DIY decorative plaster: a cheap option for an expensive finish. Do-it-yourself decorative plaster - we make it from ordinary putty Creating decorative plaster with your own hands

If no one has any questions about the plaster that is familiar to us, then the combination “decorative plaster” can cause a number of contradictions for many. How can a layer of hardened finishing mixture be on the outside and serve a design role?

This kind finishing material combines, on the one hand, properties that protect the walls of the apartment, and perfect interior characteristics, on the other. You can imagine how a decorating master in the Middle Ages dreamed of the appearance of a unique composition that could be applied to the wall without hassle, and which would not require additional decoration.

Today, such plaster is not one of the most common finishing compounds, no matter how the Internet “shouts” about its popularity.

But the apartment, decorated modern material, which today is a new development, only benefits from this. After all, rarity is one of the first factors of value and attractiveness. Moreover, when the material has both self-sufficient beauty and uniqueness.

Decorative plaster differs in composition, application technique, properties, but most importantly, in the appearance of the final result. Now turn to your imagination:

Cracked gilding, the torn edges of the polygonal shapes reflect the glare of light, slightly protruding above the blackened veins of the breaks, causing an irresistible desire to touch the mysterious surface.

A matte, cream-colored surface with a subtle fibrous pattern, like unpolished ivory, covers the wall in smooth smudges, creating the illusion that it is slowly flowing down.
A dark brown texture, formed by many small folds imitating natural leather, covers the niche of the walls from one pilaster to another.

This is just part visual techniques, which can be realized.

Some of its types resemble the texture of a cut tree or its bark, others resemble stone chips. Bark beetle plaster is especially popular. A wall treated with this material really resembles the result of exposure to this bug. But these are not all options. Today you can imitate almost any surface. The texture looks rich, imitating such noble fabrics as velvet or silk. Decorative coatings are reliable tools for interior designers. With their help you can an ordinary room turn into a work of art, since it creates not only a variety of textures, but also volumetric panels with the plot.

How about a chic wall hanging?

Designing a panel requires artistic skills, so it is better to turn to specialists for this task.

In fact, this type of coating entered our country exclusively as a decorative material, without instructions for artistic use. Design work is not cheap, but it is original. This is the case when creative efforts and financial expenses pay off in full.

More and more often you can find houses that are decorated with panels. Skilled craftsmen create them using decorative plaster. They have a three-dimensional shape and due to this they look alive. If you look at such a panel for a few minutes, you can recreate the whole world. From a distance the impression is not as strong as up close. The panel looks like a painting.

It is advisable to decorate living and dining rooms with similar elements. To make the panel look more impressive, it is necessary to additionally illuminate it from below and from the sides. The contrast of light and shade gives the plot volume and reality. And of course, you should think about the design. If the room is large enough, you can place large paintings in it. In a small room, a panel covering the entire wall will not look good.

To prevent the panel from getting lost in the interior, it does not need to be surrounded by furniture or other decorative elements. It is viewed only as an independent element of the interior.

The “decoration” for a custom panel is applied very painstakingly. The first layer is applied to a dry, cleaned surface, onto which, after complete drying, the next layer is built up, one after the other, until the plot or ornament is completely achieved. The master works according to a pre-created sketch. Paper tape acts as a fixing element for the volumetric parts of the panel. Volume is created gradually. To build it up, plasterboard inserts or pieces of polyurethane are often additionally used.

Types and differences of decorative plasters

Before looking into the composition of plaster, you should divide it into types, since this affects the list of components that form its structure.

So, the entire range of this finishing material can be classified according to its properties:

Textured (creates an imitation of the surfaces of natural materials, usually natural stone; especially attractive for interior decoration of apartments);
Structural (consists of a base and filler in the form of stone chips of various fractions);
Venetian (has special artistic properties; application involves the use of techniques that affect the final result).

We should not forget about the wide price range of wall coverings - from “budget” to “business class”. The answer to the question - “how much does decorative plaster cost per square meter?” - does not yet give a complete idea of ​​the upcoming costs... The full costs will also include the cost of finishing the walls and preparing the foundation (of course, if this is required). Prices for decorative plaster walls depend on the complexity of applying the desired effect and range from 300 to 1,200 rubles per sq. m. meter.

Its types are also distinguished based on their composition:

Silicate;
Silicone;
Acrylic;
Mineral.

In order not to unduly complicate the classification, we note a list of materials that may be included in the composition and how they affect it.

Most products are based on viscous water-soluble liquids, such as:

Acrylic, silicone, latex are vapor-permeable components that allow the walls to “breathe,” wear-resistant and washable;
Silicate liquid glass, capable of repelling moisture and dirt, therefore practically does not swell and does not get dirty;
Mineral fillers (marble, quartz flour) – give the surface a pearlescent sheen, radiance, and signs of stone;
Gypsum and lime are responsible for the strength and hardness of the coating.

Other components such as natural pigments, thickeners, cellulose fibers, stone chips, silver and gold threads provide color, consistency, structure and special properties.

Usually already sold finished product, i.e. decorative plaster in buckets, which just needs to be painted.

Cost of application work per sq.m.

Our salon presents samples of decorative plaster of hundreds of textures and shades, including in large formats - so you can easily choose your decor option. But buying plaster for walls is only half the battle; it is important to apply it efficiently and artistically. The application work consists of several stages - preparation of the base, application of the base, finishing and protective layers. This process can take up to a week or more (depending on the area of ​​the room), since the quality of the final decorative coating directly depends on the drying time between layers.

The price for applying decorative plaster per m2 is indicated on the page of each design effect to the right of the texture image. It depends on the degree of readiness of your walls, the chosen application technique and the type of materials used (for example, the composition of the binders - natural or acrylic).

Some types of textures require particularly careful alignment of the walls and more layers to be applied - in this case, the final price per m2 will be higher. In general, the price range for application work is from 700 to 1,600 rubles. per sq. meter. An accurate estimate can be made after inspecting the walls at the site.

Convenience

Decorative plaster is not only beautiful, but also resistant to moisture, does not fade in direct sunlight, is easy to maintain, environmentally friendly, and is not a flammable substance. In order to remove dirt, you do not need to use special products. Traditional ones are fine detergents. The durability of plaster may vary depending on the specific composition, but if the requirements for application, care and operation are met, it can exceed a service life of 15 years.

You can buy decorative plaster for walls both in Moscow - in the Stena-Clavel company showroom, and from regional dealers in many Russian cities, as well as through an online store.

If the question arises about finishing the walls, we can say with confidence: the renovation is close to completion. But it’s too early to relax, because this is one of the most important stages, especially if the finishing is done with your own hands. And here the question is not so much a technical one, but an aesthetic one! There are an infinite number of options for wall decor, and everyone strives to be original in this matter, tries to realize own ideas. Fortunately, today there is a wide selection of materials that allow you to realize the most daring ideas.

Decorative plaster from ordinary putty, made with your own hands, can give the walls the most original look.

Plaster and putty as finishing materials

In general, plaster is a rough, coarse-grained material intended for the primary cladding of walls, but decorative plaster has practically nothing in common with this and can easily be prepared from ordinary putty. Putty, in turn, is exactly the material that is used to level walls and hide minor defects. There are two types of putty:

Starter – eliminates cracks, scratches and other minor defects surfaces.

Finishing – allows you to make surfaces absolutely smooth. Prepares walls for painting, wallpapering, etc.

Decorative plaster is often created using finishing putty. This coating looks very impressive and allows you not to resort to the expensive services of specialists in order to get rid of various defects. The decorative coating will perfectly disguise all roughness.

Preparing for decoration

So, if you combine patience, diligence and your imagination, then decorative plaster made from ordinary putty with your own hands will turn the walls into a work of design art.

