "crushing" impression. Such moments must be taken into account if the wall cladding with artificial stone is done independently.

Assortment and characteristics

Before choosing a product for wall cladding, fireplace or countertops, you need to know its characteristics, behavior in a particular operating mode and application possibilities. You should be especially careful with the materials. natural origin, in contrast to which artificial stone for decoration is less capricious. Besides, great importance for many has and price factor... Of course, non-natural products are cheaper than natural ones, but in terms of quality characteristics, they are often not inferior to them. For the most part, they are environmentally friendly, beautiful, do not burn, and in case of fire they only melt. Artificial tiles affordable, and you can do them yourself.

Natural materials

The most commonly used natural products are:

• marble is considered one of the most luxurious materials; it has a beautiful cut pattern and lends itself to grinding; occurs in various colors: from white to black, depending on the deposit; water resistant, but susceptible to acids and alkalis, and also reacts to high temperatures; needs to constant care; marble is used to decorate not only walls and fireplaces, but also floors, but only in dry rooms;
• oil shale belongs to the category of rare and very expensive; usually found in brown-beige colors; despite its considerable hardness, it is easy to process;
• sandstone is gray and red in various shades; does not respond to temperature changes, but is not suitable for the manufacture of countertops, since stains remain on it;
• travertines are classified as dense and relatively inexpensive materials and are used quite often; differ beautiful flowers and interesting sectional drawings; to avoid the appearance of unwanted streaks or stains, it is recommended to cover the travertine with varnish or resin;
• granite - the most durable, resistant to moisture and temperature changes, at the same time easily tolerating installation, material; mined in various colors, it is used for cladding surfaces in any part of the apartment: from the bedroom and living room to the kitchen and bathroom.

Sometimes the interior decoration of the walls with artificial stone of the room is carried out with semiprecious minerals: agate, onyx, opal. Most often, they are used to decorate countertops, bathtubs, and sinks. Many varieties of these representatives of nature are endowed with a translucent property. Therefore, they are used where it is provided for the design of a panel or individual parts with LED backlighting, and also perform some decorative elements. For example, flower vases or shades for table lamps, overhead lamps, sconces.

Artificial products

Artificial stone at interior decoration walls are found now quite often, due to their good technical and aesthetic properties. A wide variety of textures, sizes and colors allows you to make a choice to create an apartment interior in any style and optimal combination with other materials.

There are several core types of non-natural products:

1. Cement based. Provide high surface strength, providing it with resistance to moisture, chemical attack, fire safety, long term service. Artificial stone wall decoration on cement base perfectly imitates many rocks of natural origin, can be easily restored. But, such tiles have a fairly large weight, so installation must be done on a very strong glue.
2. On a plaster basis. Practical, inexpensive, environmentally friendly, light in weight. The bars are made by molding in a special tooling from a mixture of gypsum, hydrated lime, water and pigments. Therefore, you can get products different textures and many colors. Gypsum and cement bars do not have to be bought ready-made; you can make them yourself. It is enough to have the form and study the technology.
3. Acrylic is a modern composite product that has found wide application for interior decoration, despite the rather high cost. It is used to make tiles and panels, countertops, bathtubs, sinks and sinks. The products have a beautiful smooth surface, high strength, water and abrasion resistance. Acrylic objects do not burn, weigh little, you can lay artificial stone with your own hands. Tiles are produced in monochrome, colored and interspersed with crumbs from marble, granite, jasper, serpentine and other natural rocks. They can be glossy or matte, solid or transparent. When manufactured, they can take any form.
4. Quartz flint is made using a technology close to acrylic production, from natural vein quartz, bound polyester resins and saturated with pigments. The product is quite rare, produced mainly in the form of tiles.

There is also such a material that is called "flexible". In fact, it is a kind of textile wallpaper with a natural texture. They are obtained by applying them to a fabric base by means of polymer resins of the smallest particles of sandstone or a very thin cut of fossil rocks. In appearance, such a cladding looks like an artificial stone finish. To avoid damage, manufacturers cover the front surface with a film, which must be removed after installation or during installation. Facing the walls with flexible stone is made according to the method of wallpapering with some nuances.

Facing works

For wall decoration with piece products, it is not enough to use your own experience, you still need to ask for an opinion knowledgeable people and read the instructions for use of the selected product. Like any other construction work, installation of tiles requires preparatory steps.

