When renovating apartments and houses, owners try to make them look not only neat, but also beautiful and original. Many property owners today, of course, have already abandoned simple whitewashing of walls. Decorative textured plaster can also be used to decorate enclosing structures indoors and facades. In some cases, this design may also be two-color. Later in the article we will look at how to paint decorative plaster in a similar way.
How to choose paints and varnishes
There are two main methods of coloring decorative plaster in two colors:
- tinting the mixture itself before application;
- painting the finished plastered surface.
The first design method is used very rarely. Decorative plaster for almost all modern manufacturers It should be painted after application to the walls.
There are many ways to do this. In this case, the answer to the question of what paint to paint decorative plaster can be, for example, the following:
- water-based;
- latex;
- acrylic.
When choosing paint and varnish materials for painting walls, you should definitely pay attention to what type of work they are intended for. To decorate facades, of course, choose paints whose composition allows them to be used outdoors. For indoor use cheaper and less resistant to high humidity and temperature changes of the product.
Preparing the walls
Is it possible to paint decorative plaster with paint? The answer to this question is obvious. Of course yes. However, before using such a product, the surfaces themselves must, of course, be prepared in the most thorough manner.
Whatever paint and varnish material is chosen for the decoration of premises or facades, the plastered surface must be primed before using it. Otherwise, the paint will subsequently begin to peel and peel off quickly.
You should start painting decorative plaster only after the primer has completely dried. A product that increases wall adhesion is applied to the surface, usually in two layers.
Painting methods
So, we found out how to choose paint and varnish materials for decorating walls in two colors. But how to paint decorative plaster correctly when choosing this finishing method? Enough original walls look in the rooms even when using the usual method of contrasts. In this case, some parts of the rooms or facades are simply painted one color, and others another.
But very often, more complex technologies can be used to decorate walls in two shades, allowing you to obtain a very original design. In this case, at the first stage, paintwork materials of the same color are usually applied to the entire surface. Next, on top of this layer, the walls continue to be decorated with paint of a different shade. The following finishing methods can be used:
- star dust;
- old surface;
- abstract pattern;
- wrinkled skin.
Also, painting walls finished with decorative plaster can, of course, be done using a stencil.
star dust
In this case, a paint material of a different color is simply applied to the painted surface using a very hard brush. The main task of the painter when performing this technology is to get pronounced specks on the walls different sizes. Surfaces are finished using this technique as follows:
- the brush is dipped into the paint and wrung out thoroughly;
- bring it to the wall, bend the pile back and release it.
As a result, small drops of paint begin to fly onto the wall, thereby achieving the stardust effect.
How to paint decorative plaster in two colors: old surface
This technology of painting decorative plaster in two colors is also called stippling. In order to “age” the surface of the walls, in this case a wide flat brush is used.
For decoration, a special glaze is first applied to an already painted wall. Next, without waiting for this layer to dry, the master begins to touch the surface in different places flat brush. Ultimately, an original texture is formed on the walls.
Design using abstract pattern technique
Next, let's see how to paint decorative plaster using this chaotic method. For this type of wall decoration home handyman You will need to make your own special tool - a roller with a “torn” surface. To do this, you just need to take a regular roller and secure the tissue flagella folded several times along its entire length. Such elements need to be secured with fur or foam rubber using two simple knots. The strips of fabric on the working part of the roller should be held as firmly as possible.
By painting a wall with such a tool, you can get a very unusual chaotic pattern. In addition to the fact that the surfaces in this case turn out to be unusual and original, the work can be done very quickly when using a torn roller.
How to paint decorative plaster with your own hands: the effect of wrinkled leather
Using this technique, you can also design very original rooms or facades in the house. Vinyl paint is most often used for this type of decor. To perform work using this method, paper is also prepared.
In this case, the walls are painted using approximately the following technology:
- apply the first layer of paint to the walls;
- apply and crumple decorative paper;
- apply a second layer of paint;
- remove excess from the folds.
Using a stencil
Many apartment and house owners would probably like to learn how to properly paint decorative plaster in two colors. The technologies described above make it possible to obtain quite beautiful surfaces. But, of course, pronounced drawings with specific subjects can only be applied to the walls using a template.
You can develop stencils for decorating walls using paint of a different color yourself or buy ready-made ones for the appropriate theme. Today there are many different patterns and designs for decorating walls.
The technology of painting using stencils is very simple. The template is simply applied to the wall and then painted over.
How to apply the first layer correctly
Of course, a beautiful two-tone finish on plastered walls will only work if they are decorated correctly, including on initial stage. Before applying the first coat of paint on the surface, you need to wait until the primer has completely dried. In this case, the actual wall finishing itself is performed as follows:
- The corners of the room and those areas where the furniture will subsequently be located are the first to be painted;
- They try to apply the paint on the surface evenly in thickness and at the same speed in different areas.
Paint the wall in front applying paint and varnish the second color is usually in several layers. Most paints used for decorative plaster have a fairly liquid consistency. This is necessary so that all sorts of sagging and pieces do not remain on the treated surfaces. However, the first time white plaster when using such liquid products, it may not stain.
Color combinations
Of course, before you start decorating the walls, you should decide what color to paint the decorative plaster. Paintwork materials of any shade can be used to decorate such surfaces. However, combinations of tones when decorating surfaces in this way should be chosen correctly. It is believed that the following are best suited for decorating rooms and facades in this way:
- close or related colors (beige and gray, white and black);
- gradients (paints of the same color, but different shades).
You can also select paints for finishing that are similar in temperature, saturation and sound. For example, orange goes well with green paint, and olive paint goes well with peach.
How to tint the mixture correctly
So, we found out how to paint decorative plaster correctly. Most often, this coating is finished in two colors after the mixture has been applied to the walls and it has completely dried. However, sometimes such plasters are tinted at the preparation stage. In this case, the technology is usually used as follows:
- mix the plaster itself in a bucket;
- draw into a large syringe (color), focusing on the divisions;
- squeeze the paint into a bucket of plaster;
- mix the solution thoroughly with a construction mixer.
