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

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

In addition to adding aesthetics to the wall surface, decorative plaster levels it, smoothing out depressions and other defects. You can purchase plaster either in finished form, in a paste form, or in dry form for dilution with water. Working with this decorative coating is not difficult; if you have the necessary skills, you can plaster the walls with your own hands without the help of specialists.

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

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

Types of decorative plaster for interior wall decoration

The material can be classified according to the type of binder and filler. In the first case, it is divided into the following types:

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

Acrylic
Mineral
Silicate
Silicone

Taking into account the type of filler, the coating is divided into textured, structural (based on marble chips), Venetian and flock. They differ in their decorative properties. Using textured and structural materials, you can create a relief on the surface, and using the Venetian and flock type - a smooth or glossy wall.

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

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

Wet silk
Sea breeze
Roller room
Latex-plastic
Colored

Mineral

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

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

• high resistance to mechanical and atmospheric influences, temperature changes. Over time, the strength of the coating only increases;
• forms a “breathing” surface;
• fire safety;
• easy to maintain, wet cleaning possible.

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

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

Polymer

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

The advantages of this type are:

• plastic;
• vapor permeability;
• strength, resistance to various influences;
• hydrophobicity;
• environmental friendliness of the material;
• good sound insulation;
• a wide range of colors and textures;
• ease of application, which can be done with your own hands without the help of professionals.

Silicone

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

• creates a protective coating on the surface from moisture and damage;
• easy to maintain, dirt can be easily removed from the coating;
• the color of the outer layer remains unchanged for a long time;
• protects walls from fungus and mold.

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

Structural

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

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

Textured

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

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

Textured plaster is divided into types:

• “lamb” coating - has a uniform granular structure and roughness;
• “fur coat” coating - the main component is cement, the surface is rough in the form of small fibers;
• “bark beetle” coating - a fine-grained stone filler creates grooves on the surface that imitate wood eaten away by insects.

Lamb
Bark beetle
Fur coat

Venetian

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

Flock

This coating consists of natural cellulose, silk fibers, mineral filler and pigments. This type of plaster is expensive, but creates a highly artistic effect, additionally soundproofing the room. The coating is breathable and practical. The complex application technique includes three stages: applying an adhesive base to the walls, flocking and varnishing the surface, resulting in an original, aesthetic coating. The labor-intensive process requires the use of professional skills and knowledge, so flocking with your own hands will be quite difficult.

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

Based on marble chips

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

Before applying the marble coating, it is necessary to prime the walls very well, otherwise they will show through. Marble plaster fits well on almost any surface. This material is similar to Venetian plaster and its other common types in that it is based on synthetic binder. Application should be carried out in continuous stripes to avoid the appearance of unevenness after the plaster layer has completely dried.

Creating a relief with your own hands

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

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

When applying the material, it should be taken into account that a light shade of plaster is the basis for a darker one. The solution is applied with a rubber or metal spatula; flock plaster can be applied using a spray gun. Next, the relief is applied with your own hands. In this case you can use various instruments: use special patterned rollers, plastic film, draw with your own hands, use ready-made stencils for squeezing out the design. After this, a thinner and darker second layer is applied so that the design can be seen from under it. 30 minutes after this, a polyurethane sealant is applied to consolidate the result and give the coating strength.

Drawings and panels

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

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

Another method is painting on structural plaster, in which, using pointed wooden sticks, sponges, brushes, cardboard template textures are created on the panels. The third, more complex method is stucco panels, that is, three-dimensional drawings covering the entire wall or entire paintings. This technique usually requires the participation of professionals.

Methods of finishing with plaster

Creating a decorative effect on the wall begins after all preparatory work. There are the following methods for finishing with plaster yourself:

• Venetian plaster is used to create the effect of polished marble on the wall. It is applied with a rubber spatula in several thin layers. Each of the layers is applied with tangential movements and different spatulas, thanks to which the layers are applied in different directions, and the light reflected in them creates a glowing effect. The finishing layer is secured with matte varnish or wax;
• to create a simple relief pattern, the plaster is applied in one layer with a spatula and left to dry, or lightly smoothed with a trowel;
• with a notched or comb spatula you can create uniform patterns and correct forms(in a semicircle, in a checkerboard pattern);
• regular polyethylene film will help create a chaotic pattern: to do this, you need to lean it, unfolded or folded, against the surface wet plaster, then remove, smooth the relief if necessary. An example of such a technique is shown in the photo;
• Using special textured mixtures, you can create various surfaces - such as “bark beetle”, “rain”, “rock”. In this case, a spatula is used;
• A fairly simple finishing method is to use nozzles for rubber rollers with a ready-made convex pattern applied to them. This can be a floral ornament, geometric shapes, and much more.

