Facade decorative plaster: choose correctly

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Finishing facades with decorative plaster

Facade decoration with decorative plaster differs in its types and type of materials used. Today we will consider the types of facade decorative plaster and determine their advantages and disadvantages. After that, it will be easier for you to decide which decorative plaster to choose for the facade.

Types of facade plaster

Facade decorative plaster often covered with paint. Use several colors, apply glaze or other techniques. The decorativeness of the facade texture from this improves. There are several types of facade plasters, they are all different. What to choose decorative plaster for the facade, let's choose according to their parameters and types

"Bark beetle" - front plaster

This type of material is common in finishing works, it is performed in different versions.

Facade decoration with Bark beetle plaster

Attention: There may be a “bark beetle” of a circular form, vertical, horizontal, cross. So before buying, you need to decide on the option and watch the video in this article and photo.

• If a person decided to perform such a plaster for himself, then you can issue an invoice according to your preference. But then it can be performed in a wave-like or some other way.
• The bark beetle texture (seeDecorative plaster bark beetle: material features) perform by rubbing the surface of the structure with a grater of plastic. Grout is applied to the entire grain size of the layer. The material "bark beetle" is a modern type of plaster. Many liked it, they use it for their premises. The pebbles that are in it, when exposed to a grater, scratch its layers, forming the texture itself.
• Such a coating is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes, so it will serve for a long time.
• An attractive price is also attracted, which is much lower than analogues.
• This decorative facade plaster with your own hands is applied without problems, detailed instructions are on the pages of our website.

Pebble facade plaster

This type of material is universal. It is allowed to carry out various types of patterns from it, multi-colored drawings with carvings, bas-reliefs with shallow depth, textures called “fur coat” (seeFacade plaster coat: features of use) or "peas". They are considered traditional varieties.

The use of pebble plaster

So:

• Type of pebble plaster - the surface is densely covered with natural crumbs with sizes from one mm to three. The presence of natural crumb material ennobles, even after a long period, the crumb does not change its appearance.
• It is performed when grouting the plaster with a plastic grater. Different tools can be used to form the invoice.
• Its advantage can be considered the absence of the need to paint and the durability of the texture. After all, this is a natural stone that will last for many years.
• Varieties of brushes and a palette knife, trowels and various spatulas, rollers with texture. They will be able to scratch the plaster, smear the composition, leave prints on it with meaning.

Mosaic facade plaster

This kind of texture is different from everyone. They perform it both on a smooth surface and on a transparent one.

Mosaic plaster application

• In its composition, granules from stone chips with a natural look are used. The crumb can be from various breeds, very high strength. Sometimes only from one breed. This type of plaster is the most durable, beautiful.
• With its appearance, the material gives the surfaces a beauty and originality. Mosaic facade plaster is preferred by many property owners and other people. Beautiful and solid materials like everyone! The layer of its application is solid, homogeneous. In the manufacture, it is carefully compacted as a result, it has a dense appearance.
• The binder, which is used in the manufacture of textures, is silicone or silicate, but it necessarily has a transparent appearance. Stone chips shine through in surfaces from all sides.

Attention: It is advisable not to cover this type of texture with paints or varnishes. The designs are already good! In this type of plaster, natural stone material looks phenomenally beautiful!

Varieties of decorative plaster

The type of home will depend on the type of decorative facade plaster. After all, the facade is the face of any structure. Therefore, the variety of facade plaster is so important. In modern markets there are four types of facade plasters. They are considered basic specialists. Here they are considered as their prices increase.

Mineral plaster

Common plaster, make the structure of a solution of sand and cement. Running it is just available even for beginners. It is easily applied to the walls; it does not require much attention and professionalism from workers.

Mineral plaster textures

The advantages of the design are undeniable. The master who performed it notes many advantages.

Among them:

• Cost - The main advantage, especially for poor citizens. There are no costly components in its composition;
• High vapor permeability. It makes it possible to remove excess humidity from the premises without negatively affecting the structure of the building. With her walls can "breathe";
• Resistance to bio-exposure. High resistance to corrosion processes, fungi, mold, etc.
• Resistance to temperature changes, various precipitation, frost;
• Fire safety;
• No difficulty in cleaning, simple detergent ingredients do not affect it;
• No shrinkage after drying;
• Total environmental safety;

Negative properties:

• Mineral plaster does not have a lot of colors. This is affected by its alkaline properties. But after drying, this type of plaster lends itself to painting with facade paints.
• In the preparation of the composition for application to structures requires compliance with technological standards and dosages.
• The complexity of labor in the manufacture involves high, manual labor.
• Short term of operation, after ten years plaster repair is required.
• It has vibration sensitivity.

Acrylic plaster

This is an aqueous solution of acrylic, it is easily prepared. For the manufacture of using only paint and water. Designs can be given any look using pigments.

