Do-it-yourself decorative plaster from ordinary plaster. Decorative plaster

After many years of using wallpaper, despite all their diversity, I want to decorate the walls with something new. Therefore, many are beginning to look at new finishing materials.

One of the most attractive options can be called decorative plaster. Indeed, it can create a rather original interior, and it can last a very long time. But the trouble is, such materials are expensive. However, as practice shows, this is not a problem, because you can create an imitation of decorative plaster yourself. How this is done, we will consider further.

A little about decorative plaster

In fact, there are quite a lot of modern finishing materials. The same wallpaper can also be included here, since paper rolls that are glued with an overlap are a thing of the past. There are also paints, wall panels, etc. But many are attracted by decorative plaster. This is facilitated by a number of positive aspects:

durability. Having finished the wall once, you can not touch it for decades;
ease of care. Many plasters are not afraid of water and detergents. Of course, many wallpapers cannot be washed like that;
strength. Some materials can easily endure rain and hail. In an apartment, they face even less danger;
original design. That's what "competitors" are definitely not capable of. For example, paint will make the walls plain (if you do not paint them). Wall panels can assemble a beautiful pattern, but no more. Manufacturers can also draw anything on the wallpaper, but the effect still falls short of what decorative plasters do. Sand, stone, marble, silk, wood are just a few of the imitations they are capable of.

Unfortunately, the price of such an attractive finishing material is high and inaccessible to the main part of the population. However, mankind has always found a way to create something close to the original or on the topic, but cheaper. For example, you can take the same Venetian plaster, which has become an inexpensive substitute for natural stone. Having guessed to use marble chips and natural dyes (for example, plant sap), the craftsmen were able to save themselves from grinding and installing heavy slabs, and customers saved time and money. At the same time, the wall looked no worse than the one that was finished with real marble.

It is not surprising that at the present time people also guessed to replace factory plasters with home-made ones. For this, inexpensive materials are used, such as putties, sand, paint, etc. With such compositions, you can create a couple of no less beautiful patterns than expensive counterparts. However, now see for yourself.

Effects and how to achieve them

Rock

This effect is considered the easiest to create. Indeed, it is unlikely that it will be possible to find something even simpler. To create an imitation, you will need a finishing putty on any basis. If you have to finish the walls of the bathroom (or other rooms with a high level of humidity) under the rock, it is better to take cement, in the rest you can choose gypsum. It is best to take the mixture in buckets, that is, ready-made. True, it is more expensive, but you don’t have to mess around with cooking. By the way, it is not recommended to take Vetonit, because it is too soft and loose. Other analogues with such shortcomings are also not worth buying.

The order of work is as follows:

the wall is cleaned and primed. In addition, it is desirable to putty it in one layer;
material is applied to the wall. To do this, the surface is divided into small sections (for example, 0.5 sq.m.). The optimal layer thickness is 2-3 mm. The larger this figure, the rougher the texture will be. Therefore, the putty must be smoothed as evenly as possible;
structure is created. To do this, you need to completely clean the ironing board from the putty. Then the tool is slightly pressed against the uncured layer, the lower edge is raised, and a movement is made for a short distance. The direction can be any, as well as the movement itself. This is what creates a unique pattern;
after processing the area, the smoother smoothly comes off (so that there are no traces left) and is cleaned;
a new site is selected and the steps are repeated. The trowel must be overlapped so that there are no gaps;
when the wall is processed, you need to leave it for about a day to dry completely. Then you can start painting (how this is done, we will tell separately).

Advice! Perhaps the desired drawing will not work right away. There is nothing to worry about: the site can be smoothed over and processed again. It is not necessary to apply the trowel with the entire surface, since it simply gets stuck in the layer, and it will be difficult to tear it off.

Rain

This simulation is more difficult to create than the previous one; besides, it takes time and patience. But the result is more effective.

