For the last couple of decades, you can find a large number of finishing materials that can transform any, even the most "gray" room. Today, the assortment of this product is capable of shocking many people, which are not so often faced with the choice among finishing materials. The main problem in such a situation is that it is practically impossible to make the only correct choice, since certain materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. Also, the problem is often based on the price issue, and often the price is not an indicator.

Surely the most optimal will be the choice in favor of decorative plaster, which is used to transform the internal surfaces of the structure. This is a kind of classic version of the finishing material, which for many years has established itself from the best side.

Directly outrenented decorative plaster with proper use may be the main decoration of the room. However, the technology of preparation of the mixture, as well as its application, has many subtleties that significantly affect the final result.

In this article, we consider the main scenarios of decorative plaster, as well as analyze the main types of this material.

Advantages and disadvantages of decorative plaster

Strengths of decorative plaster:

• Appearance. The decorative surface that results in ultimately may be really attractive outwardly. Specialists are often involved, who can create amazing patterns or other images on the basis of plaster. Accordingly, there is a choice before the owners, which surface must be obtained in the end. Other finishing materials are practically not amenable to any changes, so it is not clear to expect something original from them uniquely.
• Durability. High-quality plaster is able to serve for many years, while completely without losing its initial appearance. The stone surface means that even accidentally damage the surface will be a difficult task. Do not think that small damage will be clearly visible on the plaster. Well, I would like to note that it is this decorative material that is much longer than plastic panels, drywall surfaces and many other resources.
• Practicality. Almost any person can make applying decorative plaster. The main difficulty is that too complex projects that imply the creation of original patterns imply the use of the help of professionals. Newbies or ordinary workers can work freely only with classical projects, within which the creation of relief occurs through the use of sufficiently common tools. Of course, it is not worth going to risk in this matter, since even small blots in the creation of the surface will be clearly visible.

Disadvantages:

• Labor intensity. Create a decorative surface may be not so difficult, but the time for it all will have to spend more than enough. All this is due to the application of the material, the creation of relief and other parts that take away a lot of time. Of course, you can accelerate a little, attracting additional workforce to work, but it is necessary to ensure that the quality of work does not deteriorate. Here I would also like to say that those who want to spend work in a short time, will have to look at other finishing resources, such as plastic panels, lining, etc.
• Price. Unfortunately, the decorative plaster to budget variants of the surface finishes simply does not rotate the language. If the owners plan to realize something worthwhile, then the means will have to spend appropriate. Of course, there are also budget versions of decorative finishes, which, with the right approach, will provide a fairly good externally surface, but to an elite or modern style will be quite far enough. It is not necessary to ignore the information that large money also goes to the services of specialists who spend a long and hard work. You can save on the decorative plaster only by hand made a mixture, but practice shows that there will be a lot of strength and patience to this case, and it is not a fact that the products will be worthy of quality.
• Surface. We have already mentioned the difficulties associated with creating surface relief. It is necessary to have a certain experience and sense of style to create something worthwhile on the basis of decorative plaster. If there is no experience, there is almost 100% probability of failure. The simplest finishes, of course, are quite implemented. Ultimately, if the owners do not attract specialists to work, the relief of decorative plaster can spoil all the impression of the material. In extreme cases, you can pay attention to the possibility of conducting training to be at least a bit prepared for finishing work.
• Dismantling. In the event that we use common materials, such as plastic panels and lining, make their dismantling almost elementary. This is the main advantage of materials that allow you to quickly change the style of space, applying the minimum effort. If we are talking about decorative plaster, dismantling means a complete refusal of this material, its remnants are simply emitted. However, this is not the entire negative side associated with dismantling. Unfortunately, the process of removing the decorative surface is delayed for a long period, in which, along with the plaster, you can remove some other layer of the wall.

