How to perform the installation of stucco plaster

Fretwork has always been a sign of wealth and luxury.And today stucco decorations steadily gaining popularity among the owners of villas and apartments, who wish to arrange their housing in the likeness of Versailles.

this collection will focus on the installation of gypsum stucco.But first, some general information about the stucco itself.

Stucco is typically made of materials that can change its state from liquid to solid without being subject to cracking.

What makes stucco

• clay;
• gypsum;
• cement;
• fiberglass;
• metal;
• fiberglass.

last three materials are not standard basic components to create a stucco, but the details are a little different than the classic visually.

Characteristic features stucco different eras of art

• Baroque - gold, pink or turquoise background + white stucco (lion heads, floral ornaments, etc.).

• Classical Era - flat relief frames and panels for ceilings (Garland, head monsters Amurchik flame Hymen, sphinxes).

• Modernist Period - plants and animals are intertwined in intricate patterns, seascape subjects, flowing lines of the reliefs.

What good moldings from plaster?

1. Environmental Safety.
2. Refractoriness.
3. White.
4. availability.

features stucco

• Aesthetic .Modeled products, in this case, plays a purely decorative role, ie, simply decorate the interior.It can be a column in front of the building, fantasy outlet for chandeliers, various panels, which installation is usually carried out in the area of ​​the stairs to the second floor or in the empty niches.In some of today's mansions, built up "antique", even elements of the very stairs decorated with stucco details, installation of which is possible, and with his own hands.Moreover, installation instructions stucco near the staircase is identical to the technology of its installation on the walls and ceiling installations.Standard her steps described below.

• practical. Some stucco details "hide" the various functional, but not very aesthetic things (wiring openings of different functions, defects, etc.). In general, the role of unique dashboards for different purposes operate cornices and moldings.Although this is their purpose does not cancel the aesthetic component.

The mount stucco?

previously widely used a mixture of glue and plaster moldings for interfacing with the wall surface.But you need to knead the mixture in certain proportions.This is troublesome and time consuming.There are a great alternative to "old-fashioned" method.

Today, the most practical glue - liquid nails.This material, made of polymers and rubber, capable of withstanding heavy loads.A variety of different variations of the glue setting time (10-30 min.) And the polymerization duration (day 1), the content of additives.Therefore, you should carefully read the instructions before purchasing.

Types of stucco

• Foamed and columns.The diameter of the decorative details:. 14-35 cm They consist of three components.This is the base (bottom), the trunk and the capital (the upper part).
• pilasters.Those half-columns, but not bulky.
• Eaves.Elements, which is the destination of cultivation line interface ceiling and wall constructions.
• Moldings.A similar ledge element for concealed lighting equipment and other communication elements.
• Outlets.Playing the role of the ceiling decorations to create a border of lamps and chandeliers.

• decorative wall moldings, for Perestenko, doors and recesses in the form of niches (various medallions and garlands).
• Overhead molded parts for doors and walls.

Examples of plaster moldings you can see in the photo below:

Installation stucco

What do I need to prepare?

• dry plaster;
• water;
• utensils for mixing plaster mass;
• forms of PVC;
• spatula;
• sandpaper;
• putty based on PVA;
• liquid nails;
• paint or other finishing material.

Progress

1. Thoroughly mash the dry plaster, removing lumps.
2. Dilute with water until creamy state.
3. diligently stir until smooth.
4. Fill weight form.
5. Ram spatula.
6. Leave on for 10-15 minutes at a natural temperature for curing (hardening hasty with heated objects can cause cracks).
7. After complete hardening, remove the molded part from the mold.
8. Leave to dry for 2-3 days.
9. Sand using sandpaper.
10. Glue item at the right place, using the liquid nails (according to instructions).
11. Do this with all the details of stucco pattern.
12. Seal joints putty based on PVA.
13. Allow to dry.
14. again grind.
15. Apply colorant in the molded parts.

Features staining and other trim moldings

staining methods

1. Classic.In this case, the moldings made of the same color, and that all major elements of an interior.
2. Modern.It all depends on the imagination.Contrasting solutions, gradient paint, and even multi-colored options - all acceptable.

Other ways to trim moldings

1. patina coating or wax.In addition to giving the original stucco textured surface, the coating also plays a protectionist role in protecting the thickness of the plaster from adverse external influences and mechanical damage.
2. Imitation various textures through the use of special dyes and auxiliary substances, applied with a sponge or cloth (for lack of a special sprayer).Outwardly such moldings will be similar to the artificial stone.

main types of paints used for finishing stucco

1. Mosaic dyes. Inside these colors are different shades kapsulki, bursting during application, creating a marble effect.The size of the capsules determines the final drawing.For application better to take a spray bottle.
2. fluorescent dyes. With their help, achieved an interesting glow effect in the dark.In the light of the moldings is no different from the classical one.
3. Pearlescent pigments. coating such paint stucco gives the effect of "chameleon", it looks different from different angles and from different angles.Such a dye may be applied as a spray pistol, and a roller, sponge or brush.

Creative effects, which are obtained by applying the latest technology staining

1. artificial aging.To obtain a similar effect on the plaster surface with circular strokes paint applied on the basis of lime, applying a brush with a long nap.Painting, cramped into the cavities surround the figure, it appears darker than the protruding parts.For greater effect, the paint on the outstanding elements can be wiped off with a rag.After waiting for the complete drying, "aged" stucco reveal the wax.
2. «Watercolor" effect.This visual illusion is achieved by coating the dried up a base layer of paint one shade of paint layer of a different color, blur before hardening so that stucco can be seen both dyes of different colors.Texture pattern is dependent on the use of a variety of tools (a piece of foam, cushion in suede cover, a brush, a piece of cloth, a crumpled cellophane).
3. effect of "artificial skin".Stucco color and give a little dry (not completely).Then cover with a raised pattern crumpled polyethylene or suede without leveling and allowed to dry.Then, the coating layer is removed, and the figure "under the skin" - ready!
4. Imitation wood texture help to achieve a special roller.
5. imitation marble texture is achieved by applying to the dried up small stucco colored burnt spots contrasting colors and quick coupling them with a goose feather.

Installation stucco is not too difficult to implement, subject to the use of modern techniques and raw materials.However, this process is time consuming and requires some skill and patience.However, not holy pots mold ...