Decorative bark beetle plaster is usually tinted this way. By preparing solutions of two different shades, and using a little imagination, you will be able to effectively and originally decorate rooms or facades with a colored composition.
Painting decorative plaster is the final stage finishing. Decorative plaster can be white or gray, with the exception of that which is purchased ready-made with the addition of colored pigment to the plaster mixture. White or gray plaster is intended for painting.
Both façade and interior paints are used for painting decorative plaster. They can be based on organic solvents, which are silicate, acrylic and silicone compounds, or on water based.
If the plaster is to be painted, then before starting work, first of all, it is necessary to determine the area of the working surface. To do this, measure the perimeter of the walls and then multiply it by the height. It is also necessary to measure window and door openings in order to then subtract their area. Now, having chosen the paint, you can calculate its approximate consumption.
The surface covered with decorative plaster usually has a clearly defined relief. The higher the surface relief and the smaller the elements, the greater the paint consumption.
It's better to take it for calculation maximum value, indicated on the paint can. By multiplying this number by the square footage of the room, double the resulting value, since painting is done in two stages. Then, add another 15-20% to the resulting displacement.
Plastering and painting walls, choosing tools:
For painting you will need the following tools:
- Roller with brush tray;
- Nylon cord (on a bucket of paint to prevent it from splashing);
- A small plate with spikes along the edge of the tray.
To paint plastered surfaces, you can use a wide brush, roller or special mitten.
Painting decorative plaster - technology and methods
You can begin any painting work on plaster only after the layer of plaster for painting has completely dried. This may require you to wait 8 to 48 hours. Drying times depend on the composition of the plaster mixture, humidity level and ambient temperature.
If there is a tendency for plaster particles to peel off or fall off, to strengthen the surface, it is advisable to treat the plastered wall for painting using a colorless primer.
When the primer has dried, you can begin painting over the decorative plaster.
Before starting work, you need to protect furniture, floors, windows and other surfaces from splashes and drops of paint. To do this, it is recommended to use a special polyethylene film, which can be purchased at any construction or hardware store. When painting facades, such precautions will not be required, but windows and the path near the wall should still be covered. Before use, the selected paint must be stirred well. Paint is applied to the walls using a roller or brush. When painting walls with a brush, the paint is applied in both horizontal and vertical strokes.
Apply the paint first with horizontal strokes, then blend them with vertical strokes. To obtain an even color, it is recommended to shake it periodically with the same brush with which the paint is applied, so that the paint composition remains uniform in color and thickness during the process, and sediment does not form at the bottom. The roller painting technique is also simple. First, dip the roller into the paint and roll it along the spiked plate along the edge of the tray to remove excess paint.
Paint is applied to the wall from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top. The stripes of paint should be applied so that they lay on top of each other, approximately 4–5 cm. As the paint is consumed, the pressure on the roller increases so that the paint lays down in an even layer. You can paint the wall in one or two steps. In both cases, the paint should be thoroughly shaded.
You can get a perfectly evenly painted surface if you first use a brush when applying, shade it well, and then “roll” the surface with a roller. The most in a simple way painting of decorative plaster is painting “in one pass”, that is, complete painting of the plastered surface, including all recesses and protrusions in one tone. You can also try using a combination of several different colors. To do this, using a roller, a light base layer of paint is first applied to the surface. After it has completely dried, the protruding areas of the relief are covered with paint of a darker shade. This technique of adding additional volume to a plastered surface is called the “dry brush method”.
Sometimes metallics (bronze, gold, silver) are used instead of dark paint. They are applied using a dry brush or a special mitten.
To soften color contrasts on a surface with a finer texture, you can additionally rub the paint using a mitten or a rubber sponge. The same technique is used to enhance the effect of deep relief or, if you want to give the decorative coating an “antique” look. Protruding details of the relief can be emphasized by applying bronze, gold or silver paint.
Using a short-haired roller, you can achieve an interesting effect when painting the surface of plaster for “bark beetle” type painting. Remaining unpainted, the grooves form a contrasting “bark beetle” pattern on the wall. This difference can be enhanced, or, conversely, muted, by first adding a coloring pigment to the plaster, and then painting the walls the same color, but with a different shade.
How to paint decorative plaster with a non-uniform texture?
Painting textured plaster suggests some features. If the plastered surface of the wall combines textured and smooth areas, painting should begin with the textured ones. Smooth elements can be painted only after the embossed ones have completely dried. If this point is not taken into account, then when applying paint to the entire surface of the wall, without taking into account its texture, loosely fixed particles of the plaster surface may peel off, sticking to smooth areas. After drying, when reapplying a layer of paint, strictly following this sequence is no longer required.
Dried and painted decorative plaster can additionally be coated with beeswax in order to give a matte shine to the surface.
Painting decorative plaster video material:
Applying a decorative coating and painting the surface is by no means a cheap pleasure, given that the price for the services of professional craftsmen in this area is quite high. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out all the finishing work yourself. Painting decorative plaster with your own hands is not the easiest task, requiring a thorough study of the theoretical component.
Decorative finishing coating is exclusive in wall decoration. It is the walls, both in residential and in any other premises, that are decorated with decorative coatings that can radically transform the interior space of the room.
Decorative plaster or wallpaper to be painted in most cases requires the subsequent application of a layer of paint.
Let's try to figure out how to paint decorative plaster with your own hands and what materials and tools to choose for this.
We select materials and calculate costs
In most cases, it is already diluted at the factory in different color shades and there is no need to paint it. You just need to choose a suitable color scheme in the store and apply the material to the prepared base.
Decorative plaster for painting, as a rule, is sold dry and, when diluted and further applied to a previously prepared wall surface, has a white or slightly grayish tint. It is this type of material that is intended for further painting.
The composition of paints for coatings made of decorative plasters includes acrylic, silicate or silicone and water-based ingredients.
To determine the required amount of paint for finishing, you need to calculate total area treated surface. To do this, you need to multiply the perimeter of the walls by the height, then from the resulting calculation result you need to subtract the pre-calculated area of window and door openings.
