Properties of artistic plaster
Like any building material, artistic plaster has a number of features. In addition to aesthetic appeal, it is endowed with a number of practical parameters.
- Has excellent water repellent properties. It can be washed with water and any cleaning agents.
- High resistance to ultraviolet, its color not only does not dim, but also retains its original appearance for a long time.
- You can create stunningly beautiful drawings and patterns with different textured surfaces.
- Possesses high frost resistance.
- Very flexible, reliable, durable and flexible. With it, there are practically no problems when laying and applying.
- Is environmentally friendly material, completely safe for the environment.
Types of artistic plaster
Venetian decorative artistic plaster imitates marble. Can have both a glossy and matte surface. It is also performed with mother of pearl, gold or silver. It is possible to manufacture with a slightly noticeable relief. When applying such plaster it is important to keep the illusion of depth and transparency, which is characteristic of it. Therefore, a strict technology of applying from 3 to 12 layers with intermediate drying is observed.
Textured plaster is a plaster with a certain relief on the whole surface or some part of it. Its layer is usually from 0.2 to 2 mm. The relief drawing is made by the master. The number of ways to create patterns is simply uncountable. After the drying of one layer, the following layers or the coatings are applied.
Structural plaster is produced with large impregnations or colored homogeneous particles. The most common structural stucco is bark beetle. Such plaster is excellent for finishing facades and storage facilities and to a lesser extent for a home. Artistic plastering of walls with the help of a special trowel is carried out. In this case, the specialist aligns the surface with the thickness of the inclusions.
Flock - another kind of plaster, which consists of a variety of colored particles of non-circular shape. These particles are not subject to tinting and are painted in the factory. Flocks are applied in a very peculiar way. First, the wall is covered with glue, and then "flush" flocks. Top with a protective agent. It is often recommended to apply flock with a spray gun with a compressor.
Classification by style
Classical style - reflects classicism in the interior. The plaster can mimic silk, stone, wood. Lines and patterns are often covered with golden or silver paint. For him, expensive high-quality materials and restrained decor are characteristic.
High-tech style - is a reflection of the ultra-modern style using straight, fast lines with an abundance of metal and glass elements. The main features of this style are restrained decor and maximum use of space. The color of the plaster is usually metallic, white or gray.
Экостиль - one of the youngest, reflects the theme of environmentally friendly design. That is, the walls can be depicted all sorts of green shades, the abundance of leaves, trees, flowers. In general, all that contributes to the harmonious union of man with nature.
Fusion style - assumes a combination of incompatible. That is, in the interior can be combined as a Viennese chair, and the Empire doors. And on the wall to combine Venetian plaster and metal elements( as an example).This - a fashionable style that allows you, without respecting the rules, to make absolutely original interiors.