How to create a pattern on plaster

Rules of care

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

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

Glazing is another maintenance option; it adds shine and emphasizes the relief of the coating. Apply special remedy with a mitten, you can use a sponge or brush. If the coating has lost its appearance over time, or needs to be renewed, you can repaint it, remove it to the base and apply a new layer, or level it with putty over the coating.

Video

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

Photo with decorative plaster in the interior

What do surfaces designed using decorative plaster.

Decorative plaster solutions, or decorative textured coatings, do not require further processing or surface finishing. They can be applied to walls and partitions made of any material - be it brick, concrete, plasterboard, wood or ordinary plaster. But the plaster hardens very quickly, so it is quite difficult to carry out finishing work using it on a large surface.

In addition, the use of decorative plaster to finish a wall requires careful preparation of the surface (treatment with primer, putty, and grouting materials).

Typically, decorative plaster is produced in the form of a dry or ready-to-use thick mixture. The basis of such materials includes a polymer binder, filler (marble or granite chips, sand, lime), on which the texture of the future coating depends, as well as a liquid base - water.

Dry plaster in packages

Decorative plaster often contains other additives that provide additional properties(different surface structure, protective shockproof properties).

There are also special, separately sold additives for giving decorative plaster a particular color.

Plaster with color additives

If the coating is made in the form of a dry mixture, it must be diluted with water in the required proportion. The plaster is applied quite quickly: first with a brush, and then with a spatula or other tool, or with a special tool immediately (which one should be indicated in the instructions for using decorative plaster). Such a tool can be a roller, brush, trowel, or trowel.

Stretching plaster is always applied using a trowel, working from the bottom up. This plaster is characterized by a denser grain structure. Externally, it is very different from ordinary plasters.

The use of decorative plaster provides many possibilities. For example, using various molding tools, you can additionally create different types of texture.

Plaster consumption is measured in kilograms per square meter surface and usually ranges from 1.5 to 3 kg.

Decorative synthetic plaster is also used for finishing both interior walls and facades. Depending on the graining and direction of grouting of such plaster, you can create an individual structure for the walls of the interior. This plaster is usually used as a finishing coat, but can be additionally coated with paint.

Decorative plaster in the room

Grout mineral plaster is characterized by a high content of natural grains and does not contain artificial resin. Different high ability let water vapor pass through. Used for external and internal work.

Before covering the walls with decorative plaster, apply a preparatory layer of ordinary plaster, consisting of spray and primer, along the beacons. The surface of the preparatory layer is scratched, giving it roughness for better adhesion to the decorative layer. A coating of decorative mortar is applied over a well-seasoned preparatory layer. Moreover, it can consist of two, three or more layers.

First, a spray of decorative mortar is applied to the preparatory layer, then a layer or layers of primer and, if required, a cover of the same mortar.

Creating decorative plaster from ordinary

Decorative plaster “Wave”

A variety of textures for future painting can be “depicted” on ordinary plaster. For example, “waves” look great on lime-sand plaster.

To reproduce them on the surface, apply a second layer of mortar in straight or curved stripes to fresh or previously rubbed plaster, notched and moistened with water, and smooth it with a spatula. This way a wavy surface is obtained.

Plaster "Wave"

Plaster "Traverine"

To create travertine (lime tuff) on the wall, throw the plaster onto the prepared surface. thin layer colored solution. After this, smooth it with a spatula or steel trowel. The result is raised islands on a smooth, worn-out background - the so-called decorative “stones”.

Plaster "Traverine"

About the process of applying this type of joke, watch the video:

Stone plaster

To create a “boulder-like” texture, apply a plastic colored solution to the ground, quickly level it with a trowel and then trim the surface with a hard hair or bristle brush. When trimming, the brush should be held strictly perpendicular to the surface. A hard brush is needed because only it gives clear, sharply defined “boulders”.

Stone plaster

Plaster "Dune"

Under the dunes, the colored solution is also first leveled with a trowel, and then a grater is applied with slight pressure and immediately torn off. The solution sticks to the grater and, together with it, is pulled away from the surface, causing roughness to form on the surface. Externally, these roughnesses are very similar to sand dunes. If you want the dunes to be wavy, you can not tear off the grater directly, but slightly move it to the side. To obtain the texture of small dunes, the solution is first allowed to set a little. After this, it is lightly rubbed, a grater is placed on the surface and it is torn off.

Plaster "Dune"

Watch how to apply Dune to a wall in a short video:

Plaster “Furrows”

The “furrow” texture is obtained using a grinder with semicircular teeth, which is made from a steel strip or wood. It is up to 30 mm wide with gaps between the teeth of 10-15 mm. The teeth of the hammer are sharpened in one direction. Apply a low-flow solution to the prepared soil, quickly level it with a trowel, then take the rule in your left hand and apply it to the solution that has not yet set. Now you need to place the small bit on the rule with your right hand and guide it with the sharpened side of the teeth forward at an angle of 45° to the surface. This way, even furrows are obtained. Their size and shape, naturally, depend on the shape of the teeth of the bait.