Here's how it's done:

after preparing the wall, markings are applied to it in the form of inclined lines. The distance between them should be slightly less than three trowels. For example, if its width is 12 cm, then you need to retreat from the line by about 30. You need to draw at one angle;
masking tape is glued to the surface - so that its edge lies on the line;
putty is applied. Work should start from the top corner: this reduces the risk of putty falling on the pattern. The width of the strip should approximately correspond to the width of the trowel, the length should be approximately 1 m. The thickness of the layer is approximately the same as in the previous case (3 mm.);
to create the necessary structure, the ironer needs to be pressed a little and stretched along the line, slightly lifting it up. As a result, the drawing looks more like a hedgehog;
the trowel is cleaned of putty residues. Now you need to lightly press it to the applied solution and smooth it in one direction. In this case, one edge of the tool must be raised;
when one area is covered, a strip of masking tape comes off. It turns out a smooth edge. The next portion should be applied with a slight overlap;
it is desirable to continue work until the wall is ready. Otherwise, the difference between the layers will be noticeable;
after drying, you need to sand the surface (for example, with sandpaper) to remove irregularities;
ground works are being carried out. After that you can paint the wall

Painting

Often the walls are painted in one tone. In the case of the above types of finishes, it is better not to use such a simple technique, since all the protrusions and depressions are simply lost. Therefore, having finished the wall in the first or second way, you need to choose one of two methods: “dry brush” or “wash”. By the way, if a rock-like surface can be painted in any of these ways, then only the latter is suitable for simulating rain, since there are no protrusions here, only depressions.

Let's start with the dry brush. For coloring, you need to buy two paints of different tones. The one that is darker (one or two tones) is applied first. After the layer dries, you can start applying the second one. To do this, the brush is immersed in the bath, and then both its sides and cardboard are carefully wiped. This is done so that the minimum amount of paint remains on the villi. Then, with chaotic movements, the brush is wiped against the wall. In this case, you need to keep it parallel to the surface and touch it quite a bit. So that there are no stripes from the tool, movements must be done in different directions.

Now let's move on to "blur". Here, too, paints of two tones are needed, only the one that is lighter is applied first (as a background). By the way, it must be waterproof. After the background has dried, a dark layer is applied to it. For him, it is better to purchase paint that does not have moisture resistance. When the second layer dries (does not dry completely!), you need to take a damp cloth and lightly wipe the wall, the top layer “whitens” occurs. As a result, the dark coating will remain only in the depressions.

The second method is more costly both in terms of finances and in terms of time and effort. But the process is easier to control: if the paint has worn off more than necessary, it can be applied and wiped off again.

Outcome

This is how the application of decorative plaster, created by oneself, looks briefly. Let's summarize the above:

it is not necessary to buy original mixtures - you can use cheaper products;
to create beautiful effects, the usual finishing putty is suitable;
one of the simplest imitations is under a rock; the option in the rain requires more physical effort, but the result is more beautiful;
a wall finished under a rock can be painted with the “dry brush” or “wash” technique; “Rain” is painted only with the latest technique, which requires even more costs (including financial ones), although it will be easier to correct errors here.

Of course, there are other methods that you can create yourself, as well as recipes for making homemade decorative plaster. But, since such a finish has not yet become fashionable, walls with “rock” and “rain” will look original. In addition, it will not be a pity to start repairs in a few years, because relatively little money was spent on it.

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

Decorative plaster in different techniques

Versailles plaster from conventional mixtures

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

The sequence of work on applying Versailles plaster:

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

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

Flemish plaster - two-tone tinted in mass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prague plaster

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decorative plaster for finishing facades and fireplaces - stone finish

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

To reduce the cost of the original decorative mixture, dolomite flour is used, which is added to a stylo-acrylic dispersion (UCAR™ Latex DC 640) for exterior use, which has a high water repellency, or an acrylic putty (Sniezka Acryl-Putz) for interior use. Dye, metallized filler, glitter or mother-of-pearl are also added to the finished material.

