How and where to apply decorative plaster

Today, most often you can see how people, when facing the houses, use decorative plaster. Such material is spread both outside the buildings and inside. The main purpose is to give the decorative qualities and aesthetic characteristics of the surface. What are the types of decorative plaster, as well as the main advantages?

Types of decorative plaster

Decorative plaster can be classified according to various criteria. By type of filler, it can be:

• Textured;
• Venetian
• Structural.

The first and third options help to make the surface rough and very often they are called embossed materials. Venetian allows you to smooth the surface to perfect smoothness and therefore it received the same name.

In addition, according to the binder, the component can be divided:

1. Acrylic In this case, the main component will be the polymer, which will provide excellent elasticity indicators. Here, various subspecies of pigments are able to be contained, thanks to which the plaster passes into a variety of shades. The lack of coverage can be noted low transmittance;
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2. Mineral The main component is cement, which has good characteristics and reduces the cost of the finished material. It finds its distribution in rooms with high humidity and during external processes;
3. Silicone In this situation, synthetic resins act as binders, and the plaster itself is used for internal and external work. It tolerates the effects of the sun, repels dust and odors;
4. Silicate. The binder here is liquid glass, which allows the plaster to increase strength, resistance to mold, and also helps repel water. It is applied on any surfaces.

Positive characteristics of decorative plaster

Among the main advantages are the following:

1. Helps to hide irregularities;
2. It is applied on various surfaces;
3. Repels odors;
4. Repels dust;
5. Gives a unique design to the walls;
6. Good soundproofing;
7. Resistance to weathering;
8. Ability to create various patterns.

Options for updating the coating of decorative plaster

Often you can find an option when the owners are tired of the familiar look of the walls and they want to make any additions. In this case, you can use several methods:

1. The plaster is repainted in a different shade;
2. The layer is removed up to the concrete base.

Grouting is done to a smooth wall.