Do-it-yourself decorative plastering from ordinary putty is a great way to save on interior decoration. Moreover, the quality of work does not suffer. Subject to technology and certain efforts, you can get a texture that is not inferior to expensive frescoes. It is not difficult to prepare decorative plaster, it is enough to study the step-by-step instructions for this process.
Composition benefits
Putty plaster is a simple and profitable way to carry out repairs. The material is highly plastic, so it’s convenient to work with it. Thanks to the structure, you can get a complex picture. Even a novice is able to cope with the task. With such a coating, the interior will become more attractive and presentable. You can even make a luxurious finish to your apartment or home.
The composition of the decorative plaster includes plasticizers and additives that increase adhesion (adhesion to the base). The consistency of the solution is similar to oil. It is easy to lay on the wall and distribute on the surface. Decorating your walls with your own hands can be a pleasant pastime with such plaster.
The coating holds well on any basis. With proper preparation, you can use it for brick or foam concrete walls, put it on drywall or cement screed. The plaster is not afraid of moisture, resistant to mechanical stress. In terms of durability, the material can compete with ceramic tiles and natural stone. Another indisputable advantage is UV resistance. The surface does not fade when exposed to direct sunlight.
Putty-based plaster does not absorb odors. It provides good sound insulation and thermal protection. Differs in simplicity of leaving and unpretentiousness.
The material is completely safe for humans. It can be used even in a children's room. DIY made plasters do not contain toxic elements and do not emit harmful substances. The option with confidence can be called one of the most environmentally friendly to date.
Technology
It is important to note that the device of decorative plaster in this case provides for the finishing painting of the walls. Putty performs the function of a base for paint and creates a beautiful texture. The use of this material as a finish is not provided..
Before you make decorative plaster with your own hands, you will need to prepare tools. Work will not take long if there are:
- several different spatulas;
- grout trowel or special grater;
- ironer;
- Generally, plumb and construction level to check the quality of the application.
In general, the work is performed in the following order:
- foundation preparation;
- base layer;
- textured coating;
- topcoat.
Preparing walls for plaster
Before you make decorative plaster yourself, you need to thoroughly clean the base. First they get rid of the finishing material: they remove the old paint, wallpaper, etc. In the next step, the base is cleaned of various contaminants, dust and grease, if any.
Good coverage can only be done on a flat wall. The surface should be inspected for cracks, punctures and protrusions. The latter get off with a metal tool. Slots can be filled with the same putty. If necessary, make full alignment over the entire area. Evenness testing is performed using the rule and the building level.
The leveling layer is allowed to dry. After this, a primer is applied. It is needed so that the plaster grasps well with a level base.
Base layer
The first stage is the preparation of the solution. Directions for diluting the dry mix with water can be found on the packaging.. It should be a pasty consistency. At one time, you need to prepare as much solution as you can put on the wall before setting. Do not forget that building mixtures have a limited lifespan and quickly become unsuitable for application.
Now you can find ready-made putties, which in their composition contain modifiers that slow down the setting process. But ordinary formulations do not possess such properties.
The base layer allows you to "practice" in the application. The aesthetic component is not so important here, since there will be two more layers on top. The thickness is taken depending on the evenness of the base and the planned texture. On average, this value is 20 mm.
Textured layer
Repairing your home, you can show imagination. It is at this stage that a unique texture of the walls is created, which will delight the owners for many years.
To create a picture, use the following tools:
- roller;
- stencils;
- brushes, spatulas, trowels.
The easiest way for a beginner to use a roller. The texture is grainy. It is difficult to call such an original picture, but with the right choice of paint you can get an interesting option. A roller is drawn along the wall, after which a drawing similar to velor remains on it. If some areas protrude too much or look sloppy, use a spatula. This tool smooths out the fragments that stand out. The roller should be drawn through the layer only once.
Another interesting and fairly simple way - ready-made stencils. They are sold in specialized stores. This option allows you to create a fairly complex drawing with minimal labor costs. A convex pattern is provided on the outside of the stencil. The element is simply applied to the wall and slightly pressed into the putty. After that, a beautiful imprint remains on the surface. In order to make it clear and precise, the tool must often be washed with clean water. This may take extra time. To make a picture on the corners, you need to purchase a special rubber stencil.
Using brushes and spatulas, you can create textures that mimic concrete, natural stone or fabrics.. Non-standard tools are also used here. For example, with a certain fantasy, even a pack and a sponge can become helpers. For a beginner, this option will require training. It’s quite difficult to get an original, beautiful and neat solution right away. But with this technology, the master is limited only by his own imagination.
Finish coat
Before this step, the plaster should dry in a room with a normal microclimate and without drafts. It usually takes 24 hours. After drying, the surface should be treated with sandpaper with small particles.
The next step is staining. Perfectly emphasizes the texture of the method of double staining. Most often, two different shades of the same color are chosen. Plain staining will look less interesting. The work is performed in the following order:
- with a long-haired roller, a first layer of a darker shade is applied;
- allow the coating to dry;
- take a short-nap roller and paint the surface in a lighter tone;
- after drying, cover the wall with colorless varnish, which will extend the life of the plaster.
A long pile is able to paint the wall over the entire area, including recesses. A short-nap roller will no longer reach deep sections, so they will remain darker. Work can also be done with a brush or the wash method. But these options are more labor intensive. If there are no suitable rollers, you can buy them at the nearest hardware store.
For original and vibrant solutions, you can use two colors for painting. This method is used less frequently than the classical one (with different shades of the same color), but also has the right to exist. Only when choosing it is worth considering how harmoniously the two selected colors are combined. This solution is best for the nursery. Unusual coloring will create a unique and bright interior.
Dry putty plastering is a simple and reliable way out of the situation for those who, for the first time, make repairs themselves or do not have much experience. It will be much more difficult to work with compositions, for example, on a cement basis, and the result will be almost the same. For this reason, you should not be afraid to use materials for an unusual purpose.