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

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

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

Facade decorative plaster

After gaining experience in applying decorative plaster for interior work, the question arises about the exterior finish. For this purpose, you can use liquid glass, with which a waterproof version of the plaster is made:

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

Video instructions for applying decorative plaster

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

If no one has any questions about the plaster that is familiar to us, then the combination of “decorative plaster” for many can cause a number of contradictions. How can a layer of hardened finishing mix be on the outside and play 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. One can imagine how the master of decoration in the Middle Ages dreamed of a unique composition that could be applied without hassle to the wall, and which did 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 an apartment finished with modern material, which today is a new development, only benefits from this. After all, rarity is one of the first factors of value and attractiveness. Especially when the material has both self-sufficient beauty and originality.

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

Cracked gilding, the ragged edges of polygonal shapes reflecting the glare of light, protruding slightly above the blackening veins of the gaps, causing an irresistible desire to touch the mysterious surface.

A matte, cream-colored surface with a subtle fibrous pattern, like unpolished ivory, covers the wall in smooth smudges, creating the illusion that it is slowly flowing down.
A dark brown texture, formed by many small folds imitating natural leather, covers the niche of the walls from one pilaster to another.

These are just some of the visual techniques that can be implemented.

Some of its species resemble the texture of a tree on a cut or its bark, others resemble stone chips. Bark beetle plaster is especially popular. The wall treated with this material really resembles the result of the impact of this bug. But this is not all options. Today, almost any surface can be imitated. The texture looks rich, imitating such noble fabrics as velvet or silk. Decorative coatings are reliable tools for interior designers. 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 voluminous panels with a plot.

How about a chic wall panel?

Making a panel requires artistic skills, so it is better to contact specialists with such a task.

In fact, this type of coating came to our country solely as a decorative material, without instructions for artistic use. Design work is not cheap, but it is the author's work. This is the case when creative efforts and financial expenses pay off in full.

Increasingly, 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, you can recreate the whole world. From afar, the impression is not as strong as up close. The panel looks like a painting.

It is advisable to decorate living 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 chiaroscuro gives the plot volume, reality. And of course, you should think about the design. If the room is large enough, large paintings can be placed in it. In a small room, a full-wall panel will not look.

So that the panel does not get lost in the interior, it does not need to be surrounded by furniture or other decorative elements. It is viewed only as an independent element of the interior.

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

Types and differences of decorative plasters

Before looking into the composition of the plaster, it should be divided 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 an imitation of the surfaces of natural materials, as a rule, natural stone; especially attractive for interior decoration of apartments);
Structural (consists of a base and a 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).

We should 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 full costs will also include the cost of finishing the walls and preparing the base (of course, if required). Prices for decorative wall plastering depend on the complexity of applying the desired effect and range from 300 to 1,200 rubles per square meter. meter.

Also distinguish its types based on the composition:

silicate;
Silicone;
acrylic;
Mineral.

In order not to unnecessarily complicate the classification, 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-permeable 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 pearly sheen, radiance, signs of stone;
Gypsum, lime - are responsible for the strength, hardness of the coating.

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

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

The cost of application works per sq.m.

Our showroom presents samples of decorative plaster in hundreds of textures and shades, including large formats - so you can easily choose your own decor option. But buying plaster for walls is only half the battle, it is important to apply it qualitatively and artistically. Application work consists of several stages - preparation of the base, application of the base, finish and protective layers. This process can take up to a week or more (depending on the area of the room), since the quality of the finishing decorative coating directly depends on the drying time between layers.

The price for applying decorative plaster per m2 is indicated on the page of each design effect to the right of the texture image. It depends on the degree of readiness of your walls, the chosen application technique and the type of materials used (for example, the composition of the binders - natural or acrylic).

Some types of textures require extra careful alignment of the walls and more overlay layers - in this case, the final price per m2 will be higher. In general, the price range for application work is from 700 to 1,600 rubles. per sq. meter. An accurate estimate can be made after inspecting the walls at the facility.

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 tools. Traditional detergents are fine. The durability of the plaster may vary depending on the specific composition, but if the requirements for application, care and operation are observed, it can exceed the service life of 15 years.

You can buy decorative plaster for walls both in Moscow - in the Stena-Clavel company showroom, and from regional dealers, in many Russian cities, as well as through an online store.