NOTE: It should be taken into account that painting embossed plaster will require a larger amount of material; moreover, the finishing will be done in two times, which means that the resulting wall area can be safely multiplied by two plus 10–20% of the material for reserve.
By correctly calculating the area of the walls, you can calculate total costs for materials.
IMPORTANT: You should absolutely not choose for finishing work, for example, fire-retardant metal paints Polistil or the equally well-known electrically conductive paint Zinga. These types paint and varnish materials more suitable for protecting metal elements.
Tools for work
The set of tools is minimal and includes:
- Plastic tray (cuvette);
- Drill with a small mixer for stirring the material;
- Brushes with a wide working base or a roller;
- Polyethylene film to protect the floor from splashes;
- Rubber gloves, goggles and special clothing.
Technology of work execution
All work on applying a paint layer to a decorative coating should be carried out only after the base has completely dried. The approximate time for complete drying of the plaster is 48 hours, depending on the thickness of the layer, type of material and room temperature.
The preparation instructions are such that if the base is not strong enough, it is advisable to strengthen it with special colorless types of primers. After priming, the base is dried again and only after that proceed to painting the walls.
The paint in the jar is thoroughly stirred and poured in small portions into a plastic tray. The floor surface closest to the wall being treated is covered with plastic film.
Apply paint with a brush, both vertically and horizontally: this is the most convenient and fastest way. Or roller from bottom to top in a vertical position.
In this case, you should carefully squeeze out excess material from the brush or roller in the tray to avoid splashing on the floor. This way you will prevent excessive waste of material and will not stain the floor covering.
When applying paint in horizontal strokes, blend in parallel in a vertical position, this way you will completely paint the selected area of the wall and will not leave untreated glimpses.
When carrying out work, do not forget to shake the composition of the material with the same brush to avoid the formation of a frozen film on the surface.
No different from applying with a brush.
To do this, the roller must be dipped approximately halfway into the ditch with the material, holding the tool in a horizontal position, and rolled along the ribbed surface of the tray to remove excess material.
- It is best to apply the composition to the wall from the bottom up; in this case, the subsequent stripes should be slightly overlapped by about 5 cm, in order to avoid unpainted areas.
- As necessary, increase the pressure on the roller to obtain a uniform coating that does not stand out from the general background.
- In some cases, craftsmen apply the composition to the wall first with wide brushes with maximum shading, and then roll it with a sponge or shaggy roller. Thus, the highest quality paint application on walls covered with decorative plaster is achieved.
Paint the plaster in two layers
How to paint decorative plaster in two colors? To do this, at the stage of mixing the plaster mortar, it is better to add a color scheme of the desired color tone. Or, if you purchase a ready-made solution, select the desired color.
This way you will get the first base color and then, by experimenting, you can treat individual areas of the coating with others color shades until reaching optimal type surfaces.
For example, you can shade depressions and cracks and other individual areas of the wall covering with a different color, thereby obtaining a stunning visually noticeable effect.
Conclusion
After studying our material and video in this article, you can repeat the entire process of applying paint to a decorative coating with your own hands. By completing the work yourself, you will gain invaluable experience and will be able to repeat this procedure at any time in your own home.
Decorative plaster, sold in the form of a dry mixture, is white or gray in color. It can be colored immediately when mixed with water. To do this, use tinting aqueous solutions or pastes, which are added directly to the container with plaster. The amount of color depends on the desired color saturation. Addition occurs with constant stirring. This is the simplest method of painting decorative plaster, used to obtain the base color of the walls.
Tinting has its advantages over painting the surface in that later scratches and chips of the plaster will be less noticeable.
Which colors to choose
Painting of decorative plaster completes renovation work and allows you to create a unique individual design. In addition, coating with paint creates an additional protective layer.
For decorating facades plastering such as “bark beetle”, “fur coat”, “American” is often chosen. This textured plaster is often painted in one color. You can choose acrylic, silicate or silicone paint. These types are moisture resistant, suitable for outdoor use, and have a wide range of colors. They also have good vapor permeability, unlike oil and alkyd paints.
Facade paints after drying, they create a durable film on the surface of the plaster that is resistant to precipitation and temperature changes. They are often sold in white and are tinted in accordance with the manufacturer's shade chart. The consumption for textured plaster is slightly different. For example, for acrylic paint it will be 0.17 - 0.2 kg/m2 when applied in one layer. For silicate - 0.15 - 0.3 l/m2
For interior work Water-based paint is suitable. You can paint decorative plaster with it either manually with a roller or brush, or using a spray gun. The walls become matte after painting.
Acrylic paints are also popular for interior home renovations. They are suitable for rooms with high humidity, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Wear resistance is better than that of water-based emulsion, so acrylic coating is often used to protect decorative plaster in the corridor.
Latex paints are very similar in properties to acrylic paints; they are also quite versatile and can easily be applied to any surface, including plaster and cement bases.
Which of these paints is better to paint decorative plaster is not important from a technical point of view; you can choose any colors and shades. Therefore, when choosing, customers often focus on the cost of the material. If you are choosing a coating for the facade, then look for the corresponding marking on the can.
Painting decorative plaster
After choosing the paint, the final stage in finishing begins. This is a responsible, but not complicated process. Below we will look at how to paint decorative plaster using one of the main methods: one color, several shades, the dry brush and wash technique.
To carry out the work, prepare the necessary tools:
- roller (depending on the chosen method, it can be with long, short pile, foam rubber or rubber);
- wide and narrow brush;
- roller tray;
- ladder.
Sometimes, for large volumes of painting work, it makes sense to use a spray gun with a compressor.
Painting is carried out after the plaster has completely dried to avoid the appearance of streaks or distortion of the texture. A primer is applied before painting.
One color
The method of painting plaster in one color is called “one pass” and is the simplest. In this case, it is necessary to cover the wall with an even layer without gaps. First, the paint is applied with a long-haired roller or spray gun, carefully painting the grooves and relief. Excess and smudges are rolled out with a roller.
Application protective coating occurs by moving the roller up and down. Each vertical layer is applied, covering the previous one.
When working with a large brush, the movements should first be vertical, then horizontal, for uniform coloring.
The method is suitable for any type of decorative plaster.
