Fireplace decoration: we use plaster

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

The use of decorative plaster in the decoration of the fireplace

The decorative finish of the fireplace will put an end to the issue of arranging the product. It must be carried out qualitatively so as not to spoil the look of the entire Cain.
Before carrying out the work, it is worth watching the video and photo on this topic and choosing the right design. After all, it is important to improve what is already there.
Decorating the fireplace with decorative plaster will help solve this issue.

Differences of decorative plaster

First you need to understand how it differs from other types of finishes for the better. After all, the work is not so difficult, but quite meticulous.
You have to spend time, you need to know for what:

• During the work, you can completely simulate other materials, even bricklaying. Everything will depend on the style of the fireplace and the room;
• When finishing, you can make volumetric figures, which emphasize the individuality of the product;
• This is a completely environmental material that will not be harmful to health;
• The design is durable. You do not need much time to care;
• This material does not absorb moisture and can be used in rooms with high humidity. Even allowed bath decoration;
• Probably for information it is worth noting that such a coating is sound-absorbing;
• This work is quite capable of being completed completely independently, thereby reducing the total cost of the product;
• You can give the desired color of the coating and during the preparation of the solution, add the dye of the desired color to the mixture. And you can always repaint it in another and it does not take much time;
• Clay helps maintain the desired microclimate in the room;
• The material can be applied to almost any plane, most importantly, this must be done correctly.

Choosing the right material

There are several types of this material. And for starters, choose which one suits you.
They differ in their composition and applicability. It all depends on the placement of the fireplace, in what environment it will be used.
So:

• Mineral plaster, which is made on the basis of cement. This is probably the cheapest option.
  It is quite durable and tolerates elevated temperatures and their differences. If you have a fireplace in the room without constant heating, then you can use it;
• Acrylic plaster, which is made on the basis of mineral compounds and acrylic compounds. The surface is considered fully finished within seven days after facing.
  Such a coating withstands temperatures up to 90 * and can be fully used in existing structures;
• Silicate decorative plaster is made using a base in the form of potassium glass in liquid form. The vapor permeability of such a coating is much higher than in the previous ones, and the price is higher.
  On sale you can choose the desired color;
• Decorative silicone plaster, which is made of silicone resins. Antistatic, water repellent.

Fireplace decoration with decorative plaster

After choosing the right material, you can begin to work. All of it is done according to certain rules and in the right sequence.
Each stage is important in its own way and do not neglect the details of the work.

Base surface preparation

Decorative furnish furnaces It begins with the preparation of the plane for installation. The appearance and quality of the material fastening will depend on this.
If you do not adhere to the correct work, it is likely that the coating will not last you long.
So:

• To begin with, you must completely remove the old coating. To do this, use a brush for metal.
  If there is a previous plaster, then you have to use a hammer. But the surface must be completely clean;
• Now we make the deepening of the seams to a depth of about one cm. This will be needed for a good fit of the material.
  When heating the surface, this is especially important;

Attention: During the preparatory work, you should determine the thickness of the layer that will need to be applied. For this, it is worth applying a level and a wooden rail.

• After that we need to apply a primer coat. It is better to apply a deep penetration liquid and carry out the treatment twice.
  This operation will affect the quality of bonding surfaces;
• After that, we need to apply the grid to the plane. To do this, we simply drive the nails into the masonry and use a hammer.
  If the solution is strong, then you need to use a punch and make holes. After that, we introduce self-tapping screws there;
• Now we just have to hang the construction grid. To do this, do not forget the washers on the screws.
  Then our grid will hold on to high quality and not fall off during operation.

Make a solution

Dry mix is ​​used for decorative plaster and a solution is already made from it. It is necessary to prepare this solution also correctly.
So:

• First you should sift the entire dry mixture through a sieve. Separate all the garbage and knead the lumps;
• Pour the powder into a bucket, for these purposes a plastic bucket from under the paint is perfect.
  It has no edges at the edges and bottom. Here it is most convenient to make a batch;
• Pour the powder and add water, while stirring;
• Now we need to make the solution completely homogeneous. To do this, use a drill with a nozzle.
  It is with its help that one can make the mass completely homogeneous and of high quality;
• Mix and bring to the state of sour cream.

We prepare the solution using a drill with a nozzle

Apply material

This is not complicated work that is done by several methods. All of them are different in their way and depend on the plane you want to see.
Let's look at each of them.

Material spray

This is perhaps the easiest way to do it. Here you will need special knowledge and skills. You can do the job pretty quickly.
So:

• First, a first coat of material is applied. Do not make perfect alignment, it is enough to observe the main plane of the arrangement.
  We are waiting for the material to dry;
• Now apply another layer that determines the texture of the surface. Practically any tool can be used for work.
  Some even sometimes use a broom, which they make a regular spray;
• The technique is simple and fully consistent with the application of a fur coat on any plane. First we lower the broom into the solution and bring this stick to the surface of the stick and hit it with the broom.
  Spray gets to the surface. The grain size in this embodiment depends on the viscosity of the solution.
  You’ll have to experiment first.

Making a textured surface

First, apply a base coat. Its thickness depends on the depth of the picture.
This is an individual issue. Here it is not required to do the work very precisely and to bring out the surface; it is enough to do the work on one plane.

Attention: Before applying the invoice to the surface, you must first try. To do this, you can apply a simple piece of drywall.
You just can immediately determine whether such a drawing is suitable for you. As a result of the experiment, you can immediately determine the size of the layer.

Such mixtures do not harden quickly and you will have the opportunity to do everything as you want.

What creates the invoice

This work can be done using several tools, it all depends on what you want to see.Here are a few options.

Making a relief with a regular brush

So:

• Drawing the invoice can be carried out using a simple roller. After processing, you can immediately see the finished plane.
  After this treatment, some simply pass along the surface with a spatula and slightly smooth out the bulges. You can give the plane and ornament, for this it is enough to simply draw a roller along the edges of the fireplace wall and get a frame;
• Using a stamp. To do this, there are drawing templates, special stamps in retail. You simply lean and press a stamp to the plane and get a finished drawing;

Attention: after pressing the stamp should be washed thoroughly. Otherwise, the solution will follow him and the pattern will be broken.

Often, with a stamp, a rubber roller with a picture for framing is sold. Pay attention to this when buying.

Finishing a plane with a textured roller

• For such a finish, you can use a trowel, spatula and brush. With a simple spatula, you can make almost any pattern.
  This especially looks good when creating the structure of natural stone. Only you will have to do the alignment yourself, no one will help here;
• When processing the surface, you can use your imagination. For example, if the solution is made a little thinner, an impression of leakage is created.

After completely covering the plane and giving the desired shape, we are waiting for complete drying, after which you can also apply a layer of dye. It is also possible to apply a wax coating that serves for a long time and qualitatively protects the surface from moisture.
As you can see, all the work can be done completely with your own hands and without resorting to outside help. There is an instruction and you can proceed.

Also on our resource you can find out how stone fireplace.