Decorative plaster, what is it?

Decorative plaster in the interior is a fairly fresh and original design solution, which is impossible better suited to create a memorable appearance of the room and will become an alternative to boring wallpaper and paint.

Pros and cons of decorative plaster

Several reasons why, among all other options, it is worth choosing decorative plaster for decoration:

• the possibility of applying to any type of surface;
• simplicity of doing the work yourself;
• excellent ability to hide defects in walls and ceilings, the lack of the need for careful alignment, as when wallpapering or painting;
• record long service life for decorative coatings (at least 20–25 years);
• environmental friendliness and vapor permeability, allowing to maintain a favorable microclimate in the room and use it in the bedroom and even in the nursery;
• a wealth of colors, textures, countless methods of application;
• excellent compatibility with various finishing materials.

Properly applied decorative stucco attracts the eye, causes admiration and the desire to admire it as a work of art.

Some cons:

• for applying some types of decorative plaster, for example, Venetian, you still need professional help, not everyone can cope with it;
• dismantling the coating is a rather time-consuming process;
• certain types of plaster are materials of a high price category.

Despite the high cost, the use of decorative plaster for walls is financially advantageous: for many years it will delight with its invariably attractive appearance, without requiring updating. This is especially true if the house has children and pets.

The use of decorative plaster in the apartment

Decorative plaster can be used for wall decoration in any room:

• in the bedroom with the right choice of color and the use of smooth embossed lines, stains, it can create a soothing atmosphere;

• in the kitchen with its help you can forget about the need for regular repairs for a long time;

• she will bring a special charm to the living room, she will look rich and solemn;

• in the bathroom will add sophistication and allow you to abandon the boring tile on the walls;

• in the hallway and corridor, such coverage will delight guests and neighbors who have looked at you, and due to the non-smallness and ease of care, it will also become a very practical solution.

Choosing a specific type of decorative coating for walls can be difficult, it should harmoniously fit into the style of the room.

• Venetian stucco perfectly complements the interior of the living room or bedroom in a classic or antique style, baroque and rococo.

• Coating with a homogeneous smooth or rough texture will suit country lovers. It will be well combined with natural wood, stone, decorative brickwork, which, by the way, can also be recreated with plaster.

• Marseille wax - plaster imitating wood bark, cork, stone, will fit into the interior in the French style, classic, as well as empire and provence.

• Textured plaster that allows you to create on the wall an imitation of any surface, from wood and stone to snake skin, gives scope to the imagination and the ability to use it in any design direction - from loft to eco-style.

Features of using decorative plaster coating in the kitchen

Decorative plaster in the kitchen is the best option for combining beauty and practicality. This material is "friendly" with high humidity and tolerates temperature extremes, easy to clean.

Using decorative plaster on a wall in an area kitchen apron many professionals are not recommended, however, when using special impregnations this is quite justified and possible.

• Due to the ease of application and uniformity, textured plaster is often used in the kitchen. To create a relief, a wide variety of tools may be needed, from a relief roller and stamps to any materials at hand.

The mixture, sold in finished form, has a basic color, you can give it the desired shade by mixing in a coloring pigment or by painting an already plastered wall.

• Venetian stucco in the interior of the kitchen looks very presentable, sometimes even pretentious. In any case, the decorative finish implies the presence of a suitable surroundings; when choosing a “Venetian”, the requirements for the rest of the interior details become several times stricter.
• Smooth plaster is suitable for small kitchens where hi-tech or minimalism were chosen as a design solution.

• The relief material will allow you to hide wall defects even without pre-prepared.

The kitchen can be divided into dining and working areas, if you use different design methods for applying material, for example, imitation of stone in combination with a silky surface.

Decorative plaster in the kitchen can be used for the ceiling, if it fits into the overall picture.

Bathroom decoration

Decorative plaster in the bathroom allows you to approach the design of this room outside the box. The main requirement that is imposed on the material is, of course, moisture resistance, there are no restrictions on its decorative capabilities.

For basic processing, universal cement mixtures or sanitizing plaster are suitable. This recently appeared material is also called “draining” because of its ability to remove moisture. In addition, it provides protection against salt deposits and has high strength.

As a decorative material for decoration, you can use:

• Venetian plaster, which, due to its unsurpassed appearance, occupies the first positions in popularity;
• textured plaster, creating a furrowed or rough surface;
• modeling material designed to create any unique relief with your own hands.

Another interesting opportunity to create a unique look of the room is the use of stencils, with the help of which decorative plaster in the bathroom is made out with volumetric drawings.

Decorative material for the balcony

Perfectly combined with natural and artificial stone and wood, decorative plaster on the balcony may be even more appropriate than in any room and even the corridor. This material is pliable and ductile, easy to use. Texture mixes include all kinds of fillers; when applied, they will create various effects on the wall, such as mosaic, wood bark, stone coating, etc.

One of the most popular options for a balcony due to the ease of application by hand, and affordable cost is considered to be decorationBark beetle».

Tip: if we are talking about an open balcony, you should choose a material for outdoor work. The corresponding mark can be found on the label.

Hallway may also look great.

Decorative plaster in the hallway and corridor is used more often than in other rooms, because it fully meets the special coating requirements in this area of ​​the apartment. These include:

1. Increased wear resistance.
2. Ease of care.
3. Presentable look.
4. The ability to design walls in bright colors, necessary in conditions of lack of natural light, combined with the lack of susceptibility to rapid pollution.

Do not forget that the wall covering in the corridor should be in harmony with the style chosen for all other rooms.

All varieties of decorative plaster are very organically combined with natural or decorative stone, so these materials often complement each other in the decoration of apartments. In the corridor, such a combination is more than appropriate. They will also look good here:

• "Venetian";
• wet silk coating;
• alternation of a smooth and textured surface;
• material imitating natural stone, marble, leather, etc.