Two shades
First, the first tone is applied to the wall in a thick layer using a long-nap roller.
For the second tone, take a foam roller or sponge. Using spikes on the tray, they ensure that there is a thin layer of paint on the roller. Then only the protruding parts of the textured plaster are covered. The recesses remain in their original color.
Painting in two colors can also be done by adding color to the primer, and then painting over the protruding parts.
Dry brush technique
The first tone is applied similarly to the previous method. The second and subsequent colors are applied with a brush to the protruding parts, only lightly touching them. The essence of the technique is that the brush captures very little paint. In this case, the surface is not uniformly painted, only the very tops of the relief. The second tone is usually chosen lighter than the first. Possible coating with gold, bronze, silver colors or application of glitter.
Removing paint for highlighting
This method is suitable for interior work. First, the plastered walls are painted one color. Use diluted water-based paint and cover a small area of the wall. Then go over the entire surface with a damp sponge, washing off the paint. It remains only in the recesses of the decorative plaster. The main task in this case is to highlight the depressions. If desired, the tops of the relief can be tinted a different color using one of the methods described above.
Another way to create color contrast is by removing paint. Paint the plastered wall completely and let it dry for at least a day. After this, use a hand or power tool to easily sand the textured surface and remove the protrusions of the plaster along with the paint. You can work with a spatula “for stripping”. It turns out like in photo No. 3.
Venetian plaster effect
Venetian plaster imitates natural stone, such as marble, granite or malachite. Classical technology actually used stone chips, and it was a very expensive coating. Nowadays, ordinary gypsum plaster mixtures, paints and glazing compounds are used for such decoration. With the proper skill, anyone can make an imitation of a “Venetian”. Let's consider one of the methods in order.
The wall is painted in the base color. Use a long-haired roller to ensure that the paint penetrates into all the recesses of the decorative plaster. It is easier to paint corners and joints with the door frame with a narrow brush.
The second color is taken with a metallic sheen: silver, gold plated, bronze, etc.. The most affordable is silver aluminum powder. It is diluted on a transparent base, for example, on a universal primer in a 1:1 ratio. Then, with a small foam roller, they easily pass over the tops of the texture. The base color remains visible in the recesses. It is important to ensure that the roller does not leave streaks; they need to be shaded.
The third step is to coat the Venetian plaster with varnish. By experimenting with the composition of this topcoat, you can achieve different effects, shades and shine. The first thing you need is water-based acrylic varnish. To ensure that there is no visible crust on the wall, it is diluted by 30% with water. Then add 1 teaspoon of glitter per 1 liter. Glitter is sparkles that give a shimmering effect. The resulting mixture covers the entire surface of the decorative plaster. Use the small foam roller again. The glitter gradually settles to the bottom of the container, so the varnish must be stirred.
Wax, varnish and glazing compounds
Wax applied to create an additional decorative and water-repellent coating. Suitable for all types of plaster, especially Venetian and stone imitation. The result is a brighter shade and a beautiful shine.
Types of wax:
- liquid;
- gel-like;
- natural;
- synthetic.
Liquid wax used for both textured and smooth walls. It is applied with a soft cloth. Gel-like - with a rubber spatula. Natural wax is a beekeeping product and is rarely used for finishing. A product made of synthetic materials is not susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity. The surface is durable and matte.
This type of wall treatment can be transparent or colored. Before applying, you need to make sure that there is no dust on the wall. Coating work is carried out without stopping. During four hours You can still correct the flaws. Material consumption is 50-80 g per 1 m2.
Varnish- a finishing coating that strengthens the surface of the plaster, protects it from mechanical damage, moisture, and most importantly, improves appearance decorated walls. For interior decoration, water-soluble acrylic varnishes are used, for the facade - with organic solvents.
Before application, the varnish is mixed, and pigment (color) or glitter is added if desired. The walls are covered in one layer using a soft foam roller.
Types of varnish: matte, glossy, with crackle effect (cracks).
Glaze or glaze- translucent finishing coat for paint. Apply to a smooth or textured surface. Suitable for exterior and interior use. The composition is applied at a temperature not lower than +10˚С. Cover with a sponge or a special mitten. The entire surface is visually divided into squares and the composition is applied in stages with strokes, shading the joints. The glaze composition makes a beautiful color transition.
Video
The video tutorial shows how to paint the decor. plaster with water-based emulsion with gold pigment using a brush and sponge.
The next video shows painting textured walls in two colors. The base color is white, the relief highlighting is gold and bronze. A small foam roller is used.
Another way to highlight the texture is to coat it with colored wax.
Photo
To conclude our review, here are a few photos of decorative plaster after painting.
We hope you found the article interesting. Leave your feedback and questions in the comments below.
Decorative plaster is an excellent alternative traditional wallpaper. Initially, it has a white or gray color, which allows homeowners to show their imagination and create an interior in an original style using paint.
Which paint to choose
For finishing facades, decorative plasters “bark beetle”, “American” or “fur coat” are used, which are most often painted in one color. Acrylic, silicone and silicate coatings are suitable for painting them. They are resistant to moisture and, unlike oil and alkyd paints, create a vapor-permeable film on the surface.
Facade paints tolerate temperature changes well and reliably protect the plaster from precipitation. They are sold in the form of a white composition, which is tinted in a special machine or independently in accordance with personal preferences. The consumption of different types of paint for decorative plaster is slightly different. For a single-layer coating with acrylic paint you will need approximately 170-200 g/m², silicate paint - 150-300 g/m².
When working indoors, use water-based, acrylic or latex paints. The water-based emulsion requires a two-layer application, after which the plaster acquires a matte surface.
Acrylic coatings are used mainly in rooms with increased level humidity - bathrooms or kitchens. They are more wear-resistant than water-based paint, so they are also used for finishing textured plaster in corridors.
Latex paints have practically no different technical characteristics from acrylic paints. They are universal and fit well on any base, including cement and gypsum textured plaster.
From a technical point of view, the choice of any of these paints is not fundamentally important - the range of shades allows you to realize a variety of design ideas, therefore, customers mainly focus on the price of coverage. The only thing you should pay attention to when painting the facade of a building is whether the paint is suitable for exterior use.
