Do-it-yourself repair is a necessity for someone, for someone a hobby. In any case, the issue of decorating a room is always the most pleasant. Here we can embody our color preferences, create a unique look of the internal space, and invest in the interior a piece of our mood and character.
In my opinion, textured wall plastering is the technology that makes it possible to make all this a reality. This material is a homogeneous mass containing filler and additives, which, when processing the wall, create various relief motifs. Once the appearance of scratches and lumps on the plastered surface was considered unprofessionalism of the master, but today a diverse combination of stripes or grain finishes is a design approach. Plaster, covered with gilding or mother of pearl, is worthy of the attention of the most exquisite houses.
Application of textured plaster is possible on various surfaces of concrete, drywall, cement, brick, as well as on wood and metal.
DIY textured plaster - materials and tools
Plaster mix is made in dry or in finished form. It is available in several forms: silicone, acrylic, mineral, silicate. When buying, pay attention to the instructions, where it can be indicated for which surfaces the mixture is intended. A variety of crumbs, fibers, grains of sand, small shells, etc. are used as filler for textured plaster.
To work, you will need tools and equipment. Trowel - used for applying and leveling plaster mix. A spatula is better in several and different sizes. Textured rollers, applicators - for creating decorative reliefs. A rough sponge and an iron grater are used to treat the plastered surface. In addition, you need a foam roller for painting (or a brush), as well as two buckets for diluting plaster and clean water.
DIY textured plaster - wall preparation
On the surface intended for plastering, it is necessary to remove the remains of wallpaper, glue, paint, traces of rust or fungi. Before work, read the instructions on the textured plaster, which will tell you how to surface treatment. Usually, the procedure for preparing the walls is: plaster (if necessary), putty, sanding, primer. Each layer should dry. Do not worry very much about the unevenness of the wall - textured plaster will help hide defects. Some brands allow you to apply the mixture simply on a dry surface without primer and putty.
DIY textured plaster - how to do it?
It is better to plaster a wall together. It is recommended to treat the entire surface at a time. You need to start from the corner, each reception is designed for one to two square meters. While one person applies a layer of plaster with a trowel or putty knife (approximately 3 mm), the second one forms the decor with the help of textured rollers or other devices. The edges of the plot are best left uneven so that the joint is not noticeable.
Fifteen to twenty minutes later, when the plaster dries out a bit, the sharp edges of the relief are slightly compared with an iron grater. After one to two days, the surface is treated with sandpaper to remove pieces of plaster that do not hold well.
DIY textured plaster - painting
You can paint the surface only after complete drying. A wide range of colorants makes it possible to create a unique design. The wall can be painted in two colors, and you can also create an antique effect with sandpaper.
At the end of the work, cover the surface with protective wax, which will increase the strength and allow you to wash the wall with detergents.