Decorative plaster "world map"

Decorative plaster "world map" today is successfully used in the design of the premises. It is attractive because its textured base allows to achieve a very interesting effect. The combination of certain types of calcareous mixtures provides a framework, through the use of which the outlines resembling continents and islands appear on the wall. Hence the name of this type of decorative plaster.

There are a number of companies producing these products. To buy it, you need to pay attention to the fact that the package was written "world map". With this inscription you will have no doubt that this is exactly the picture. There is another option, which will have the same effect. The coating that imitates travertine stone also looks very original and natural.

In the manufacture of this type of coating uses environmentally friendly materials.The solution contains slaked lime, marble dust, linseed oil. Due to this texture on each wall is obtained a unique pattern. It looks stylish and luxurious.

One of the main advantages of high-quality plaster is that it “breathes”. This means that the walls are protected from mold and mildew. Safety of materials makes it possible to arrange even a nursery in this style. Children will almost certainly like the original coating.

The color scheme is very diverse. You can choose a shade to any interior and for every taste.

If the application technology is broken, cracks may appear on the plaster over time. They can be eliminated with the help of a new portion of diluted plaster.

To properly apply decorative plaster, you will need to prepare the following:

• Master OK;
• scapula;
• foam sponges;
• soft rollers;
• brushes and paint;
• sandpaper.

The room where the humidity level is quite high, the best additionally treated with antifungal composition. This will be insured against the negative effects of moisture. To avoid rust on a white wall, you need to use a tool made of stainless steel.

The entire surface to be treated is primed twice. The first layer is applied with a trowel. In some cases it is required to process the wall with a fleece roller. Then you can achieve the so-called effect of the coat.

When the first layer dries, it will need to go through the sandpaper. The first layer is just the base. The second layer can be applied in different ways. The most interesting effect can be achieved as follows.

The following important conditions are required: the trowel must always be clean and the solution applied on it in the minimum amount. Due to his immediate rubbing and get a picture. If you take a different amount of solution each time, the islands will be small, medium and large.This is how a beautiful and original map is created.

On the dried surface, then with an effort spend a trowel. This process is called glossing. The tool must be made of alloy steel so that no black marks remain. Sometimes this procedure is carried out twice, maintaining a time interval of five minutes.

Decorative plaster are different. Coatings can imitate stone, leather, fabric surfaces. This is achieved through the use of various tools - for example, a spatula with teeth or a soft brush. To create any particular pattern, you can use a template (attach it to the surface). The stamp must be cleaned of plaster every time, moistened with water.

After applying the plaster on the wall is visible the first white layer, on which are protruding patterns. Now comes the moment when to start painting the surface. When coloring one layer will be darker, and the other - lighter, so you get two shades. In the implementation of the final finish, metallized paint, varnish, wax, pearlescent paint are used.

The wax is applied with a damp sponge, in a circular motion. This will ensure uniformity in surface treatment. Working with varnish looks the same.

When the wax dries, it will be possible to further color these areas. This will give them even greater expressiveness. This option is not the easiest, but the result is worth it.

There is another technology that is considered the most difficult, but it has an amazing effect. In this method several layers of plaster are applied successively, but each of them has its own color. The drawing is applied only on the last layer (using a stencil): the effect of a fallen shadow is obtained. If you have doubts, you can use more simple options.

The solution can be distributed over the entire area of ​​the trowel.Then you will need to lean it against the wall, slightly press and remove. So the whole wall is processed, and then the surface is smoothed out.

Plaster can be applied with an ordinary brush. Then you will need to process the plots with a trowel. In some cases, the brush can even be replaced with a cloth, and this will also give an unusual effect. The more varied the pictures, the better. The second layer is applied with a sponge.

Typically, decorative plaster is sold in finished form: in a special container or in the form of powder that must be diluted, based on the recommendations indicated in the instructions. However, such material can be made with your own hands. Experts say: if you do everything right, the quality of the coating will not be worse, and it will last as long.

In the manufacture of decorative plaster used different components. A large amount of lime will provide a very clean surface, but there is a chance of cracking.When adding gypsum, the composition is stronger, and the addition in the form of cement allows the coating to be used in rooms with high humidity.

Decorative plaster "world map" is used in different rooms and is easily combined with other materials: with paint, wallpaper, tiles. This makes it possible to arrange any room, to make it unique. With the help of such plaster you can translate into reality a variety of design ideas.

How to apply decorative plaster "world map", see the following video.