What is stabilized moss and how to care for it?

To decorate a house or apartment, not only artificial decorative elements are used, but also those that were created by nature. One such example is stabilized moss.

Stabilized moss is a natural element that is used for decorative purposes in living and working spaces. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that all biological processes were artificially stopped in it. Therefore, it does not grow, does not dry out and retains its visual appeal for a very long time.

Decorative moss has its advantages:

• it looks attractive and retains a bright color throughout its entire service life;
• the production of stabilized moss does not harm the nature in any way;
• the material is absolutely environmentally friendly and harmless to both people and animals;
• unlike live moss, it does not need almost any additional care.

But such a number of advantages does not mean that this material has no disadvantages. First of all, it should be noted that stabilized moss should be stored under special conditions. Too light rooms or rooms with high humidity are not suitable for him. If you store it in such a place, then the life of the moss will be halved.

Decorative moss is used for decorating various premises... Large green panels and paintings on the walls, original crafts and compositions for home and office are made of it. But this material is used not only for landscaping premises.

It can perform several other important functions.

• Soundproofing... Moss has a very dense texture, so it is a good soundproofing material. It absorbs sounds even better than woolen products such as carpets. Therefore, it can be used to decorate walls or partitions in a home, office or cafe.
• Thermal insulation... The material is also great for decorating rooms that need additional insulation. The advantage of stabilized moss as insulation is that mold does not form on it due to temperature extremes.
• Air humidification... Another unique feature of moss is that it is able to stabilize indoor humidity levels. If it is too low, this material is able to raise it to a comfortable level for a person. Moreover, it can also absorb excess moisture. That is why decorative panels decorated with moss are used in the bathroom or in the kitchen.
• Air purification... Stabilized moss cleans the air perfectly. Within half an hour, it neutralizes more than 80% of odors. In addition, dust does not settle on panels or paintings. This makes this material ideal for allergy sufferers.

To create products from this material, different types of decorative moss are used.

This material is the most affordable. The formation moss is different fluffy flat mass... It is usually used for wall decoration. Also, the material can serve as a background for a drawing on a round panel.It is recommended to choose products made of plastic moss for decorating a bathroom and other rooms with high humidity.

This is the most popular type of moss used for interior decoration. It is also known as deer moss. Its main difference is its fluffy and voluminous structure. Moss is mined mainly in Norway, growing it on special farms. This material has a number of advantages. It is soft, pleasant to the touch, elastic, easily absorbs unpleasant odors and undergoes restoration. The disadvantages include the fact that with improper care, it dries quickly and crumbles.

As the name implies, this moss has a convex hummocky structure. It is used to create volumetric compositions... It adheres perfectly to the surface and is well suited for the formation of relief paintings. The main disadvantage of hummock moss is its high cost. That is why it is not so often used for interior decoration.

There are two main ways to install stabilized moss. First, it can be mounted directly to the wall. In this case, a high-quality hot melt... In order for the moss to be firmly fixed on the wall, it only needs to be held for a few seconds. The obvious disadvantage of this method is that glue is a toxic material. In addition, such a composition spoils the structure of the wall.

Secondly, you can fix the moss on special plywood panels.... In this case, the wall will remain intact. The picture will still be just as good. Sticking the moss on the panel yourself, and then attaching the panel to the wall with dowels is not difficult.

In order for stabilized moss products to last as long as possible, they need to be well cared for. To do this, you must adhere to simple rules.

• First of all, it is worth remembering that this material afraid of high humidity. Therefore, it categorically cannot be watered or sprayed from a spray bottle. Also, do not place decorative pieces decorated with stabilized moss in rooms where the humidity level exceeds 70%.
• Stabilized moss is only suitable for decorating a house or apartment from the inside... It cannot be used outdoors; there he will not last even a few weeks. For the decor of the room outside, it is worth picking up some other materials.
• You need to take care of the moss very carefully.... In no case should you wipe the panel with a damp cloth or napkin. The use of chemicals is also prohibited. They can significantly damage natural material.
• Moss does not need additional processing... It does not need to be watered or fertilized - it takes all the necessary substances directly from the air. In addition, since it is actually in sleep mode, it does not need to be cut off.
• In addition to moisture, this decorative material is also afraid of high temperatures.... In a dry and hot room, products made from this material will lose their elasticity. Do not store jewelry near appliances such as fans, hoods, heaters or batteries. You can restore its soft texture by sprinkling it lightly with water mixed with a little glycerin.
• If the moss pattern was damaged and some of its parts crumbled, the situation can be easily corrected. It is enough to simply replace these parts with new ones. At the same time, the picture will remain the same attractive.

Initially, the stabilized moss is rather plain in color. Therefore, in order to make it more beautiful, craftsmen who like to work with this material additionally paint it.This allows you to make pictures and panels more varied. As a rule, moss is painted in different shades of green.

In the event that the color of the material should be more delicate and watercolor, it should be lighten in advance... You can also give the moss a brighter color before stabilizing it. The material can be anything you want, be it orange or purple. The important point is that after stabilization, the color will not be lost and the moss will not turn brown.

Phytodesign elements can be used in different rooms.

Very often, a stylish green panel is used in the kitchen. There are several options for its location:

• on a kitchen apron, but this option is permissible only if there is no hob nearby, otherwise the moss will dry out very quickly and begin to fall off;
• in the dining area next to the table and other furniture;
• next to the windows in the original flowerpots.

Preserved moss decorative elements are also often used in the main room. The most popular ideas for this room are pretty easy to translate into reality.

• A common way to decorate rooms is to use phytowalls made from this natural material. As a rule, the wall is either pasted over with moss, or pictures or panels, which are finished with it, are attached to it.

• You can also decorate the room using panel... In this case, the green base of stabilized moss is additionally decorated with other plants. Also, the panel can serve as the basis for such decorative elements as watches, framed photos.

• In addition, using moss, you can decorate not only walls or wood panels. This natural material can be fixed on the door, decorate a floor lamp shade or a coffee table with it. This kind of finish goes well in a room with materials such as wood, natural fabric and stone.

If there is good ventilation in the bathroom or toilet, then there will also be a place for original moss decorations. You can decorate with this material the space next to the bathtub, sink or mirror. The result is a very unusual stylistic solution that can surprise all guests.

Summing up, we can say that growing moss and using it in indoor decor is a great trend that will only gain popularity over time. Therefore, it is worth paying attention not only to eco-style lovers, but also to those who are generally interested in unusual ways of decorating rooms.