Preparatory actions

Surface interior walls the apartment should be perfectly smooth. Depending on the condition, leveling is first done with a layer of plaster, possibly with the use of a reinforcing mesh. If the plane is flat, then you only need to repair cracks and cavities. If necessary, apply a starting putty. Before starting the installation, the plane is thoroughly impregnated with a primer to protect it from fungi, mold and so that the finishing layer has better adhesion to the base. The same procedures are carried out with surfaces made of plasterboard. During renovation works in this way, niches and partitions are made.

In order not to perform work "approximately" and "by eye", it is necessary to draw up a sketch, drawing or diagram. This is not difficult to do, because the tiles have Exact size... You can correctly calculate their number and distribute the location of each pebble by color and pattern. Then the scheme must be transferred to the prepared surface, the raw materials must be sorted out and the adhesive must be prepared. You can use ready-made mixtures or seal dry glue with water.

It is necessary to mix with a construction mixer or perforator with special nozzle, because it is impossible to achieve the required plasticity and uniformity by hand.

Main process

A person who has successfully finished a corner can already consider himself a good master... Because the installation of the first row and the design of the corners is the most difficult work on which the entire cladding process depends:

1. The adhesive is applied to the wall with a notched trowel or trowel to the height of the first row.
2. They begin to lay the pebbles from the corner, pressing one tightly to the other. The same width of the joints between the rows of bars can be observed using plastic tile crosses.
3. Each subsequent row must be slightly shifted relative to the previous one. This improves the visual impact of the work done. The resulting rusts are sealed with a grout in the color of the coating or with a contrasting one. It depends on the taste of the owner or the decision of the designer.
4. In order not to stain the finishing bar with a spatula, grout can be pumped into the seams with a device similar to a pastry bag with a narrow nozzle. The cladding takes its final form after cleaning the surface with a soft brush.

If the wall covering is done entirely with pebbles, then there are no questions. If, however, individual parts are made out with piece products, then first the main cladding with textured plaster, wallpaper or painting is performed, and only then they take up the installation of piece products. Because the laid block is not easy to get around unnoticed by other finishing materials.

There are times when there is a need or just a desire to make the stone surface shiny. For this, a special varnish is used. And so that the color of the products does not change from the varnish, they are first coated aqueous solution PVA glue. So the color will be preserved and the varnish will lie smoother, without smudges. This maneuver is especially useful when using cladding indoors with high humidity, for example, in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

Application area

This method of sheathing internal surfaces premises of a house or apartment are suitable everywhere. The choice of this or that product depends on the preferences of the owner, the purpose of the room and the style of the interior. For example, in the kitchen, unnatural granite or acrylic can be used for facing an apron, a tabletop can be made of it. dining table and a sink integrated into the work area. In the living room, hallway, on the loggia, pebbles will be perfectly combined with wallpaper and frescoes, with finishing plaster or metal, with mirrors and glass. The main thing is not to overdo it, not to overload the room, so that it does not lose its lightness and moderation.

Wall decoration with decorative stone is one and optimal options room decoration. Thanks to this material, a mysterious, but at the same time, cozy atmosphere will appear in the interior.

Natural ingredients are able to add a piece of warmth to any living space.

Interior wall decoration under a stone is considered quite popular design solution... Laying such material requires professional experience.

To decorate the interior, artificial stones are used, which accurately imitate natural rocks.

On visual inspection, all facets and protrusions of the rock are present here. This material has a minimum weight, unlike real stones. In our material, options are presented better finish walls under a stone photo.

Decorative stone in the interior space

Decorative finishing stone walls needs good lighting... There are several light options you can apply here. Mainly:

• point;
• absent-minded.

In intense light, the edges and lines of the stone can create a sophisticated interior. In case of insufficient illumination, you can get a rather gloomy and heavy atmosphere in the room.

To complement the design, a variety of houseplants. Special attention it is recommended to give curly varieties. Their long lashes will follow all the curves of the decorative wall.

Wall decoration with stone and wallpaper emphasizes the luxurious setting. The alternation of wallpaper and stone elements can add a little lightness to the interior space.

The combination of a white tint of wallpaper and dark stone allows you to visually expand the room. In most cases, such combinations are carried out in the corners and to highlight door arches... The faux stone decorative trim adds an accent panel to the space that will draw rapt attention.