Technologies for painting decorative plaster
There are several common ways to paint decorative plaster:
- tinting;
- in one color;
- in several shades;
- dry brush;
- blur.
The painting technology is not difficult even for beginners - it is enough to have a standard set of painting tools:
- roller - the length of the pile is selected depending on the texture of the surface;
- brushes of different widths;
- paint tray.
To paint large surfaces, it is convenient to use a spray gun. This significantly improves the speed and quality of work. Before you start painting, you must wait until the plaster layer has completely dried, and then treat it with a deep penetration primer, otherwise the paint may swell and crack.
Tinting
The simplest method of painting plaster, used to obtain a base shade. Decorative plaster is sold in the form of a white or gray colors, which is tinted by adding a coloring pigment. Its quantity depends on the required color saturation. The color is added to the container with the plaster and mixed vigorously until it acquires a uniform color.
The advantage of this method is that plaster layer has the same color throughout the entire thickness and, in case of small chips and scratches, they will be almost invisible. In addition, after drying, the plaster already has color and the need for additional painting work disappears.
Painting in one color
Another simple way is to paint the plaster with one color. Painters also call it “one pass”. The paint is applied in an even layer using a roller or spray gun, making sure that all the depressions and protrusions of the plaster are painted over. Then the excess paint, in the form of smudges, is collected with a brush.
When working with a roller, painting is done in vertical stripes. Each subsequent strip is rolled with an overlap of several centimeters over the previous one. To uniformly paint the wall with a wide brush, the coating is applied first with vertical movements, then overlapped with horizontal ones. You can also first paint the wall with a thick layer of paint with a brush, and then distribute it evenly over the surface with a roller.
The one-pass painting method can be used on all types of decorative plaster.
Painting in several shades
This method allows you to add expressiveness to plaster painted in one color. First, the paint is applied in one pass, as described in the previous method. Smudges on the wall and excess paint accumulated in the recesses of the plaster are carefully removed with a dry brush or roller.
To apply the second tone, use a roller with a foam coat or a sponge. The roller is rolled in a tray so that a thin layer of paint remains on it. After this, they lightly walk over the protruding parts of the decorative plaster, as a result of which the recesses on the surface remain in their original color, and the protrusions acquire a different shade. Toning of protruding parts can also be done on plaster painted using the tinting method.
Dry brush painting
This method is similar to the previous one, only the protruding parts are painted with a brush. The initial painting is done by tinting or in one pass. Then with a semi-dry brush they go over the tops of the relief. Basically, the second paint is chosen lighter than the main color. To give the surface expressiveness, gold, silver and bronze colors are used, and glitter is also used.
Lightening plaster by washing
The method is suitable for indoor use. First, a small area of the surface is painted in one pass with diluted water-based paint. After this, move the damp sponge in a circular motion over the surface, blurring the paint. As a result, the paint in the recesses of the coating remains untouched and contrasts against the general background of the wall. You can add an accent by additionally tinting the protruding areas of the surface with a different shade using one of the above methods.
There is another common method to create a contrasting surface without using a sponge. To do this, the wall painted in the same tone is allowed to dry completely within 24 hours. Then, manually or using a power tool, sand the surface of the wall, removing a thin layer of protruding areas along with the paint. This operation can also be performed with a spatula, working “scraping”.
Creating the effect of Venetian plaster
IN classic version Venetian plaster imitating the surface natural stone, contains chips of marble, granite or malachite. The cost of coverage is quite high, but this method allows you to create the effect of Venetian plaster using only a gypsum mixture, paint and glaze coating:
- The wall is painted in one pass with a long-nap roller so that all the recesses of the plaster are filled with paint.
- The second shade is paint with a metallic sheen. It is diluted with a universal primer or other transparent base in a 1:1 ratio.
- Lightly move a small foam roller over protruding areas of the terrain. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that no streaks remain on the surface.
- At the next stage, the plaster is coated with acrylic varnish. It is diluted 30% with water and glitter is added to create a shimmering effect at the rate of 1 teaspoon per 1 liter of varnish. The resulting mixture is treated with the surface of the plaster using a foam roller. While working, the varnish must be stirred regularly, since glitter tends to settle to the bottom.
You can experiment and add other components to acrylic varnish, achieving a variety of effects and shades.
Additional compositions for processing decorative plaster
You can make the appearance of plaster more impressive and create an additional protective layer using wax, varnish and various glazes.
Wax creates a protective, waterproof coating that gives the surface a shine and bright color. Suitable for any type of plaster, looks especially impressive on Venetian. Both transparent and colored formulations are available for sale. Before application, dust must be thoroughly removed from the base. Plaster coating is done in one go without stopping. The setting time of the wax is about 4 hours; during this period, the resulting flaws can still be corrected.
Varnish is a single-layer finishing coat. Creates a durable water-repellent film on the surface that strengthens the plaster, protects it from damage and, most importantly, makes the appearance of the finish more attractive. Acrylic varnishes are used for indoor work, and organic solvents for outdoor work.
Before work, mix the composition thoroughly, add glitter or coloring pigment if necessary. The coating is done in one layer using a foam roller. Approximate consumption – 50-80 g/m².
Glaze is a glazing translucent composition for the final coating of paint, allowing for smooth color transitions. It is used for application on flat and textured surfaces both indoors and outdoors. Work can be carried out at temperatures below +10°C. The coating is applied with a sponge or a special mitten using strokes.
Wall decoration with decorative plaster is becoming increasingly popular. Applying such material and painting it is not so easy, especially since there are several varieties. Therefore, it is worth considering in more detail the intricacies of the process of painting decorative plaster.
Peculiarities
Conventional cement or gypsum based plaster is intended only for partial leveling of walls. After its application, the surface is completely leveled using finishing putty and then painted, covered with wallpaper or other finishing material.
Decorative putty is different in that it already forms a ready-made beautiful pattern or three-dimensional texture.
Despite this, it is often necessary to paint it, for example, to create a unified color scheme in the interior.
