Silicone plaster: types and benefits

In the modern market of finishing materials there are many different compositions for finishing. One of the highest quality finishing materials is considered to be silicone-based plaster. Due to the unique composition of this mixture has excellent technical characteristics. Such material is practical to use; it not only levels the walls, but also creates a decorative covering. This article details the types and advantages of the composition.

Silicone plaster is a type of polymer blends. Silicone-based mortar is used to finish the walls inside and outside the premises.This mixture is considered one of the best among other finishing materials. Due to the special composition of the silicone plaster has many unique qualities that are not present in other plaster mixes.

Silicone compound has high technical characteristicswhich provide long service life of this coating. This material is resistant to various adverse influences, which allows it to be used for finishing facades in regions with any climate.

Silicone-based coating is produced ready for repair. You do not have to spend time and effort on the preparation of the solution for the application of the bulk mixture. It is quite easy to work with silicone plaster - due to the consistency of the solution, convenient for application, as well as good adhesion. After the mixture is applied to the surface, a strong and elastic coating is formed that is resistant to cracks.

Silicone mix is ​​easily applied to most types of materials.

Most often, such a solution is used for lining the following surfaces:

• drywall sheets;
• gas silicate blocks;
• tree;
• cellular concrete.

The composition of the silicone mixture includes silicone resins, which give the material unique technical characteristics.

The advantages of this material include:

• Long service life. Manufacturers claim that such coverage will last at least twenty years (even under the most adverse external conditions). Under favorable operating conditions, the service life of the coating may be thirty years.
• Creates a coating that is not subject to the formation and spread of fungus and mold.
• High vapor permeability.

• Good ductility.
• Antistatic properties. In the coating, the top layer is antistatic, so that dust and other contaminants are not attracted to the surface. This property allows you to use the material for finishing buildings that are located next to the roadway.
• The coating is resistant to alkalis and acids.
• High strength.

• High adhesion.
• Does not fade when exposed to direct sunlight.
• It has thermal insulation properties.
• Moisture resistance.

Silicone plaster has not only advantages, but also certain disadvantages.

The disadvantages of this material include:

• high price;
• complexity of dismantling.

Silicone plasters may vary in composition and texture.

The material is also divided into some groups (depending on the application):

• For internal repair work. With the help of this material you can create quite interesting textured coatings that have an attractive design.
• For exterior repairs. This coating has a high level of weather resistance.
• Universal application. Most often, such mixtures are made on a silicate-silicone basis. This composition is characterized by good frost resistance and can be used for additional wall insulation.

There is a wide range of silicone plasters on the market of finishing materials, which differ in certain parameters.

When choosing the right mixture, pay attention to the following factors:

• Shelf life of the material. In order for the purchased mixture to comply with all declared characteristics, it should not be overdue.
• Grain. The texture of the coating will depend on the size of the grains in the mixture.
• Colour. If you could not pick up a mixture of a suitable color, you can additionally purchase paint for plaster.
• Type of finishing works. Facade plaster should be more frost resistant.
• Material consumption.

• Operating temperatures.
• The temperature at which you can carry out finishing work.
• Drying time

Before finishing works, the walls should be cleaned of dirt that can interfere with good adhesion of the material to the surface. Serious defects in the form of deep cracks and chips must be patched with putty. To level the walls you can apply a layer of cement-based plaster.

The cleaned surface is recommended to be primed. As a primer mixtures, it is better to use silicone-based compounds. Before applying to the surface of the plaster must be well stirred.If the solution is too thick, it can be slightly diluted with water.

The following tools are required to apply the mixture manually:

• plaster trowel;
• long spatula;
• grater for plaster.

It is worth noting that this material can be applied not only by hand - it is allowed to use a plastering station. When purchasing a material, you should check whether the product is suitable for machine application.

The applied layer of facing material should not be larger than the grain size of the solution. The number of layers is not limited. The application technique and further work on the formation of a decorative coating depends on the effect you want to get. To change the structure of the coating, you can use different stencils.

Before purchasing a silicone mixture, you should learn as much as possible about the manufacturers of such materials and read reviews of their products. Since this plaster is quite expensive, there are fakes on the building materials market. It is worth buying products only proven manufacturers.If possible, in stores it is better to ask to demonstrate the appropriate quality certificates.

The German company Henkel is known worldwide as a manufacturer of quality products in three different categories at once. This company produces cleaning products, cosmetics and building materials. Mixtures for the repair and construction works are produced under the brand name Ceresit.

Ceresit silicone materials are designed to create thin-layer coatings. on interior or exterior walls. With this material it is possible to block small cracks on the surface. Silicone plaster Ceresit is available as a base for tinting. The life of this coating declared by the manufacturer is at least ten years.

The most common positive reviews of silicone plaster Ceresit.

Buyers note the following decorative coating features:

• ease of application;
• long service life;
• does not burn out under the influence of sunshine;
• great quality.

Among the disadvantages of this material is its high cost. Not every consumer can afford such a plaster.

The Krayzel company is engaged not only in the production of building materials, but also in the independent extraction of raw materials for its products. Initially, the company specialized in the manufacture of cement mixtures, but gradually the product range expanded.

Krayzel silicone plaster is divided into two types:

• decorative mixture for indoor and outdoor use;
• silicate-silicone material.

These materials are suitable for both manual and machine application. The grain size in a mixture of decorative plaster can be one and a half or two millimeters. This solution is available in a wide color range. The total number of shades - four hundred and six different options. The drying time of the mixture depends on various factors, it can be from twelve to forty-eight hours.

Silicone-based plaster "Krayzel" has won many positive reviews.

Consumers distinguish the following advantages of this product:

• high quality;
• good frost resistance;
• ease of use;
• high vapor permeability;
• high strength.

Weber is a leader in the production and sale of dry mixes for repair and construction work. This company has an extensive network of manufacturing plants and operates in fifty-nine countries.

Silicone decorative mixture company Weber called Weber. pas silikon. This material is intended for external and internal construction works. Such plaster can be applied not only on the walls, but also on the ceilings.

Apply material Weber. pas silikon is possible even in bad weather conditions. The mixture is available in white (for further tinting).

Buyers have the following advantages of such coverage:

• high adhesion level;
• good quality;
• crack resistance.

The main disadvantage of Weber materials. pas silikon is a high cost. This minus is in many similar formulations.

On the characteristics of silicone plaster, see the following video.