Today, decorative plaster is gaining popularity in home wall decoration, which allows you to get different textures and embody many different ideas for interior design. For this, there is no need to purchase expensive components and compositions.

In this article, we will look at different manufacturing options.do-it-yourself decorative plaster from ordinary putty. We learn the features of the material and determine the types of putty mixtures. And also dwell on the advantages of decorative plaster fromdo-it-yourself putty.

Decorative putty plaster is a wide field for experimentation and non-standard design solutions. You can create different textures and stylistic solutions with your own hands, including:

Apply to the work surface, in a chaotic manner, stains and colored spots.
All kinds of images on a smooth plane.

The process of applying textured putty plaster at home should begin with the preparation of a working tool. The picture shows the entire range of necessary equipment for the upcoming work.

You can add to the tool kit:

sandpaper;
sponge
brushes;
roller and other accessories for wall processing.

The use of one tool or another depends on the type of structure being created. Before starting work, you need to remember what is included in the process, what stages await us:

Work planning.
Work surface preparation.
Creation of a certain invoice.
Wall finishing.

Advantages of decorative putty plaster

Speaking about the advantages, it should be noted the acceptable cost of the product and a long service life. This is an opportunity to choose the necessary proportions and their preparation. Ease of application and maintenance. Last but not least is the issue of ecology.

This mixture is suitable for processing walls in rooms with high humidity. The plastic solution has antibacterial properties. Putty plaster makes it possible to apply an original pattern to a smooth surface.

Types of putty mixtures

There are many ways to decorate walls. We will focus on the two most common putty mixtures:

Under the stone

Bark beetle is a common decorative plaster that you can make yourself. Most often it is applied to the outside of the walls. For this you will need:

Universal material for external works on a cement basis.
Marble chips or other fine fraction filler.
Waterborne paint.
Also primer.

This plaster is done by hand as follows:

The dry mixture is thoroughly mixed with crumbs in a ¼ ratio and diluted with water to the consistency of thick sour cream. The composition is applied to the wall in a thin layer. The movements are rotational-translational and the use of bevels.

Grouting can be done in two ways, as shown in the figure. The process is carried out after setting the applied layer in 5-7 minutes. The final stage involves priming and painting.

Do-it-yourself stone-look decorative plastering is suitable for rooms and building facades. This is a new finishing material, which includes:

Quartz, crushed to a state of sand.
Mica in the form of dust.
And additives as dyes.

The workflow is, first of all, a thorough cleaning in order to achieve a level of adhesion. Otherwise, it will not be possible to achieve the required adhesion between the plaster and the wall.

How to make decorative plaster yourself

To create decorative plaster from a simple putty, you need to take 6 kilograms of powder and mix it with two liters of water using a mixer.

Next, add 200 grams of PVA glue and mix again. The solution must be pasty and not drip off the instrument. If the finished mixture is supposed to be applied in a humid room, it makes sense to add a little cement to the composition.

Thus, do-it-yourself decorative putty for walls is made.

In the distribution network, you can purchase ready-made polymer compositions. If dry mixes are initially used, they are diluted with water, adhering to the manufacturer's recommendations. The mixture should not be too thin and not too thick.

You can knead the composition manually and / or using a mixer, or a drill with a nozzle.

When adding color, it is necessary to remember the proportions in order to prepare putty of a similar shade in the workflow. Otherwise, the color will be uneven, light joints may appear on the working surface.

If the composition of the filler involves the use of sand and / or stone chips, you should remember about the proportions. Crumbs can be added no more than 10-15% of the total volume of the mixture.

If you ignore the indicated proportions, then the applied composition may peel off and will not hold firmly.

Applying the base coat

Working with a decorative surface involves the initial application of a simple pattern. This is a kind of study for a beginner, an opportunity to understand what he can do. The workflow steps are as follows:

Marking is applied to the wall or part of it, the necessary fate is sealed with paper masking tape.
First we prepare, and then we apply putty using a spatula. The thickness of the applied layer should not exceed 10 mm.
The applied solution should set a little and only after that you can start decorating the surface: step by step.

note!

We decorate each section from top to bottom, and not vice versa.