Plaster “Furrows”

Plaster “under a fur coat”

By spraying, throwing the solution through a mesh, shaking the solution from a broom or brush.

Methods of applying plaster “under a fur coat”

Spraying through a mesh and from a broom is carried out with any solution (even with coarse aggregate). Only a solution with fine aggregate is suitable for spraying with a brush. To get a dense spray without skipping, repeat it several times until there are no areas left on the surface not covered with the solution. Can also be used special device for spraying (outwardly it resembles a fan).

Spraying plaster under a fur coat

Spraying on the mesh is done like this. Pull on wooden frame mesh size 100 x 100 or 100 x 50 cm with cells from 2.5 to 10 mm (the specific size depends on the size of the texture). WITH reverse side Stretch the wire diagonally across the frame. It is necessary to ensure that the mesh does not bulge or vibrate during operation. Attach the mesh to the wire and tie it. To ensure that the frame is always at the same distance from the wall, nail strips 10-25 cm thick to it.

Spraying plaster “under a fur coat” through the mesh

The frame is placed against the surface of the soil and the solution is thrown through the mesh with a spatula from a falcon. Passing through the mesh, the solution remains on the surface in the form of tubercles. To ensure that your texture is the same, try to apply the solution with the same force.

When spraying from a birch broom, hold it with your right hand, and in your left take a round stick with a diameter of 4-5 cm and a length of 50-60 cm. Scoop the solution onto the broom and hit it on the stick, shaking it onto the wall surface. The size of the resulting texture will depend on the thickness of the broom rods, the thickness of the solution and the force of shaking. While working, stir the solution from time to time so that it does not separate.

Spraying plaster “under a fur coat” with a broom

To get a finer texture, spray with a brush. It is better to use a stiff hair brush or (the best option) a bristle brush. The brush is held with the left hand and, having been dipped into the solution to half the height of the hair, is brought to the surface with the bristles up. Then they pass along the bristles with a stick or board (it is held in right hand), and the solution flies off the brush onto the surface to be plastered. A thick texture will remain on the wall, similar to the pile of a fur coat.

Brush for applying plaster “under a fur coat”

To obtain a texture similar to snow flakes, spraying is done with flakes of a creamy plastic solution. The wall will be especially impressive if flakes of white mortar are applied to colored plaster. In this case, the colored solution is first applied, leveled and rubbed, and then sprayed over it. This must be done without waiting for the plaster to dry.

To create a texture with a sponge, apply a solution of a creamy consistency to the soil, quickly level it and immediately apply face blows to it with a sponge. After this, a relief remains on the surface of the plaster, the appearance of which depends on the shape of the pores of the sponge. To prevent the solution from sticking to the sponge, it must be moistened with soapy water and lightly squeezed.

Instead of a sponge, you can use a relief roller

To obtain relief patterns on an unhardened plastered surface, you can use special stamps or any convex objects: shells, dense leaves, branches, etc. Pieces of stone, brick, multi-colored glass fragments, shells can simply be pressed into the still soft plaster. It will harden and hold the mosaic together.

To give relief to plaster, you can use the most various items

Sgraffito plaster

Another method of decorative wall decoration using plaster is called “sgraffito” (scratched). This technique involves scraping off thin layers of specially applied colored plaster. If there are several such color layers, the resulting pattern will be voluminous and multicolored, reminiscent of a fresco.

Wall finishing using the sgraffito method

Now let's move on to considering techniques for decorating walls using terrazite plaster. This type of plaster consists of a large amount of fluff lime mixed with white cement, white sand, marble chips, glass, mica and other materials. What makes terrasite plaster special is the addition of mica and anthracite fines (up to 10% of the volume of cement).

A type of terrasite plaster

Plaster-hatching

The “hatched” texture (straight or shifted strokes) with irregularities from 2 to 5 mm is obtained from fine-grained mixtures using a freshly applied solution. The solution (in the interval from 1 to 6 hours after application) must be processed by notching with nail combs or toothed scrapers. Inflicted cement mixture can be treated with Troyanka or scarpel. Work on the hardened mortar begins no earlier than 6 days after its application.

Plaster "Rock"

The rock-like texture resembles crushed stone, and is made from hardened mortar with coarse aggregate, hammered with a chisel or tongue. The tongue and groove is driven into the mortar, thereby knocking out pieces and leaving indentations that form a uniformly grained surface. If the processing is carried out with a chisel or a scarpel, cutting off pieces of mortar, the surface will have the appearance of torn or chipped natural stone.

