Textured walls with their own hands

If you want to cover the walls of your home with an atlas or decorate the facade with marble, nothing is easier. It will help you in this textured finish - using a variety of finishing materials, you can achieve different effects of decoration. This method will hide the unevenness of the walls, create a special texture and surface relief, giving the design a unique and original.

Types of textured coatings

Professional designers widely apply the textureddecoration of walls. With its help, it is easy to imitate the texture of wood, stone, various types of weaving, tapestries, tapestries in the wall covering, create various fantasy compositions on the walls. Such an effect can also be achieved independently, having issued the textured walls with their own hands. A rich choice of finishing materials allows you to transform the surface of walls in a variety of styles with creative and low cost.

Texture wallpapers

Coatings from relief( textured) wallpaper allow you to achieve various effects of decorating the premises. With their help, you can visually adjust the proportions of the interior - "move apart" the walls and "raise" the low ceilings. Thanks to the use of modern technologies, the texture of such wallpapers successfully imitates various materials, smooths the unevenness of the walls and works wonders with the volumes of the room.

The following variants of the wallpaper are on sale:

• paper - originally such wallpapers simulated the texture of tapestries and tapestries due to special printing methods. At present, the texture wallpaper for the walls has acquired a real relief. In them, a two-layer( duplex) coating for walls consists of a decorative paper layer fixed on a paper or non-woven base. In this case, the decorative relief on them is created by the method of embossing, artistic printing, or by using other technologies. Modern textured wallpaper, made of high-quality material, are resistant to burn-in color, as well as durability, and can last for 5-10 years - until the next cosmetic repair. Textured decoration of walls with paper wallpaper is suitable, including for a children's room or bedroom, as these finishes are environmentally friendly and have excellent air permeability;
• vinyl - these wallpapers consist of a layer of polyvinyl chloride( PVC), placed on the basis of technical paper or non-woven. To do this, the foamed polymer mass is applied to the base layer with the help of special technologies, forming a textured decor. The technology of silkscreen wallpaper production by the method of complex embossing allows imitating old wallpaper textiles( so-called damask).Vinyl wallpapers are suitable for decorating the walls of various rooms, including the regime of high humidity - kitchens, bathrooms, because they do not absorb moisture, they wash well with various household chemicals, they are resistant to significant temperature changes. Recently appeared on the market vinyl wallpaper with micropores have increased air permeability and allow the walls to "breathe", while the water that comes to their surface evaporates quickly, without soaking into the coating. Thus, moisture does not accumulate on the walls under the wallpaper, therefore, there is no fungus or mold beneath them;
• non-woven - these wallpapers are made of polyester and acrylic with the addition of natural viscose fiber by hot pressing without the use of chemicals. Such wallpaper are eco-friendly, elastic and less susceptible to deformation. In addition, they have excellent sound insulation properties and provide ample opportunities for decoration. At present, nonwoven wallpaper with a relief texture in ethnic style, as well as corrugated wallpaper, is very popular;
• natural wall coverings made of natural materials( in which sisal, cork, bamboo, jute, reed, tree bark can act).Such textured wallpaper is quite expensive. They are suitable for different rooms, including those with a high humidity, although it is not recommended to place them in the immediate vicinity of the bath, washbasin and shower;
• wallpaper for painting - vinyl, as well as paper with a layer of wood shavings. Such a wall covering of white, cream, greenish color differs from the painted wallpaper with pronounced relief, which will get its final appearance after applying the paint of the chosen shade;
• glass mosaic - represent a woven or woven coating on a paper base. Such structural wallpaper is painted with acrylic or silicone paints. Stekloboi differ high wear resistance to abrasion and detergents, so they can be used to finish frequently visited premises - corridors, halls, hallways.

Textured paint

Textured paints are widely used for finishing interiors in various styles, as well as for outdoor works. This decorative material is reminiscent of decorative plaster and is a viscous mass of white with various impregnations. Acrylic, silicate or silicone dispersions can be used as the basis of the surface ink. In addition, mineral fillers of various granularity, granite or marble, gas silicate, quartz sand, as well as artificial materials-polymer fibers, forming a certain texture and different relief on the surface of the coating are added to its composition. Initially, the textured paint for the walls is available in white, while giving it any shades you like is easy, adding a special dye( color-paint) to the appropriate shade. In the sale are textured paints for the socle of the building, facade, as well as for interior works.

Textured painting of walls will help to level out small irregularities and create a uniform coating on them. Thus, before applying the paint, the walls do not need to be leveled to the ideal smoothness, it is sufficient to clean their surface of debris and peeling plaster, and then primed for subsequent application of the structural paint. The primer will promote better adhesion of the texture coating to the walls.

The following advantages of textured paint can be noted:

• high air permeability - even a coating applied by a thick layer allows the walls to "breathe" without creating a barrier for moisture and steam;
• structural paints do not contain solvents; this finish is safe for health;
• high frost resistance, allowing the use of this finishing material for outdoor work;
• due to acrylic binder component, structural paints are resistant to a variety of atmospheric influences. Such textured covering of walls is characterized by high wear resistance and durability.