The advantages of using decorative plaster in a special aesthetics and originality of the interior. Its different types, with unique patterns, are used to decorate and decorate walls in shopping centers and office premises, various institutions and even in entrances.
In an apartment, you can use it to line the walls in the hallway, part of the living room or bedroom, and for the kitchen or bathroom you can use special grades that are protected from moisture, steam and fungus.
Decorative plaster is made from mineral or polymer components. Mineral can be based on cement or gypsum; for the latter, slaked lime is used as a binder.
Polymer There are vinyl, acrylic and silicone. Any of the types may contain crushed solid components of various substances: crushed stone, pebbles, marble, granite and others. It is they that, when applied, form intricate patterns; for example, the widely popular “Bark Beetle” has this property.
All types of decorative plaster are sold in the form of dry mixtures, which are diluted with water in a certain proportion and then applied to the walls. Application technologies are different; you can use a spatula, brush, rubber comb or even the palms of your hands.
Types of plaster
Decorative plaster, depending on the characteristics of the pattern, comes in two types:
- textured, which after application gives a three-dimensional pattern on the wall;
- Venetian or textured plaster, which has a finished smooth surface with an imitation of artificial stone.
Since Venetian plaster itself, after application, has intricate patterns with different shades and tints, it is not painted. And here textured types need painting.
There are several types of three-dimensional patterns of textured plaster:
- "Bark beetle" has small longitudinal grooves, resulting from the hard pebbles in the composition. In appearance, it resembles a tree eaten away by insects, which is why it got its name.
- "Lamb" The texture is filled with small grains, the surface is fine-grained and rough to the touch.
- "Fur coat" It turns out with a rough surface and fine pile.
- "Martianidae" has a complex three-dimensional pattern with spots of various sizes.
- Volumetric texture “American” granular interspersed with even spots of different shapes and sizes.
Mineral-based decorative plasters are well suited for finishing walls in an apartment; they are strong and durable. And here It is better not to use them for street work, since they are afraid of moisture, temperature changes, and sunlight.
Silicone and acrylic types can be used for both interior and exterior use.
Vinyl plaster based on polyvinyl chloride, protected from dampness, ultraviolet radiation, fungi and mold, can be successfully used in the bathroom, kitchen, living rooms and on the street. Its only drawback is its high airtightness, due to which the walls in the apartment “do not breathe.”
Paint selection
In terms of their composition, organic paints intended for decorative plaster can be acrylic, silicate and silicone. The first ones are made from acrylic polymer resins, have a drying time of 5 to 30 hours, the surface becomes matte after use.
Acrylic types of paint for plaster are odorless and retain their rich color for a long time.
Silicate dyes based on silicon organic resins and metal pigments form a viscous, durable film on the surface that is resistant to moisture and temperature changes. Silicone paints water-dispersed, safe to use, have long-lasting, rich shades.
Paint for decorative plaster can be made and mineral based. These varieties are designed for finishing concrete or brick surfaces.
Despite the affordable price and large variety of colors, mineral water-based paints have a shorter service life, than organic ones, are less protected from adverse effects. They are often used for finishing plastering work indoors and outdoors.
Oil enamel, used for painting textured plaster, is made from quartz sand, oxides various metals, polymer and mineral pigments, giving the material a different palette of colors.
After painting, a durable opaque film is formed, most often with a characteristic shine.
Flaw oil paints and enamels have a strong odor, which can persist after work for a long time, even when completely dry.
Alkyd paints, like oil paints, have a strong, unpleasant odor. Most often they work with them wearing a respirator.. Despite this drawback, they dry faster than oil-based types, do not form smudges, and are resistant to mechanical damage and moisture.
Coatings made from these dyes can be safely washed; they are quite popular for interior work.
Experienced craftsmen admit that the consumption of this type is less than that of others.
When choosing paint for decorative plaster, you must first take into account what type of work it is - façade or interior. Water-based acrylic, silicate and silicone types are perfect for decorating facades.
They will withstand bad weather well, are resistant to moisture and, importantly, vapor permeable.
There are a huge number of shades on sale - several hundred colors, there is a choice to suit any exterior. These paints are used for various textures of plaster: “Bark Beetle”, “Lamb”, “American”.
For interior work, acrylic, latex, and mineral water-based paints are most often used.. You can also use oil or alkyd options, but they often cause inconvenience in work and you have to frequently ventilate the room. But these paints provide a durable and bright film with intense shine.
Also, when choosing paint, you should consider its consumption.
On a rough surface, the standards for one layer for various types are as follows:
- Oil enamel– 1 liter per 10 – 15 sq. m;
- Acrylic– 1 liter per 8 – 10 sq. m;
- Water-based– 1 liter per 10 – 18 sq. m.
However, this consumption may vary depending on the degree of unevenness; rougher textures of plaster absorb more.
Painting methods
You can paint decorative plaster yourself without any problems, both indoors and outdoors. Work begins with surface preparation. If the walls have been recently plastered, you need to wait until they are completely dry, then clean them of dust and construction debris.
It is not recommended to wash decorative plaster with a rag or sponge; an industrial or household vacuum cleaner is best for cleaning.
- Firstly, it gives better adhesion to the surface, the layers will not peel off.
- Secondly, the primer solution is able to close small pores in the decorative texture of the plaster; paint will not get there, therefore, its consumption will be reduced.
- Thirdly, the primer will strengthen the structure of the plaster itself, it will remain intact longer.
It is best to choose acrylic or polymer varieties of deep penetration depending on the location - for external or internal work.
The paint is applied with a roller or brush. It's better to use a roller as it grabs large area and distributes the composition over the surface as evenly as possible. For it you need to take a special bath, where you periodically dip it. Painting proceeds in one motion from bottom to top. A brush is needed to paint edges, small areas, hard-to-reach places that cannot be reached with a roller.
Textured plaster is usually painted in at least 2 – 3 layers, less is not enough for full coverage. Therefore, paint consumption increases. Some people dilute it with water, but the lower the concentration, the more layers will have to be applied.
Several interesting methods are used for painting decorative plaster. They all give their own unique effect.
