Decorative plaster for concrete: features and advantages (26 photos)

At the present time, a relatively cheap and very original method of decorating vertical surfaces indoors has gained considerable popularity - this is decorative plaster for concrete. There is a certain difference between a simple and decorative stucco mixture: in the second there are small pebbles, as well as large grains of sand, iridescent under lighting. Under the rays of light, the surface begins to cast pearl.

There are a large number of plaster mixes of different colors. In addition, decorative panels for concrete can be doused with the desired shade on their own by adding acrylic paint.

In this article we will try to parse the following issues:

• How to use decorative concrete in the interior of the room?
• What decorative coating can concrete have?
• What is remarkable for decorative stucco with concrete imitation?

Advantages of decorative plaster

Thanks to the accurate application and proper use of the elements of the main structure, the plaster can be given a refined and elegant appearance. This type of finish is also characterized by other important advantages:

• Application speed. The process of treating surfaces with plaster will not take you much time.
• A variety of textures. In the process of treating the surface with plaster, it can be made smooth, textured, rough, patterned, plain or multi-colored.
• The ability to save heat. Decorating the walls with plaster, you can save up to 25% on heating the entire room.
• High degree of resistance. Decorative plaster perfectly tolerates the effects of moisture and temperature extremes.
• A complex approach. Concrete based plasters can be painted or varnished.

Plaster mix companies:

• The domestic company Prof Decor produces stucco of various types, which has a loft style, special minimalism or hi-tech style.
• The manufacturing company "San Marco" produces plaster mixtures, which are made on the basis of polymers. This type of coating is strong, moisture resistant, durable. They are very popular when working with curved surfaces.
• The Russian company Asti is engaged in the production of Hi-Tech Concrete textured samples, which differ in their ability to save heat. In the mixtures themselves there are inclusions that allow you to create various effects.
• The Flex Concrete System company produces plaster, which is used for vertical and horizontal surfaces that are subject to heat or contact with a lot of moisture.

The procedure for working with decorative plaster

First of all, you need to remove the old coating. Loose stucco is easily removed with a spatula. To do this, wet the walls with water. When wet, the old plaster becomes softer and peels off. By smooth movements of the spatula, clean up any dirt. Pay particular attention to hollows and joints.

If there were wallpaper on the walls, then they should also be moistened with water and cleaned with a spatula.

It will be harder to get rid of the old paint, but with the right approach, this task will not take you much time.Get a special composition in a specialized store that is designed to dissolve the paint. One small can can be used to remove paint from several square meters.

It must be remembered that the composition has a high level of toxicity, so it is recommended to wear gloves during use, use a respirator. Before starting work, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation of the room in advance.

Primer use

A wall with a dry surface, on which there is no wallpaper, and plaster or paint is applied, must necessarily be primed. The procedure itself does not cause difficulties, therefore, for its implementation there is no need to resort to the services of specialists. A primer can ensure that the stucco itself adheres well to a vertical or horizontal surface.

An antiseptic primer can prevent mold and mildew.

The primer must be applied with a brush with a wide brush. In order to achieve a qualitative effect, the primer should be applied in two layers.

How to work with a mixture of decorative plaster

Decorative concrete plaster is characterized by a porous, but not completely continuous structure. Thus, the wall is usually covered with many layers and acquires volume and relief.

It should be noted that the proper effect can be achieved through the use of plaster with a transparent surface. A wall with such plaster will look great if it is illuminated.

A noble coating can be obtained if a composition is used that has golden impregnations. The gilded concrete wall is a pretty stylish and unusual decor. There are mixtures that have other effects. For example, a surface can become “rusty”, silver, “worn out”, have efflorescences or artistic stylization. Cheap concrete-based plaster is usually available in a gray finish, but you can use coloring pigment to get the desired shade.