Technology of application and texture of stone plaster

Before processing, the surface of stone plaster is divided into separate “stones”. To do this, using a chalked cord, lines of rows of “stones” or rusticated “seams” are punched, as well as straps and other straight parts. After this, they begin to finish the plaster to suit one or another texture.

Texture “under a fur coat” performed with different tools. If you perform notching with bush hammers with large teeth, the result will be a coarse-grained texture, with small teeth - a fine-grained texture, and when forging with a tongue and groove, a particularly coarse-grained texture will be obtained. Keep in mind: with large and long spikes of bush hammer teeth, the texture is deeper and larger.

Under shading The work with grooves is done with a bush hammer, only instead of teeth it should have blades. The depth of the grooves will be determined by the size of the teeth. The first forging is carried along the line marked with the cord, and the subsequent ones are parallel to it. To obtain a texture with the entire surface divided into strips, you need to use a trojan or gear.

Bouchard and Trojan

Texture “under the dunes” on stone plaster it is done with a chisel. First, the surface of the wall must be cleaned with steel brushes or rubbed off with whetstones. And then from a well-compacted and rubbed surface of the plaster, you need to cut off a thin layer so that small depressions are formed.

Types of chisels

Under torn stone or rough sandstone invoice made with tongues, chisels, scarpels. First, apply a solution to the surface in a layer of 4-6 cm, compact it and divide the surface into “stones”. When the solution has set, they cut through or perform rustications, and then treat the surface as necessary to obtain the texture. A chisel or dowel is driven into the applied hardened plaster and pieces of the mortar are broken off in different places to form large irregularities. If you want to get the texture of hewn sandstone, use a chisel to chop off small pieces of plaster.

Fur coat finish and torn stone finish

Coarse-grained and fine-grained textures received in two doses. First apply cement mortar- small or large throws, - then prepare a solution for stone plaster and apply it in a layer up to 10 mm thick over the set layer of soil. The top texture can be fine-grained or coarse-grained, depending on the filler.

Application of Venetian plaster

To achieve best result The surface to be covered with Venetian plaster should be as smooth as possible, plain (white) and non-absorbent. You cannot apply plaster to wood and metal - over time, the coating will crack.

Venetian plaster

Tools for Venetian plaster

To prepare and cover walls with Venetian plaster, you will need the following tools:

• two brushes - maklovitsa and flute,
• roulette,
• long ruler
• level,
• pencil,
• syringe dispenser,
• measuring cups,
• containers for mixing materials,
• mixer,
• ladder,
• bucket of water,
• sanding paper (no. 120 and 220),
• sanding float,
• two stainless steel smoothers 250 and 200 mm wide,
• wide and narrow spatulas made of forged polished stainless steel.

It is advisable to round off the working edges of the tools and polish them with fine-grained sandpaper, completely removing scratches, burrs and other defects.

Before applying Venetian plaster, make sure the base is thoroughly prepared. If the base is not properly prepared, cracks may appear on the surface that cannot be repaired.

Stages of applying Venetian plaster

The depth and transparency of the coating is achieved using a special application technique.

The master applies several thin layers of coating to the wall, consisting of randomly located spots of material. The combination of many such spots and their layers creates the illusion of depth in the design. natural material. The number of layers varies from 2 to 10, but the total thickness hardly exceeds 1 mm. Each layer must be smoothed (pressed) manually with a spatula, float, or grater until a completely flat, smooth and glossy surface is obtained. Even an experienced specialist takes almost an hour to work with 1 m² of one layer.

The first layer is usually made of a material that contains finely ground marble chips. It is applied to the surface with a steel trowel or spatula in the same way as putty. After 4-6 hours, covering and glazing layers can be applied to this layer, which will create the texture of the coating pattern.

Applying the first layer of plaster

If you need to get a matte finish, then the second and subsequent layers are made of the same material as the first. Glossy surface obtained using finely divided material mixed with the selected dye.

When starting work, use a spatula to apply a small amount of material onto the working surface of a long trowel. Now start working from any top corner. Proceed in the same way as when applying finishing putty, applying the mixture in an even layer. Cover areas near the floor using a bottom-up motion. Press the trowel firmly against the wall, holding it at an angle of 10-15° to the surface. Make sure there are no gaps.

When the first layer has dried, begin applying the next one.

First, mix the coating material: add dye to it (if you bought a “semi-finished product”) and mix everything thoroughly again.

Next, apply a small amount of material along the edge of the short trowel with a narrow spatula and spread it in random strokes using short arc-shaped movements. Each movement should be approximately equal to the length of the iron. If a sag forms on the wall at the end of the movement, disperse it with a straight-line movement at an angle to the sag line. Alternate the movements of spreading and accelerating and randomly change their length and direction. Apply the coating on the floor using arcuate movements, starting from the bottom. Finish when an area of ​​approximately 0.7 x 0.7 m is covered with the second layer.