Before starting work, you need to make sure that everything is prepared. Namely:

Materials for preparing decorative plaster;

Tools required to perform the work;

The surface of the walls is prepared (leveled);

Paint, if you wish, to give your creation color.

Tools and textured rollers can be purchased in specialized stores, or you can use improvised means, remove the old coating of the existing roller and cover it with foam rubber with large pores, or make random holes in ordinary foam rubber. An interesting result can be achieved using a regular sponge, brush, polyethylene, but first things first.

Before starting finishing work, you should decide not only what you want to do, but also how to do it. Decorative putty plaster has recently been often used to implement the most bold ideas, but without certain skills it will be difficult. But if difficulties do not frighten you, you can safely get down to business.

Mark the leveled and cleaned surface and cover the boundaries of the areas with masking tape. Decorating the walls occurs gradually, section by section.

Prepare the mixture:

Putty, dry mixture;

Grout for joints;

Primer (white).

Mix the putty and primer so that the composition is the consistency of sour cream. If desired, you can add paint of the desired shade to this mixture. In order not to be mistaken with the thickness, you can first apply the composition to a small piece of drywall. If the mixture does not spread and is not very hard, we can assume that decorative plaster made from ordinary putty, made by yourself, is ready for application. As you can see, there is nothing complicated.

There is also a recipe that can be used to prepare decorative plaster from gypsum putty:

6 kg of gypsum mixture (dry);

2 liters of water;

0.2 liters of PVA glue.

Pour the gypsum mixture into the water and mix using a construction mixer until smooth, then add glue and mix again. The mixture should be homogeneous and thick. To slightly change the consistency, if necessary, you can either dilute the mixture with water or add dry plaster.

Important! The gypsum putty composition must be used within 20-30 minutes. Therefore, it is worth considering your capabilities and how much solution you need to prepare at a time.

How to make decorative plaster from ordinary putty

Unfortunately, it will not be possible to create complex textures and patterns on your own, without proper preparation, but anyone can reproduce simple reliefs, despite the fact that they look no less impressive and original. Decorative plaster will help with this. With your own hands, a solution is prepared from usually putty and applied to a section of the wall in a layer of no more than 10 mm. Then you need to give the mixture a little time to set and begin applying patterns.

Venetian decorative plaster

Using ordinary putty, you prepare a solution with your own hands that can imitate valuable types of natural stones. And the walls, decorated with “Venetian”, will look unforgettably beautiful, in the spirit of the Middle Ages.

Classic Venetian plaster is a mixture of sand from natural stones (quartz, marble, malachite) and slaked lime with the addition of dyes.

You can take the prepared dry mixture and add it to a container of water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Using a construction mixer, mix the mixture thoroughly. The solution should have the consistency of sour cream.

The application process is shown in the photo below.

Venetian plaster can only be used on perfectly smooth, dry and clean surfaces.

Take the putty in small portions and make strokes using a spatula. Strokes can be made wide or small, you can imitate any material or create a repeating pattern. Having finished the first layer, let it dry thoroughly, then move on to the next one. The first layer is made continuous, the subsequent finishing layers are applied with a flexible spatula. The layers are lightly rubbed to avoid unevenness.

The next stage of decor creation is sanding. The main thing here is not to overdo it and smooth out only sharp protrusions so as not to damage the structure. For this purpose, use a coarse sandpaper or mesh.

Then the surface can be painted. This is an important stage in creating a Venetian wall decoration. The paint is applied in layers, and subsequent layers should differ in saturation from the first. The paint is applied quickly to small areas. You should try to remove some of the color from the convex areas.

The finishing touch can be coating the walls with acrylic varnish or adding a gilding effect. But you can leave everything as it is, it’s a matter of taste.

Creating Venetian plaster is not an easy task and has many nuances, but with due diligence it is within everyone’s control.

Patterns, embossing, roller textures

To create beautiful patterns, embossing, and textures, decorative plaster made from ordinary putty is also used. A roller covered with large-pore foam rubber or steel mesh is used to treat the surface of the applied plaster. Here you can show your imagination: use different rollers, combine directions of movement, use textured rollers. Do textured roller you can do it yourself using:

A clothesline or cord that should be wound around the roller. Whether it is an even winding or with many overlaps is up to the designer to decide.

Vegetable net or plastic bag. You need to wind them around the roller cylinder, leaving folds. Using such a tool, you can get a pattern that does not have a single repeating fragment.

A piece of foam rubber on which you can cut out your own exclusive pattern.

Let's look at textured surfaces created by other methods.

Decor with a spatula

Creating textured surfaces is a creative question. Using a shaped or regular spatula and applying the solution with wide or small strokes, wavy or arcuate movements, in a straight or chaotic manner, you can create a unique pattern on the walls.

Trowel decor

You can also achieve an interesting design using a trowel. The first layer is applied, and then the solution is gradually distributed over the trowel and transferred to the base. The movements of the trowel will create an unusual surface.

Another pattern using a trowel can be obtained by simply applying it in different places and pressing a little. The randomness of these movements will provide a unique pattern of the walls.

Bark beetle

I use wooden or plastic tool, you can recreate on your own a common type of finish called bark beetle and resembles wood eaten away by insects.

To do this, you need to apply the composition to the surface of the wall and give it some time to set. Then they take the tool and perform horizontal, vertical or circular movements.

Patterns with a sponge and washcloth

Decorative plaster will decorate the walls in the most original way. You can create a grainy texture with your own hands from ordinary putty and a sponge. To do this, you just need to walk the sponge over the entire surface, lightly pressing it against the wall.

Hatching

You can decorate the walls with a metal comb, “combing” the freshly applied plaster into different directions. You can get interesting “braided” patterns. The directions of movement can be wavy, circular, semicircular, or crosswise. The putty is allowed to dry and cleaned with a rag to get rid of small particles not associated with the surface. Decorative plaster applied in this way, made with your own hands from ordinary putty, allows you to obtain patterns that are unlike any other.

Snowball

The technique is very similar to the creation of Venetian plaster. But contrasting colors are used. The darker one is placed as the first layer. A light colors sprays are made. To simulate snowfall, it is best to make the top layers white.

Silk

Another easy way to create decorative surface. Using plastic film, you can get a pattern that resembles compressed silk. So:

First, apply putty to the surface in an even layer approximately 2 mm thick.

Immediately after application, a plastic film is applied to the putty area (this “canvas” does not need to be smoothed; the more folds are formed, the more interesting the texture will be).

Having covered approximately a third of the surface, they begin to tighten the folds, slightly twisting them, so that new patterns will form on the putty (repeat the action until the entire wall is covered).

After 12-15 hours, remove the film. After this, let the walls dry for some time.

After complete drying, the surface is lightly cleaned, removing loose parts and smoothing out strongly protruding areas.

The next stage of work is painting the surface. Paint is applied with a roller or sponge. Use a damp, clean sponge to remove some of the color. To remove large accumulations of paint in the corners, use a spatula wrapped in a clean rag to rub them off. The finished surface is allowed to dry. Then, to enhance the “silk” effect, pearlescent paint is applied.

Pattern and Texture Ideas

Having a good imagination and certain skills, you can create the most original patterns, a very beneficial material in terms of creating new textures is decorative plaster made from ordinary putty. Photos, videos, instructions will help you cope with any difficulties. The main ways to create original textures are given in the article, but there are many variations.

Conclusion

It’s safe to say that with patience and a good imagination, you can decorate the walls yourself, minimizing material costs for repairs. You can create and implement any ideas on the surface of the walls. If you have the talent of an artist, then using decorative plaster, created with your own hands from putty, will even allow you to reproduce paintings. Of course, to implement the most ambitious ideas, it is better to turn to professional finishers. But if you still decide to decorate the surfaces yourself, and you don’t have much experience in this matter, you should practice on a small piece of drywall and then feel free to start working on the main decor.

