Decorative plaster for interior wall decoration: types and application

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Ein the Renaissance decorative plaster was extremely popular. It was in that historical period that a special direction of art emerged - painting ceilings and walls with frescoes. Both then and now, this painting did not leave anyone indifferent. However, today, thanks to the availability of a wide range of various plasters for the home and convenient tools, people can create a real work of art in their home, in no way inferior to the frescoes created during the Renaissance. This article will discuss the types of wall plaster, the tools required for its application, and the technology for applying the coating.

Decorative plaster for interior wall decoration - types

Variety of types of decorative plasters

The content of the article

1 Classification of interior plasters
2 Plaster wall finishing tools
3 Decorative plaster application technology
4 Video tutorial on the technique of applying decorative plaster

Classification of interior plasters

First you need to figure out what the decorative plaster for interior wall decoration consists of. So, the base for this product is a water base, as well as its integral element - a binder (polymers, polyurethane, etc.). These are two main components that are present in plaster, regardless of its type. Fillers, thickeners and other elements are added to different types of finishing solutions. The table below will allow you to understand the types of plaster for interior decoration and choose the most optimal one for your home:

Name	Description
Mineral	The binder is cement. Such plaster consists of natural elements such as lime, concrete, rock chips, etc. Approximately 10-15% of the composition is occupied by polymers, which are necessary for the strength and durability of the final coating. The silicone additive removes water absorption. Together with a normal pH level, this creates excellent conditions for moisture resistance, so fungus does not develop on the mineral plaster. However, there are also disadvantages: this interior coating is available in just a few pastel shades. But this problem can be solved by painting the plastered walls in any color you like.
Acrylic	The base of acrylic plaster is made up of acrylic copolymers, which bind all other components of the product (dyes, fillers, additives, etc.) to each other. This coating hardens as soon as possible, even at room temperature in an enclosed space. A wide variety of such plaster (more than 500 shades are distinguished) allows you to create a unique home design. Also, acrylic decorative plaster for interior wall decoration with the addition of marble chips is now being produced, which allows you to effectively finish the wall under brick, antiquity, etc.
Vinyl	The main component of such plaster is vinyl polymers, which provide the coating with durability, high strength, resistance to moisture and mechanical damage. Vinyl plaster is used not only for wall decoration, but also for painting on them. The extraordinary elasticity of the polymer composition allows you to apply the smallest details of a design, pattern or ornament. Vinyl resins are water resistant, so a wall covered with such a solution can be washed without fear of blurring.
Silicone	The bonding component of this plaster is silicone resins, which provide its advantages, namely moisture resistance and breathability. The silicone coating allows air to circulate freely, so the appearance of fungus is excluded. According to statistics, this plaster is a long-liver among other types of coating, because its service life is about 10 years. Thus, in the future, it will help to save significant money on repairs, since it does not require constant updating.

The main types of decorative plasters

The above decorative plasters for interior wall decoration are widespread in the modern building materials market, so there will be no problems finding a suitable coating.

Plaster wall finishing tools

It is necessary to stock up on the following devices for the procedure to be as successful as possible:

Box for dilution and mixing of the solution;
"Falcon" - a small shield, which is used to apply and smooth the coating on the wall;
A trowel is a small spatula used to apply plaster to a falcon;
Roller - used for the final smoothing of the coating.

Decorative plaster for interior wall decoration - tool

Essential tool for working with decorative plaster

All of these items are multifunctional, so they can be used at various stages of the renovation: from preparing the walls for plastering to the final consolidation of the results.

Decorative plaster application technology

Plastering the walls begins with preparing the surface for painting and diluting the solution. We remove from the walls wallpaper, old coating, make them as smooth and even as possible with spatula... The plaster is diluted in accordance with the instructions on the package. A deep box should be prepared for this procedure so that it does not spill out and stain other surfaces. After that, we proceed to the main stage of work:

Spray the wall with a trowel. To do this, apply a small amount of plaster to the spatula and wave the hand from a short distance. As a result, large drops of plaster should be evenly placed on the wall;

Decorative plaster for interior wall decoration - stages

Plastering with a trowel

Next, apply the main, ground layer using the "falcon". Make sure that no cracks or irregularities remain. If you notice any defects, immediately remove them with a spatula;

Application of the main layer of plaster

The final layer must be applied before the plaster has time to dry. The last painting is done with a roller. Thus, the coating will be strengthened.

Decorative plaster for interior wall decoration - painting

Painting decorative plaster

The technology for applying plaster is not difficult, especially if you take care of the availability of all the necessary devices in advance.Decorative plaster for high-quality interior wall decoration is the main element of the procedure, so its choice should be taken responsibly. Visit various hardware stores, buy suitable plaster and other necessary items - then the repair will delight you for many years to come!