Stage of applying Venetian plaster

Now level the coating in this area with long strokes of the trowel in random directions. Every 2-3 strokes, clean the ironer and wipe it with a damp cloth. Increase the pressure and tilt of the smoother plane to 20-25°. The result should be a uniform thin layer.

After 10 minutes, begin to smooth the coating with the edge of a wide (200 mm) spatula. Movements with a spatula from top to bottom should be slightly crossing. As gloss appears (this occurs from heating and polymerization of the material), release the pressure on the spatula. If this is not done, the resulting crust may be damaged.

To finally polish the surface, you need to smooth it with a clean trowel. At the same time, it is pressed firmly with both hands and held at an angle of 5-12° to the plane of the wall. When polishing an area near the floor, direct the strokes of the trowel from bottom to top and slightly cross them.

The next stage of applying Venetian plaster

When finished, proceed to apply the second layer to the next area, repeating all stages of the operation sequentially.

The pressure on the stroker is released at the beginning and end of the movement (as when scraping). This allows you to change the thickness of the material layer. When smoothing and glossing, the movements of the trowel should cross the boundaries of adjacent areas. To get the desired texture, change the size of the trowel, the length of the strokes, the spaces between them, as well as the force of pressure on the tool.

When working in corners, openings, ledges and other difficult places, direct the spreading movements from the border line into the area. If necessary, use a spatula instead of a smoothing iron.

While the second layer is still wet, begin applying the next layer in randomly placed spots. At the same time, the entire finishing cycle is repeated in sections. Apply as many layers (moleno of different colors) as needed to achieve the desired result.

If you accidentally damage the surface, use a narrow spatula to apply the first layer of material to the area and around it. When it dries, repeat the entire operation of applying the next layer.

You can use the room after all the work is completed within a day, but it’s better not to rush. The walls will dry completely in a week.

Venetian plaster

After all layers have dried, you can cover the walls with natural beeswax. It will enhance the shine of the coating and give the feeling of an optical illusion. Waxing gives the coating additional moisture resistance. There is no need to apply wax to some plasters produced today: all the necessary components are already contained in the material.

Wall decoration with decorative plaster: 10 types of textures with your own hands

The desire to decorate their home haunted even ancient people. Even living in a cave, they managed to put drawings on the walls. And there’s no need to talk about you and me. Fortunately, there are designers, artists, sculptors who know how to turn walls into works of art. Everything you need to know will be discussed in more detail later in the article.

Features of choice

From ancient frescoes to modern methods decorative wall decoration, the aesthetics have changed many times.

Now the main criteria are beauty and comfort. However, the simplicity of the formulation implies very painstaking work.

IN modern design There are many techniques and directions on walls. The forms and work with materials have become more complex, and we have become more demanding. If earlier, when we started a renovation, we invited a plasterer, now we invite designers and artists. Although there are methods that allow you to give free rein to your imagination. But first things first.

Wall design begins with preparation. I don’t recommend saving here, because it depends on what you end up with and how long it will all last. There are three golden rules for preparing walls for further work:

1 Align.

2 Prime.

3 Putty.

If you follow them and entrust the work to a master - excellent result provided for you.

Wallpaper - a modern classic of the genre

There are main types of decorative wall decoration:

1 Wallpaper, photo wallpaper.

2 Panels.

3 Ceramic tiles.

4 Drape with fabric.

Let's consider each point in detail. Decorating walls with wallpaper. This option can range from relatively cheap to very expensive. There is a choice for any income.

It all depends on the quality of the source material. Simple paper wallpaper are already becoming a thing of the past. Dense, washable vinyl, non-woven with an interesting texture or silk-screen printing are confidently pushing them out of the market. Modern wallpapers are distinguished by high wear resistance and a wide range of colors and designs.

In modern wall design, wallpaper is most often used to zone rooms and to create a warm, cozy atmosphere. Zoning adjusts the space and, with the help of wallpaper different shades, you can select one zone and “hide” another.

A wall free of furniture is decorated with wallpaper with a bright print, and the remaining walls are made plain. This method of pasting can be used in the entire room or in a separate part of it.

If you want to somehow stylize the “main” wall, choose photo wallpaper with a pattern that matches the overall interior. Manufacturers offer a lot of design options for photo wallpaper. At home, you may find yourself on the ocean, in the mountains or in garden of paradise with exotic plants.

Design option for photo wallpaper with decorative elements All this beauty should not be alone in your interior, it should resonate with some decorative elements or color solutions with the rest of the space.

Wall panels - a stylish solution

IN lately panels have become very popular. This is due to a number of reasons:

• No need to worry about leveling the walls. The panels make the surface perfect.
• Improves heat and sound insulation.
• You can hide communication wiring under them.
• Easy to install.
• Durable and durable.