When the construction of the house comes to completion, the turn of finishing work begins. This is one of the most important and, at the same time, interesting stages, on which the final result of the entire construction depends.

Today, there are hundreds of ways to decorate walls, and one of the most beautiful options can rightfully be called decorative plaster, which is distinguished by a wide range of colors, at an affordable price and practicality. Decorative plaster allows you to create an original, unique style and embody any design ideas.

Plastered facade of a house

If you prepare decorative plaster correctly and get used to applying it correctly, you can create magnificent decor on the walls, no different in appearance from a fresco.

Plastered house

But many reject this construction material as a decorative finish, considering it very complex and labor-intensive. In fact, this is not true at all. In this article we will tell you about the advantages and features of this material and will dwell in detail on the process of preparing decorative plaster from ordinary putty with your own hands.

What is decorative plaster and where is it used?

Features of facade plaster

Due to the fact that the material contains modern plasticizers, the plaster is flexible, which allows even a beginner to work with it. It is universal, it can be applied to almost any surface (foam concrete, drywall, brick).

Thanks to correct application, textured plaster allows you to give the building an expensive and presentable look. Therefore, working and creating designer masterpieces on the wall using ordinary putty is a pleasure.

Applying plaster is not difficult

What is the difference between plaster and putty?

Before we move on to the process of creating decorative plaster from ordinary putty, let's understand these two concepts. In general, it is customary to call plaster mortar, which is intended for leveling walls. Putty is also commonly called a building mixture for leveling walls, but, unlike ordinary plaster, we're talking about about small errors.

What is the difference between putty and plaster?

What is the difference?

1. Grinding. If we carefully study the composition of both building materials, we will see that the putty uses substances of much smaller fractions, which makes it possible to create a thin coating.
2. Price. There will also be a difference in the price of these two materials, which is due to the lower consumption of putty compared to plaster. Coarse filler costs much less for manufacturers.
3. Strength. Plaster will be much stronger than putty. That is why it is often used for finishing external walls. If we recall the composition of concrete, we know that crushed stone is added to the composition to impart strength. So it is here. The larger the fraction of substances included in the mixture, the stronger and more durable the material itself will be.
4. Compound. Plaster is mainly made from a cement-sand mixture with various additives. It can be clay-lime, clay-cement, gypsum and, less commonly, clay-cement composition. To produce putty, manufacturers use cement with sand, to which various plasticizers are added.

Starting plaster with coarse dispersion

Facade putty

In order to understand the scope of use and performance properties of various types of plaster and putty, let's take a closer look at the composition and types of these two materials.

Types of plaster for facade work

Today there are several types of plaster on the market, which differ in composition and connecting link.

Advantages of textured plaster

If you decide to choose ordinary putty as a façade finish to create an intricate decor, you will have to work hard and practice applying the finish to get a really high-quality finish. But the result is worth it.

Decorative plaster is, first of all, a play of textures. And the color scheme plays the second part. It is important to understand when starting work that it is through texture and relief that you will achieve a complex texture on the wall.

Stone-like facade plaster

Textured plaster has the following qualities:

• easy to apply;
• is highly resistant to moisture and UV rays;
• can be applied to any surface (foam concrete, brick, etc.);
• allows you to give the wall an original style;
• does not require perfect alignment before application;
• it is possible to choose any color scheme;
• goes well with other finishing materials;
• has a long service life;
• environmentally friendly material;
• increases the thermal insulation and sound insulation properties of the room;
• you can create a complex texture.

The possibilities of decorative plaster are not limited to creating an original texture. Decorative plaster can be used to create intricate patterns and paintings.

Decorative plaster at home

It is best to use silicone putty mixtures as a base. They are more elastic, allow you to achieve perfect texture and the necessary relief, and also have high resistance to mechanical damage. Despite the intricacy of the texture, this material is quite easy to care for. Dust and dirt can be easily removed with ordinary detergents.

Varieties of plaster textures for facade finishing

There are two types of decorative plaster for facade works:

• structural plaster It is applied in several layers and is made on a silicate or acrylic base. To add structure, manufacturers use marble chips or granular quartz elements. It has excellent adhesion;

  Structural plaster

• textured plaster It has a coarsely dispersed structure, which makes it possible to create intricate patterns and reliefs on the surface. It hides all roughness and unevenness and does not require particularly thorough preparation of the walls before applying it. Depending on the pigment, composition and structure, textured plaster can perfectly imitate natural stone, marble, and wood.

  Textured plaster

The following options are classified according to invoice:

• bark beetle. Stone grains of a certain size are added to the finished mixture, which determines the intensity of the pattern on the wall. The relief of the finish resembles the structure of wood eaten away by a wood-boring beetle;

  Plaster bark beetle

• lamb gives a lumpy structure, reminiscent of sheep's wool in pattern;

  Lamb plaster

• fur coat is one of the most common finishing textures and depends more on the application technique than on the texture of the mixture;

  Plaster coat

• pebble. This plaster contains large stone grains of the same fraction. In relief, this pattern resembles croup;

  Pebble plaster

• mosaic texture can only be made using acrylic and silicone composition. After applying the plaster, a transparent layer with stone chips is formed on the wall.

  Mosaic plaster

Tools for preparing decorative plaster

Before you start cooking, stock up convenient tools. This will simplify the work and allow you to quickly prepare the desired consistency.

Plastering tools

You will need:

• a spacious container for the finished mixture (bucket, plastic container);
• electric drill or low-speed construction mixer;
• grater for leveling the surface of the plaster layer;

  Sponge trowel for plaster

• trowel;
• sandpaper;
• 2-3 spatulas of different sizes;
• building level;
• plumb line;
• a smoothing iron that will help smooth and structure the surface of the material;

  Stainless steel smoother

• several brushes of different sizes for painting dried plaster (the number of brushes depends on the color scheme);
• a sponge with which you will create various effects on a plane.

  Plaster sponges

Process technology for working with decorative plaster

1. Preparatory work for leveling the walls.
2. Preparation of decorative plaster from putty.
3. Creating a base layer of plaster.
4. Working on creating a textured coating.
5. Finish coating.

Stage 1. Preparatory work before applying decorative plaster

Step 1. We carry out preparatory work surfaces. We clean off all paint, varnish and other debris. Wash the wall thoroughly.

Brick façade cleaning

Step 2. We prime the surface. This will allow you to seal all the cracks, level the walls as much as possible and stop the putty from being absorbed by the wall surface, since the primer has excellent waterproofing properties.

Facade primer will extend the life of walls and exterior finishes

Facade primer

Step 3. We apply an antiseptic and anti-corrosion protective layer. If decorative plaster is applied to a surface where there are metal nails, screws, pipes, then it is necessary to first apply a protective layer to all these parts. Otherwise, in the future, it may appear through the plaster. rust stain. The antiseptic will protect the surface from the formation of fungus, mold and other microorganisms.

Step 4. Let the primer and protective layer dry thoroughly for at least 12-14 hours. It is very important to wait this period of time, otherwise, after a short period of time, the plaster will lag behind the surface. If after the first primer a layer lag is visible or there is a suspicion that the surface is friable, then it is recommended to apply the primer in several layers, each time waiting for complete drying. The average time for polymerization and drying of the mixture is 15 hours, but before starting work, be sure to read the instructions on the package, since depending on the chemical components, the period can be significantly increased.

Video - Application of Ceresit CT 16 primer

Video - The process of applying primer to walls

Important! All finishing work must be carried out at a temperature not lower than +5°C. Otherwise, the quality of the result and performance properties facade finishing will be low.

Step 5. We define building level degree of leveling. Keep in mind that checking the evenness of the walls should be done in several positions: horizontally, vertically and diagonally.