Creating a decorative surface

You can create a decorative surface using:

roller;
notched trowel or trowel;
other handy tools.

Read about it below.

Roller work

For work, a special corrugated roller is used. The length of the pile is medium. It is on sale with a ready-made corrugated surface, but the price of the product is high. Therefore, at home, you can use a regular foam roller with large pores. If you wish, you can cut different patterns on the roller with a sharp knife. You can build such a tool yourself by wrapping a coarse cord or a regular plastic bag around the tool.

Working with notched trowel and trowel

In work, you can use a spatula:

With U-shaped teeth.
Or V-shaped teeth.

It all depends on the size of the stroke, the direction of work. Retail offers to purchase a curly, rubber tool with teeth. They can process the surface and get an imitation of the texture of wood.

Using a regular trowel, you can create a unique pattern. It is necessary to press and remove the tool from the wall, creating a “fur coat” texture on the putty. And if in the process a part of the relief is smoothed out, you can get an imitation of plaster under a stone.

Work with improvised means

To apply a picture on the wall at home, you can use improvised means, namely:

Combs.
Film.
A crumpled piece of paper.
Foam rubber.

Applying a pattern with a crumpled film gives the effect of silk. Having combed the moistened surface with a comb, we get the original weaving, and working with a piece of sponge will give a grainy surface.

Painting, varnishing

Colored plaster can be used for finishing facades and interior work. The working surface is pre-primed and allowed to dry completely. Putty painting can be covered with one or more layers. Let's take a look at one of the easiest ways:

Initially, the wall is evenly painted in one common tone. To do this, use a roller and a long pile or roller.
Then the painted surface must dry completely, after which it is covered with a second layer. In this case, the working tool is replaced. The second layer is applied with a short pile roller. This allows you to paint over the protruding parts of the relief, no more.
After the applied second layer has dried, to fix the dye and make it glossy, an acrylic varnish is applied to the wall, to which, if desired, glitter is added - these are glitters.

Roller embossing patterns

You can create a textured surface with your own hands using a roller. The thickness of ordinary decorative putty should not exceed 3-5 millimeters. A thicker layer may crack. The distribution of the mixture is carried out by chaotic movements with a spatula, as shown in the figure.

Using a stencil roller, you can create spectacular patterns. A stencil for printing is the most common way to create textures and patterns on a wall.

Advice!

Wet the roller every time you apply a pattern.

Secrets of the masters

Applying plaster from ordinary putty has its own secrets, which are shared by professionals and our consultants.

Before work, the surface should be prepared. The preparation process includes:

Surface cleaning.
Degreasing.
Removal of small flaws.
Cementing crumbling places.

On a note!

Putty has poor contact with concrete and practically does not set with oil-painted walls.

To avoid negative consequences, it is necessary to cover the concrete with a primer, and apply notches to the remainder of the paint, maintaining an interval of 50 mm. If in doubt as a wall, its previous coating, you can use a special mesh. It just needs to be glued to the surface.

Remember,

that a highly diluted composition quickly hardens.

Working containers and equipment, including spatulas of various sizes, must be thoroughly washed after work.

It is not advisable to take long breaks in work, otherwise the texture will not look the same.

It is necessary to paint the prepared areas 24 hours after the applied material has dried.

For your information:

When calculating the required amount of paste, less material is used on a smooth plaster than on an uneven surface. In numbers, this is approximately 9 grams per 1m2 .

For creative people who want to create an original drawing, it is advised to use different combinations of material: both standard tools and improvised materials. This was discussed above. Particular attention should be paid to the finishing of the walls and apply a mixture of minimal thickness.

The times of total deficit generated by the Soviet era are long gone. After all, then the decoration of the walls in the room was an understandable and simple matter. Today, a wide variety of finishing materials have appeared:

liquid wallpaper;
facing panels;
modern paints.

But decorative plaster is a real breakthrough in construction and repair technologies. This is absolutely not the plaster that is put under the wallpaper, but a completely new independent material.