If the idea of ​​panels in the interior appeals to you, then you can count on a wide variety of this type of finish. The panels are made of plastic, gypsum, and natural wood. There are even more textured surfaces with which they are covered. I'll tell you about the main models.

Fiberboard panels are inferior in their characteristics to laminated ones, but there are also advantages. They are more affordable and have a large selection of textured finishes. Finished with veneer, textiles, leather. Due to the texture, they combine perfectly with wallpaper.

Chipboard panels have a large format and are quite heavy. For this reason they are difficult to install. Most often they are used when decorating walls in the corridor or hallway.

Panels from natural wood emphasize the nobility and sophistication of the interior. They are made from valuable wood and can be decorated with gilding, mirror inserts or colored varnish. Fits perfectly into a classic interior. Very presentable, but also very expensive.

Be sure to take this factor into account when purchasing, otherwise the lifespan of your panels will be greatly reduced.

Ceramic tiles - glossy sophistication

There is hardly a finishing material more durable and wear-resistant than ceramic tiles. Ideal for decorating walls in the bathroom, toilet and even hallway.

Designers are constantly updating fashionable developments and offering such patterns and designs on tiles that renovation has begun to border on art. There is no modern interior style that cannot be matched with the appropriate tiles.

Recently, decoupage of ceramic or tiles. A great idea for decorating a bathroom. Decoupage is appliqué or application to tiles. decorative elements from fabric, paper, napkins. It looks stylish and allows you to make the design your own.

If you want creativity, opt for glass tiles. Unusual, it will fit perfectly into the futuristic bathroom interior. With the help of such tiles you can make an unusually beautiful partition. Such tiles can be transparent, translucent, glossy, matte, colored, and with different textures.

Stone tiles are another fashion idea. It is great for decorating columns, partitions, and combining with tiles of a different texture. Creates a stylish look in modern style. The big advantage is absolute environmental friendliness.

And for dessert – 3D tiles. A masterpiece of tile art. A unique, exclusive design is guaranteed to you. A bright picture covering the entire wall will create the feeling that these are not tiles in your bathroom, but that your bathroom has moved into this picture.

By laying tiles, you can model the space: if you lay it horizontally, the space will expand, if vertically, the ceiling will optically “rise.”

TOP 5 wall tile trends in 2019

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The times of total shortages generated by the Soviet era are long gone. After all, back then decorating the walls in a room was understandable and simple. 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 wallpaper, but a completely new independent material.

The excellent qualities of decorative plaster do not require additional recommendations. Two rooms, even decorated by the same person, using the same materials and techniques, will never be the same. Each one is exclusive, because the pattern of plaster on the wall cannot be repeated. With its help you can create most interesting effects, you just need to master necessary equipment. This coating is very durable various kinds harmful influences. It is difficult to get dirty, but if this happens somehow, it is easy to wash.

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

In addition, it improves the soundproofing of walls. In stores, such material is sold in dry form; it is made on the basis binding materials. Crumbs, sand, stones or fibers with the addition of antiseptics, dyes, and thickeners can be used as fillers. In this article we will tell you how to make decorative plaster on walls 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. The interior, in turn, is divided into:

• mineral;
• silicate;
• latex.

There is also a classification according to the type of surface that results. For example, under “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 on top with wax. This is beyond the power of a beginner, so it is better to turn to a professional.

If you still want to do the repairs yourself, it is better to choose “bark beetle” type plaster. To apply it you only need an ordinary spatula.

Even a beginner will be able to work with ordinary decorative plaster, 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 itself. Such decorative plaster of the walls will also give flight to your design ideas.

Preparing walls for finishing

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

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

Zones of different cladding can be separated using masking tape or window sealant.

Minimum set of tools:

1. Spatulas of different sizes.
2. Grater (wooden or plastic).
3. Metal smoother.
4. Containers for solution and water.
5. Roller for textured plaster.

The solution should be prepared based on the recommendations on the package, then you will get the required consistency. Moreover, you need to prepare such a portion that you can take it out at once, because otherwise the solution will “set” right in the container. This is a job that does not tolerate long smoking breaks.

The plaster must be applied with a spatula. When it thickens a little, you can go over it with a grater without excessive pressure, creating the desired pattern. It is better to practice in a small area first.

To create a unique relief, all you need is a spatula, a grater and your own hands. You can use any available means.

Most often, beginners create rain on the walls different directions, circles, waves, crossed lines. The easiest to implement is horizontal relief. You can also use a special figured roller, then applying the pattern is much easier.

All this must be done at maximum speed, because the layer of plaster dries very quickly. Must be given special attention joints of sections to avoid sagging.