Preparatory work to apply decorative plaster

• Simply apply decorative plaster on any surface is extremely difficult, since with such a situation it is not necessary to count on high quality finishes.
• First of all, you need to remove another finishing material, if there is one. Wallpaper, panels, tiles - all this interferes with a positive result of the use of decorative plaster. It should be borne in mind that all this is done carefully, since any sharp actions may damage the basic surface of the wall or simply aligned plane.
• Small irregularities, if they do not create special problems to the future finishing layer, may be present, since decorative plaster with ease hides all surface flaws, this is the important advantage of plaster compared to other materials.
• It also should be borne in mind that any contamination, which at first glance may not create special problems, easily have a serious impact on the result. For example, the plaster can start cracking or peeling. Therefore, before applying plaster, the surface is cleared and analyzes for even small flaws. It is obvious that it is rare to satisfy all the above conditions, but even the use of most recommendations may mean a high probability of successful work.
• Also before applying decorative plaster, the surface of the wall is ground with a latex deep-perky composition. Somewhere for 60 minutes, the surface must dry, after which the final stage of preparation is carried out associated with the rowing of all places that are adjacent to the surface that can be plastered. We are talking about the use of painting scotch, which is ideal for such tasks. It is important to draw attention to the scotch width so that the material does not accidentally fall into the area that, most likely, after contact with the plaster can come into disrepair.

The use of structural decorative plaster

• This is a fairly common plaster used in a wide variety of rooms and interiors. Universality is dictated by a fairly known texture, which is some grain. Most often, small particles are added to the mixture, like a stone that create a truly original externally surface. And the point is that the appearance depends on the color of the most plaster mass, and from particles, therefore, it is not to obtain a truly unusual surface and the slightest work.
• This type of plaster is made on the basis of special synthetic lateles, or potassium silicate. In turn, the starting material is obtained on the basis of aqueous or organic solvents.
• As for the interior decoration of the walls, we are talking about in this material, it is necessary to understand that it makes sense only water-based plaster. First of all, they do not have a sharp or unpleasant odor. Ultimately, we can safely say that it is possible to carry out the process of plastering walls even when people are present in the house. This process will not affect their health or health.
• Many specialists are Yary Fans of this particular type of plaster, since the material is incredibly plastic. Accordingly, during the application of the mixture no problems occur, the whole process is quite simple, and for creative people who create unique patterns, it is altogether pleasure.
• In addition, there is another convenience that makes structural plaster really indispensable: the material is sold already in the finished form, so you can immediately, without unnecessary events, to make plaster. Material for sale in buckets or banks, which are designed for 15-25 kg of product.

The technology of applying material consists of the following steps:

• Preparation The surface can be carried out not too responsibly, since even after the material is applied, the wall still will not be smooth. The main task is to ensure the absence of pollution and high humidity.
• Printing also occurs, which will prevent possible moisture exchange between the base wall and the layer of plaster.
• The application of the mixture occurs with the help of a cell or spatula. All this is done with one layer with circular or direct movements.
• After about 2-3 hours, the material will dry and take a certain strength, which is enough for further action. The full drying of the plaster occurs around 7 days.
• It is important to note that the above-mentioned coating techniques are suitable only for silicate, latex or mineral plasters. It should also be carefully studying the product documentation in order to accidentally not be a victim not the most pleasant situation.