It is worth noting that for the textural decoration of walls, a significant consumption of structural paint will be required - about 500-1500 g / m 2. This is explained by the thickness of the texture coating, which can reach 1 cm( while facade paints are usually applied in 0.2-0.3 mm).Textured paint is applied to walls with a special roller, in addition, it is convenient to use for applying a textured coating with a powerful vacuum cleaner or a specialized pumping station, which can be purchased or rented.

Textured plaster

Nowadays the wall decoration with textured plaster is gaining popularity, allowing to create various decorative coatings on the walls. Due to the presence in its composition of special binders and forming additives, it is possible to create a wall covering with various patterns and relief.

Depending on the composition, the following varieties of this finishing material are distinguished:

• acrylic plaster is made on the basis of acrylic resin. This material is sold as a ready-mix, which is conveniently applied to various construction surfaces. This coating is elastic and, if necessary, will hide small cracks on the wall, formed due to shrinkage. The disadvantages of acrylic plaster include the lack of air permeability, as well as the ability to absorb and accumulate dust, because of what over time, the facade coating can fade;
• in silicone plaster as a binder component are silicone resins. This finishing material is highly flexible, easy to apply and durable( up to 25 years), suitable for mineral and other surfaces, breathable and does not absorb salts, is used for outdoor and indoor work;
• mineral plaster is sold as a dry mix based on cement and sand, which must be mixed immediately before use. Mineral crumb in the composition of the plaster gives such a coating the desired relief. Such plaster is easy to work with, even an aspiring master can handle it. The shortcomings of this type of plaster include a short service life( up to 10 years), as well as the lack of elasticity and the possibility of cracks on the facade;
• silicate plaster can be purchased as a ready-mix. This finishing material is flexible enough and convenient to apply. Silicate textured coating is elastic and resistant to cracks, is durable and breathable, has antistatic properties and does not attract dust.

Especially popular for decoration is textured plaster for walls of varieties "bark beetle" and "marble" - the first one got its name because of its characteristic coating, reminiscent of wood eaten by bark beetle, the second - due to the presence of marble chips and dust.

For interior works it is recommended to choose a texture filler for fine-grained walls or plaster with granules of various granularity( without the presence of especially large ones) - such a relief finish will look on the walls of the premises quite organically. It is possible to obtain a uniform, sintered coating of external walls using compositions with a calibrated marble and granite filler. If there are large inclusions in the plaster, you will need to use a steel smoothing iron instead of the roller.

Advantages of using textured plaster for walls include ease of application and plasticity - with its help it is easy to make textured walls with your own hands without the experience of similar works, as well as wide possibilities for decorating walls. Using this finishing material, you can create a different kind of cover with imitation of marble or sandy surface, rocky terrain, fantasy patterns. At the same time, the color range of walls is not limited - you can buy a ready-colored solution or choose colors yourself, adding color-paint to the desired shades. In addition, the coating of textured plaster is resistant to mechanical and weathering, strength and durability.

Technology of applying textured plaster with your own hands

Having selected a suitable material, you can proceed with the design of texture walls. Since the freshly applied plaster layer quickly solidifies on the wall, it will be necessary to work at a fast pace, preferably together. It will be necessary to put a dense layer of plaster on the wall and smooth it with a spatula or a smoothing iron, and then form a relief with the help of suitable tools. After 10-15 minutes the textured coating will completely solidify, and any corrections will not be made any more.

Preparatory work for

Before applying the rendered plaster, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the walls beforehand. To do this, remove the old wallpaper, peeling whitewash and paint, so as to get a dense and uniform surface. A painstaking alignment of the walls will not be necessary - the textured plaster will subsequently hide small irregularities and small surface defects. Further on the cleared dry surface it is necessary to put a priming liquid of deep penetration. The walls must be treated in this way a day before the application of the textured plaster. The primer will fill the microcracks of the surface and help to avoid the development of mold and fungus under the plaster.

To apply textured coatings to walls, you may need to use trowels, plastering trowels, spatulas of different sizes, special rollers, sponges, stamps and other devices for forming the surface relief. Depending on your desire, as a result of this treatment of the walls you can achieve different results.

Ways of drawing of a surface coating

There are various ways of finishing of invoice walls with your own hands:

• with a patterned roller - this method is easy to implement and allows you to quickly get a spectacular textured coating;
• with a special stamp for giving relief - it will be necessary to apply a base layer of plaster with a trowel, and then leave impressions with a stamp on the surface in the right places;
• texture roller for painting walls( the so-called atomizer) will help to achieve different original decoration results. To get the effect of a "torn surface" it will be necessary to apply the plaster with a trowel, and then treat this layer with a texture roller. In addition, it is possible to apply the original layer of material with a roller, and then treat it with lightly smoothing spatula movements.

To impart texture plaster, the original relief is also easy with the help of a special comb or toothed trowel, sponge, cellophane bag. After experimenting a little on a small area of ​​the square, you can then realize on the walls the decoration effects you like. After the coating has completely dried, it is possible to start painting the surface.

To create the effect of textured walls "under a fur coat" it is possible with the help of usual cement-lime or cement-sandy plaster by spraying. For this purpose it is convenient to use special devices( compressors).In the absence of such tools, a brush or broom with a layer of material is used, as well as a stick to tap on them near the surface being treated and a metal mesh through which the solution is sprayed onto the walls.

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