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

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

At this point, finishing the wall with decorative plaster can be considered complete. But there are people who are not happy with this and want to paint the wall. In this case, you should use only high-quality paint that is resistant to moisture, sun rays and mechanical influences.

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

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

Decorative bark beetle plaster is increasingly used for façade finishing. Even an apprentice can apply it, the main thing is to familiarize yourself with the technology and adhere to it as accurately as possible.

As a rule, bark beetle is used for facade works, 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 for finishing vertical surfaces, but if you have experience in this matter, then you can even apply it to the ceiling.

Wall preparation and priming

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 to the foam plastic previously glued to the facade of the house. Leveling will be reduced to grouting the joints.

To avoid the formation of cracks at the joints of the foam, you should use a reinforcing mesh when applying putty.

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

The products of the manufacturing company Ceresit are most in demand on the market. If you decide to purchase such a primer, then you should use ST 16 grade 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/m2.

The primer is slightly visible 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 a shade corresponding to the color of the bark beetle.

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

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

To prepare decorative plaster from a dry mixture, 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, do a small batch, especially if you do not have experience working with decorative plaster.

Taking into account the size of the marble chips, the amount of bark beetle is calculated. For the small fraction XS, the consumption is 700 g/m2, for XL – 1700 g/m2, and for XXL – 2000 g/m2. To ensure that the joints are invisible, the bark beetle must be applied to the wall in one go.

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

Only acrylic-based bark beetles 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 grater 30 cm long. You can remove excess bark beetle from it with a 10 cm long spatula.

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 strongly visible, as a result of which the protective properties of the finish will be deteriorated. 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 decoration will suffer.

Since, as mentioned above, the bark beetle dries quickly, you will have to work just as quickly. To ensure that the surface of the walls is 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 overlapping the tape. Then peel off the tape without waiting for the plaster to dry. Continue applying plaster in the same manner until the entire wall is covered.

Trituration

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

When marble chips are rubbed, chaotic depressions are formed.

Thus, you can get the desired effect:

• “Lamb” - the pattern is formed thanks to short circular movements. Thus, chaotic grooves remain on the wall, which are visually similar to lamb’s wool.
• “Rain” is the most common rubbing technique. It is created by up and down movements. So, you get vertical rain. If you rub from the upper left corner to the lower right corner, the rain will be diagonal. To keep the rubbing angle unchanged, you can mark the wall with masking tape.
• “Carpet” – rubbing should be done with alternating movements up and down and left and right.

If you cannot apply the plaster in one go, then do not rub it to the very edge. It’s better to finish the next part of the wall, and then carefully rub the joints. This way you can make a seamless 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 colors cannot be leveled in this way, as worn-out pieces will be noticeable.

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

The grooves emphasized with a dark shade look very impressive. To achieve this, you first need to paint the wall a dark color. After the paint coat 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/m2.

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

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

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

1. Putty.
2. Kneading container.
3. Spatula and trowel.
4. Metal grater.
5. Construction mixer.
6. Plastic film for the pattern or bag.

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

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

Dilute the putty with water in some suitable container. This can be done using a mixer. You should get a homogeneous mass. Then add PVA to the mixture and bring it again until smooth.

To decorate walls in rooms with low humidity levels, you can use gypsum or cement plaster. And for rooms with high level humidity it is better to use cement.

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

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

Applying homemade plaster

You can apply decorative plaster, made yourself from putty, in several ways:

1. Scales. Apply the putty with a layer thickness of 3–5 mm, and then make vertical strokes with a spatula 10 cm wide. After the composition has dried, it can be painted in the desired color.
2. 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 float and place it so that one side remains in the air and does not actually touch the wall. Without lifting your hands, draw straight lines along the putty.
3. Cave. Apply putty to the wall and level it. Then, with a piece of polyethylene compressed into a ball, make a pattern, pressing it against the wall. This can be done in another way by applying a covering film to the wall. It will need to be torn off from the putty in a day.
4. Venetian made from putty. Place a little putty on a spatula and make uneven strokes with it. After 24 hours, sand the walls with fine-grain sandpaper. If you only need to erase sharp corners, then use a grid to do it. Prime the surface and let it dry. Paint the wall with a base color, followed by a surface color. Immediately after application, it must be lightly wiped off the convex parts of the plaster using a damp rag. Ultimately, the walls should be covered with wax/acrylic varnish/gold plate.
5. To create an original pattern, you can use other stamps from scrap materials. For example, pieces of foam rubber, branches, polystyrene foam, flowers, pieces of fabric, a roller wrapped in 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 correctly, the interior of your home will delight you with originality and originality for many years.

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Video

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

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

Thanks to the availability of many finishing materials, you can change the design of the apartment in accordance with any style you like. In order not to spend a lot of money on decoration materials, you should take a closer look at decorative plaster. The photo shows that this finishing material looks beautiful in different interior styles.

