Decorative plaster: photos in the interior, types, design, color, drawings, application options

Pros and cons of interior decoration

Several advantages and disadvantages of this finish.

Application technology

Plastering walls begins with preparing the solution. To do this, the dry mixture is diluted with water in the proportions recommended by the manufacturer. Concrete and brick walls are moistened with water so that the plaster takes longer to set and does not lag behind the surface.

The plastering technology includes three stages. This is the sequential application of three layers of a mixture of different thicknesses and thicknesses.

Instructions for plastering walls with your own hands:

1. Spray. This layer is the most liquid in consistency. It is thrown onto the surface using a trowel with little effort. Then they are slightly leveled with a falcon. The thickness of the plaster layer is 5-10 mm.
2. Priming. When the first layer has set, but has not yet dried, apply the second layer. It is thicker and thinner. It is placed on the falcon and applied to the wall, then leveled with a wide spatula using sweeping movements. One portion of plaster should be enough for approximately 1 square meter. area.
3. Covering. Layer thickness 2 mm. The solution should be thick. Apply to hardened soil. Its task is to level out all minor irregularities. The mixture is no longer thrown on, but spread with a spatula, pressing the sharp edge to the surface. Apply using bottom-up movements. You can move in an arc. After the mixture has set, the surface is rubbed with a trowel.

Other methods of applying plaster are also practiced. For example, in one layer, without splashing. This method is suitable for those who do not have professional skills, since only a person with experience can properly plaster walls.

Types of decorative plaster for interior decoration

There are several main types.

Venetian

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Photo of Venetian plaster

Venetian has a very beautiful complex shade and perfectly imitates noble natural stones. Thanks to such genuine depth and uniqueness of the pattern, the decor takes on a solemn and amazing appearance.

Structural

It contains solid particles that create a clear pattern and give the plane depth, volume and roughness. The structure and severity of the pattern depends on the size of the particles in the composition.

Textured

With the help of such a decorative coating, various imitations of textures are created, for example, it can be natural stone, thin-layer sand concrete, porcelain stoneware or sawn wood.

The photo shows decorative textured plaster on the walls in the interior of a modern kitchen.

Ways to level walls

It is already clear which plaster is best to choose for leveling the walls; all that remains is to determine the method of applying it to the surface.

Plaster can be applied to walls in two main ways: without beacons (by eye) and using beacons. The first method involves applying and leveling the mixture with spatulas, a rule or a trowel; it is suitable if the surface has slight differences of up to 2-3 cm. The second method is more reliable and accurate. For it, a plane of metal profiles is pre-set on the walls.

You can determine the size of the differences using a plumb line or building level, and then choose which wall plastering technology is most suitable.

Plastering the interior walls of an apartment is often done without beacons, since the differences are usually insignificant. In industrial buildings with high ceilings, it is better to use beacons.

Application options

Two ways to use decorative material.

Walls

With the help of such wall decoration, you can give the room special originality and uniqueness, as well as bring any design ideas to life.

Ceiling

This material has excellent plasticity, so with its help you can not only effectively decorate the ceiling or create various reliefs on it, but also hide cracks and minor irregularities in the ceiling plane.

The photo shows a classic bedroom with a ceiling decorated with sand-colored plaster.

Thanks to the ability to create any shape and color on the ceiling, such a coating will look beautiful and harmonious in any interior.

Finishing of stoves and fireplaces

Decorative plaster for decorating stoves or fireplaces must first of all be resistant to high temperatures, heating, rapid cooling and have protective properties.

Kitchen apron

Exceptionally durable, heat-resistant and odor-resistant plaster is a rational option for decorating a kitchen backsplash and creating a stylish and individual design.

Arch

With the help of this magnificent decorative material, which has countless options and is suitable for almost any style direction, it is possible to creatively approach the design of such an architectural element as an arch and turn it into a truly unique interior masterpiece.

What colors are there?

The color scheme for the room is a very important point in the design of the apartment.

White

Snow-white plaster allows you not only to create a very elegant and graceful decor, but also to give the space additional volume, spaciousness, lightness and weightlessness.

The photo shows the walls in the hallway decorated with white plaster.

Grey

A deep and attractively beautiful gray shade gives the room the right interior background and forms a discreet, inconspicuous, smoky and multifaceted design.

Black

It is a classic and extremely strong color that, when used correctly, can give a room a sophisticated and modern look and turn it into a comfortable, elegantly decorated space.

Red

The spectacular red finish creates an original and daring design that always looks impressive and attracts all attention.

Green

The many faces of green can come in many shades, such as new foliage, dark pine needles, mint ice cream, fresh greens or jewel. Each of them carries a certain palette of emotions and impressions, and in its own way affects the image of the room.

Violet

This color looks prestigious and elegant. Purple is able to fill an ordinary interior with special elegance and luxury.

The photo shows a bedroom with walls decorated with purple decorative coating.

Beige

Calm and neutral beige is a permanent classic in interior design. With the help of this color it is possible to bring a special style and harmony into the environment.

Brown

Noble and expensive brown shades, such as terracotta, cinnamon, bourbon or copper, have a natural and very deep appearance, due to which the space is filled with warmth and coziness.

Yellow

It evokes associations with the sun, adding joy and special energy to the atmosphere. Decorative yellow plaster is considered a rather original and modern decoration option.

The photo shows a children's room with decorative yellow plaster on the wall.

Blue

Depending on the intensity of the shade, blue can create a luxurious, intriguing and relaxing atmosphere in a room and set a certain mood for it.

