The most common material used to decorate bathrooms is tile. It is ideal for this room, because it withstands moisture and temperature extremes, and also does not give in to steam. However, the bathroom can be made more attractive with plaster. Stucco for the bathroom will fit both Venetian and textured. True, you can use it far from everywhere. For example, in the shower you still have to do with tiles.
Plastering is carried out in several stages. First, the base is prepared. The surface must be cleaned of any stains. The most common of them are grease stains, paints, remains of old materials. Sometimes there are stains on concrete. If the bathroom already has old plaster, then it must be removed. Decorative plaster for the bathroom is applied in the same way as any other. That is, on a surface cleared of dirt and old materials. When the walls are cleaned, it is necessary to process them for better adhesion of the plaster with concrete. To do this, use the "slicing" method: on the wall make shallow lines. Sandblasting can also be done.
In the second stage, finally, the first layer of plaster is applied. This is done by the throwing method. The layer that is applied to the walls during the first treatment is very liquid. The plaster for the bathroom in it has a thickness of not more than 4-5 mm. When the work is done, leveling is not performed. The layer should dry. As soon as the walls are dry, it is necessary to ground them. The primer is applied to the plaster layer and evenly distributed with a trowel. After the first layer of soil has dried, you can apply the second. However, as a rule, one is quite enough. The main thing is that the entire surface is evenly coated with the composition.
After priming, the stage of finishing applying plaster follows. It differs from the stage of applying a layer under a tile only in the thickness of the layer itself. Typically, for a tile, the thickness is 0.2 cm, and for decorative finishes it is 0.5 - 0.7 cm. Plaster for the bathroom is specially selected based on its characteristics. In stores you can find special compositions that are perfect for wet rooms. The technique of applying the composition is not so complicated as it might seem to a beginner. After wetting the primer, you need to take a wide spatula. On the edge of the spatula, stucco is picked up, which is then spread on the wall. The tool must be firmly pressed to the surface at an angle of 20 degrees. Then the plaster is rubbed, while still raw, using a special grater.
If the plaster for the bathroom is planned to be textured, then at this stage the work does not end. This layer serves only as the basis for the next, decorative. In this case, a narrow spatula is used in the work. The decorative layer allows you to create various patterns and other elements on the surface. This is a creative work where you can show your taste and imagination.
Plaster for a bathroom began to be used not so long ago. This is a relatively new technology. Therefore, this finish allows you to stand out and create something original and unique. About 90% of all bathrooms are still tiled. Despite the richness of the choice of such finishes, this material has already managed to get bored. Tile decoration is a pattern that needs to be destroyed. Using plaster, you can diversify the interior or, conversely, emphasize its details. Thus, you can create a single style throughout the room. Stucco for the bathroom gives a wider range of possibilities than tiles or any other material. If you follow the instructions described, the finish will be excellent. She will stay for a long time, delight the owner and surprise his guests.
When working with decorative and textured plaster, safety rules must be observed. Be sure to protect your hands and face from the mixture.