The 21st century has brought us countless new advancements; may they be technological, industrial, fashionable or social, today we can see that many of them have also reached the fields of construction and home decor. There are numerous possibilities when it comes to home improvement, giving you the chance to pick exactly what you want. And while the more traditional decorative methods such as paint and wallpaper are here to stay, decorative wall plasters pave the way into exciting new opportunities and keep blurring the line between the old classics and modern design.
At the same time, all these options can also be confusing, especially if you're new to the field of home improvement. Many of these name's may be unfamiliar and some - much too similar. To make sure you have all the facts about what the different products are, what they have to offer and what decorative opportunities they hold, continue reading!
Gypsum plaster offers different uses and thereby it blurs the line between base materials and interior materials. Most commonly, gypsum plaster would be used to reach a clean and finite wall surface, but more recently have also been re-introduced in interior designs via different decorative plaster mouldings for walls and ceilings. To better describe, imagine an old palace or temple, where the arches and ceiling lines were intricately sculpted. For example, the Versallies or Fontainebleau palaces. In places like this it can also be seen that such mouldings were covered in silver and golden colours to add to the distinguished look.
Of course, decorating a room today to such an extent might be considered a bit tacky, but if you add it as a smaller element to take notice, it can be a wonderful addition to the interior.
Venetian plaster paint, which may sometimes be referred to as lime plaster, is a putty-like substance made from fired limestone or marble dust, which in preparation is mixed with water. After application, the final look should resemble genuine marble.
Silk plaster, on the other hand, consists of eco-friendly materials such as textile, cotton fibres and decorative mineral additives. This provides a unique soft-to-the-touch texture and beautiful visual depth that no other wall cover will achieve.
There are some nuances in terms of preparation for each wall, but the decorative wall plaster application in and of itself is not different from, say, decorative plaster application on ceilings.
Once you have chosen the type of decorative plaster to be used, you will need to select the design. There are a number of different design possibilities, ranging from simple colours to geometric patterns, to more intricate and detailed plaster paintings. With decorative plaster, you have the freedom to experiment and create unique and memorable plaster wall art as well as decorative plaster ceiling designs that will capture the imagination of anyone who sees it.
Notice that no other wall plaster paint option will give you the same outcome that combines texture, colour and design of your choice as that of Silk plaster liquid wallpaper. Indeed Silk plaster liquid wallpaper is a unique texture paint that will add warmth and comfort not only through its practical benefits, but also by the sheer look of it!
For a classy, forever modern look a single colour wall will never let you down. A popular choice in these cases is a two-colour pick, where either half the room is different (2/4 walls) or maybe just one wall, providing an immediate attraction point in the room.
This process requires four simple steps - surface preparations, putting up the primer, material preparation and application. Once you have prepared the surface to the point that it's dry, smooth, clean, monochrome white, free from stains and dust, you then treat it with a deep penetration primer. Apply two layers of Silk plaster primer over the entire surface, giving a 24 hour drying period between them and the following liquid wallpaper layer.
Before application, once more mix the material thoroughly by hand or mixer drill, the same as before. Use a plastic trowel to apply small amounts of the mixed material evenly throughout the surface. After 1-2 hours smooth the surface with the trowel, wetting it with water. The material should be used within 48 hours after soaking.
To increase durability, as well as for a future possibility of wet cleaning, cover the surface with a plaster wall finish such as Silk plaster varnish.
Complex decorative plaster ceilings and/or walls
Geometric patterns are a bit more complex, but with careful work at the hands of a professional, can provide a very unique and wonderful space.
The preparation of the surface and materials is similar, but make sure that if you're mixing two different colours and not just two or more packages of the same colour, it must be done in separate containers!
There are, however, even more intricate possibilities brought forward by liquid wallpaper drawing on the wall. These intricate designs are made with the help of stencils. You can choose from ready-made designs online or make your own, as long as you're happy and comfortable with the outcome! In choosing the liquid wallpaper drawing options for an interior, you have the options of using:
Keep in mind that even when choosing to do more intricate and complex drawings, your wall cover will still benefit from a plaster finish, making it last even longer.
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