It is no secret that wall decoration plays a special role in the overall picture of the interior decoration of the room. Recently, stucco wall decoration has become very popular, since this method is notable for its ease of use and a special decorative look.
Next, we consider the main subtleties of applying this material, as well as the reviews of builders left to it.
General concept
Liquid plaster is a special building material, which is used exclusively for decorative purposes, for decoration of the interior of the premises. Often, this building material is called differently - liquid wallpaper, since this material gradually replaces the usual paper wallpaper.
Such a great popularity of this material is ensured by the ease of use of the material during construction, as well as excellent performance during the stay.
Liquid wallpaper is characterized by a special texture: it is always uniform and has no pronounced relief. Moreover, this tool resembles a "fur coat" in its texture.
The Danes who were the first to use it are considered the inventors of this material.
Positive characteristics
For internal walls, liquid plaster is chosen only because this building material has a lot of positive characteristics. Let us consider the main ones further.
Liquid plaster is a material that fulfills not only aesthetic properties, but also provides sound and thermal insulation. Moreover, people choose this material also because it is rather soft and pleasant to the touch - because of this quality, such plaster is often used to decorate bedrooms and children's rooms. For the kitchen, liquid plaster is also an excellent finishing option, but only if, after applying the material and drying it, make a surface coating with a building varnish.
Experts note that the material in question is safe in the environmental sphere. In particular, its composition is completely free of toxic substances that tend to stand out in the airspace of a room.
An essential advantage of the material under consideration is that it does not attract dust to itself - this is achieved thanks to the special technologies used in its creation. In addition to all this, high-quality material is quite resistant to low temperatures, and is also flexible.
In the reviews left by the builders, it is often noted that this material is perfectly applied by hand and very simply restored.
And finally, a few words about another characteristic due to which the type of plaster in question is popular. This material is capable of filling all cracks well, even the smallest ones, as well as lying perfectly on any type of surface. Due to this, liquid wallpaper is very often used for painting uneven surfaces.
disadvantages
Practice shows that even such a seemingly flawless material has certain drawbacks. These include, first of all, its high cost.
In reviews of the plaster of this type, it is often noted that this type of coating can not be washed, which is also its big minus. Otherwise, a bright spot forms at the point of contact with the liquid. The same effect can be achieved by friction with the surface.
Composition
The correct and high-quality building material has a classic composition and does not contain chemical additives. The composition of this material is quite complex, which in itself determines its value.
The structure of the material under consideration includes, first of all, the adhesive base, presented in the form of cellulose glue for the wallpaper of the classical type.
An obligatory component is an acrylic type filler, which plays the role of a dye. In addition, a solution stabilizer is also included in the product structure. It should be noted that it is thanks to acrylic that a resistant protective film forms on the surface of the dried plaster.
The composition of the plaster of this type on a mandatory basis includes fibers of two different types. The final appearance of the finished coating depends on this component. Moreover, this component plays the role of a link with the filler.
And finally, the fourth type of component is a chemical coagulant. In simpler terms, this component is a drug that is harmless to the human body, which prevents the formation of fungi and bacteria of various types.
Some manufacturers add opalescent pigments to the composition of the liquid plaster, which give the dried wallpaper the effect of nacre.
Types of material
Depending on what type of fiber is included in the plaster, this building material is divided into three types: silk, silk-cellulose and cellulose. Further we will consider each of them in more detail.
It should be noted that silk plaster is the most popular material, which is associated primarily with the beauty of its appearance. The reviews of the builders say that this type of wallpaper is the highest quality and, as practice shows, the most expensive of all those that are currently on the market. Silk plaster has a rather long service life, and also has an increased level of resistance to sunlight.
Speaking of liquid type cellulose wallpaper, it should be noted that cellulose is the basis of their composition - a material that does not have such high resistance to various factors as silk. The pricing policy of such building material is much lower than that set on the previous one.
It is easy to guess that silk-cellulose wallpaper has a mixture of characteristics characteristic of the above types. Their price refers to the middle segment, which is why the construction product is quite popular.
How to cook material
Choosing the material in question in the store, it is easy to notice that it is significantly different from the usual paper wallpaper. This version of the plaster is presented in the form of a powder, which must be diluted independently with water.
This process should only be done using warm liquid (about 40 degrees) and strictly in accordance with the instructions on the package. After dilution, a homogeneous mixture should be obtained, without the presence of lumps in it, in its consistency it should resemble thick sour cream.
Experts recommend manually mixing the mass. Otherwise, the painted walls will soon begin to crumble and will need restoration.
Before using, the prepared solution must necessarily be infused, which will take at least 12 hours. After the specified time, it must be mixed again, and only then used as directed.
Application Technique
The process of decorating with liquid plaster is very simple. For its implementation it is necessary to acquire a wide spatula. With its help, it is necessary to evenly distribute the solution prepared in strict accordance with the instructions on the wall. After that, it is necessary to go over the entire covered area with a roller in order to make the coating more even.
Specialists in the field of repair and decoration of premises notice that some modern types of liquid wallpaper can be applied in a simpler way - using a Hopera gun.
In accordance with the technology, the agent must be applied from one of the edges of the wall or from any of its angles. In the process, you need to make your movements with the same pressure force - only in this way the thickness of the stain will turn out uniform, as a result of which the entire wall will dry out simultaneously.
What layer of material should be applied? Specialists in the field of repair work note that the characteristics of the coating do not change depending on the thickness of its application, therefore, material savings are welcome in this case. In various recommendations, the opinions of builders come down to one thing - the optimal thickness for applying liquid plaster is 2 mm.
How to restore liquid wallpaper
In the reviews of the building material under consideration, left by users, it is often noted that liquid wallpaper can be quite easily restored. This process is performed by cutting out the damaged area. Next, a fresh layer of the prepared solution is applied to an empty place, which should be leveled with a spatula and carefully level it with the rest of the surface. Practice shows that after the final drying, the newly applied layer becomes completely invisible.
Price
In reviews of liquid plaster, it is often noted that this building material is an excellent option for finishing the interior of the room, if you regard it from the standpoint of the ratio of quality, practicality and price. The cost of this material in a specialized store can be from 500 to 2800 rubles for a standard package, depending on the manufacturer. Prices for goods presented by VIP-class companies, of course, will be much higher.
Specialists in the field of construction strongly recommend that you refuse to purchase material offered at a low cost. Today, it is most often recommended to purchase wallpapers put on the market by Turkish and domestic manufacturers. French manufacturers also occupy leading positions, but such goods, as a rule, are in a high price category.
Which companies offer the best wallpapers? To date, these include:
- Senideco (France);
- Cotex (France);
- Silkcoat (Japan);
- Wema (Germany);
- Poldecor (Poland);
- Bayramix Koza (Turkey);
- Silk Plaster (Russia);
- Casavaga / "Ecobrick" (Russia);
- "Limil" (Ukraine);
- Bioplast (Ukraine-Russia).
For exterior walls, liquid plaster can also be used, but in this case, the use of building material with a special mark is recommended.