Venetian stucco: stucco with different effects
Venetian plaster is intended for decorating walls, ceilings, columns, etc. Such material is expensive, so the composition is used only for decoration, and not for leveling surfaces. Venetian plaster creates beautiful patterns on the basis, so working with such a tool is interesting.
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Advantages and disadvantages of the material
Advantages of Venetian plaster:
- Ecological purity of the product. The composition of the product includes components that do not cause harm to health.
- When the material freezes, the surface reflects light. This feature is called the glow effect.
- Water resistance. This allows the use of plaster even in pools, saunas and other rooms with high humidity.
- The tool is tinted, if such a need arises. Thanks to this, Venetian plaster takes on any color.
- Great shelf life. The operational period of coverage is 25 years. At the same time, the plaster does not change the shade and pattern.
- The material is being restored. If defects appear on the surface, then you can repair the Venetian plaster, and not change the coating.
Material disadvantages:
- High price. The cost of the product varies from 700 to 2000 rubles for 3 kg and above, depending on the manufacturer.
- Difficulty in using. If the lovers do the repair themselves, then they may have difficulty in applying the material.
Types of plaster
Masters distinguish several types of Venetian plaster.
Veneto
Such a tool imitates marble. This plaster is easier to apply than other similar materials. The coating can be washed after the composition has hardened.
Marabello
This material creates a matte surface with small areas with the effect of light reflection. The composition of the product includes polymer components. These substances enhance the water-repellent properties of plaster. The product is applied using mixtures of various shades.
Encausto
This product creates a granite effect on the surface. The composition is similar to stone in shade and texture. After solidification, wax is applied to the material. The result is a glossy or semi-gloss surface.
Trevignano
This composition is applied to the surface in several layers. The maximum number is twelve. The tool contains polymeric substances that improve the properties of the material. Designers advise using such plaster for classic or vintage style, as well as baroque.
Travertino
Venetian Travertino plaster creates on the surface an imitation of a stone of the same name. Such material decorates walls, ceilings or columns and hides small defects in the building foundation.
Material Selection Rules
The choice of material depends on what surface should result from the repair. There is a tool that mimics the structure of stones or trees. Venetian plaster can also imitate the skin. This is not the whole list of surfaces that are obtained after applying the material.There is Venetian stucco frost, fabric texture, etc.
The choice of product also depends on the room in which the decor is performed. For children's rooms, psychologists recommend using the material in bright colors. For living rooms, bedding or vice versa saturated shades are suitable, and for living rooms soothing colors.
Samples of Venetian plaster can be seen in the photo below.
Expense of funds
You can calculate the material consumption yourself. To do this, calculate the surface area that you will decorate. Round the resulting figure up. This will allow you to plan more material (for contingency). Material consumption is indicated on the packaging. It ranges from 200 g to 2 kg per m2 with a layer thickness of 1 mm. Based on this, calculate the required amount of material. To do this, multiply the flow rate by the area and the number of layers. This will be the final consumption of plaster.
Manufacturers
Producers of Venetian plaster, which are popular in the world market:
- SanM Venetian plaster The brand produces mineral-based material. The tool has a rich color palette. Cost - 850 rubles per 1 kg.
- Venetian stucco Parade. The company produces marble effect material. The product is applied in several thin layers. The tool creates a breathable coating on the surface, which will last for more than a dozen years. Cost - 2500 rubles per 7 kg.
- Venetian stucco Riviera. The company produces an acrylic based product. After application and grinding, the surface acquires a glossy shine without additional waxing. Cost - 2300 rubles per 5 kg.
- Venetian stucco Viero. This famous Italian brand produces quality material with a marble effect. The product has a rich color palette, water-repellent properties, and after hardening it is easily washed with water. Cost - 2000 rubles per 3 kg.
Materials and tools for applying material
To apply the Venetian plaster you will need:
- trowel;
- set of spatulas;
- sandpaper P 120 for grinding the surface;
- clean containers for solution preparation;
- woolen rags;
- a grinder with a nozzle for polishing the base;
- industrial mixer or drill with mixer nozzle;
- Venetian plaster.
