
It was not for nothing that decorative plaster walls for the house “Koroed” gained popularity among builders. Due to its clear textured pattern, an unlimited number of options for colors, shades, due to the play of light and shade in the grooves, designers use it not only for plastering facades of buildings, but also for finishing rooms.
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Before deciding on plastering you should know that “Bark beetles "are on various grounds:
- cement with polymer additives and stabilizers;
- acrylic;
- silicone;
- silicate (liquid glass).
Manufacturers provide a choice of dry or ready-made mixtures in buckets with pellet diameters from 1 to 3.5 mm. "Bark beetle" on the basis of cement can be used not only for facades, but also for decorative works inside buildings. He has a number of advantages to which attention should be paid:
- durable, resistant to mechanical stress;
- frost-resistant;
- not afraid of water, snow, hail;
- inexpensive.
Disadvantage: dust accumulates in the grooves. Because of this facade loses attractiveness. But it can be washed without fear of damaging or washing off the paint.
Due to its small thickness, low weight, it can be applied to any base, even on polystyrene plates. Let's consider the options and methods of applying this finishing material on the facades of buildings.
Exterior wall decoration
Plaster mix is intended for finishing of such surfaces:
- brick;
- stone;
- concrete;
- old plaster.
It is also used for finishing insulation layers of mineral, basalt wool, polystyrene foam plates on the reinforcing mesh. The only condition for high-quality finish is a flat surface. Any indentations and irregularities will not allow to apply decorative grooves to the surface.
There are some nuances of staining, which will be discussed below.
What is better, to paint the entire solution at once or to paint the plastered wall with paints?
When planning decorative works it is necessary to understand the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
Add color directly to the solution can only be in the polymer compositions.Bark beetle based on white cement is better to paint with water-based or acrylic paints after complete hardening. Theoretically, the first method is better. Once plastered and forgotten. But not so easy.
If you need to immediately paint 4-5 bags of the mixture for finishing the facade, what size do you need the dishes and where to get it? This can afford only large construction companies with appropriate equipment. The second problem: how to calculate the exact amount of the solution? What happens if one bucket is not enough? To guess the exact shade directly on the construction site is impossible. There is a risk to leave a stain on the facade for many years.
Surface preparation
Preparation of stone, concrete, brick, other surfaces for finishing is required and requires careful execution. To do this, it is cleaned of dust, oil stains, make jointing cracks, they are filled with cement (for exterior) or plaster solution for interior work. Particular attention should be paid to the search for exfoliated old plaster. Such places must be removed and plastered again. HSurface finish can be done:
- manually with metal brushes;
- brushes mounted on a drill or grinder;
- sandblaster.
If the brick, stone, concrete walls, old with shells with a depth of more than 3 cm, then a reinforcing mesh is tied to the surface. It is plastered with cement mortar, leveled, plastered, ground.
Tips experienced:
- If an oil stain appeared on the wall and it penetrated shallowly, it can be removed with a 3% solution of sulfuric acid. This is an ordinary electrolyte for pouring batteries. You can buy it in the auto parts store. When dilution is necessary to pour the electrolyte into the water, and not vice versa! If confused, sulfuric acid may boil with spraying. This operation is best done with glasses;
- primer for painting required. If this is not done, paint overrun is inevitable.
How to remove the old plaster?
Delete old plaster it is necessary only in the case of poor adhesion to the base. You should make sure exactly what kind of plaster: cement or lime? Lime must be removed without regret. If the cement holds tight, you should not remove it.
Plaster is removed in two ways:
- manually chisel, hammer, cycle, trowel;
- mechanical perforator or grinder with a diamond wheel.
In both cases, you need to get to the base. The final stage is cleaning with metal brushes by hand or grinder, removing dust with a wet cloth or vacuum cleaner.
return to menu ↑Plaster mix Bark
Before starting plastering work, you should familiarize yourself with the recommendations of manufacturers for the preparation of the mortar. Pay attention to the duration of vitality. That is, how long the solution will be plastic and workable. Note that the recommendations indicate the approximate amount of water per kilogram of solution. Each batch may have some difference in the amount of water in one direction or another. Before starting work, it is necessary to make a small amount of the solution a multiple kilogram and weigh the amount of water.
The mixture must be stirred with a low-speed mixer or a drill with a speed controller. After the first stirring, it is necessary to leave it for 5 minutes to stabilize and stir again. Stir the mixture in such portions so that you can fully use it.