Now that finishing can be applied to the walls, we are preparing decorative plaster.

Stage 2. Preparing decorative plaster: step-by-step instructions

You can make textured plaster from almost any ordinary putty.

In order to decorate walls with textured putty, you need to prepare the following materials:

• putty (regular from any manufacturer);
• white acrylic primer;
• water (cold);
• acrylic lacquer;
• paint of the required color;
• glaze for finishing coat.

Step 1. We take a deep vessel (bucket) and mix in equal proportions ordinary putty, water and a building mixture for sealing seams. You can first mix only the bulk ingredients, and then slowly add cold water. Then you will speed up the mixing process and eliminate the formation of lumps.

Filling dry ingredients

Step 2. Mix the mixture thoroughly with a construction mixer or electric drill with a whisk attachment.

Kneading process

Step 3. If the final version requires a certain color, then after thoroughly mixing, add pigment to the finished consistency.

Step 4. Checking the texture of the finished material. If you feel that the consistency is too thick and does not allow you to work and create the necessary patterns on the surface, then you can add a little water, but do not overdo it, otherwise the material will roll or flow down the surface for a long time.

The consistency of the solution should be like mashed potatoes.

Advice! Prepare only as much mixture as you need in the near future. The solution will thicken quite quickly and will be difficult to work with.

Stage 3. Creating a Base Layer

Take a small amount of the prepared mixture with a spatula and apply a thin layer to the wall surface. The layer thickness should not exceed 2-3 mm. Use a special spatula for facade work and start stretching from the lower right corner.

Applying the base layer

Wait for a technological break (10-30 minutes) before starting to perform the relief. The drying time of the base depends on the technical features of the working mixture.

Stage 4. Working on creating a textured coating

Step 1. Mark the wall. This is an important point if, say, you are planning to turn your idea into a designer masterpiece and do not want to limit yourself to the usual application of textured putty. We use masking tape to mark the work area, and the solution can extend onto the paper. Once the job is complete, this tape will need to be carefully removed.

Step 2. Take a spatula, pick up a small amount of putty again and apply the mixture to the wall. It can be applied in several movements, depending on the design intent: scarring, circular movements, horizontal or vertical strokes. If you want to create chaotic strokes on the wall, without a specific pattern or relief, then you can alternate the technique. If your plan involves a certain pattern, then choose movements in one direction.

Application of decorative plaster

After each application of the mixture to the wall, thoroughly clean the spatula or grater before adding a new portion of the solution. Under no circumstances should the remaining mixture be placed back into the bucket of plaster.

Important! Practice applying the relief to a sheet of drywall first. This will give you the opportunity to “feel” the material and create exactly the design you had in mind.

With a spatula with a serrated edge, you can create a specific design, and with a special roller with a ready-made design, you can transfer beautiful patterns to the wall. The structure and relief of the wall can be adjusted during the process. If the strokes are too harsh and thick, take a trowel and, lightly touching the wall, walk over the surface.

Bark beetle style performed by translational continuous movements performed in a horizontal or vertical position. The pattern will depend on the movement of your hand and it is better to apply it with a trowel; it will appear already while applying the mixture to the wall. But individual strokes can be created with a grater, applying it to the wall and pressing lightly.

The consistency of the solution should resemble thick sour cream, otherwise the mixture may flow off the wall, disturbing the pattern. After applying one layer with a trowel, the “milk”, which no longer contains pebbles, is removed from the trowel with a spatula. If this is not done, then the “bark beetle” relief will not be pronounced. Hold the tool at an angle of 60 degrees when applying the solution.

The thickness of the layer will depend on the grain size in the finished mixture. The average drying time is 24-72 hours.

Decorative bark beetle plaster: application method

Drawing

Video - Technology for applying bark beetle plaster

Advice! If you need to take a break from work, then cover the border of the completed finished drawing with masking tape, over which apply a wet solution. When you return to work, carefully remove the tape and continue the process. This will avoid visible grooves and transitions in the terrain.

"Pebble" texture achieved by sharp movements in a clockwise direction. It is very important not to interrupt the finishing work, since the hardening of the plaster can give a sharp transition on the wall.

Pebble plaster application technology - photo

Video - Lesson on applying pebble plaster

Step 3. To ensure that the painting dries completely, you need to protect the façade from direct exposure to sunlight and wind. To do this, it is necessary to install a protective construction screen made of mesh or film.

If the film is pressed tightly against the plaster, you will get very interesting patterns.

Creating complex terrain using a special roller

Using a special roller covered with steel mesh, rubberized or porous, you can create a unique pattern of any complexity on the surface. You can purchase such a tool in a store or get creative with the process and make such a roller yourself by wrapping it with twine or cord. Keep in mind that the more often the rope is wound, the denser the relief structure will be.

Plaster rollers

Textured rollers

All work is carried out with a roller, which is carefully dipped into the putty and then the mixture is applied in a thin layer to the wall. Here you can use your imagination and work with the roller in different directions.

Stage 5. Finish coating

Now that the desired pattern on the wall has been created, we proceed to the final stage. You can paint decorative plaster in any color or varnish it. This process is not complicated, but the result really pleases you long years, several nuances should be taken into account.

Painting decorative plaster

Textured putty is best painted in 2 colors. This will give the surface greater relief and add volume.

Methods of painting decorative plaster

If you want to focus on the convex parts of the picture, then it is better to paint these places using the dry brush method. But all the depressions and recesses, on the contrary, will be emphasized by the wet brush method, which will slightly blur the color.

If you decide to paint textured putty in dark colors, then it is better to choose the wet brush method, which will slightly blur the pigment. When painting the surface in a light color, apply the paint with a dry brush.

After the painting process has reached the finish line, let the paint dry well and cover it with varnish. Firstly, it will give a beautiful shade to the paint, fix it and protect it from fading and fading. Use a water-based varnish and apply 2-3 layers, each time waiting for the previous one to dry completely.

How to paint decorative plaster

Despite the fact that the process of creating decorative plaster from putty is not complicated and does not require serious skills, watch the video with step-by-step instructions to do everything correctly.

Video - Painting decorative plaster

Video - How to make decorative plaster from ordinary putty with your own hands

Decorative plaster, prepared with your own hands from ordinary store-bought putty, is not inferior in quality to the most expensive factory-made solutions. Finishing the kitchen walls with such a homemade mixture costs mere pennies, and using one or another intricate method of applying it allows you to get a result indistinguishable from spectacular photos surfaces coated with premium compounds.

Textured putty plaster: recipes

The most budget-friendly, environmentally friendly and accessible basis for making homemade textured plaster is an ordinary dry gypsum putty from any manufacturer, and to create complex relief coatings it is better to use its finishing version, and to obtain the “bark beetle” texture - the starting one.

Decorative plaster can be made independently from ordinary putty.

So that the finished composition is more elastic, stronger, easier to apply and adheres more firmly to kitchen walls ah, a mixture for sealing seams in sheets of drywall, a primer is added to the putty deep penetration, or PVA glue in an amount of 3-6% by weight of dry putty.

Recipe one

The simplest, most basic composition of homemade plaster includes only 3 ingredients:

• ready-made dry gypsum putty with additives;
• water;
• PVA glue.

This plaster is prepared very simply - using construction mixer The dry finishing mixture is mixed with water and glue is introduced into it. The result is a rather thick, plastic composition, which is immediately applied to the wall after mixing, while the relief on the surface of such gypsum plaster is created thanks to the special techniques used for its application.

Recipe two

The second recipe, more expensive, but also better-quality textured homemade plaster, involves the use of high-quality putty mixtures produced by Knauf.