Excellent qualities of decorative plaster do not need additional recommendations. Two rooms, even finished by the same person using the same materials and techniques, will never be the same. Each is exclusive, because the pattern of plaster on the wall cannot be repeated. With its help, you can create interesting effects, you just need to master the necessary technique. Such a coating is very durable to all sorts of harmful effects. It is difficult to get it dirty, but if it somehow happened, it is easy to wash it off.

The plaster is environmentally friendly, does not emit harmful chemical compounds.

In addition, it improves the soundproofing of the walls. In stores, such material is sold in dry form, it is made on the basis of binders. As fillers, crumbs, sand, stones or fibers with the addition of antiseptics, dyes, thickeners can be used. In this article, we will tell you how to make decorative wall plaster with your own hands, what methods and materials exist for this, and also demonstrate photo and video instructions.

Conventionally, plaster is divided into:

interior.

Facade plaster is much more resistant to aggressive environmental influences and is used for external work. Interior, in turn, is divided into:

mineral;
silicate;
latex.

There is also a classification according to the type of surface, which is the result. For example, under the "roller", "fur coat", "rust", etc.

In general, each type of plaster has its own characteristics in application. For example, expensive "Venetian" plaster is applied in several layers, in a special way that requires thorough professional skills, it can be coated with wax on top. This is beyond the power of a beginner, so it is better to turn to a professional.

If you still want to make repairs with your own hands, it is better to choose bark beetle type plaster. To apply it, you only need an ordinary spatula.

Working with ordinary decorative plaster will submit even to a beginner, because it is extremely difficult to spoil such a coating. And there is no need to prepare the walls too carefully - it will smooth out all the defects by itself. Such decorative wall plaster will also give a flight to your design ideas.

Preparing walls for finishing

It is necessary to thoroughly clean the wall from the remnants of the past coating (paint, wallpaper, etc.). Exfoliated areas are removed, and the cracks are sealed. This will be enough for bark beetle plaster, but Venetian and some other varieties require a perfectly flat surface.

After priming and drying the surface, it is necessary to determine whether the entire wall area will be plastered, or part of it will go under another coating.

Zones of different claddings can be separated using masking tape or window seals.

Minimum set of tools:

Spatulas of various sizes.
Grater (wooden or plastic).
Metal iron.
Tanks for solution and water.
Roller for textured plaster.

The solution should be prepared based on the recommendations on the package, then you will get the desired consistency. Moreover, you need to prepare such a portion in order to select it at a time, because otherwise the solution will “grab” right in the container. This is a job that does not tolerate long breaks.

The plaster must be applied with a spatula. When it thickens a little, you can walk on it with a grater without undue pressure, creating the necessary pattern. It is better to practice in a small area first.

To create a unique relief, a spatula, a grater and your own hands are enough. You can use any improvised means.

Most often, beginners create rains of different directions on the walls, circles, waves, crossed lines. The most simple in execution is the horizontal relief. You can also use a special figured roller, then applying the pattern is much easier.

All this must be done at the maximum pace, because the layer of plaster dries very quickly. It is necessary to pay special attention to the joints of the sections in order to avoid sagging.

If your wall was prepared for different types of coatings, then the adhesive tape in the areas where the zones are separated must be removed before the plaster is completely dry, later it will be more difficult to do this, and minor defects may remain.

After complete drying (usually about 24 hours), the plaster must be treated with fine sandpaper, which will remove all excess.

On this wall decoration with decorative plaster can be considered finished. But there are people who are not satisfied with this, and they want to paint the wall. In this case, only high-quality paint that is resistant to moisture, sunlight and mechanical stress should be used.

When carrying out work, you must first paint the textured areas of the surfaces, and only then smooth ones.

After the first layer has dried, a second layer of paint should be applied.

For finishing the facade, decorative bark beetle plaster is increasingly used. Even an apprentice can apply it, the main thing is to get acquainted with the technology and adhere to it as accurately as possible.

As a rule, bark beetle is used for facade work, but due to its attractive texture, this type of decorative plaster has recently been used in interior design, for example, in eco style.

Bark beetle is used to finish vertical surfaces, but if you have experience in this matter, then you can even apply it to the ceiling.