It is recommended to use artificial bricks in spacious rooms. The small size of the room is not suitable for such a decor. This is mainly a corridor and a kitchen. An insufficient amount free space with the presence of stone elements, it creates a rather heavy design.

A budget option is wall decoration with stone panels. Thanks to this building material, assembly work for laying decorative elements.

Wall surface preparation and installation process

The initial stage will be the process of plastering the walls. A fine mesh is used as a reinforced reinforcement.

It helps the decorative stone adhere to the wall surface. Depending on the size of the artificial stone elements, the size of the mesh reinforcement increases.

After the plastered surface has completely dried, proceed directly to the process of laying each element. A special adhesive solution is used as a basis.

In consistency, it resembles ordinary tile glue. It is recommended to apply it with a notched trowel. In the process of application, it removes excess adhesive mass.

Next, each element is tightly pressed against the wall. To fix it to the surface, you need to hold it for about 5 minutes. If you do not do this, then in the morning you can observe the presence of a decorative stone on the floor covering.

A thin strip of drywall is laid between each new row. It serves as a perfectly straight seam. To prevent slipping of the tile segments, use special clips in the form of plastic crosses. The photo of stone wall decoration captures all the subtleties of the workflow.

In each design, the location of the stone is taken into account based on the wishes of the client. You can calculate the required number of elements in a hardware store. Here is presented big choice shapes and sizes of decorative items.

Stone wall decoration photo

It is described what an artificial stone is, what materials it is made from. How to glue gypsum-based veneers to surfaces. Usually, plaster cladding is glued to the walls. tile adhesive.

What is decorative stone

Decorative stone is a type of tile used for wall cladding; it has a texture that imitates natural stone... This finish is laid both inside and outside the building.

Inexpensive alternative to natural stone for interior wall decoration

Artificial stones are much cheaper than natural ones. But, if they are made of cement or plaster, then they do not contribute to a strong load on the walls. They are easy to install as they stick like ceramic tiles. If part of the coating is damaged, it can be simply replaced. This finish is durable and will last for a long time.

Types of finishing materials for stone

The decoration can be made of plaster material, quartz, acrylic, concrete, porcelain stoneware. It can be of various textures and any colors.

Plaster boards

Gypsum tile for interior wall decoration is composed of gypsum, sand, water, modifier. Modifiers strengthen the material, making it longer in service. They can sell smooth tiles, and also imitate brick, cobblestone. This material is non-allergenic.

Plaster stones

Since gypsum is a lightweight material, it can be glued even to walls that cannot withstand heavy loads. It is an environmentally friendly material. It is soft and therefore easy to mold and process. It does not ignite or melt. It does not change when exposed to direct sunlight.

Do-it-yourself internal laying with plaster finishing stone: how to lay out

Before starting work, it is necessary to calculate the amount of material required. Also calculate the total area of ​​the place, which is trimmed with stone. Subtract the size of the window and doorways... And then add 10% to the material overrun.

Required tools and materials:

• plaster glue;
• putty knife;
• notched trowel;
• primer;
• miter box with a saw;
• roulette;
• building level;
• roller;
• capacity.

When gluing, 9% PVA glue is added to the tile glue.

What is glued on

Gypsum-based artificial stone is glued to concrete, brick, gypsum walls, plasterboard surfaces. It is imperative to carry out work at an air temperature in the room above +10 degrees.

If you want to glue on wood, then you first need to mount the reinforcing mesh.

If the finish is glued on custom walls, for example on a tile, it is better to make an interlayer of material that connects to these types of surfaces. Connects well with tiles and with this type of cladding tile adhesive.

How to prepare the surface: prerequisites

First you need to level the walls, so they are plastered. Then the surface is primed by applying a composition having deep penetration... This is done with a roller, spreading the primer in the container.

When priming, it is very important not to forget about safety precautions. It is unacceptable for the primer to come into contact with the eyes or skin. To do this, you need to use protective goggles and rubber gloves, and work with the utmost care. But if the solution does get on the body, then it must be washed immediately. running water, and if an allergic reaction occurs, consult a specialist.

And then, when the wall is completely dry, they putty it.

The choice of adhesive for facing with artificial gypsum stone

Tile glue is suitable, also Knauf Perflix, Volma Montage. A special glue of the Monte Alba brand is also on sale.