In most cases, the survival time is about 3 hours. In order not to be mistaken with the amount of solution and not to make too much, measure how much it should be at 1 m2 or how many square meters you can plaster one bucket.
If the area is large, you will have to use several people. The iron rule of plasterers: one wall must start and finish without interruption.
Technology of applying facade plaster
In the application technology is nothing complicated. Marble granules themselves will regulate the thickness of the application. For application, you must have:
- stainless steel trowel or spatula;
- plastic grater
When applying the solution, the metal grater should be held at an angle of about 45 degrees. Each master chooses for himself the angle of inclination.
Tips:
- the mortar should have a consistency so that it does not crawl off the float;
- apply the solution without effort;
- do not take breaks until you cover the whole wall with the mixture;
- From time to time, check the mixture is ready for the indentations with a plastic trowel of granules.
Drying time of plaster mixture for at least two days.
return to menu ↑Getting different effects
When the plaster decorative mixture begins to dry, you can take up drawing the picture. Risks are applied vertically, horizontally, at an angle or in circular zigzag movements trying to achieve similarities with the bark beetle moves in the tree.
Tips:
- if you started to make vertical stripes from top to bottom, then you cannot reverse the direction from bottom to top;
- the same applies to horizontal, circular and zigzag movements.
It is possible to begin drawing drawing only after drying. It is difficult to determine how much time is needed up to a minute. But there is one nuance. When the mixture dries it decreases in volume, and small granules protrude above the plane. As soon as the grout stops clinging its sole to the entire surface, you can begin.
return to menu ↑"Jets of rain"
This is the easiest, but effective way of applying the picture on the facade. It is made by vertical grater slides from top to bottom. "The length of the jets" is regulated by the plasterer. Here it is necessary to adhere to strictly vertical movements.
The higher the house, the larger the granules.
return to menu ↑"Slant rain"
These are the same "Jets of rain" only at a certain angle. This effect is more complicated than the previous one because one must strictly adhere to the chosen angle once.
Before you start using this effect, you must first try on a separate surface to determine whether this method of decorating is suitable for your object or not.
return to menu ↑"Bark Beetle"
This is the easiest effect, it is not difficult to perform. To do this, move the plastic grater chaotically in all directions.
For home, you should not take a mixture with granules less than 3 mm. Too small granules will not give a good visual effect at height. Grooves will be slightly noticeable.
return to menu ↑"Horizontal bark beetle"
Although these effects are best suited for interior work, but for the implementation of design ideas are appropriate.
When using this effect, the main condition is not strongly deviate from the horizontal.
return to menu ↑Two-colored bark beetle
This is a more complicated and expensive way to apply the plaster in two shades. There are two ways to achieve this effect.
Thus the grooves will be one shade, and the overall tone of the other.
For the decoration of the facade of the house from the outside, the Bark Beetle fits perfectly. It should be noted that when selecting shades for coloring there is a rule. Flowers should use no more than three. In exceptional cases, four. And the fourth shade should be no more than 5%. This may be window frames, protective strips on the roof.
His majesty neutral gray color is in harmony with almost all shades. See how the color scheme is chosen for the decoration of the walls of a residential building.
Pay attention to the almost complete coincidence of the shades of the foundation with the roof. Painting the walls in white and light green.
Options for the selection of decorative solutions very much. After finishing the finishing works, soak the facade with a water-repellent compound. This procedure will protect the walls from the damaging effects of moisture and low temperatures for many years.
Interior decoration of the house
For interior decoration designers are looking for new ideas. "Bark" is a textured plaster, characterized in that it:
- has a non-repetitive textured pattern;
- strong, durable;
- may be repainted with different colors many times.
Great resistance to abrasion, the ability to wash the walls from pollution makes its use in rooms with a large number of visitors quite justified. Small pebbles of the same diameter create bizarre, non-repeatable grooves.
Decorative plaster stone perfectly combined with wood and plasterboard. Small sections of the wall or a fully plastered room "Bark" is practical and modern. The use of matte paints, coloring in two colors, create an imitation of the bark of different species of wood. Acrylic or plaster compositions are suitable for decorating a bedroom, bath, nursery or living room.
return to menu ↑Special features
For domestic use, the industry offers ready-made mixtures:
- acrylic;
- silicate;
- silicone;
- polymer cement.
Only polymer cement compositions are sold in dry form. They must be prepared before use. For this you need a low-speed mixer, a bucket, and water. The main condition for high-quality plaster is a clean and flat wall. You need a stainless steel trowel and plastic grout.
return to menu ↑Hallway decoration
To create a unique interior does not necessarily plaster the entire room. It is enough to select one or more walls. In order for the room to look aesthetically pleasing it is necessary to remember that the “Bark Beetle” does not fit every style. For a small hallway, the following should be taken into account: the vertical stripes make the room higher and the horizontal ones lower.