Painting one color is the easiest way. It is done with a wide terry roller using vertical movements, and stains are removed with it. Each previous layer covers a new one.
It is necessary to paint until all irregularities are filled with a uniform color.. This method has found application in facade work.
Painting in two colors begins with a regular roller until completely painted in one base shade. After drying, you need to take a sponge or foam roller and dip it into the paint with the second color so that it lies in a thin layer on the surface. Then, with a sponge, carefully go over the protruding areas of the relief surface so that only they are painted, and the indentations retain the base color.
It is possible to paint textured walls with the effect of Venetian plaster. The base layer is performed using the usual one-color coating method. The second shade is taken with a metallic sheen, for example, based on silver or aluminum powder.
You can use different colors: gold, silver, bronze.
The secondary color is applied with a small foam roller or sponge, the raised spots become shiny. The third stage is applying varnish or wax so that the surface has a smooth, shiny film.
I love it the single-color surface of textured plaster can be coated with varnish or wax and other compounds that add shine. They will have another useful function - protection from moisture.
The materials used are liquid, gel or synthetic wax, glossy varnish, and glaze.
This way you can treat relief surfaces painted with mother-of-pearl, bronze, and ocher. They will look simply impressive.
Natural or synthetic wax can contain pigments that produce rich colors. Then there is no need for base paint - just one is enough. In liquid form, it is applied to textured walls with a cloth made of soft fabric or a rubber spatula. The result is a variety of intense shades that shimmer in the light.
Beautiful examples in the interior
There are a lot interesting examples use of painting for various types of decorative plaster:
- Finishing “Bark Beetle” plaster with pink paint in stylish interior. As you can see: painting one color can look very impressive.
- Painting a relief surface in two colors gives a very impressive effect. A wonderful combination of pink and gold.
- External finishing of plaster with “Lamb” texture. The result is a very light and cheerful shade.
- Venetian plaster finishing in the hall. Very intricate textures do not even remind you that this is ordinary gypsum-based plaster.
- A very impressive pattern of two shades. This wall makes the interior of the room simply chic.
One of the ways to paint plaster is shown in the video below.
Just a few years ago, plaster was used primarily as a finishing material for leveling surfaces and hiding various chips and cracks. Today the situation has changed: a special decorative plaster has appeared on the market, which is used as a final coating. Painting decorative plaster: we consider application methods.
Peculiarities
Decorative plaster, like other finishing materials, has its own distinctive features:
- This type of plaster has 2 purposes: rough leveling of walls and their finishing.
- This finishing material is resistant to fading, mechanical damage, high humidity and sudden temperature changes.
- It has two varieties. On sale you can find decorative finishing material for use indoors or outdoors.
These are the general features of the material. It also has some distinctive properties that should be discussed in more detail.
Distinctive features
Experts consider its texture to be the main feature of decorative plaster. Thanks to it, you can create almost any design on the walls, everything is limited only by the imagination and skill of the decorator. The second feature lies in the very structure of this material. Decorative plaster contains larger particles of other materials. It is their presence that allows you to create unique bas-reliefs on walls when decorating rooms.
All components included in this finishing raw material are of natural origin., which means they are completely safe for human health. During operation, the material does not release toxins into the air. For decorative plaster, you can use almost any paint: a lot of pigments are suitable for it. At the same time, the material does not absorb any odors. Decorative plaster goes well with any building materials. It can be applied to brick, stone, concrete and plaster. In fact, it is a universal finishing material.
Can it be painted?
Since this material is intended for leveling walls and finishing them, the buyer is often interested in the possibility of painting such plaster, because its natural shades are gray or white, which not everyone likes. The developers allow the process of coloring the finishing material. This work can be done using various paints, or by adding color to the mixture itself during production.
The specific type of color or coloring mixture must be chosen based on the type of finishing material itself. You also need to take into account the place where the work process will take place. If the work area is located in an apartment, it is better to choose paint that has virtually no odor or quickly erodes. For outdoor work, it is better to choose special paints with increased resistance. Each type of dye has its own characteristics and performance characteristics, which are taken into account when purchasing the material.
What to choose?
The range of such finishing raw materials on the market today is quite wide. Choose the most suitable decorative plaster from the decorative plaster presented on the shelves. suitable option It can be difficult for an inexperienced buyer. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself in advance with the main types of this finish and its characteristics.
Based on the type of filler, plaster is divided into three types:
Textured
This material has a highly viscous structure and large filler particles in the composition. The use of this variety does not imply detailed preparation of the walls. It is ideal for indoor and outdoor use. The finished surface ultimately imitates leather, wood, fabric or paper. Particularly popular when carrying out external work is the so-called “bark beetle”, which is considered a type of textured plaster.
Venetian mixture
This variety has become widespread during finishing works indoors. When dried, it imitates the pattern of onyx or marble. At first glance it is difficult to distinguish it from real stones. Surface treated Venetian plaster, can be glossy or matte. By adding different colors to it, you can achieve an imitation effect precious stones. Shades like mother-of-pearl, silver and platinum are best suited for this.
Structural
This decorative plaster consists of several layers and is made on the basis of silicate or acrylic mixtures. It has a heterogeneous structure, excellent specifications, increased resistance to moisture and mechanical shock.
Depending on the type of connecting link, decorative plaster is divided into four categories:
Acrylic
In this case, the main component is acrylic resin. The distinctive feature of this material is low vapor permeability. Such raw materials can be found on sale in ready-to-use form. The most common decorative plaster of this type is from the VGT brand.
Silicate
This category includes products based on liquid glass. It is characterized by high strength and durability. Can be used on any type of surface. This plaster is sold exclusively in ready-to-use form.
Mineral
This variety is made on the basis of cement. This decorative plaster is suitable for exterior use, as well as for finishing walls inside rooms with high humidity levels. It is usually sold as a dry mixture, which must be diluted with water before use.
Silicone
The main binder of this decorative plaster is silicone resin. This plaster belongs to the universal category; it can be used to decorate walls outside and inside, finishing any room in the home.
After familiarizing yourself with the main characteristics of each type, you can choose from the putty presented in the store exactly the variety that you need.
