History of the appearance of the textured plaster
At the end of the XIX century, French archaeologists excavated in the territory of modern Egypt, as a result of which were found several complexes, the walls of which had fragments of plaster. As it later became known, the houses found belonged to the III-I centuries BC.Already in those times people added dry leaves of trees to the clay, which helped not only to decorate houses, but also to protect them from external and internal influences( dampness and drafts, wind, rain or snow).Later in the plaster began to add river or sea sand, it continued until until the cement appeared.
The appearance of this building material forced many to reconsider their views on the interior decoration of buildings, which led to the invention of the dressing, in which cement, sand and clay were added, acting as a plasticizer. But this kind of finishing did not justify itself because of high costs, low productivity, instability of quality. The creation of new materials was required, so modified construction dry mixtures appeared.
With the advent of modern technology, we began to make mixtures based on various components. Today, the composition of the textured plaster includes marble flour or crumb, as well as polymer compounds based on water. Magnesia mixtures, which include textured plaster, have a number of advantages among the various finishing materials on the construction market. The composition of the plaster includes non-flammable, high-strength and non-dusting joints, which create an original texture on the wall, distinguished by nobility and beauty.
Plaster for creating relief is unpretentious decorative material, which allows you to get texture and color combinations in various variations. But before you start working with decorative plaster, you need to prepare a foundation and tools for finishing works.
Preparing the base and tools for applying the textured plaster
The base for finishing with textured plaster should be dry and strong. The surface of the wall is not allowed the presence of various spots( oil or rust), protruding metal elements without special treatment. All large chips, cracks and potholes must be filled with putty. Apply the textured plaster to a flat surface, prepared as before the wallpaper is pasted. For better adhesion, the wall is treated with impregnation, and after 5 hours - with a primer. After the done procedures, they give the wall a "rest" for 24 hours.
If they were not purchased in advance, during this time, you should prepare the necessary construction tools: a trowel, a plastic grater, a paint brush and a construction sponge.
Application of a textured plaster
Before starting work, it is necessary to thoroughly mix the finished material. Using a trowel, apply a uniform layer of plaster( 0.7-1.2 mm) on the wall surface. When using a texture plaster, the material consumption will be approximately 1 kg per square meter of the web. Without waiting until the layer dries, a plastic float creates a relief surface that will match the designed interior design.
If necessary, newcomers can consult with specialists about the application of such material as textural plaster to walls, video that fully shows the technological process is placed on our website.
After applying a layer of textured plaster, make sure that the edges of the sections do not get torn, all docking should take place while the material is wet. You can use a spray gun to give the surface the desired plasticity. Different movements of the hand with a paintbrush or a soft sponge create on the wall any drawings. After complete drying of the plaster, if necessary, pass over the surface with sandpaper.
To impart color to the textured plaster, use the finishing coat, which is pre-shredded to the desired shade. Professionals recommend using a special wax, it protects the walls from dust, and during the operation it will allow cleaning the surfaces with ordinary water.