Among the huge number of finishing materials, decorative plaster is far from the last place. Its popularity is growing every year, allowing you to use this material not only for decoration of office premises, but also residential buildings and apartments. It is frequent is the use of this textured material for the processing of buildings facades.
In the most general features, decorative plaster is a thick viscous solution containing a connecting composition and filler, which are the crumb of granite, marble, quartz, other mineral or organic inclusions. Thanks to the coating of such plaster horizontal surfaces, they acquire a voluminous rough texture pleasant to the touch.
In this article, we will try to make a brief overview of various types of decorative plaster present in the construction market; bring their main characteristics; and also mention the pros and cons of each.
When choosing and buying decorative plaster, we recommend that you keep several factors in mind:
• Ease of use of plaster. Ready -made mixtures in this regard are somewhat preferable to dry. In addition, fine -grained in texture, plaster is easier to process than having more inclusions in its composition.
• Duration of drying and readiness for operation. Here the palm of the championship also belongs to ready -made mixtures – they can be painted after a day, while mineral plaster completely dries in only 28 days.
• color scheme and the possibility of tinting. The most convenient, as has already been noted, is acrylic plaster; Bow her silicone and silicate; Dry mixtures can only have white or pastel colors.
When choosing any of the types of decorative plaster described by us, do not forget to verify the quality of the product, check the expiration date and the availability of certificates.