Traditionally, a fresco is called one of the oldest painting techniques on wet plaster. Fresco differs from ordinary wall painting in monumentality and durability - after the plaster has dried, it becomes part of the wall. Thanks to the thin film that forms on the surface of the pattern, which fixes the paint, the image can be preserved almost unchanged for centuries. Is it possible to have a fresco in the interior of a modern apartment? Yes, it is quite. Moreover, thanks to the possibilities of modern technology, frescoes on the walls have become available to people with any income.
Modern interior frescoes
How appropriate are frescoes in the interior of an apartment decorated in one of the modern styles? If you asked this question, then perhaps the concept itself is associated with ancient cathedrals and the works of Italian Renaissance masters. In fact, the basis of the fresco on the wall is a special technique for applying the image, but the theme and style of the picture can be anything.
Today it is not necessary to hire an artist who will create a traditional mural on the wall in your apartment. Thanks to new production methods, you can purchase ready-made decorative murals and fix them on the wall yourself. Graceful images will decorate the walls and ceiling in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, children's and add a touch of luxury and individuality to the interior.
Types of frescoes
Depending on the method of applying the drawing and the base material, the following types of frescoes are distinguished:
- on a plaster basis;
- on a rigid basis;
- on cotton canvas;
- fresco-wallpaper on non-woven fabric;
- on self-adhesive film.
On flexible plaster
It is this type of modern fresco in the interior that is closest to the traditional works of art made in the old technique. This effect is achieved thanks to the expressive textured surface and pigments of natural origin.
The manufacturing process of such a product is as follows: a special plastic plaster is fixed on a thin mounting grid, special dyes are used to apply the image. After drying, the surface is no longer affected by moisture and ultraviolet radiation, so this pattern will be very durable and will withstand even the conditions of a humid kitchen. The fresco is attached to the wall with mounting glue, masking the edges with decorative plaster allows you to achieve the unity of the picture and the wall.
on a rigid basis
Frescoes, made on a rigid basis, which is called solid wallpaper, most often have small dimensions and can be mounted on the wall like a picture. During production, plaster is applied manually to the base, then, using the photo printing technique, an image is transferred to it, which in most cases undergoes an artificial aging procedure.
Such frescoes in the interior look very expensive and luxurious, but they also have a corresponding cost.
The rigid base piece can be hung on a kitchen or bedroom wall like a painting, or fixed to fresh plaster for a solid effect.
on canvas
A fresco on canvas is an exclusive handmade work, the process of its creation is long and complicated. The master applies the image to a special type of plaster, then the work is artificially aged, transferred to the canvas and covered with a protective composition. The finished canvas can be glued to the wall with ordinary wallpaper glue.
A feature of this technology is the use of materials of exclusively natural origin: canvas, lime, sand, natural dyes and adhesives.
Artwork on canvas looks amazing, but requires attention and care.The surface is easily damaged and does not tolerate moisture very well, therefore it needs regular application of a layer of wax and the exclusion of wet cleaning.
A fresco on canvas can be placed in a conspicuous place in the hall or in the bedroom, but it cannot be placed in the kitchen due to poor relations with high humidity.
Fresco wallpaper on non-woven
Ready-made photo wallpapers frescoes differ from ordinary photo wallpapers - they have an increased density, resistance to any kind of influences and a pronounced relief structure. Due to the special texture, “antique” products look especially elegant. Even if you prefer popular modern images, then any drawings made in this technique will look more lively and natural than on simple photo wallpapers.
The basis of products of this type is a non-woven fabric with a thin layer of plaster applied to it. The main image is printed on a special printer, and then, if necessary, details are drawn manually or various aging techniques are applied. At the final stage, the product is covered with a protective layer of varnish, rolled up and sealed with a sealed film.
Wallpaper murals on the wall have a number of advantages that allow you to safely use them in difficult operating conditions - in the nursery, where there is a high risk of damage, or in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
The main advantages of ready-made photo wallpapers:
- unlimited canvas size;
- durability;
- moisture resistance;
- the possibility of sticking to any base;
- relatively low price.
The technique of gluing finished frescoes to the wall is practically the same as working with a conventional non-woven fabric. After priming the base, ordinary glue for non-woven wallpaper is applied to the surface and to the canvas. Mural wallpaper is applied to the surface and smoothed with a roller. At the junction of the canvases, it is necessary to make a small overlap.
Self-adhesive frescoes
An interesting variety of artistic elements for the interior are images on self-adhesive film. The surface of such a product is obtained by applying a special paste of very fine sand to a synthetic base, the pattern is transferred using a digital printer.
Such products can be glued to any surface and materials: walls, ceiling, furniture, paint, wallpaper, plaster. This option only remotely resembles a real fresco - it looks more like high-quality photo wallpapers. The choice of images on ready-made self-adhesive frescoes is quite limited, but the buyer has the opportunity to order a product with any pattern.
Frescoes for different interiors
Well-chosen wall murals will help transform the interior of any room in a stunning way. With their help, you can give expressiveness to the chosen style of the interior, zone space, visually expand the boundaries of the room. Images can occupy a small area of the surface or several walls at once. Frescoes in the format of a picture will look very impressive. By mounting them on wet plaster, you can make blurry borders that allow them to blend into the main color of the wall.
Bedroom
A fresco on the entire wall depicting a couple in love, a picturesque landscape, a piece of paradise will help create a cozy or romantic atmosphere in the bedroom. When choosing a pattern, one should not forget that bright colors should be avoided in the bedroom, preferring pastel shades.
Living room
For a living room in the Baroque style or in classical style fine reproductions of the works of the masters of the Renaissance. With a strong desire, you can choose a suitable thematic image for any style of interior.
Kitchen
For the kitchen, both images on the entire wall and fresco paintings are suitable.The most popular themes for the kitchen are still lifes, floral motifs, rural and urban landscapes. Panoramic image and 3D technology will help visually expand the small kitchen.
Children's
Frescoes in children's room interior should be selected taking into account their long service life. This means that the image should be quite versatile and not lose its relevance as the child grows. When choosing a drawing for a nursery depicting fairy tales, cartoon characters, remember that the tastes of children are changing rapidly.