Glue consumption per 1 square meter

For 1 sq / m surface with a 6 mm layer of glue applied, 3.1-4 kg of Eunice tile glue or 4-6 kg of Volma tile glue are consumed. You can also glue it with Knauf tile glue, while its consumption per 1 sq / m with a layer of 6 mm is 3.5-5 kg.

How to start laying

First, they begin to lay the starting row. To put it flat, use a tape measure, a building level, a dyeing cord. 2 dots are marked. Then a dyeing cord is stretched between them, a line is drawn with a pencil.

Another line can be outlined by building level... Apply the glue to the wall on an area of ​​1 square meter, then it will not dry prematurely. Apply glue to finishing material... It is smeared over the surface with a notched trowel. Then they apply a stone to the wall and fix it for a short time.

If you want to cut a decorative stone, then this is done using a miter box and a hacksaw with small tooth... Then the cut surface is sanded with fine emery. You can lay stones close to each other or leave gaps on purpose in order to then fill them with grout or sealant. If glue comes out, then it is immediately washed off with a damp sponge until it dries.

How to properly lay under the wallpaper

Professionals do not recommend gluing decorative stone on top of the wallpaper.

Such work can be done in 2 ways:

1. First, a decorative stone cladding is glued to the wall, and then it can be glued paper wallpaper... Initially, the main part of the stones is glued, setting aside the facing for curly decoration. Then the wallpaper itself is glued.

And in a day, you can glue the remaining stones on the wallpaper for a curly design. This is a rather narrow strip, and the stones do not completely fall on it, that is, they will not peel off afterwards.

2. The second method - first, the wallpaper is glued up to the border, from where it is planned to glue the artificial stone. Wallpaper is cut along the border and glued. When they are completely dry, you can glue decorative stones so that the wallpaper goes under them at a distance of no more than 1 cm.

How to fix on the slab with separate elements

Plasterboards should also be putty beforehand. And apply a primer on top.

How to install on a bare concrete wall

The concrete wall must be covered with a high penetration primer. This will increase its adhesion. Then artificial stones are glued.

How long should the first row of gypsum tiles dry

It all depends on the glue, the instructions should say for what period of time the glue sticks the tile to a stationary state. This can be done in 20-30 minutes.

Cover design with imitation of artificial stone

For the decoration of facades, frost-resistant slabs with a minimum porosity are used.

You can lay a stone over the ledges, columns, arches, corners in the apartment.

Preparation for painting

If you didn’t lay the stones close to each other, but there are seams, then fill them with grouting material or used glue.

Fill the joints with a syringe or a special filling bag. Do this carefully so that the solution does not get on front side cladding.

When the glue begins to set, but has not yet completely hardened, rub all the seams with a spatula.

Opening with varnish

Coat the entire front side of the artificial stone with acrylic or polyurethane varnish. This will create reliable waterproofing and will extend the service life. The varnish will dry completely in 3-4 days.

Decorating with a natural "wild stone"

If the gypsum stone has no color, then it is painted in a certain color. Then, after the paint dries, it is varnished.

"Stone wall" in the interior: photo examples

In dry rooms, decorative shell rock, sandstone, cobblestone, slate looks best. In rooms with high humidity - artificial granite, marble.

How to put in the kitchen

A kitchen is a room where there can be increased air humidity, and fat can also get on the walls. Therefore, it is imperative to grease it with varnish after laying the cladding.

Living room decor

If the living room is made in a country style, then a stone sticker imitating sandstone or rough granite is very suitable. And if in the loft style, then the walls are decorated with decorative bricks.

Cover in the hall

If the design style of the hall is classic, then an imitation of light marble will look good. If there is a fireplace in the hall, then it can be overlaid with decorative bricks.

Bedroom design

Bedroom in ethnic, Mediterranean style jewelry made of stone of natural colors is well suited. It is best to highlight the places of the walls on which the decorative cladding is glued.

In the nursery

The stone based on gypsum is hypoallergenic. It consists of natural materials. Good for a child's room.

Surface care

To care for gypsum-based surfaces, you can use a vacuum cleaner, cloths moistened with water. Do not rub the surface with abrasive materials and detergents... If the facing after gluing to the wall is treated with varnish, then its durability increases.

Artificial gypsum stone is an environmentally friendly material that is suitable even for allergy sufferers. If part of the finish is damaged, it can be replaced very easily.

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