Before applying plaster, the wall must be primed

The composition of this improved plaster includes:

• “Satengips” – finely dispersed dry gypsum putty with mineral additives that ensure high elasticity of the composition – 3 parts;
• river, seeded and well-washed sand - 3 parts;
• “Fugenfüller” is a special gypsum putty with polymer additives, intended for sealing seams in drywall - 1 part.

All components of this plaster are mixed dry, then mixed with water and kneaded with a mixer.

Recipe three

Another mixture with which you can create a textured coating on the walls consists of:

• deep penetration acrylic primer;
• "Satengypsa".

Such plaster is prepared as follows: the soil is diluted with settled water in a ratio of 2:1, after which this solution is gradually poured into the dry putty and the composition is constantly mixed. The result is a thick paste-like mass, which is used to obtain a relief coating.

The pattern can be applied to the plaster using special rollers or improvised materials.

Applying homemade decorative plaster

The process of creating a textured wall covering from ordinary gypsum putty includes the following technological steps:

• preparatory work;
• creation of a coverage base;
• creation of relief;
• finishing decoration.

Preparing kitchen walls for applying plaster mixture

1. Before you start plastering work, if possible, remove things and furniture from the kitchen, and then clean the walls of the previous finishing materials.

2. Inspect the wall surfaces and fill the cracks and potholes found on them with putty.

Advice. Take the time to check the evenness of the walls with a plumb line and a spirit level. If the wall surface deviates significantly from the vertical or has obvious depressions and distortions, it will need to be completely plastered before decorative finishing.

3. Prepared for further work, treat the cleaned and leveled walls with acrylic water-dispersion primer and let it dry.

While the soil dries, prepare for work:

• trowel;
• drill mixer;
• a couple of large plastic buckets;
• set of spatulas;
• several foam sponges;
• tray or basin;
• grater and smoother;
• special textured roller or plaster stencil.

Adding texture to plaster using a brush

Creating a base plaster layer

According to one of the above recipes, prepare a medium portion plaster mixture and use a trowel to spread it over the wall, forming a layer 3-4 mm thick.

Attention! Gypsum putty hardens quickly! In order to have time to form the desired texture on the surface of the coating, the composition should not be applied to the entire wall, but only to a separate section of it.

Having used up all the prepared solution, smooth the surface of the wet plaster with a trowel as soon as possible and begin creating the texture.

Formation of decorative relief on the surface of plaster

In order to give the surface of the plaster a relief, you can use:

• special corrugated, fur or patterned rubber roller;
• notched spatula;
• plaster float;
• finished stencil;
• available means - a bath sponge, plastic wrap, a wad of foil or a plastic bag.

The simplest, fastest and most convenient way to form a texture is to treat the surface of the plaster with a special roller.

By walking over the damp surface with a nap roller, you will get a texture similar to tousled plush, and by using a mesh grooved roller, you will achieve the effect of a surface lined with small pebbles; you can make the most complex floral or fantasy ornaments using a rubber patterned tool.

Applying a pattern using a broom

Ready-made factory stencils, which leave beautiful, clear prints in the raw solution, will also significantly simplify your work on decorating walls, but their use requires certain skills and dexterity, in addition, you will have to wash the rubber sole of such stamps often, which will slow down the pace of work. .

If you do not have all of the above professional tools, try to form a relief with a notched trowel; to do this, lightly press it into the soft plaster and drag it along it from top to bottom in a slight wave-like motion. As a result of this “combing”, characteristic parallel grooves will remain on the surface of the coating.

In addition to spatulas, rollers and stencils, you can use a loosely crumpled sheet of foil, a sponge or crumpled plastic film to create original, beautiful prints.

Finishing – painting and varnishing

After texturing is completed, allow the coating to dry and cure for a day.

Then, using fine-grained sandpaper, clean off the excessively protruding roughness and seams between individual areas on the plaster and treat it with a water-dispersed acrylic primer.

Advice. In order for structural plaster to fully demonstrate all its wonderful decorative qualities, it should be painted in 2 approaches, using paint of two different, contrasting or consonant colors. This method of painting reveals the relief created on the surface and emphasizes its depth and volume.

Structural plaster can be painted in two colors in 2 ways:

• “blurring” method;
• using the dry brush method.

After application, the plaster can be painted

Regardless of which method you decide to use, the plastered wall will first need to be painted in the background color. To do this, take a long-haired paint roller, dip it into the base paint, and carefully work it over the entire wall surface. When the first coat of paint has dried, repeat this operation.

Decorating using the dry brush method

A day later, when the base paint layer has completely dried, pour paint of a second, lighter additional color into the painting tray. Take a wide flange brush, dip it into the tray, pressing the bristles of the tool to the edges of the cuvette, remove excess paint from the brush.

Using horizontal light tangential movements, holding the brush almost parallel to the work surface, apply the tinting paint to the plaster.

Decoration using the “washing” method

Using a nap roller, apply a darker color of paint to the wall painted in the base tone.

As soon as the new coat of paint has set slightly (but not yet dried), wipe the wall damp cloth or a large sponge. By washing off some of the dark paint from the most convex parts of the relief, you will expose the background layer on them, and thereby reveal the structure of the plaster.

To fix the paint composition (after it has completely dried), cover the walls with two layers of water-soluble varnish.

Now, knowing the general rules for making homemade decorative plaster, you can decorate the walls of your kitchen with a beautiful, non-flammable, durable and absolutely harmless material at minimal cost.

Decorative plaster from putty - video

Decorative putty plaster - photo

Respected home renovation masters, accustomed to putting their homes in order with their own hands, know how to save on materials like no one else. It will be incomprehensible to them to buy special and very expensive decorative decoration for the walls. For what?! Why such wastefulness if ordinary plaster produces excellent decorative plaster? In order for the wall to acquire an original texture that makes the interior expensive and presentable, it is not necessary to spend a long time learning the skills from a renovation guru - just follow our advice and watch several thematic videos on this topic.

Advantages of “homemade” wall decoration

Every repairman wants to know... how much it will cost him the pleasure of seeing a fresh interior. Therefore, the first place any repair begins is calculating the funds for the necessary materials and a detailed list of ways to save.

Decorative plaster from ordinary putty is also a way to save money for more necessary needs, which is why the method of turning something ordinary into something unique is so popular among repairmen.

1. When choosing ordinary putty as decorative, you can save your budget by 30-40%.
2. Modern plasters contain plasticizers that improve the adhesion properties of the material; they are pliable and easy to apply to the surface.
3. A plastered wall does not absorb odors and is very easy to care for.
4. As a result of little effort, you get a very interesting textured original design.
5. This finish lasts quite a long time and does not lose its attractiveness.
6. Putty is an excellent sound and heat insulating material.
7. The master receives incomparable pleasure from working with such obedient and uncomplicated material.

What will you need for work?

The list of tools needed for the job is so short that they can be listed using the fingers of only one hand. And this is not an exaggeration! Check:

1. Set of spatulas.
2. Grater and trowel for grouting.
3. Building level.
4. Plumb.
5. Ironing iron.

The technology for turning ordinary plaster into unusual one is also simple and consists of several simple steps.

The video shows how decorative plaster is created from ordinary putty, and the videos exist of different durations, illuminating the details of the process in different ways. In this regard, advice: to familiarize yourself, choose those in which the process can be seen in as much detail as possible.

Surface decoration technology (step by step)

Preparatory work

The plaster should be applied to perfectly clean walls: not a speck of dust, not a piece of old wallpaper or old plaster should be on them. Before the main work, check the surface for cracks, mark, if any, their locations, fill with plaster and let dry.

Check the evenness of the base using a building level.

Prime the surface and only after that can it be used as a work surface.

Base layer

How does the process begin? Do-it-yourself decorative plaster from putty, a video about the creation of which has filled the Internet, is, initially, a base layer that needs to be given the desired texture before it hardens.