Wall preparation and primer

Before applying the bark beetle, you need to putty the surface of the walls, if we are talking about plastered walls. It is very practical to apply the bark beetle directly on the foam, previously pasted on the facade of the house. Alignment will be reduced to grouting.

In order to avoid the formation of cracks at the joints of the foam, a reinforcing mesh should be used when applying putty.

To achieve proper adhesion of the plaster to the wall, a primer should be used, which contains quartz sand, which ensures excellent adhesion of the plaster to the wall base.

The products of the manufacturer Ceresit are most in demand on the market. If you decide to purchase such a primer, then you should use the ST 16 brand for decorative plaster.

The walls are coated with a primer shortly before applying the bark beetle. At a temperature of +20ºС, the primed surface will dry within 30 minutes. Composition consumption - 150 g / m 2.

The primer is slightly translucent from under the plaster, so its color should be as close as possible to the color of the bark beetle. To do this, it should simply be tinted in the shade corresponding to the color of the bark beetle.

If the bark beetle will be applied to cement-sand plaster, then there is no need to prime the surface. Just wet the wall an hour before applying the bark beetle. For maximum adhesion, moisten the base with plenty of water.

On the market you can buy a ready-mix, it can be Ceresit CT 63 or a dry mix that you will need to prepare yourself. If we talk about the price, then from an economic point of view it is better to purchase a dry mix, since it is cheaper.

To prepare decorative plaster from a dry mix, you will need a drill with a mixing attachment, water and a mixing container.

The bark beetle dries quickly and should not be mixed with water. Therefore, make a small batch, especially if you have no experience in working with decorative plaster.

Given the size of the marble chips, the amount of bark beetle is calculated. For the small XS fraction, the consumption is 700 g/m2, for XL - 1700 g/m2, and for XXL - 2000 g/m2. To make the joints invisible, you need to apply the bark beetle on the wall at a time.

So, to prepare the mixture, pour the amount of water indicated on the package into a container. In this case, the water temperature should not exceed 15-20ºС. Introduce the dry mixture into the water gradually, while stirring the composition with a drill with a mixer attachment. Leave the finished plaster for 10 minutes, and then mix again.

Only acrylic-based bark beetle can be tinted, all other types of plaster are best painted on top.

The main thing when applying bark beetle is to distribute the composition evenly over the surface. This can be done with a metal trowel 30 cm long. You can remove excess bark beetle from it with a spatula 10 cm long.

The bark beetle layer should correspond to the size of the marble chips, that is, within 2-3 mm. This is an important condition, because if the layer is too thin, the primer will be very visible, as a result of which the protective properties of the finish will be worsened. Well, if the layer of plaster is too thick, then the texture of the bark beetle will not be visible and the appearance of the facade / interior finish will suffer.

Since, as mentioned above, the bark beetle dries quickly, you will have to work just as quickly. To make the surface of the walls as uniform as possible, it is better to apply the plaster at a time. But if this is unrealistic due to the large area of the wall, then separate the strip with masking tape and apply the composition slightly on the adhesive tape. Then separate the adhesive tape without waiting for the plaster to dry. Continue applying the plaster in the same way until the entire wall is covered.

Trituration

The most crucial stage of work is rubbing the bark beetle. It depends on him what the final picture on the wall will be. This work should be started immediately after the plaster begins to dry (after about 20 minutes). If the palm does not stick to the wall, then you can start rubbing, which is done with a plastic trowel.

When grinding marble chips, chaotic depressions are formed.

Thus, you can get the desired effect:

"Lamb" - the pattern is formed due to short circular movements. So, chaotic furrows remain on the wall, which are visually similar to the wool of a lamb.
"Rain" is the most common rubbing technique. It is created by movements up and down. So, you get a vertical rain. If you do the rubbing from the upper left corner to the lower right, then the rain will be diagonal. To keep the grinding angle unchanged, you can mark the wall with masking tape.
"Carpet" - rubbing should be carried out in alternating movements up and down and left and right.

