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Decorative plaster American

Think about the repair, but do not want to use any Wallpaper or tiles or panels? In such case, you can fit decorative plaster (sample on the photo).

Plaster is an ancient material, but the technology used in the applied on the surface, modern. The basic components that even in ancient times, people added in a decorative mixture virtually unchanged. The innovations affected only the support elements and also the technological process of their production.

What is «American» ↑

«American» – this decorative plaster, embodies the ease of application and the surface and variety of colors, textures. Manufacturers offer various collections of decorative coatings» type «American»:

  • Collection «industry». This decorative plaster has a fine fraction. The result is a compound capable of disguise a variety of imperfections of the surface. Among the advantages of such a collection, select the minimum preparation of the wall before using it. In the end, you will be able to save time to perform finishing works.
  • Collection «facade». This decorative plaster has been specially developed for decoration of buildings fasov. «American» has certain characteristics: high resistance to temperature, excellent protection against vandalism. Based compounds are used, the fraction of large size.
  • Collection «comfort». It applied fresh shades that combine the purity and lightness. As the base used tones of beige, chocolate, gray tones, combined with grains, the average fraction.
  • Collection «Office». This decorative plaster type «American» helps to decorate the bright colors of your living environment.

Metallic or mother of pearl chips added to this mixture, add the surface view, moreover, increase the repulsion from the walls of dirt and dust.

Distinguishing features ↑

Decorative plaster has certain features that have already appreciated by professionals:

  • The uniqueness of the design, can transform the appearance of the walls;
  • Finish type «American» is special protective strengthening coating, which is convenient for maintenance, besides it protects the surface from various contaminants;
  • this decorative plaster has excellent insulation and acoustic properties

The mixture according to the type «American» excellent adhesion to the base. Because the coating is permeable, walls «breathe», therefore, the mixture is ideal for humid areas. If desired, can be easily removed like the surface of walls without changing the normal rhythm of the room. Performance «American women» up to 250 square feet coverage per shift, so it is possible to significantly reduce the duration of construction and finishing repairs.

Selecting as the finishing coat decorative plaster type «American», you can count on financial benefits compared to the traditional options for wall design by about 30 percent.

Applications ↑

The photo – ready surface that is suitable for industrial sector and for public construction. Particularly relevant this finish in areas that have a high operational load. For example, the type of «American» you can draw the walls in kindergartens, office buildings, airports, shops, hotel complexes, hospitals. The video presents the features of the application of the finishing coat type «American»

Tools ↑

Main tool for painting and decorating professionals believe triangular spatulas with rounded edges.

Varieties of plaster mixtures ↑

Decorative mixes in a modern interior can become a major item or a great addition to the earlier design. Depending on the selected textures to any design ideas you can easily make a reality. You can use decorative plaster to create on the wall a continuous coating (option on the photo) or you can draw with it certain fragments: doors, columns, niches, decorative panels. After completion of coating the surface of the plasters, wall gets the texture defined by the filler, besides hides all the flaws. Apply mixes according to the type «American» not only in rooms, bathrooms, but even in the pools (example pictured).

Classification of decorative plasters ↑

In the composition of the plaster mixture is the binder, filler (grains of sand, stone) as well as additives capable of improving certain performance characteristics. For example, to improve adhesion to the surface, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Depending on the used binder, decorative plaster is divided into:

  • Mineral, which has a lime-cement mixture. Such materials are suited for interior and exterior finishes. The mixture has a high water vapor permeability properties (example in photo).
  • Polymer, the basis for which is an acrylic resin. Composition resistant to moisture, temperature spikes, the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. Is such a plaster for interior decoration and facades, and a variety of additives help to form a complex texture of velvet and leather. Decorative acrylic plaster is not suitable for external works (example pictured).
  • Silicate, which is the basis of liquid glass. The composition has low elasticity, so you can apply the solution even the walls made of cellular concrete. The compound has high resistance to high humidity, perfectly withstands mechanical effects, does not allow fungus and mildew to grow on the walls. To increase the operational characteristics of the silicate mixture, first perform rough plastering, adding to the mixture a small amount of lime.
  • Silicone consisting of a dare small filler and silicone resin. The filler is most often used to small Sandstone or marble dust. The finished mixture is suitable for processing of building facades. The plaster is a good anti-static effect, it does not accumulate dirt and dust.
Attention! In a small room, for example, in the hallway, it is advisable to choose a fine grained, smooth texture, devoid of volumetric relief.

For all the artistic decorative plaster can be divided into large groups:

  1. Venice is the most exquisite of modern plaster mixes. In its application to obtain coverage under natural marble, silk, Gatou fabric, and even high-quality velvet. The composition is finely dispersed, has high plasticity, so the resulting surface will be smooth. The surface was shiny, polished, apply a special paint or protective wax.
  2. Textured decorative plaster produced on the basis of synthetic resins, complemented by the cotton fibers, patches of metal, crumbs of synthetic or natural materials. If desired, you can perform the original bas-reliefs, apply any texture.
  3. If the filler used stones, such a heterogeneous mixture can give several shades. Mosaic effect allows you to use it for decorating of facades and plinths of buildings. This mixture can be purchased for the decoration of bathrooms, corridors, offices.

Conclusion ↑

Among the new solutions used in modern construction, a special place belongs to the plaster. Such a heterogeneous material, plastic structure, which may be lime, cement, latex, and the filler has a different size fractions. Range of decorative mix-type «American» interesting for its external parameters, ease of application, and ease of maintenance.

Inclusions present in the mixture, after drying, will create interesting relief on the wall. Making a choice in favor of purchasing the finishing the mixture, you definitely will not regret it. Special professional skills for the design of its walls, you do not need, but the result is sure to please.

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