Decorative plaster in the interior is a fairly fresh and original design solution, which is the best suited for creating a memorable appearance of the room and will become an alternative to boring wallpaper and paint.
Pros and cons of decorative plaster
A few reasons why, among all other options, it is worth choosing decorative plaster for decoration:
- the possibility of applying to any type of surface;
- ease of doing the work with your own hands;
- excellent ability to hide defects in walls and ceilings, no need for careful alignment, as when wallpapering or painting;
- record long service life for decorative coatings (at least 20–25 years);
- environmental friendliness and vapor permeability, allowing you to maintain a favorable microclimate in the room and use it in the bedroom and even in the nursery;
- richness of colors, textures, countless ways of application;
- excellent compatibility with different finishing materials.
Properly applied decorative plaster attracts the eye, arouses admiration and a desire to admire it as a work of art.
Some cons:
- for applying some types of decorative plaster, for example, Venetian, you still need professional help, not everyone can do it with their own hands;
- dismantling the coating is a rather time-consuming process;
- certain types of plaster are materials of a high price category.
Despite the high cost, the use of decorative plaster for walls is financially beneficial: for many years it will delight with its invariably attractive appearance, without requiring updating. This is especially true if there are children and pets in the house.
The use of decorative plaster in the apartment
Decorative plaster can be used for wall decoration in any room:
- in the bedroom, with the right choice of color and the use of smooth embossed lines, stains, it can create a calming atmosphere;
- in the kitchen with its help, you can forget about the need for regular repairs for a long time;
- it will bring a special charm to the living room, it will look rich and solemn;
- in the bathroom it will add sophistication and allow you to abandon the annoying tiles on the walls;
- in the hallway and corridor, such a coating will delight guests and neighbors who come to visit you, and due to its non-staining and ease of maintenance, it will also become a very practical solution.
Choosing a specific type of decorative wall covering can be difficult, it must harmoniously fit into the style of the room.
- Venetian plaster will perfectly complement the interior of a living room or bedroom in a classic or antique style, baroque and rococo.
- A coating with a uniform smooth or rough structure will suit country lovers. It will go well with natural wood, stone, decorative brickwork, which, by the way, can also be recreated with plaster.
- Marseille wax - plaster that imitates wood bark, cork, stone, will fit into the interior in the French style, classical, as well as Empire and Provence.
- Textured plaster, which allows you to create an imitation of any surface on the wall, from wood and stone to snakeskin, gives scope to the imagination and the ability to use it in any design direction - from loft to eco-style.
Features of using decorative plaster coating in the kitchen
Decorative plaster in the kitchen is the best option for combining beauty and practicality. This material is “friendly” with high humidity and tolerates temperature changes well, it is easy to clean.
The use of decorative plaster on the wall in the area kitchen apron it is not recommended by many professionals, however, when using special impregnations, this is quite justified and possible.
- Due to the ease of application and uniformity, textured plaster is often used in the kitchen. To create a relief, you may need a wide variety of tools, from a relief roller and stamps to any materials at hand.
The mixture, which is sold ready-made, has a base color, you can give it the desired shade by mixing in a coloring pigment or by painting an already plastered wall.
- Venetian plaster in the interior of the kitchen looks very presentable, sometimes even pretentious. In any case, decorative finishing implies the presence of a suitable entourage; when choosing a “Venetian”, the requirements for other interior details become much stricter.
- Smooth plaster is suitable for small kitchens where high-tech or minimalism was chosen as a design solution.
- The embossed material will allow you to hide wall defects even without pre-preparation.
The kitchen can be divided into dining and work areas if you use different material application options in the design, for example, stone imitation combined with a silky surface.
Decorative plaster in the kitchen can also be used for the ceiling, if it fits into the overall picture.
Bathroom decoration
Decorative plaster in the bathroom allows you to approach the design of this room outside the box. The main requirement for the material is, of course, moisture resistance, there are no restrictions regarding its decorative capabilities.
For basic processing, universal cement mixtures or sanitizing plaster are suitable. This new material is also referred to as "drying" because of its ability to remove moisture. In addition, it provides protection against salt deposits and has high strength.
As a decorative material for decoration, you can use:
- Venetian plaster, which, due to its unsurpassed appearance, occupies the first position in popularity;
- textured plaster, creating a grooved or rough surface;
- modeling material designed to create any unique relief with your own hands.
Another interesting opportunity to create a unique look of the room is the use of stencils, with the help of which decorative plaster in the bathroom is decorated with three-dimensional drawings.
Decorative material for the balcony
Perfectly combined with natural and artificial stone and wood, decorative plaster on the balcony can be even more appropriate than in any room and even a corridor. This material is malleable and plastic, easy to use. Texture mixtures include all kinds of fillers, when applied they will create different effects on the wall, such as mosaic, tree bark, stone coating, etc.
One of the most popular options for a balcony, due to the ease of application with your own hands, and the affordable cost, is the finish "bark beetle».
Tip: if we are talking about an open balcony, you should choose a material for outdoor work. The corresponding mark can be found on the label.
The hallway can also look great
Decorative plaster in the hallway and corridor is used more often than in other rooms, because it fully satisfies the special requirements for coating in this area of the apartment. These include:
- Increased wear resistance.
- Ease of care.
- Presentable look.
- The possibility of decorating walls in light colors, necessary in the absence of natural light, combined with resistance to rapid pollution.
Do not forget that the wall covering in the corridor should be in harmony with the style chosen for all other rooms.
All varieties of decorative plaster are very organically combined with natural or decorative stone, therefore, in the decoration of apartments, these materials often complement each other. In the corridor, such a combination is more than appropriate. Also here will look good:
- "Venetian";
- wet silk coating;
- alternating smooth and textured surfaces;
- material imitating natural stone, marble, leather, etc.