Create the database like this:

1. Dilute the mixture with water according to the instructions.
2. Prepare as much putty as you can apply in one go (the material, despite the presence of plasticizers in the composition, hardens quickly).
3. Create the thickness of the base layer taking into account the height of the decorative texture, which is 1-1.5 mm.

Textured coating

What method to apply textured pattern on the wall? With help special tools or improvised means at hand. And, believe me, the result obtained from prints of an ordinary crumpled plastic bag can exceed all expectations.

To create a texture you will need:

• roller;
• stencils;
• notched spatulas, brush, trowels;
• plastic bags and other improvised means.

Some masters use nothing but their own fingers, but still get the most gorgeous texture.

Using a construction brush with metal bristles, you can create an original and fashionable lace pattern that resembles lace.

Swirl patterns on walls are very popular in modern design, to obtain which you need to “write” curls on wet putty various sizes and directions.

Try yourself as a designer and artist - we are sure that the decorative plaster created with your own hands from ordinary putty will look no worse than that of a professional.

How to paint textured walls correctly

We will not go into detail when describing the final stage of the work: the fact that unnecessary and not very aesthetic bulges will have to be removed with sandpaper, and then clean the walls from a layer of dust, is a no brainer.

Let's introduce novice craftsmen to the nuances of painting walls.

Color textured walls There is no point in using just one color - the texture will be lost in it and all the beauty of the pattern will be covered up with paint.

Paint correctly decorative walls in two stages:

1. The first layer is dark-colored paint, which must be applied very carefully, without missing a single depression.
2. The second is the same shade, but several shades lighter. It must be applied with a brush, barely touching the surface, so that the paint gets onto the texture and does not get deeper into dimples and other recesses.

In order to ensure the durability of the paint, the painted walls are covered with a layer of transparent varnish.

Wall finishing with decorative plaster is work that is carried out on internal or external surfaces. They are aimed at giving walls or ceilings a certain texture and color. Depending on the chosen composition, different techniques for applying this material are used. Only the preparatory work remains unchanged.

To decorate the walls with plaster yourself, you will need the following:

• spatulas of different sizes;
• graters and graters;
• trowel;
• containers;
• brushes, rollers and sponges;
• drill with mixer attachment;
• stepladder or scaffolding;
• plastic film, masking tape;
• plaster mixture, wax, paint.

For the preparatory stage you need the following tools and materials:

• sandpaper, sanding machine;
• rule;
• level and plumb;
• spatulas;
• reinforcing mesh;
• deep penetration primer;
• starting plaster, putty.

Preparatory stage

Plaster finishing requires a perfectly prepared surface. To do this, you need to carry out the following manipulations:

1. Completely remove the old coating or clean it of traces of paint, wallpaper, and so on.
2. Level the walls using starting plaster and reinforcing mesh or plasterboard sheets.
3. Fill possible surface defects, such as potholes and cracks, with putty.
4. Remove protruding parts.
5. Check the evenness of the walls with a level or plumb line.
6. Apply a coat of primer twice to enhance adhesion.

Wall finishing with structural plaster

This material is used for finishing work on external and internal surfaces. Do-it-yourself decorative plaster finishing does not require extensive experience or qualifications - House master can handle it easily. Difficulties can only arise with applying the mixture to the ceiling.

Preparation of the solution

The modern construction market offers ready-made mixtures in plastic containers various volumes or dry powders in bags that need to be diluted with water. If we are talking about saving your budget, then it is better to buy powdered material and prepare decorative plaster yourself. For this purpose, you will need an electric drill with a mixer attachment, water and a mixing container.

Important! Most structural plasters dry out very quickly, and water cannot be added to them after preparation, so it is not recommended to make large batches so as not to lose the material.

Material consumption directly depends on the filler fraction:

• Coarse-grained material - 2 kg per square meter.
• Medium grain – 1.7 kg.
• Fine-grained – 0.7 kg.

The first step is to wash the dilution container and pour into it the amount of water indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. The temperature of the liquid should be approximately 20 degrees. Then you should gradually add the solution to the water, stirring it with a mixer.

After this, you need to wait about 15 minutes and stir the plaster again. If the material is made on the basis of acrylic resins, then color is added to it, otherwise it is subject to subsequent painting.

Application Features

The prepared composition is scooped onto a spatula and applied to the wall, after which the plaster is stretched over the surface. Excess material is also removed with a spatula. During application, it is important to maintain the thickness of the plaster layer, which must correspond to the fraction of the material, so it is not recommended to make it more than 3 mm. At the same time, a layer that is too thin will not be able to completely cover the walls, and after drying the primer will appear on them.

As mentioned above, this material dries instantly, so there is limited time for work. To ensure an even layer of plaster, it should be applied at a time. If the surface to be treated is too large, you will have to divide it into sections with masking tape. Then apply the plaster with an overlap, remove the tape before the material hardens, and treat the rest of the area in the same way.

Rubbing plaster

This stage is considered the most responsible. Depends on its correct implementation appearance the resulting surface and its performance characteristics. Work must begin immediately after the material has set. This usually takes 30 minutes. It’s easy to check if the wall is ready: just put your palm against it, if it doesn’t stick, you can start.

The procedure is carried out using a plastic trowel. To achieve different effects, different rubbing techniques are used (see photo):

You should know!

If for some reason it is not possible to treat the entire wall at one time, then you do not need to rub exactly to the boundaries of the treated area. You need to leave the plaster untouched at the edges, and after applying the entire layer, thoroughly rub the joints.

VIDEO: applying decorative plaster “Lamb” (master class)

Coloring

A day after the main work has been carried out, you can begin painting the wall. The first step is to sand the entire surface to smooth out minor defects. Then the wall is painted dark and waited until it dries. The next layer of paint should be 1-2 shades lighter. The work is carried out with a regular paint roller, and the joints of the wall with the floor and ceiling are treated with a brush. After the second layer has dried, it is recommended to apply a gloss varnish.

Wall decoration with textured plaster

First, prepare the solution taking into account the manufacturer’s recommendations, after which it is applied to the surface using spatulas. It takes longer to dry than structural paint, so you can safely treat the entire wall. Excess material is also removed with a spatula. After processing the entire area of ​​the wall, you can begin to create the texture.

How to make a textured layer

• roller;
• This coating can be obtained using the following tools:
• stencil stamp;

trowel and spatula.

Using a roller is the easiest and fastest way. Using this tool you can create a surface resembling velor. To do this, you need to forcefully pass it over the entire surface of the wall, while the movements should be directed in one direction. Then wait for the material to dry and remove the protruding fragments with a spatula blade.

If the process seems too complicated, then you can purchase special stencil stamps with relief patterns in construction stores. These products are simply pressed onto fresh plaster, after which a relief remains on it. The main inconvenience is the need to constantly wash the stencil with water to remove any remaining material from its surface.

Using spatulas and trowels, they create designs that resemble the texture of natural stone, suede or concrete. You need to work with them according to the same principle as with all the above tools. A brush, spatula or trowel is pressed to the surface and passed over its entire area. If you don’t have a construction tool at hand, you can use a regular sponge or even in a plastic bag. In general, anything that can be left on the surface by the relief will do.

VIDEO: decorating walls with textured plaster

How to dye

Such decorative plaster for interior work does not require painting, but to emphasize the texture it is better to paint it. First, the surface is cleaned with fine-grained sandpaper, then the resulting dust is brushed off. The first layer of paint is applied with a long-haired roller, and the second with a short-haired roller. The paint tones should be slightly different. They need to be applied at intervals of 24 hours, and the plaster should dry for about 48 hours after giving the texture.

