Putty decorative
Putty decorative - a material for finishing walls. With it, the surface is given texture and design. Even a layman can work with the material. The main thing is to choose a suitable putty and carefully study the application rules.
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Putty classification
Decorative wall putty is classified by composition and texture.
In composition
Depending on what is part of the material, the following types of putty are distinguished:
- Mineral Contains gypsum, sand and lime. Advantages - low price and safety for health. Plaster does not harm the body, therefore it is recommended for use even in a children's room. Among the disadvantages are the fact that the material is unstable to mechanical damage and a short shelf life. To preserve the putty finish as long as possible, it is covered with special protective agents.
- Silicone Such putty, respectively, is made on the basis of silicone. The advantages of the material are that it is resistant to mechanical damage and the appearance of mold and fungus, as well as a long shelf life. The material is resistant to temperature changes and other climatic changes. Polymer. This decorative putty for walls contains acrylic, resins, polyurethane and other auxiliary substances. The material is easy to use and resistant to mechanical damage. It is recommended to use polymer putty in rooms with high humidity and for exterior decoration.
- Silicate. The binder of such putty is liquid glass. The composition is sold ready-made and is recommended for use for all types of building foundations and in any room, including with high humidity.
By invoice
Decorative putty, the types of which differ not only in composition, is classified by texture as follows:
- Structural. These compositions are a heterogeneous mass containing small stones, fragments of wood, mica and other components. Putty binders - potassium silicates, latex, etc. Structural material is based on solvents or water. Filling is implemented in finished form. The material is classified into fine-grained and coarse-grained. When using the first type, the surface will be smooth, and if you apply the second, then the texture. The material is recommended for use for all types of building foundations, for interior and exterior decoration, as well as in rooms with high humidity.
- Textured. Such putty is a plastic mixture of white color, with the help of which decor is created, for example, patterns, sea waves, etc. The material is made in color by tinting. The main disadvantage of the mixture is its high price.
- Flock. These materials contain silk fiber, cellulose, dyes and other components. Flock putty imitates on the surface of a fabric, such as leather and suede.
Venetian. Such plasters imitate precious stones on the surface of the rock, for example, marble as in the photo.
Preparation of decorative putty from ordinary
The disadvantage of decorative putty is the high cost. However, this is not a reason to refuse such a finish. Decorative putty is made from ordinary material with your own hands. To do it, does not require special skills in the construction business. Decorative putty from ordinary putty is simple and quick.Modeling elements and coloring materials are added to the main component. The result is a decorative putty.
First, the color of the decor is determined. After that, ready-made additives are purchased in a specialized store, which are available in the form of powder, solution and paste. The selected component is mixed with putty. Then modeling components are added. These include shell crumb, small stones, sand, mica, wood elements and other elements. To add shine to the surface, metal shavings are added to the composition.
Rules for applying material
Putty is applied to a previously prepared surface. To begin with, the construction base is cleaned of old material. Then the surface is dried and primed. For reliability, it is recommended to apply two layers of primer. After drying, putty is applied. If there are numerous defects on the surface, then the material is placed in several layers. When working with putty, the main thing is speed. Finishing is done in a maximum of 40 minutes. If the specified time is exceeded, the material will harden.
Before finishing, a surface design is chosen. The choice of the tool with which the material is applied depends on it. A spatula is used to make the original design. Multidirectional brush strokes give an original pattern. If you put a putty knife on the surface on which the putty is applied, and sharply pull your hand away, you will also get a stylish design.
The material is also applied with special tools. The most popular is a special roller on which the finished pattern is made. Such a tool is not intended for applying material, but for surface decoration. Decorative puttying with a roller is very easy to process. The tool is drawn on the applied material and a pattern is obtained.
The video in this article demonstrates how to putty properly with a decorating roller.
The design is also carried out with a special stencil that is applied to the applied material, leaving a mark on it. Trowel and comb are also tools for creating a pattern on plaster.
To create a creative design on the walls of a house or apartment with the help of decorative putty is a difficult but feasible task. If the instructions are carefully studied, the process will not cause problems.