If you are unable to apply the plaster in one go, then do not rub it to the very edge. Better finish the next part of the wall, and then carefully rub the joints. Thus, you can make an imperceptible transition.

You can paint the walls the next day after applying the bark beetle. Painting has some advantages over tinting plaster. After the bark beetle has dried without color, you can finally level the layer with sandpaper. Plaster with color cannot be leveled in this way, as worn pieces will be noticeable.

Painting provides more opportunities for design work. This aspect is especially relevant when using bark beetle in interior design.

The grooves underlined by a dark shade look very impressive. To achieve it, you first need to paint the wall in a dark color. After the coat of paint has dried, apply a second lighter coat of paint. In this case, the second layer must be applied with a semi-dry roller. In this case, the paint will not penetrate into the grooves, and they will remain dark. The consumption of the coloring composition is 300 g/m 2 .

To improve the performance of the walls (this is especially appropriate for interior wall decoration), you can varnish them - glossy or with sparkles.

Preparation for applying home-made decorative plaster made from putty begins with determining the room in which it will be applied to the walls. The choice of texture, the collection of tools and even the method of mixing the composition depend on this.

So, to successfully decorate the walls with putty, you will need:

Putty.
Mixing container.
Spatula and trowel.
Metal grater.
Construction mixer.
Polyethylene film for pattern or package.

Take measurements of the walls, which will allow you to roughly calculate the amount of starting material for finishing. The approximate consumption of putty indicated on the package will help you with this. To save money, you can purchase putty in powder form. To make a solution in this case, you will need:

6 kg of dry putty;
200 g of PVA glue;
2 liters of water.

Dilute the putty with water in a suitable container. You can do this with a mixer. You should get a homogeneous mass. Then add PVA to the mixture and again bring it to homogeneity.

For wall decoration in rooms with a low level of humidity, gypsum or cement plaster can be used. And for rooms with a high level of humidity, it is better to use cement.

If the walls are damaged, then all the crumbling parts must be cleaned. All recesses should be covered with cement. So, you can level the walls. If the surface is unreliable, then a plaster mesh should be glued on it, which you will subsequently putty.

After the putty layer dries, rub it so that the surface is even. Then the walls should be primed. Use for these purposes the composition of deep penetration.

Applying homemade plaster

There are several ways to apply decorative plaster, made with putty yourself:

Scales. Apply putty with a layer of 3-5 mm thick, and then make vertical strokes with a spatula having a width of 10 cm. After the composition has dried, it can be painted in the desired color.
Rock. Start applying a thin layer of putty from the top corner of the wall. The layer should be approximately 3 mm. Then take a metal trowel and attach it so that one side of it remains in the air, actually does not touch the wall. Without taking your hands off, draw straight lines along the putty.
Cave. Put putty on the wall, level it. Then, with a piece of polyethylene compressed into a lump, make a pattern by pressing it against the wall. This can be done in another way by attaching a covering film to the wall. It will need to be torn off the putty in a day.
Putty Venetian. Type a little putty on the spatula, make uneven strokes with it. After 24 hours, sand the walls with fine-grained sandpaper. If you only need to erase sharp corners, then make it a mesh. Prime the surface and let it dry. Paint the wall with a base color, then a surface color. Immediately after application, it must be slightly wiped off the convex parts of the plaster with a damp cloth. Ultimately, the walls should be waxed/acrylic based/gold lacquered.
To create an original pattern, you can use other stamps from improvised materials. For example, pieces of foam rubber, branches, polystyrene, flowers, fabric cuts, a roller wrapped with fabric, stencils, etc.

After your homemade decorative plaster has dried, paint it or open it with colored wax.

In general, this science is simple and even an inexperienced "plasterer" can do it. If you did everything right, the interior of your home will delight you with originality and originality for many years.

Photo

Video

We bring to your attention a series of videos about various decorative plasters and how to apply them:

If you want to order wall decoration with decorative plaster, we recommend that you turn to professionals, since the price of this product is very high. You can find out the cost of decorative plaster on the websites of companies producing decorative coatings. Also pay attention to Venetian plaster, it is great for covering walls.