Surface preparation
Do not apply material on an unprepared building base. Remove the old coating before plastering. Then remove stains of grease, dust and other dirt. Rid the surface of defects. To do this, close the cracks with a repair mortar and cut off the protrusions with a grinder. After this, apply the primer in two layers with a break to dry.
Rules for the use of material
When working with Venetian plaster, you must adhere to the following rules:
- apply the first layer to the Venetian as thinly as possible, but evenly on the surface;
- next time, apply with rubber spatulas in chaotic movements to create a pattern;
- after each application, take a break to dry the material;
- apply the plaster in a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 layers;
- make each layer a composition of a different tone or material of mixed shades;
- after the last layer has hardened, but not earlier than after 6 hours, treat the surface with wax.
Solution preparation
Put the dry mixture in a clean container and add water. Proportions indicate packaging. Add color and knead the solution using a drill with a mixer nozzle or a construction mixer. Stir the composition until the product acquires the consistency of thick sour cream. Leave the solution for 15 minutes and mix again.
Application Methods
Apply Venetian plaster in several ways, depending on the final finish.
Marbled
Instructions for applying marbled material:
- apply the solution to the surface with random strokes;
- until the composition has time to dry, use a trowel to give the surface a texture;
- interrupt for two hours to dry the material;
- prepare 2-4 compositions with a different number of colors;
- put all kinds of mortar on a wide spatula;
- distribute the composition on the surface in arched movements;
- suspend work for 24 hours;
- apply another 3-4 layers of plaster of different tones, interrupting for a day after each surface treatment;
- sweep the surface three times with a grinder;
- Strongly press the trowel to the base and process the coating - this process is called ironing;
- Wax the surface.
Classic
The classic way of applying material:
- apply the composition to the surface with random strokes;
- interrupt work for two hours;
- trowel iron the surface;
- apply a monophonic solution on a building base;
- take a forty-minute break;
- trowel the finish;
- apply the following layers (maximum 10) in the same way;
- After the last coat has dried, sand the surface and wax.
Cork tree
Algorithm for applying material under a cork tree:
- prepare 2-3 types of solution in different tones;
- combine the compositions and mix, but not until a uniform color, but so that the solution turns out multi-colored;
- apply the product on the base with a thin layer;
- dry the coating with a building hairdryer while holding the tool at different distances from the surface to get the effect of a heterogeneous texture;
- interrupt work for two days;
- apply a solution of a different tone and take a break to solidify the composition;
- process the coating with a grinder and wax.
Craquelure
The term "craquelure" is translated as "antique". Coating Technique:
- apply the material to the surface with a thick layer with a spatula;
- with a building hair dryer at different distances from the base, treat the surface;
- when the surface is cracked, suspend work for 24 hours to solidify the material;
- apply a layer of plaster of a different shade;
- after setting, grind and iron.
Venetian plaster paint
Since Venetian plaster is expensive and difficult to work with such a material, the craftsmen found a replacement for the material - it is a paint with the effect of Venetian plaster. This is not a special material that can imitate marble or other stone, but the technique of applying the product. The work is performed with water-based, latex or oil paints. For coating use means of different tones.
An example of creating an imitation of Venetian plaster with oil paints:
- Prepare the surface. Remove the old coating, prime and smooth the base with putty or plaster;
- Apply a transparent paint that has a light pink tint to the surface. Interrupt the drying of the material and coat the base with a second coat of paint.
- Prepare the glaze compound. This is a translucent paint that requires turpentine, a couple of drops of desiccant, linseed oil and a tube of oil paint. Mix diluted serpentine and linseed oil in a ratio of 1: 2. Add half a tube of paint and drier to the resulting mass. Stir the components until a homogeneous composition is obtained.
- Visually divide the surface into strips 10 cm long. After that, with a soft pile brush with a blunt end, apply glaze paint on them.
- With a rag of wool, rub the paint with random movements. Then, to shade the paint, treat the surface with a soft bristle brush.
Evaluate the result after the paint has dried. If the rules of work were followed, then the finish would be similar to Venetian plaster.
The video in this article demonstrates how to apply Venetian plaster.
