The contents
- The new old word in the decoration of the walls of the apartment
- The effect of the application of the unusual plaster
- The secrets of the manufacture and application of liquid plaster
- What is included in the composition of the liquid plaster
- How to apply liquid plaster on the wall surface
- The effect from the new plaster
- Complaints about the use of
Since time immemorial, the procedure of applying the plaster to the wall firmly associated in our minds with the laying on of brick walls, thick layers of sand-cement mixture for insulating and hiding multiple construction «sins». Now, to use the phrase – plaster decor or finish, it’s easy to be deceived and to deceive others.
The new old word in the decoration of the walls of the apartment ↑
How the finished wall depends on a big part of the appearance or interior of the apartment. Wallpaper and painting the walls imperceptibly yielded to more simple and progressive methods of finishing. We are talking about the new decorative possibilities of plaster, its ability to make an old room to look new, at least to the untrained eye guests or friends, as in the photo.
The alignment layer of the wall finish or plaster, can be divided into several major categories:
- The classic look of plaster will always be in demand in the rooms where the walls are made of brick in Polymnia and, accordingly, have various flaws, which are close even with the drywall sheets very problematic;
- Decorative plaster or finishing, aimed primarily at the creation of a special texture or pattern on the surface of the walls using various fillers, but, unlike the previous, are not able radically to align the defects;
- A kind of liquid plaster, it is used for decorative purposes only, it is rather a tool of wall decoration pure.
So if clear, and no confusion with decorative plaster, with certain differences in application and composition.
The effect of the application of the unusual plaster ↑
The walls of the house require a certain texture, otherwise even the most exquisite furnishings and interior will not be able to offset the feeling of groomed and non-view rooms. Often the only solution was a paper wall. Paper allowed the walls «breathe», was often covered with many colored spots, which are many in «elderly» premises, and attached to the wall of a certain type.
This rule has long been seen through the many manufacturers of accessories and items of interior. The high cost and complexity of frequent repairs made to find ways of walls of apartments with the help of colors and decorative solutions. At the time for housing to eat in a short time, it took way quick cosmetic restoration «freshness» apartments. Instead of Wallpaper the walls started to paint the texture of water-soluble compounds. The Danes came up with to add to the prepared adhesive solution special dyes and the finest textile fibers.
As a result of numerous sample turned liquid mixtures decorative plaster that has a whole bunch of advantages over other ways of decorating the walls of the apartment:
- Liquid Wallpaper gives visually a completely flat surface, it hides minor scratches, cracks, chips or pits on the surface of the walls, they frequently just close up more than a thick solution of plaster;
- Due to high content in the composition of liquid Wallpaper of the fibers, the texture of finished dry plaster feels like the surface of the fabric or fibrous material;
- Fast and efficient repair of any damage to the Wallpaper, stains, scratches, marks and drawings of young artists.
The secrets of the manufacture and application of liquid plaster ↑
The modern formulations used for preparation of solution of liquid plaster, produced on the principle of – «just add water». Most often it is dry a heterogeneous mixture may consist of one or two component packages. To prepare the working solution of plaster the contents are thoroughly mixed with the addition of clean water in certain proportions. After dissolving and swelling the basics of liquid plaster is ready to use. The consistency of the solution corresponds to the low-fat sour cream.
What is included in the composition of the liquid plaster ↑
Mixture for liquid Wallpaper has a relatively complex composition:
- Adhesive, simply, Wallpaper glue from metilirovannah cellulose;
- Acrylic filler, dye and stabilizer solution, the acrylic gives a stable film on the surface of the Wallpaper;
- Two types of fibers, one of which is responsible for the texture, color and appearance of frozen liquid Wallpaper, the second plays the role of binder and filler;
- Chemical coagulant or anti-fungal drug that prevents the development of bacteria and fungi.
To improve the appearance of the composition is often administered opalescent pigments, which gives a slight pearl effect. Many of the fans of liquid Wallpaper I think that in order to prevent sticking of the dust on the surface decoration is necessary to apply one layer of colorless nitrocellulose lacquer. While on the surface a characteristic luster like glass. But manufacturers of liquid Wallpaper I think your products are absolutely resistant to dust and light, without any varnish or soil.
How to apply liquid plaster on the wall surface ↑
Another advantage and the advantage of liquid Wallpaper is that the wall does not require special preparation procedures. Simply remove the old Wallpaper and glue residue, wipe dry with a clean cloth and apply the solution on the wall. How to apply liquid plaster – no consensus. All depends on the area of the walls and having all sorts of interference in the work with the tool.
On the walls of your home liquid plaster can be applied thick with a roller or even a spatula, especially in the corners, transition areas, or in areas adjacent to lutke doors, skirting boards, junction box or outlet. Liquid plaster manufacturer recommends to apply a layer of one composition over the entire surface of the wall.
Damage in the form of scratches or scratches from the instrument is impossible, but you will level layer and, if necessary, can be applied in problem areas a small amount of re -.
If the area of the wall on which you plan to apply liquid Wallpaper, is significant, for ease of operation, you can apply a more diluted consistency using a special paint spray gun for whitewashing or painting of walls viscous solutions, photo. A rule of applying about the same as in the case of use for coating roller or brush.
The effect from the new plaster ↑
The working mixture contains as a filler and decorative element a large number of textile or glass fibers, having a high ability to absorb moisture. So even 12 hours after application of the composition to the wall of the liquid plaster is dry, its color and the shades haven’t obtained the required depth, and transparency.
Complaints of use ↑
The bulk of the problems with using liquid Wallpaper associated with the revaluation of their abilities and often with a simple lack of understanding of the possibilities of a synthetic film with a fiber filler. Deceived by the advertising and promises of vendors, people, as usual, believes that the bag of dry mix will make after applying the liquid Wallpaper wall with poor cement crumbling plaster new and beautiful.
It is, but before use, you must still spend the minimum amount of preparatory work:
- With a spatula remove all traces of glue or scraps of old paper or non-woven Wallpaper, firmly embedded in the old plaster;
- Any cracks or chipped surfaces it is better to putty and smooth out to a smooth finish without relying on the fact that liquid Wallpaper compensates for the defects of the walls;
- To dye or tint the old plaster you have on the most appropriate type of liquid Wallpaper color, this will help make the coating more juicy and opaque.
Often in high humidity and low temperature air layer of liquid plaster can dry more than two or three days, which have many causes dissatisfaction with the process itself. Best for drying, use a little warm draught.
From different manufacturers of liquid plaster even of the same type and colors can differ in the degree of transparency and surface texture. In many cases, the liquid wall after hardening of the unexpected give the effect of a translucent film, poorly hiding the problem areas walls.
Experiments with liquid Wallpaper, comparison of results ↑
Fashion liquid plaster as changeable as vinyl Wallpaper or screen printing. So creative people tend to learn to get the maximum effect from a combination of liquid Wallpaper in its original colors and interesting multi-color drawings.
Compare decorative and liquid plasters ↑
Conventional decorative plaster, usually monochrome with a carefully chosen filler, allowing to obtain on the surface of the wall a specific pattern or texture. Even more difficult is the kind of the coating liquid, known as Venetian plaster.
If desired, skillfully using fine powder of marble, bronze, textured materials you can achieve the effect in the liquid Wallpaper is not less expressive than Venetian plaster.
Conclusion ↑
Liquid Wallpaper, decorative plaster, requires not only the ability to work with a roller or add to the solution the optical fiber. A similar type of finish requires skill of the artist, or better, having a good taste and understanding of the basics of composition colors, especially on the wall. If you are interested in such delights – remove them for photos or videos.