Use of Venetian plaster

• Venetian plaster is one of the most successful options for creating a unique design of the room. Based on this material, you can create surfaces that have a lot in common with marble. Of course, there is a colossal freedom for creative actions. The texture of Venetian plaster is also characterized by a certain originality, due to which this material is freely used in the aristocratic styles of the premises.
• The venetian plaster includes aquatic emulsion, as well as harated lime, so that the surface of the plaster becomes really original.
• Many professionals make a choice in favor of this plaster at least because this material is distinguished by waterproof. Accordingly, the ingress of water plaster will not cause any damage. Thus, this product can be safely used in places where there is an increased humidity, within which ordinary plaster quickly comes in disrepair.
• The most interesting thing is that almost any experiments that are conducted to create the surface of Venetian plaster, end with success, the wall still becomes attractive and original.
• But on this advantage of the material does not end. An essential plus of Venetian plaster can be considered its environmental friendliness. The material has no unpleasant odor during application, which allows it to use it even indoors, where people are at the same time. In addition, the material will really dry, thanks to which it is possible to fulfill the full volume of work as soon as possible, especially if there are additional working hands. Do not ignore the information that the material is also wear-resistant, since during operation, depending on the room, it has a considerable value.
• Unlike other types of plaster, materials with different color are used, thereby significantly expanding the product range.
• The decorative plaster itself is sold in finished form sold in construction supermarkets in large tanks (from 7 to 25 kg). Ultimately, there is no need to prepare the mixture, as well as some other preparation, the mixture can immediately be used in the main stage of the work. However, this advantage is not too apparent, since today almost all decorative plasters are supplied in the finished form.

Material application technology includes the following actions:

• First of all, the wall leveling occurs. This is an important requirement, as for the application of the Venetian plaster, the wall should be smooth. Perhaps the best solution will be a plasterboard basis, especially if the wall itself has a large amount of flaws.
• After that, the primer is traditionally applied, which must dry completely for further action.
• With the help of a spatula, the venetian plaster is applied by a thin layer. Accordingly, with the help of additional tools, the original texture is created. Also, the surface is additionally kept.
• Already after the mixture dried enough, it is possible to clean the layer.
• It is important to note that layers applied to the wall should be really thin. Ultimately, there may be up to 12 pieces. Of course, this is a subtle work that requires a lot of attention.
• Surface stripping occurs with circular motions, fine sandpaper is used.
• At the very end, there is no less responsible step associated with the application of the wax layer. If this task is done responsibly, the wall will be protected from moisture and water.

Using textured plaster

• Textured plaster is the best finish option for those owners who want to realize a truly original and large texture. If you pay attention to the examples of surfaces created on the basis of textural plaster. These are real compositions that are often implemented only by special tools and professionals.
• Pictures created on the basis of this plaster may have a different degree of complexity. Of course, a novice that has no special experience in such matters, to implement a particular composition with any of the tools will be extremely difficult, so small workouts are pre-conducted.
• In addition, the texture plaster has fillers, which are marble crumb, or special fibers, which only enhance the sensations that the surface presented is a kind of natural material. Of course, with a detailed examination of the surface, it will become clear that it is plaster, but the overall composition created on the basis of textural plaster looks solid.
• It is also interesting that polymer components are often added to the material, which significantly improve the characteristics of the material. For example, we can talk about creating an additional relief, or about ensuring the lack of cracking of the material.
• On the Internet there are a large number of materials on texture plaster. Photos indicate that one or another can be implemented, however, it is necessary to have the necessary tools that allow you to implement a specific idea. In fact, on sale you can find a huge amount of tools that are suitable for most necessary tasks.

Technology of application of textured plaster:

• As in the case of the past product, the surface is cleared, aligned and dried. Any irregularities can lead to a truly sad result.
• Immediately after applying the primer layer, the paint-substrate with sand is equipped. This layer is a component necessary to improve the effect of adhesion. But it is worth paying attention to the fact that many manufacturers initially include in their products the components of this layer, therefore it is not necessary to create a substrate. It is better to overpay and purchase material with these properties, since the application of additional layers takes a lot of time and effort.
• The decorative plaster itself is applied using a trowel or spatula. You can only be 2-3 layers that need to be approximately the same in thickness. It should be borne in mind that complex patterns that will be created on the surface require a large number of layers, and this, in turn, labor-intensive and long process.
• Ultimately, applying colorless paint on the dry layer. In addition, paint will provide a certain shine, with which the overall perception of the surface will be more than worthy. Often, recently, the plaster is covered with a layer of wax, which makes it impossible damage due to high humidity or water entering. Sometimes there are impregnations that have enough specific components in their composition, so it is necessary to further explore the reviews on this product.