Stone wall decoration has recently become one of the options for creative execution of interiors. Decorative stone looks great, great for any room, can carry any stylistic content, it is multifunctional and picky in operation. Unique characteristics make this material more and more popular for interiors or their elements, as well as for the exteriors of houses and cottages of any type.
It’s easy to work with the stone, so decorative stone wall decoration does not require large expenditures than the purchase of the necessary material and tools. And this is a significant savings. Masters who have been repairing for quite some time will do the decoration work within a few hours, but if you do it yourself, it will take a little longer.
Wall decoration with decorative stone begins with the project, that is, it is initially worth considering where and how it will be placed. There are tons of options. You can lay out a panel of the usual rectangular shape, later using it as a frame to highlight any element - a fireplace, a picture, or by laying out the oblique edges with a Christmas tree, move away from symmetry in the interior, creating your own intricate pattern. As a rule, any unconventional solution will certainly be successful.
Wall decoration with artificial stone requires certain tools, such as:
- putty knife;
- rubber mallet;
- capacity.
Start work by leveling the wall surface. It must be perfectly even, otherwise the overall visual effect will be ruined. You will have to level the wall using plaster. This is the fastest and most economical way. If the surface does not need to be leveled, the walls are finished with stone immediately.
Unlike tiles, the surface of the stone is uneven, which greatly facilitates the work with it, without requiring alignment of the front surface and strict fitting along the edges. The only drawback of the stone is its weight. To fasten with the wall to the maximum, it should be primed and not save on consumables.
The stone is fixed to the wall with tile glue, but special mortar mixes are also available and can also be effectively applied. You can trim a decorative stone with a grinder with a disk on concrete. It is important that pruning is carried out at low speeds.
Stone wall decoration is carried out in a certain sequence. So, you should start laying from the bottom, gradually adjusting each subsequent line of material. Do not forget about the seams. In order to make them smooth, thin slats or drywall can be placed between the stone tiles . After completion of work, these elements are removed, and the seams are sealed with plaster.
When working with a stone, do not forget about the aesthetics that it should carry. Therefore, the work must be carried out very carefully, observing the uniformity of the seams, the absence of chips that violate the integrity of the surface. It is equally important to choose the right color shade, which will effectively highlight the decorated interior element, and not make it an incomprehensible blot that does not have any semantic load.
Decorative stone borders perfectly with any other finishing materials. It is effectively used for exterior design, creating beautiful practical and sustainable facades.