General description

Decorative plaster not only saves time during repairs, but also allows you to create beautiful design premises. Usually plaster is placed under the finishing material, but decorative mixtures are used without any additional materials. This allows you to save on repairs and at the same time create an individual style for decorating the room.

Even if the same composition is applied to all the walls in the rooms of the house, they will still not be the same. This is due to the fact that the created pattern cannot be repeated. Craftsmen have long learned to imitate the relief of various surfaces, so you can decorate an apartment in almost any style. For example, if you use white plaster with a minimum of patterns, you can decorate the room in a classic style.

Decorative plaster coating can withstand harmful effects and therefore can be used both indoors and to decorate the facade of the house. Its peculiarity is that it is quite difficult to get dirty. But even if dirt appears on the surface, it is easy to wash it off.

Pay attention! The material is environmentally friendly and does not emit harmful compounds when used indoors.

The solutions described make it possible to reduce the sound permeability of walls, so the apartment owner does not need to spend additional money on soundproofing material. Sand, thickener, and dyes are usually used as fillers in decorative mixtures.

Types of plaster

Decorative plaster can be divided into 2 main types:

• façade;
• interior

Facade is designed for outdoor use and is more resistant to the external environment. Interior is used only indoors. All of them are divided into several types according to the composition of the mixture:

• mineral compounds;
• silicate;
• latex.

There are also classifications based on the type of pattern that is obtained after applying the mixture. Wall finishing with plaster is one of the most simple ways create custom design indoors. By watching a video of the solution application process, you can determine which shade and texture is best for your home.

Preparing walls for applying decorative composition

In order for the plaster to adhere well to the surface, you should thoroughly clean the wall with your own hands from the old coating. If there is peeling plaster on the wall, it should be completely removed by hand. After this, it is necessary to repair any cracks in the wall. If bark beetle type plaster is applied, such actions will be sufficient. If Venetian is used, the surface must be perfectly leveled.

After priming the walls and drying them, you should determine whether the entire surface of the walls will be covered with plaster or whether a different material will be used in some areas.

Important ! If several materials are used, you should separate the surface using masking tape.

The following tools will be required for the work:

• spatulas of different sizes;
• a grater made of wood or plastic;
• metal iron;
• containers intended for preparing the mixture;
• roller

Application

In order for the plaster to have the required consistency, you should prepare the solution yourself, based on the recommendations given on the packaging with the mixture. It is worth remembering that you need to prepare the solution with the expectation that it will be used immediately. During the entire work, you cannot take long breaks, as the plaster will harden and will be unusable.

You need to apply the plaster yourself using a spatula. After it hardens, you should use a grater, with which a certain pattern is created. In order for the result to meet your expectations, you should first practice on a small area of ​​the surface and only then begin finishing the room. To create any relief, there are enough tools such as a spatula and a grater. Sometimes craftsmen use their own hands.

The most common patterns are:

• rain;
• circles;
• waves;
• crossed lines.

The presented photos show various styles design, so you can choose what suits your apartment.

Most simple option Applying the solution yourself is to use a special shaped roller. Using such a tool, it is enough to apply the plaster to the wall and roll it over the surface. In the presented videos you can see all the tools that are needed for the job.

If you perform all the steps slowly, the composition will quickly dry out and will be unusable. To avoid the appearance of joints, you should ensure that the composition is evenly distributed over the surface. During the entire work process, you should dip the grater in water and clean it.

The plaster usually dries within 24 hours from the moment of application. After this, it is necessary to treat the surface with fine-grained sandpaper. This is necessary to remove excess from the surface.

Methods of applying plaster

The most common methods of creating a pattern with your own hands on the surface of walls using plaster are often used:

All presented methods of wall finishing can be used even by a person who has no experience in this kind of work. To understand how the solution is applied to the wall, just watch a video that shows the work process.

To avoid problems during repairs, you should follow several rules:

1. While pouring the plaster, you need to wear a respirator so as not to inhale particles of the mixture used. If you don't have a respirator, a gauze bandage will do.
2. To prepare the solution, pour the mixture into water and stir until a homogeneous mass is formed in the container. Only after this it is necessary to add dyes.
3. When plaster is applied several days apart, its shade may differ, so do not spread out the work in one room. If you neglect this rule, transitions will be visible between sections of the wall where the plaster was applied with a large difference in time.

It is worth remembering that when choosing a material such as decorative plaster, you need to install furniture in the room made in a suitable style. For example, classic light chests of drawers do not go with this finishing material. When decorating walls with plaster, you should choose more items made of metal. If the furniture is wooden, its color should match the walls.

To get more comprehensive information, you should watch a video about how decorative plaster is used. The information you have studied will allow you to apply the plaster yourself and choose the most suitable one. suitable style registration