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To your house has become a real fortress, fit decorative plaster under a rock. Such «stone» the walls will make the home their own castle, will give it some pomp and grandeur. Such decoration is suitable not only for the external facades of the houses, and when properly applied it will become a real decoration of living rooms, hallways.
In today’s construction market presents a variety of artificial and natural stones, suitable for decoration. The main advantage of natural material is its environmental friendliness, beautiful appearance. The main disadvantage of natural materials is its high cost. In addition to the finishing material, need special skills. A beginner will not be able perfectly to fix on the surface of the natural boulders. This was the reason for developing different types of artificial interior coating. In the photo – the imitation of natural stone in the interior.
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The cost is much lower than that of natural material. In addition, you can choose any color, texture, depending on personal preferences.
The overall impression will depend on how well matched synthetic material.
A good solution is to simulate the plaster under the stone. Such a finish is suitable for any room, facade, besides, you can choose any colors, and to begin achieving this goal. The plaster under the stone is a new decorative material, but this did not prevent her from receiving a lot of fans.
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Wild stone has beautiful correct form, but this does not prevent him to attract the attention of passers-by. Looking at this material, the impression of being in a medieval castle, durable and reliable, which is not afraid of any enemy. In the photo – simulation of the natural material, not inferior to him the aesthetic characteristics. In order for such a version of the dressing became available for the General population, has developed a special plaster under the stone. Currently, it is widely used for the design of the cap houses.
The composition of this material has the following components:
- Quartz, crushed to sand;
- Ground into dust mica;
- Various additives, which act as colorants, it gives a mixture of natural shades of stone
If the plaster is of high quality, the layperson it is practically indistinguishable from the natural material.
It can help you to receive a wonderful imitation of a natural material, saving time and material resources.
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Use this finishing compound for exterior applications.
Apply a finishing material in the following situations:
- When plastered on a stone plinth at home. Such a solution guarantees the obtaining excellent results. Have plastered plinth will be a great aesthetic characteristics, also the cost will be quite reasonable.
- Plastering on a stone Foundation. If earlier fashion was to build a Foundation of rough stone, it is currently popular is the imitation of natural stone.
- The plastering of stone walls. Such decoration is uncommon, since it is associated with a huge scope of work, considerable material and time expenses. The result will be obtained after completion of all finishing work is not always so impressive to spend time and money.
Facade plaster is applied under a rock thick enough layer. This is done so that on the surface it was possible to make impression, mimic the shape of natural stone. The technology presented in a small story
Before proceeding to the application of ready mixture of stone, it is important to carry out thorough preparatory work.
The primer can not be used, all depends on the condition of the working surface. Often just clean the surface from dust and dirt.
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Apply this plaster for levelling walls. Interesting appearance of such a finishing material is easily explained by the presence of small fractions. They fill all cracks and seams, give the treated surface a perfect look.
You can prepare decorative plaster under a rock with their hands. To do this, select the necessary components, grind them efficiently mix until smooth, then pour the required amount of water, and stirred.
The main element in this process is a special form to produce an imitation of natural stone. Manufacturers offer a form of polymer material, plastic. Inside shape there are reliefs, which give the product a resemblance to a natural material. Make the impression after the plaster mix will be applied to the decorated surface.
The inner surface of the stencil shapes made of a smooth material having minimal adhesion. That is why the plaster will not stick to form, after drying it will be easy to remove.
A stone wall it’s now easy to create, using a special decorative plaster. This method will be much cheaper, will not require the help of professionals, you can choose the color and any texture «natural» stone. The creation of decorative plaster under a rock with your hands is a lengthy process, so you’ll have to be patient.
Use this mixture it is possible to design arbors, stairs, fences and exterior walls. You can not limit your imagination to fully realize creative ideas on the design of the plinth, walls, fence. Such decorative plaster light weight, so it does not involve the use of special mounting grid. Increasingly, you can see the imitation stone for office buildings, shops, restaurants and cafes. Externally creating the effect of a monolithic design, made of high quality natural stone.
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The desire to design the interior natural material is understandable. Such elements give the surface a noble appearance, emphasize matte natural Shine, shiny streaks. But the great weight of the natural stone allows its use in the design of the walls. Artificial stone perfectly cope with this task, and external characteristics, it is in no way inferior to the natural analogue.
In artificial plaster no flaws that are inherent in natural stones. It is easy to delivery, operation, handling. This material has excellent resistance to sharp changes in temperature, changes in humidity of the air. Mineral or polymeric basis of the mixture permits the use of a decorative material, not only outside but inside.
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Facade or interior plaster on a stone in DIY stores is offered to customers mainly in dry form.
By using the guidelines offered by the manufacturer of dry mixes, you can for a few minutes to prepare their own solution for the surface decoration. Quartz sand added to the mix, guarantees the excellent performance of the finished surface.
To make the home base similar to natural material, you can choose volume forms. Depending on the dye added to the mixture, it is possible to get a simulation «boulders» as natural colors and unusual shades.
