Decorative plaster "world map"

Decorative plaster "map of the world" is successfully used today in the decoration of premises. It is attractive in that its textured base allows you to achieve a very interesting effect. The combination of individual types of lime mixtures provides the basis, through the use of which outlines appear on the wall, similar to continents and islands. Hence the name of this type of decorative plaster.

There are a number of companies that manufacture these products. To buy it, you need to pay attention to the fact that the packaging says "world map". With this inscription, you will have no doubt that you will get just such a picture. There is another option that will produce the same effect. The coating imitating travertine stone also looks very original and natural.

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

One of the main advantages of quality plaster is that it "breathes". This means that the walls are protected from mold and mildew. The safety of materials makes it possible to design even a nursery in this style. Children will almost certainly love the original finish.

The range of colors is very diverse. You can choose a shade for any interior and for every taste.

If the application technology is violated, cracks may appear on the plaster over time. They can be removed with a new batch 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.

A room where the humidity level is quite high, it is best to additionally treat with an antifungal composition. This will be insurance against the negative effects of moisture. To avoid the appearance of rust on a snow-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 fleecy roller. Then you can achieve the so-called fur coat effect.

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

Important conditions are required: the trowel must always be clean, and the solution is applied to it in a minimum amount. By immediately rubbing it, you will get a drawing. If you take a different amount of solution each time, the islands will turn out to be small, medium and large.This is how a beautiful and original map is created.

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

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

After applying the plaster, the first white layer is visible on the wall, on which the protruding patterns are located. Now the moment comes when you should start painting the surface. When painting, one layer will be darker and the other lighter, so you get two shades. For the final finishing, metallized paint, varnish, wax, mother-of-pearl paint are used.

Apply the wax with a damp sponge in a circular motion. This will help to achieve uniformity in the surface treatment. Working with varnish looks the same.

When the wax is dry, you can paint these areas further. This will give them even more 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 gives an amazing effect. With this method, several layers of plaster are sequentially applied, but each of them has its own color. The drawing is applied only on the last layer (using a stencil): the effect of a dropped shadow is obtained. If in doubt, you can use the simpler options.

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

The plaster can be applied with an ordinary brush. Then you will need to process the areas 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 designs, the better. The second layer is applied with a sponge.

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

Different components are used in the production of decorative plaster. A large amount of lime will produce a very clean surface, but there is the potential for cracking. When gypsum is added, the composition turns out to be 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 can be easily combined with other materials: paint, wallpaper, tiles. This makes it possible to decorate any room, make it unique. With the help of such plaster, you can embody a variety of design ideas into reality.

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