Venetian plaster with your hands

Venetian plaster - a special decorative material for decoration of walls, columns, partitions, etc., gives them a specific and spectacular view..Moreover, the plane so treated possesses unique physical and technological properties.

Venetian plaster on their own?Our master class will make the embodiment of this idea a reality.But first, a little theory.

What is the Venetian decorative plaster?

This type of construction material used for decoration of wall designs and get it from a variety of waste processing of natural stone rocks.

This special baby-base can be obtained from:

1. Granite.
2. marble..
3. Quartz etc.

How does the interior, created with Venetian plaster, will demonstrate photo:

Composition

proportions of compositions, dimensions of stone particles and complementary components canvary, but the basic components of modern Venetian plaster is unchanged:

1. Crumb produced from raw stone.The smaller the particle diameter of the stone, the better the material falls, and the easier it is drawing.
2. binder.Initially, the slaked lime used as such a component.Today - it's acrylic.
3. dye components.The ideal situation is considered natural dyes based on mineral oil.However, today there are almost replaced by artificial analogues.Dyes should be injected into the slurry just prior to application.
4. water.

Consistency

After mixing all components of the creamy substance to be formed.

What surface can be finished with Venetian plaster?

1. concrete.
2. Wooden.
3. Kirpitchny.

But, clearly, the surface must be clean, flat and smooth.

properties that stand out for the Venetian plaster wall finish

1. transparency.
2. Vlagoustoykost.
3. strength.
4. breathability.

«Pros»

1. stunning visual effect that simulates the natural texture.
2. durability (service life of about 15 years).
3. solid breathable barrier layer is not destroyed by moisture.
4. ability to create the decor of any color and texture, to suit your personal tastes and preferences.
5. Environmental and fire safety.
6. Possibility of restoration coverage.

«Cons»

1. need for careful preparation of special plane to finish (due to the transparent texture created by coating).
2. complexity of the application.
3. Expensive.

However, if you do decide to apply the Venetian plaster yourself, decorating costs will be reduced significantly.

technology applying Venetian plaster

This process, of course, not a complete ignoramus in the construction and finishing.Welcomes the existence of basic knowledge, imagination and basic skills.To start the task blindly, we suggest you review a selection of clips on the theme "Venetian plaster.Video tutorials on drawing »:

What do I need to prepare, starting to work?

1. wide spatula (200 mm).
2. narrow spatula (60 mm).
3. Trowel.
4. sponge or chamois cloth.
5. Ware for mixing.
6. Tatters.
7. Building mixer or a drill.
8. Sandpaper or sander.
9. stone chippings.
10. binder.
11. Color.
12. Putty.
13. primer with quartz filler.
14. Wax.

Nuance! spatulas edges should be rounded and well sanded, so as not to create unnecessary defects on the surface to be decorated.

Pretreatment plane of the wall before applying the plaster

this stage for this decorating technique is very important, becausecoating a layer of small thickness and any uncorrected defects will be visible.Therefore, the preparation of such Treat responsibly.

1. Clean the surface of debris and remnants of the old coating.
2. Inspect the equipment for cracks and chips.
3. Zashpatlyuyte all defects and irregularities.
4. Allow to dry.
5. Sand, leveling and smoothing the surface.
6. Prime with.You can add to the first coat of color, who are going to enter into a decorative plaster later.

Create decorative mixture

1. Mix all ingredients (chips, a binder and a dye).
2. Slowly pour a thin stream of water, stirring all the time to the consistency of sour cream.
3. With proportions can experiment, using small amounts of materials.By the way, the application process is also better to rehearse beforehand on a small plank.

Another option:

1. Buy a ready-made dry mix.
2. Dilute it with water.
3. Stir well, wielding the building mixer.
4. Let it brew for a while.
5. Mix again.
6. Enter dye, stirring occasionally.

Nuance! to create a smooth, use water, not colder than 10 ° C.

process of applying

1. render is applied in several thin layers about 3 mm thick.
2. it carefully dried and grind After creating each layer.
3. The first layer - the basic set the tone throughout the coating, the other layers - fine.

Final treatment

Applying Venetian plaster can get a glossy finish or a matte.In the first case, to achieve the desired visual effect used waxing in the second - smoothing of the applied material special spatula.As a result, friction occurs due to heat solid polymer crust formation.

There are many different ways of applying Venetian plaster.From what you choose will depend on the final result.To describe this process - it is in vain.This is the case where better to see once than hear a hundred times.Look for online video, watch and learn!And remember, all you get!