How to use?
There is nothing complicated about painting decorative plaster. You can easily do this work with your own hands. Today there is different kinds staining, for which their own methods of performing the work have been developed.
Two-color painting
For this painting method you will need the following tools:
- short foam roller;
- roller with long pile.
The process of painting the surface of a wall with an applied finish occurs in two stages. Initially, paint is applied to the entire wall using a long-nap roller. It is important that the paint layer is uniform, dense, but not thick. Only the protrusions on the wall surface are repainted using a foam roller. The layer of paint should be thin. Thanks to two-stage painting, the projections become darker, while the rest of the wall retains its original appearance. You can do it differently. To do this, add color to the plaster itself before use and apply the mixture to the entire wall, then only the protruding parts are painted with a foam roller.
Venetian plaster effect
This coloring is performed in 3 stages.
It takes a lot of time, requires diligence in work and consists of the following:
- Using a long-nap roller, paint the wall in the main base color.
- Using a small foam roller, the protruding parts are lightly painted with iridescent paint (for example, silver mixed with a universal primer in equal parts).
- Now the final coating is applied. To do this, water-based acrylic varnish is mixed with water in a ratio of 3: 1. A small amount of special glitter (sparkles) is added to the resulting mixture. The approximate volume is 1 tbsp. l. per liter of water. The resulting mixture is applied in an even layer of medium thickness using a new small foam roller.
The result is an imitation of natural stone on the wall. This effect looks good in modern interiors apartments and country houses. This surface cladding gives the space nobility and hints at the well-being of the owners of the house.
Dry brush painting
In this case, a little color is immediately added to the plaster and only then the walls are plastered. Next, only the protruding parts are painted with paint. The peculiarity of this method lies in the fact that the paint is applied with an almost dry brush, that is, on the brush itself (the coloring agent is applied in a minimal amount).
Lightening coloring
This painting method is suitable for interior walls premises. Initially, water-based paint is additionally diluted with water. Then carefully paint a section of the wall with a wide roller and immediately wipe off the paint with a wet, clean sponge. As a result, only the depressions on the wall remain painted.
Each method of painting decorative plaster is unique and allows you to create a unique interior design for a separate room and the entire building as a whole. It is important to choose the type of plaster and its coloring option in accordance with the style of the interior and the overall color scheme rooms.
Interesting examples
Decorative plaster, when chosen correctly, can turn even the most ordinary room into a real work of art:
The rich golden color and textured surface of the finishing material turned this living room into royal chambers. This room looks quite expensive, stylish and unique. The color of the plaster harmonizes perfectly with the curtains and floor covering, emphasizes soft color living room furniture.
A wall in a hallway that has such a beautiful plastered wall immediately becomes extraordinary and stylish, hinting at the subtle taste of the owner of the house.
A well-chosen color scheme gives the space a cozy and homely atmosphere; a textured butterfly refreshes the entire design as a whole.
How to apply decorative plaster with the “Flowers” effect, see the following video.
Decorative types of plasters are widely used in finishing facades and indoors. There are many varieties of high-quality plaster mixtures on sale that allow you to create original and effective coatings for walls and ceilings. Such plasters are white or colored. But you will want to update the color composition or change the color in accordance with the changed elements of the interior or facade. Let's look at how to coat decorative plaster and how to paint decorative plaster.
Preliminary surface preparation work
Decorative plaster for painting is prepared by performing the following work:
- protection of surrounding surfaces and objects from paint splashes (floors, doors and windows, furniture) by covering with film. When painting facades, door and window openings, blind areas and garden paths are covered;
- the new plastered surface must be completely dry, depending on the composition of the plaster and the air temperature, you need to wait about 2 days;
- applying a colorless deep penetration primer with antifungal additives;
- After the primer layer has dried, small holes and cracks are filled with putty.
- the surface is cleaned of dust and primed again;
- on old plaster, peeling paint is additionally removed and degreasing is performed with special solvents or soda composition (soda content up to 3%).
Choice of colors
Depending on the internal or external application, decorative plaster can be painted with interior or facade paints. Both varieties are produced on a water and PVA basis or organic solvents. On sale are:
- acrylic;
- silicate;
- silicone;
- latex;
- water-based PVA;
- oil;
- alkyd.
To highlight the design, choose paints in light colors or with metallic effects (gold, silver, bronze). An increase in relief is achieved by using soft but contrasting tones. Emphasizing the texture is achieved with dark shades.
Each type is designed for application under certain conditions and has advantages and disadvantages. For the right choice paints, carefully read the instructions, contact your sales consultant, stating where you plan to paint and what type of decorative plaster it will be applied to.
Determining the required amount of paint
The approximate consumption of the coloring composition is indicated by the manufacturers on the container. To determine the required quantity, the area to be painted is measured. The resulting value, with two-layer painting, is doubled and a minimum of 10% is added. Consumption increases depending on the height of the surface relief that they have decorative types plasters.
Application methods
Painting decorative plaster is carried out using two main methods:
- a wash that clearly emphasizes the depressions and features of the relief, creating a three-dimensional design, which is achieved by applying dark paint to the main background and, after it has not completely dried, wiping it off from all convex places with a damp cloth;
- dry brush, highlighting existing irregularities. This is the simplest method; the entire surface, including recesses and protrusions, is painted in one pass. A combination of several is often used different colors. After the background light layer has dried, the relief protrusions are painted with darker shades.
In both methods, 2-3 layers of the background color are first applied with a long-nap roller. Paint is applied from top to bottom and then vice versa. The stripes of paint should overlap by 5 cm. Pressure on the roller increases as paint is consumed to create an even layer. It is important that the paints are shaded thoroughly.
With a pronounced relief of the plaster, the protrusions are painted first, and then the smooth part.
On a surface with a fine texture, softening the color contrast is achieved by additionally rubbing the paint with a rubber sponge or mitten. The same method enhances the deep relief when installing a “antique” coating. Often the protrusions are emphasized with gold, bronze or silver paints.
High-quality painting ensures a beautiful finish and reliably protects the plaster from negative external influences.