Imitation stone from decorative plaster
The most popular, durable and demanded way of decorating walls is finishing with plaster like a stone. It is a successful imitation of the surface, identical at first glance with natural stone.
What are the features of this coating, its main types and how to independently form the desired relief with the help of tools?
Finishing with plaster stone: advantages and features
Artificial stone often has the same cost as natural, immodest weight, which looks too bulky in a room or on the facade of a building. In such situations, plasters are used that look identical to stone coatings.
Wall decor under natural stone has its advantages:
• Unique, original design;
• High aesthetic properties;
• Water vapor permeability;
• Extended service life;
• Lack of fungi, microbes and mold;
• Ability to withstand increased loads;
• Resistance to temperature extremes.
Another advantage of imitation stone is its low price. Natural stone costs a lot of money, especially when it comes to marble or onyx. The ability to independently apply a coating that will have a shine similar to stone, or form the desired texture, significantly reduces the cost of repairs.
Wall decoration with plaster for a stone and its types
Before wondering how to make a decorative stone from plaster, you need to figure out what types of coatings are.
The imitation of decorative stone is divided into several varieties. After applying the plaster, it can be flat and have a few irregularities. The wall on which this coating was applied looks polished, without volumetric elements.
Textured plaster under the stone is a textured-relief coating, on which the bulges are more pronounced, there is volume. Such plasters, depending on the fillers, may have different patterns, but the same texture.
Plaster with a flat relief features a double textured pattern on the surface of the wall. It can both give volume, have bulges, and have a negative relief with yaks and depressions.
But the use of a volumetric coating allows you to come close to the texture of natural stone. A characteristic feature of such a coating is the use of notches, chips and volumetric details, which are created when applied in a chaotic manner with the help of tools.
In addition to the shape and relief achieved after the mixture has dried, it is worth noting what types of stone coatings can be created using decorative plasters and paints and varnishes.
Plasters can imitate the following types of natural stones:
• Torn / wild stone: it is flagstone, plastushka, it is a layer of various shapes, united by one texture;
• Travertine: limestone, porous rock that is intermediate between limestone and marble;
• Onyx: a mineral, the imitation of which is to convey shades and glossy, bright shine;
• Shale: rock and rock formations resulting from exposure to temperatures;
• Brick: masonry in the form of squares of brick, the pattern of which is successfully imitated by plaster;
• Limestone: calcite sedimentary rock with a characteristic, light shade and original texture;
• Marble: the most popular stone imitated with plaster.
For decoration, coatings of our production under the name Marmorin, Travertino, Grotto, Tuscany and others presented in the catalog can be used.
You can get acquainted with the products in more detail at the link: https://elf-decor.com/en/products/decorative-coatings-elf-decor
How to choose a material for imitation stone
In order for the effect of imitation of plaster to meet the expectations, it is necessary to choose the right filling material present in the mixture.
To imitate a marble finish or the effect of smooth, even stones, it is better to choose a mixture that contains the smallest fractions of filler. If there is a need to create a non-uniform, "torn" coating, you need to choose fractions of at least 1 mm, otherwise the desired effect will not be achieved.
To imitate natural, rocky rocks, it is necessary to choose mixtures in which additional mineral additives are present - mica, colored marble or granite chips. Such inclusions will allow you to emphasize the naturalness of the coating on the walls.
In addition, mix materials are sold separately. You can buy your favorite dry mineral additives, add them to the plaster at the tinting stage in order to achieve the desired visual effect.
Important! The effect of the coating in the interior will depend on the texture of the mixture, the percentage of ingredients, the amount of stone chips and other nuances.
How to apply plaster under a stone with your own hands
The high cost of natural stone opens up room for imagination and independent interior decoration. Therefore, if there is a need and desire to cover the walls with such material, you need to know a few nuances.
Special tools
How to apply stone-like plaster on walls? Of course, use special construction tools to create relief on a still wet surface. To do this, use a bush hammer, a chisel, a trowel, a spatula, stencils, prints and other improvised means that allow you to form different types of textures.
Stages of work with plaster
Initially, you need to buy the desired plaster mixture and dilute it according to the information on the package to a thick, creamy consistency.
To apply the coating correctly, you need to follow the following procedure:
• Clean the surface first from debris and dust;
• Apply a starting, bonding layer;
• Cover it with a paint net;
• Apply a primer;
• "Throw" the required amount of plaster on the ground with a spatula;
• Stretch over the surface;
• Allow to thicken slightly;
• Form a relief using a tool;
• After hardening, form chips at an angle to give relief.
To avoid problems with plastering and paint the walls with a stone look faster, it is best to use our decorative coatings. Elf Decor materials can be applied directly to the cleaned wall. With the help of a roller, putty knife and other standard tools, you can achieve a suitable relief, texture and texture, which will be more suitable for the features and style of your interior.