The use of acrylic for facade decoration

• It is highly elastic, resistant to temperature extremes. The disadvantage is electrostaticity, because of this it can attract dirt and dust to itself. But it is washed by any streams of water, rain, a stream of water from a hose. Does not require detergents. This is also her dignity!
• Acrylic manufacturing companies supply facilities in finished form. Masters only need to open it, mix the paint and get to work. Of course, there are difficulties, but they are associated only with its correct application to the structure.
• Using it you need to work very quickly and efficiently. And for this you need great speed, and if the amateur is working, of course - he does not have time! After all, acrylic compositions (seeAcrylic plaster for the facade: how to use) dry quickly, change their colors, which entails the appearance of spots during painting! Few working craftsmen are annoying! But everything has its time! The experience will be!
• To eliminate the problem, the plaster is applied in the form of planes. Its properties are such that it can be given any shade of existing. For this, the masters highly appreciate her. Perform tinting using computer equipment. It’s difficult to work manually with paint; there may be differences in the application of paint by color. Even in different buckets, it can vary, although the labels have the same paint color.

Advantages of the material:

• Ready to use paint;
• The base made on acrylic resins allows steam to pass through itself, the walls “breathe”;
• Elasticity and resistance to aggressive actions;
• Due to additives in it there is no mold, microorganisms, fungus;
• Contaminants on the material are easily removed with ordinary water, the absorption of dirt by the material is eliminated.

Note: Some people compare the decoration of facades with acrylic plaster. There is nothing strange in this comparison! It’s just that this type of plaster mix happens with different fillers that change the structure and perception of wall structures and architectural structure.

Silicate Plaster

The basis for decorative silicate plaster is intended to be liquid potassium glass, its presence gives it the characteristics of hydrophobicity and high elasticity.

• This kind of plaster does not even crack from time to time, has a good vapor permeability, dust particles do not stick to it, it is easy to wash. In addition, potassium glass also contains water, it is also a solvent, various additives. For example, mica, dust particles of marble.
• This kind of material in itself contains substances that provide it with resistance to pests, moldiness. Silicate plaster retains its original appearance, and for the entire time of service. It must be applied under a specialized primer with quartz sand. When applying the soil, it is necessary to ensure that there are no microorganisms, fungi, other on the surfaces.
• Due to its merits, the material is popular in various places on our continent. Silicate plaster is a thickened paste that can be applied on surfaces with different types, smooth or embossed. A competent master with its help can give the walls a different texture. The walls can be marble, granite or even allowed to decorate them antique. Sometimes masters make large paintings with meaning from it.

Attention: This is a fireproof material. Therefore, even in the event of a fire in the room where it is located, there will be no hazardous substances for animals and people. Plaster will last even after more than 20 years after application. It can be repainted. Glass, by the way, does not absorb odors, dampens noise. The wall even under the layer of such a product "breathes" perfectly, it is important for every owner of a building or office!

Silicone plaster

A kind of silicone based material. Sold ready-made. Profitable material, because no fixtures are required for its preparation. Because of this, the time of the master is saved, the profitability of his work increases.

• The adhesion of the plaster is high, after application to the surface it adheres to the wall instantly and tightly.
• Used for work outside buildings, interior decoration of surfaces of structures.
• Plaster has significant elasticity. It is allowed to bend, bend. Its structure is considered comfortable and convenient when applied. Due to the elasticity of the structure, there are never cracks on it, even with partial deformation of the original material.

Advantages

Silicone plaster in terms of its characteristics it stands out very favorably from other solutions of both binders and gypsum.

It is characterized by properties:

• Good adhesion. That contributes to reliable adhesion of the material to the surfaces of the walls of the facade, the absence of delamination, cracks. Silicone plaster is not affected by bad weather and temperature changes.
• If silicone plaster is applied to the surface in compliance with the rules and requirements of SNiPs, then it serves for a long time, without comment. With no cracks, even when exposed to vibration loads.
• Significant hydrophobicity. Therefore, the material rejects mud inclusions, dust particles. The surface for a long period remains attractive, attractive. Does not need intricate care, or additional cleaning.
• The absence of harmful microorganisms: fungi of various types, molds. The composition of the material is an environment that excludes the reproduction of parasites.
• Simple microorganisms do not take root on it.
• Resistance to the action of chemicals and alkalis. Active gases do not act on it, acids, too.

Attention: On sale there are compounds for exterior and exterior decoration and this should be considered when buying.

Fur coat decorative plaster can be made for the facade, it is most often found and for its manufacture it is enough to make a simple cement composition. There is also a facade decorative stucco bolars, it is used to decorate cottages. So you have a choice, the main thing is to make it right and the instruction will help you avoid mistakes.