Imitation brick wall with his hands

Recently gaining momentum another popular trend in interior design.We are talking about such interesting options as an imitation of a brick wall - of course, many more than once confronted with the phenomenon.Imitation - because that really is not a brick wall, but just trimmed in such a way that the corresponding impression is made.In this article, we consider all the steps of how an imitation of a brick wall with his hands (see. Video, photo).

Layout

first step is to prepare the wall for further processing.To do this, you need to thoroughly clean the surface: cleans wallpaper, made leveling, smoothing irregularities (use sandpaper).

will now be required "model" brick.Cut the end of the proposed building block can be made of cardboard or a piece of linoleum (there are other options).Dimensions 25x6.5 cm - is standard.It is necessary to mark the seams;Indent - 1.5 cm around the perimeter of the workpiece from the outside.Middle need another stitch - that turned out like two halves of a brick.Then it becomes clear why it is necessary to do so.

Spread "building blocks" needed from the floor to the ceiling.Retreat from the bottom 5-10 cm. Then use a simple pencil lead round the first corner "brick".

General technology is as follows: to begin with you need to trace the corners of the walls, as these places are the most difficult, then at the edges, then shimmy to the center.

more information on this process can be seen on the video.

Primer

Next to create a simulation of a brick wall will need a primer, it is recommended not to use betonokontaktnuyu.Grown in the standard way, then using a roller to apply the solution on the wall.This is done in order to lay the mixture firmly and clearly.In markup, this process will not affect - there's nothing to worry about.

solution Application

Masking tape is applied to the wall, and in the "bricks" at the junction.It recommended prokleivat first horizontal lines, and then move on to the vertical.To make the sticker must be overlapping.

solution manufacture of tile adhesive and plaster (50 to 50).It should be noted that the imitation of a brick wall in the apartment of plaster - this is not just a simple, beautiful, but also a reliable option of finishing.

then applied plaster with a spatula (or even hands, because it is easier and faster, but do not forget in this case to use special gloves).

Further tips are adhesive tape stretches - it turns out that the space between the bricks fall, cleared.Add - that need to unstick an adhesive tape immediately after application - not later!

This point is very important because if the wait time - pull out it will not work.In principle - and this is the main secret technology.There are still some nuances - to use in this case, the plaster should not be: it dries instantly - and free up the space between the fragments will not work completely.

shaping «bricks»

Next you need to discuss another important point - namely, shaping simulate brickwork.There are many ways, but the easiest of them - using a chisel, trowel or tablespoon.To carry out this action is necessary if the solution was delivered by hand (i.e., uneven).

Surface preparation for painting

first need to clean the surface: sweep away the dust with a broom, use brushes, paint brushes, sandpaper.

Then go to the second primer: it is necessary to circumvent not only the building blocks of all, but also the joints between them.The paint can be applied or not as desired.Many choose option - natural wall with the effect of natural aging bricks.

That's all the tips about how to make an imitation of a brick wall with his hands.Of course, it is necessary to spend some time, but the result will speak for itself - and not just please you!

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Video create a simulation of a brick wall