If you don’t have a roller at hand, the process of painting decorative plaster is as follows:

1. Open a can of paint and pour it into a special container. The brush is completely dipped into it, for the entire length of the bristles. Then press it against the embossed edge of the container to remove excess paint. If there is no special container, you can squeeze the bristles of the brush onto a piece of multi-layer cardboard.
2. Now you can start applying paint. There is no need to paint every detail; you should apply the layer with sweeping movements, barely touching the surface. Thus, the paint will not rub into the texture, but will only touch the protruding fragments.
3. Wait until the first layer dries and apply a second, lighter one. The same technique is used as for the first layer.
4. The last step will be applying varnish. This material is first diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio, after which it is applied with a wide, clean brush. After some time (each varnish takes a certain time to dry), you can apply a second layer. After about 1-2 days you can touch the plastered wall.

Some artists use the wash method. It involves applying only one layer of paint, which is subsequently rubbed with a damp cloth. As a result, the texture remains saturated in color, and the protruding parts are lighter.

Drawings and panels

Before working with decorative plaster, you need to immediately decide on the presence of additional design elements on the walls, for example, various drawings or panels. They can decorate and elevate even the most ordinary interior, especially if they are combined with the right lighting.

What drawings can be used and where to place them

A win-win option is separate wall, which is pre-finished with stone or stucco around the perimeter. It is also appropriate to place these elements between windows, near interior doors or along the edges of an arched passage.

If we are talking about a children's room, then here you can fantasize as much as you like. The drawings can be based on the theme of a child’s favorite fairy tale or cartoon. For a children's room, it is permissible to apply drawings over the entire area of ​​the walls.

As for bedrooms or living rooms, everything is much more complicated here. The first rule is that the drawing should not bring disharmony to the interior. Drawings on the walls are only allowed for classic design, Baroque, Empire, etc. It goes without saying that in modern or high-tech, drawings and panels will look superfluous.

The tone of the painted panel should either contrast with the tone of the adjacent wall, or differ from it by 2 tones. The combination of motley and dark tones is unacceptable.

Application techniques

There are three main methods of surface decoration that require artistic taste. Therefore, it is better to trust the professionals or get a master class on decorative plasters.

Working with a stencil

This creation option is the simplest. You can use fragments of plywood or drywall as a stencil, having previously cut out patterns on them.

The application process is as follows:

Creating a bas-relief using construction tools

The relief graphics method is also considered one of the most popular. It involves the use of plastic, fine-grained plasters based on synthetic binders, acrylic paints and clear varnish. To carry out such operations you will also need brushes of different shapes and sizes, spatulas made of various materials, pointed wooden pegs.

The process goes like this:

• After applying the final layer of plaster, the master, using the selected tool, applies a relief pattern to the surface. The most simple example are waves drawn with a paint brush.
• The composition is completed with a decorated relief frame, which is created using a sponge or foam roller.
• After the drawing has completely dried, it is painted. There are also no clear recommendations here - it all depends on imagination and talent.

Hand sculpting

The last method is considered the most difficult and without specialized education in sculpture, most likely, nothing will work out.

The purpose of this operation is to create a relief on the wall being processed by hand sculpting. Such panels can occupy only part of the wall, or the entire area. After drying, the surfaces are also treated with paint and varnish.

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster is applied quite simply, if you do not take into account the artistic aspects of the issue. The main thing is to adhere to the above tips and recommendations from manufacturers.

- one of the popular materials in modern renovations, but the high cost of ready-made mixtures forces us to look for alternative ways to implement the idea. And it should be noted that home craftsmen managed to invent several successful compositions in which homemade decorative plaster is in no way inferior to the highest quality ready-made solutions. In the article we'll talk

about how to make decorative plaster yourself, what components are needed for this, in what proportions, how homemade compositions for interior and exterior work differ. We will also offer several recipes and cooking methods.

Decorative plaster is one of the most effective ways to decorate premises with your own hands.

Composition of decorative plaster

Decorative plaster is profitable, beautiful, practical, the coating is environmentally friendly and repairable. There are many techniques for applying the composition, which allows you to create. If necessary, color can be added to some compositions, and the surfaces are always - this is a powerful argument in the choice of material when implementing various designs. Watch several ways to make decorative plaster yourself; video tutorials will give you interesting ideas for decorating surfaces.

To understand how to make decorative plaster with your own hands, you need to understand the composition of the material. Essentially, the basic component of the mixture is a binder: cement, gypsum, lime, putty, silicate glass, silicone, acrylic and even clay.

Three-dimensional drawings can be created using a stencil

• For minerals and cement - sand, stone chips or flour, small particles of minerals, shell fragments, etc.
• Polymer based on acrylic resin, organosilicon (silicate) or silicone - synthetic fillers that give the coating the effect of leather, suede, silk, wood texture, as well as stone chips, which allows you to create integral surfaces (without joints and seams), as if carved from natural stone.

Volume is achieved by applying layers in several stages

For viscosity, good adhesion and elasticity, additives - plasticizers - are mixed into the composition; at home, PVA glue is most often used.

We suggest you familiarize yourself with the materials on how to make decorative plaster; the video shows you how to do it yourself.

Decorative plaster recipes that can be prepared at home

We have already figured out the composition of decorative plaster; each of the components can be bought at a hardware store or collected in nature. It is important to properly prepare natural materials with your own hands: sand, stone chips, shell particles - rinse, sift and dry, try to use fractions from 0.7 to 3 mm, if clay or lime is used, then soak them and rub through a sieve.

Watch how Venetian decorative plaster is made with your own hands from putty, a video tutorial on how to turn ordinary putty into an exquisite decor.

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster from ordinary putty

The simplest and most inexpensive decorative plaster for interior work with your own hands is ordinary putty: small, thin - for relief coatings with strokes, strong-grained - for a pronounced, but not noticeable structure such as bark beetle. To make it stronger, more elastic, hold tighter and easier to apply to the wall, PVA glue or deep penetration primer is mixed in with it in a ratio of 2.5-6% by weight (the higher the percentage, the stronger the finishing layer, but it dries much longer).

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster, in the photo there is a textured pattern, decorated in 2 types: washing and patination

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster from ordinary putty 3 mm, and after the top layer has set, it is textured with improvised materials (crumpled paper, polyethylene, sponges), purchased stamps (usually for brick or masonry) or rollers with various patterns. The relief pattern is applied with a small soft spatula using chaotic strokes.

Another way to apply decorative plaster with your own hands from ordinary putty is to first lay the first, smooth layer, it will serve as a background; when it dries, it must be sanded and preferably covered with primer. Next, a stencil is applied and an additional convex layer is made on it, a three-dimensional pattern. Floral patterns look beautiful here: bunches of grapes, climbing plants and geometric patterns. After drying, the sharp edges, for naturalness, are treated with a fine abrasive, after which the surface is painted, and the decor is processed manually with colored paints, patina, gilding and other decorative techniques.

Surface textured to resemble natural stone masonry

We offer a way to make decorative plaster with your own hands; the video explains step by step how to create textured waves.

Homemade composition of decorative plaster

If it is expensive for you to buy ready-made putty for some reason, we offer a completely simple composition of polymer-adhesive decorative plaster with your own hands. Required:

• PVA glue – 800 g;
• 5% solution of CMC – carboxymethylcellulose, powdery material, used for wallpapering – 2000 g, soaked according to the manufacturer’s instructions indicated on the package;
• 10% solution of laundry soap, rub and soak in water, stir to a uniform consistency until a thick gel:
• Chalk powder (calcium carbonate) – 6500 g, can be replaced with gypsum.

The components are combined and kneaded with a drill with a mixing attachment until a paste is formed. Apply to the wall as described above. This homemade decorative plaster made from putty takes a very long time to dry.

The master class in the next video will tell you several ways to texture decorative plaster from putty, video tutorials will help you choose the right tool for the required invoice.