Gold

Thanks to the extraordinary attraction, external gloss and internal warmth emanating from the golden hue, it allows you to warm up and significantly transform the space.

The photo shows a classic bathroom with golden-colored plaster on the walls.

Silver

The slightly iridescent and shimmering silver color is a very effective, bright and unusual design option when creating a truly original design.

Photos of design and effects of decorative plaster

Due to certain design and effects, you can create a unique interior and add luxury, style and good taste to it.

Under the stone

Thanks to the imitation of a surface made of stone, the room takes on a more noble and monumental appearance and becomes much more comfortable and functional.

The photo shows a living room and walls with a decorative coating that imitates stonework.

Under the tree

Decorative design that reproduces natural material, in the form of tree bark, boards, cross-cuts or other wood patterns, has a natural appearance and is practically no different from real wood.

Fabric imitation (velvet, silk)

This imitation of fabric texture looks absolutely exclusive and allows you to create an elegant, deep, unique design filled with comfort and warmth.

Under the skin

Decorative finishing with the effect of reptile skin, for example, snake, crocodile or other leather imitations, is a rather atypical and slightly extravagant interior solution. This design has a unique and exotic look, which allows you to create a very elegant and sophisticated environment in the room.

Pearl

With the help of subtle pearl shine and gentle tints, it is possible to create brilliant glossy accents in the room and give it solemnity and a little mystery.

World map (islands)

A geographical image with clearly marked continents, islands and other characteristic relief will be a wonderful decoration for almost any room.

Two-color

White-gray, black-white, beige-brown coating or plaster with a combination of other color pigments, such as pink and gray, blue and white and others, allows you to achieve the desired effect in the space and give it a special uniqueness.

Antique

Despite the rough, slightly shabby appearance, which is created using a special technique for applying patina, such decorative finishing in the interior looks very dignified, allows you to recreate the atmosphere of the past and give completeness and completeness to certain style directions.

Combination with decorative stone

It is considered a very good and successful combination, characterized by strength, durability and noble appearance.

Drawings and patterns with plaster

The most popular types of designs or patterns.

Paintings and frescoes

This artistic design adds a special flavor to the room, allows you to dilute the interior and add your own individuality and some zest to it.

Flowers and leaves

Floral designs, in the form of roses, lilies, orchids and other plants, made with decorative plaster, thanks to volumetric shapes and lines, form sophisticated patterns and bring notes of magic to the space.

Wave

Due to smooth natural and free wavy lines, it is possible not only to make the atmosphere more harmonious, but also to smooth out spatial imperfections and highlight the necessary features of the interior.

Circles

Round elements are quite relevant in decorating a room, as they allow you to create a serene, playful atmosphere and place interesting accents.

Stripes

With the help of this design technique, it is possible not only to give the design a certain rigor and proportionality, but also to change or adjust spatial perception.

How to choose the right building mixture

First of all, craftsmen focus on price when purchasing decorative plaster. But this is not the main selection criterion. It is advisable to focus on the following parameters:

• Type of mixture according to the type of base. Some of them can be laid on standard unprepared walls. And some require only a carefully prepared foundation.
• Room humidity level. It is better to take silicate varieties for the kitchen and bathroom. They repel water.
• Breathability. It is desirable that the living room under the layer of plaster still “breathes”. This will ensure a normal indoor microclimate.

And be sure to correctly calculate the volume of plaster for your area in order to purchase the mixture from one batch. If you then purchase additional plaster from another batch, there is a high risk of shade differences (for colored mixtures).

Ideas in different styles

Photos of decorative plaster decoration in the most popular styles.

Loft

To finish this style, decorative coatings with a rust effect or materials that imitate concrete or metal are used. Thanks to their original appearance, they will perfectly emphasize the stylistic direction of the loft.

The photo shows a small loft-style bedroom with gray plaster on the wall.

Classic

Classic style involves a neat, symmetrical and proportional design. Decorative plaster in light colors that are as close as possible to natural colors, an elegant smooth silk covering or picturesque panels, frescoes or bas-reliefs with gilding would be appropriate here.

High tech

This geometric techno design is especially harmonious, emphasized by gray, sand, beige finishes or coatings imitating concrete, cement or travertine.

Minimalism

Laconic, monochrome minimalism is distinguished by natural, rough textures or finishing materials that imitate wood, concrete, brick, suede or metal. This decoration looks very impressive and maximally emphasizes the exclusivity of this interior trend.

The photo shows decorative dark gray plaster on the wall in a minimalist bedroom.

Compound

Structural plaster is made from cement, gypsum or lime .
It is characterized by a heterogeneous granular texture, which is provided by fillers of different fractions. All formulations are made using an aqueous or organic dispersion. The first option is suitable for interior work, the second - for facade work.

Fillers:

• marble, quartz, granite chips;
• synthetic microgranules;
• fine or coarse sand;
• fragments of river shells;
• crushed fragments of mica, perlite;
• wood and cellulose fibers;
• foil crumb.

Binders:

• acrylic and epoxy resins;
• synthetic polymers;
• polyurethane;
• plasticizers such as PVA.

The compositions are enriched with modifying additives that increase the performance characteristics of the plaster. These are hydrophobic, antiseptic, adhesive, frost-resistant substances. For ease of application, accelerators or retarders are added.

Attention

The filler fraction size is 1–5 mm. The layer of decorative plaster must correspond to the diameter of the filler.