Loft styling
This style of design rooms seems primitive, but at the cost of registration it is one of the most expensive. The larger the room resembles a workshop or utility room, the steeper the design. The texture of the wall with deep grooves is the thing that the Loft lacks.
return to menu ↑Bathroom finish
This plaster mixture is very resistant to wet conditions and its use for the design of the bathroom is fully justified. But it should be remembered that the “Bark Beetle” is not a ceramic tile. The bathroom should have good ventilation. Walls should be completely dry after wetting.
When plastering, consider the material of the base of the walls: stone, concrete, brick or drywall. If the walls are plasterboard, they must first be plastered with cement mortar on the reinforcing mesh. In the bathroom a lot of plumbing fixtures chrome or nickel. Therefore, Techno style is best suited. The walls are covered with two tones with the use of metallic shades emphasize the style of Techno in the bathroom.
return to menu ↑Bark beetle in the bedroom
In order to make the original design of the bedroom is enough to plaster one of the walls of the bedroom in a minimalist style.
Silicone is the most expensive, but its performance level off a high price.. After drying, the surface becomes shiny and will last more than a dozen years.
Chalet style bedroom
To decorate a bedroom in rustic style, it is enough to arrange one wall with a textured layer. Bark beetle in this case will be very helpful.
For a rustic style inherent:
- a lot of wood;
- stone;
- textured plaster;
- fireplace.
It is interesting to see a wall of stone blocks near the fireplace, the surface of which has been eaten away by a bark beetle.. Local illumination of the surface will cast fancy shadows, emphasizing the relief structure.
return to menu ↑In the living room
The living room is the central room in the house. Here the family gathers for the holidays, receive guests. This room should be the pride of the owners. Smooth, white walls are no longer in vogue. The textured surface of the walls will help bring a zest to the room design.
Pay attention to the use of local lighting in order to focus on the plastered wall. The living room should have a festive look so it is recommended to paint it in two colors. When painting can be two options: the base color is light or dark. It all depends on taste. The second color should be contrast to the first.
Examples of small and large rooms
Stucco bark beetle in the corridor also has the right to exist. The corridors in the apartments are not very wide. Sometimes it is difficult to warm up to two family members in a narrow space. There is always the risk of rubbing against the wall. The bark beetle is so strong that for him repeated touch or how much.
This is the structure obtained by combining horizontal and vertical movements. For a brighter effect, you must use a mixture with a filler with a diameter of at least 3.5 mm.
return to menu ↑The role of lighting to enhance decorative effects
Applying the "Bark beetle" to decorate walls, no matter where it is outside or inside, you should not forget about lighting. Lighting happens:
- general (chandelier in the living room);
- local (floor lamps, sconces);
- accent (swivel lamps, focusing on the object).
Applying the lower light from the lamps located on the floor can achieve a two-level illumination of the object of interest.
Illumination of niches and openings plastered by bark beetle allows you to select the opening and add volume in the room. Hidden light, illuminating an interesting art object adds a mystery to the design.
Some tips:
- to increase the volume of the room direct the light from the lamps to the walls;
- to make the ceiling higher, remove the chandelier from the center of the room, and place the lamps around the perimeter;
- the use of sconces adds volume to the room;
Using lighting to create an original design, you can hide flaws, expand or reduce the size of the room, concentrate on the important objects for the owners:
- Photo;
- paintings;
- vases;
- objects of antiquity.
Lighting is a powerful design tool to make a stylish interior, without resorting to overhaul for little money.
return to menu ↑The combination of colors in the interior
The fact that color affects mood, physiological functions of a person is proved by scientific research. Before you begin to plaster the rooms with the Bark Beetle, it is necessary to take into account the color effect of the furniture and other objects in the room. Of course, personal taste preferences will play a major role, but the advice of scientists should also not be neglected. This issue has been studied for a long time; there are special color combination tables for designers.
The first color is dominant, and the rest are complementary, harmoniously combined with the main one.
Textured plaster in its appearance resembles a stone, so designers use it in those styles where stone materials are required.
The presence of various colors gives designers a wide range of possibilities for applying textured plaster mixtures under the stone. Glitter mica is added to the mixture to increase the decorative effect. The indentations left over from the “bark beetle activity” are painted over with different colors in order to achieve new effects.
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