A few more recipes on how to prepare decorative plaster, with explanations

Composition for interior work:

• River sand, washed, sifted - 3 hours, quarry sand can be used, but it should be soaked to wash away clay impurities;
• Satengips – ready-made dry gypsum thin putty with mineral additives – 3 hours;
• Fugenfüller - ready-made dry gypsum mixture with polymer additives - 1 hour, for moisture resistance and strength of decorative plaster.

The ingredients are mixed dry, mixed with water and kneaded thoroughly.

The next mixture that can be imitated consists of soil and satengypsum. We take deep penetration soil, which increases adhesion and improves moisture resistance; suitable types are those that do not form an impermeable film - aqueous dispersions of a synthetic polymer. We dilute the soil with water 2 to 1. Gradually add satengypsum, knead, you should get a paste-like consistency. The solution needs to stand for a few minutes and stir again to remove air from the mixture.

Methods for texturing decorative plaster using ordinary putty

From any ready-made plaster with additives that you can buy in a store, you can safely prepare decorative plaster by mixing the composition with water and adding PVA glue to the mixture. In fact, a thick solution is obtained, applied with a spatula, depending on the application methods, various relief coatings are obtained.

Below is a video tutorial on how to make a roller with your own hands for decorative plaster.

For wet rooms, you can prepare decorative plaster from tile adhesive. It is diluted according to the recipe on the packaging, applied to the surface in a thin layer, and then textures are drawn using templates or improvised objects. Usually they imitate stone or brickwork You can smooth out the pattern and make it look natural with a brush dipped in water.

A simple way of decorative exterior plaster

It is even easier to do external decorative plaster with your own hands; here you mix regular plaster. Lime can be added to the mortar for facade work only in regions with a dry climate, where humidity does not exceed 65%. The larger the sandstone fraction, the more structured the surface will be.

Do-it-yourself decorative plaster is prepared in the following proportion: 1 tsp of portladder cement (preferably white) at least M 400 to 3 tsp of sand, the dry components are mixed and mixed with water until the consistency of medium-density sour cream.

The secret of decorativeness is in the method of applying the solution to the surface - spraying; it is better to do this with a spray bottle or with your own hands with a brush (brush) with long bristles. The result is a fur coat-like coating.

To create a pattern with your own hands like rain (bark beetle), mix the cement-sand mortar with your own hands in a ratio of 1:3, add another part of the coarse-grained components - grains of marble, shells, onyx, mix with water until the consistency of thick sour cream, so that ready mix did not drip from the trowel.

For facades, the texture of fur coat and bark beetle is most often used; the relief is achieved by adding grain of a large fraction

This decorative plaster is applied with your own hands to the surface with a trowel, with a layer thickness equal to the grain size of the filler. When the solution has set, with the same grater dipped in water, rub the layer with your own hands vertically or diagonally, pressing the tool tightly to the surface; under pressure, the grain seems to draw grooves in the smooth surface, forming a texture.

In conclusion, watch the video on how to make decorative plaster from putty external finishing with your own hands with a 3D effect.

For creating vintage interiors You can’t do without decorative plaster, because there is simply no better solution for artificially aging walls. Amazingly cracked wall covering, traces of corrosion, patina - all these effects are unthinkable without a plastering solution.

Replacing decorative plaster with paint will not only “reduce the cost” of the interior visually, but will also reduce the number of exquisite design options by hundreds of times. Apparent savings will lead to additional expenses, because over time the paint will begin to crack and peel off from the walls, but this will not happen with plaster for at least ten years.

Compared to paper wallpaper, smooth decorative plaster looks much more prestigious. In addition, there is no need to calculate the number of rolls and make sure that they are from the same batch (due to the difference in shades). Wallpapering is not complete without adjusting the pattern, so there will be a lot of scraps. Due to uneven walls, the canvases will have to be overlapped, because that when glued end to end they will “lie” crookedly. A repeating wallpaper pattern initially cheapens the design, creating the impression of a serial design. Not to mention that the edges that bend over time make such walls look sloppy.

An ideal alternative to wallpaper from the point of view of convenience, versatility and economy is decorative plaster, which can be used without worrying about the listed details.

This amazing finishing material is sold in Moscow and other Russian cities through the Clavel-Trade trading network. The range of decorative plasters is regularly updated with new types. You can select an effect, order a product, get acquainted with its characteristics and see photos of finished coatings in interiors on our website.

Types of decorative plaster by composition and how best to use them

Depending on the recipe, decorative plaster is divided into 4 types:

limestone (Venetian), the main components of which are lime and micro-marble. Its extinction period is estimated at two to three years, which determines the strength and durability of the coating. The creation of modern interiors with “marbled” wall decoration is not complete without a finishing material based on slaked lime, prepared for at least 3 years.

Silicate plaster. In addition to “liquid glass”, the plaster mixture includes natural fillers - marble, sand, talc. Thanks to them, plaster has a unique quality - to maintain its original appearance, despite exposure to moisture.

Acrylic decorative plaster. Eco-friendly water-based latex combined with ground marble and a silicate mineral called wollastonite is excellent for finishing facades and walls inside buildings. If finishing technology is followed, the service life of acrylic-based decorative plaster reaches 15 years.

Silicone plaster is similar in composition to acrylic with the addition of polysiloxane polymers, in other words, silicones. The coating of these components withstands weather surprises, including fluctuations in humidity and temperature changes, which is why silicone mortar is used for facade work.

You can make truly profitable purchases by visiting the salons of the Clavel-Trade network. The assortment always includes lime, silicate, acrylic and silicone plasters, which will help you create any type of decor both in interiors and for exterior use.

Types of textures

Decorative plaster differs not only in composition, but also in the different tactile properties of the coating.

Which interior plaster is smoothest to the touch: Venetian, textured or structural?

One of the most pleasant to touch is the Venetian one. It is used to create a perfectly even, smooth coating. Using a lime-based composition, it is easy to imitate a marble surface with the inherent warmth of stone and mirror-like smoothness. In contrast to prices for the most budget finishing natural stone, the cost of walls with Venetian plaster is an order of magnitude lower.

Will the surface be very or slightly rough when applied? structural plaster, depends on the size of the filler particles included in the composition: silicate, dolomite, barite or marble. If they do not exceed 1 mm, then you will not be able to feel the relief with your hand. Larger fillers (from 1 to 3 mm) will make the coating textured and slightly rough to the touch.

Due to mineral additives, structural plaster masses have high strength indicators, so they are rarely used for interior decoration. They are mainly used to cover facades and walls in high-traffic areas: corridors and entrances.

Textured plaster creates a very smooth and pleasant to the touch relief. It is formed due to the high viscosity and plasticity of such a material. The particles included in its formulation with a diameter of 0.1 to 0.5 mm are responsible for the microrelief of the coating, however, it will not be rough: only velvety.

Is it expensive to decorate walls with decorative plaster?

What does the price of the finishing coating consist of?

The first thing you should pay attention to is the thickness of the layer. Everything is simple here - the more abundantly we plaster the walls, the greater the material consumption will be. For a rough calculation, you can use the following formula - 1 additional millimeter of coating thickness requires one kilogram of plaster per square meter.

The second is the number of layers needed to create a certain effect. In this case, the labor costs of the master and the time required to complete the entire “pie” increase, because Each new layer requires careful drying.

Plastering the walls yourself can be cheap, but then you will have to forget about creating an exquisite designer interior.

The cost of finishing work is also influenced by the quality of its execution - the higher the qualifications of the finisher and the more time he spends on creating the desired effect, the higher the cost of execution will be.

The complexity of the finishing project and the exclusivity of the implemented effect will require additional costs. The same applies to the saturation of the color scheme, because the more intense the color of the walls, the more colorant you will need.