Any repair - cosmetic, capital - sooner or later involves wall decoration. At this moment, many begin to doubt - which is better to do, because the construction market presents a huge selection of finishing materials for the walls. People are looking for the perfect finishing material so that it is high -quality and beautiful. Silk plaster meet these requirements.
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This worthy finishing material won the hearts of many people. Silk plaster is a recent invention. The material meets the requirements of the ecology, has no smell, so it can be safely recommended for decorating the interior of any purpose.
The components that make up the finishing material of only natural origin. The composition of silk plaster can include silk fibers, natural cellulose, as well as harmless decorative additives. The binding material is glue, which also meets the norms of the ecology.
Often, instead of the phrase “silk plaster” in construction stores, you can hear another term - “liquid wallpaper”. Both names of this finishing material meet all the above requirements.
Why liquid wallpaper? Plaster from natural components is sold in small bags. To achieve a certain consistency, the powder must be diluted with water. Then the finished finishing material is applied to the walls as a replacement for ordinary rolled wallpaper. Therefore, if consultants are offered to pay attention to liquid wallpaper, this is silk plaster.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of plaster
Do you remember how to glue paper wallpaper long? How much strength does you need to adjust the drawing and make the connecting seam inconspicuous? And how many times have you had to "travel" around the rooms with a bubble glue and glue wallpaper at the seams. With liquid wallpaper, you can forget about all problems forever, because the main and undeniable advantage of silk plaster is the ability to cover an integral surface without a seam. In addition, liquid wallpaper is indispensable for decorating non -standard rooms with complex wall geometry. All kinds of protrusions, corners and turns to glue it with ordinary wallpaper is very problematic. And what can we say about arches, fireplace air ducts and bay windows. Such surfaces can only be covered with liquid wallpaper.
Advantages of silk plaster:
- The surface of the walls does not require thorough preparation. For example, to apply Silk Plaster silk plaster, the surface does not need to be done perfectly even and smooth. All irregularities, protrusions and small tubercles are masked by silk plaster. The main thing that will need to be observed when working with this plaster is to clean the wall of dust and garbage, as well as dry it so that it is not wet.
- If during the operation of the surface there was a severe shrinkage of the house or other mechanical damage occurred, then all small cracks can be easily removed. When the defect is small, it can be slightly moistened with water from the spray gun, and then smooth the crack with a plastic spatula or trowel. More noticeable damage (after rearranging the furniture or if the wall has scratched the wall), the surface should also be abundantly sprinkled with water and eliminate damage using a spatula.
- Resistance to light. The plaster is not afraid of direct sunlight, does not burn out and does not lose its original color and shine over the years.
- The material is universal. Silk plaster can be used without fears for wall decoration in the bathroom - provided that there will be no direct contact with water in these areas (the walls where the bathroom, the shell and shower are installed - it is better to lin the surface of the ceramic tile). Liquid wallpaper is suitable for the kitchen, they are not moistened and do not absorb odors. If the surface is treated with varnish, then the walls can be washed, which will significantly extend the life of silk plaster.
- Decorative material is easy to apply. Even a beginner will be able to cope with the works, which can not be said about the technology of applying Venetian plaster, where it is necessary to have special equipment and experience with multicomponent materials. Even if the first time you do not succeed perfectly, you can remove the plaster when it has not dried up yet - and try everything again.
- Meets ecology standards. Silk plaster is made of natural materials, including silk fiber and natural dyes. Therefore, in order to update the walls in living rooms, it will not be necessary to evict family and pets during the repair of family members. In addition, even if the material lights up, then when burning, substances harmful to human health are not distinguished.
- More than a hundred types of color and texture of plaster are presented on sale, so even the most daring dreams can be realized into reality. Also, with the help of plaster, it is possible to create small panels, paintings and even voluminous images. In addition, liquid wallpapers are perfectly combined with other materials - paints, decorative plaster, stone, wallpaper, glass and even traffic jam. Even if you live in a small apartment, you will always have the opportunity to show imagination and turn it into a cozy and exquisite room.
The finishing material has disadvantages:
- silk plaster literally draws from the wall of pollution;
- it absorbs tobacco smoke, so if you still smoke in the kitchen or in the bathroom, it is better to abandon the idea of \u200b\u200bwall decoration with silk plaster;
- in vulnerable places, the plaster will gradually be wiped, so it is better to immediately protect the corners and other protruding surfaces with special overlays.
Types of silk plaster
The miracle stirring appeared on the construction market at the end of the nineties of the twentieth century. Then the unique and prestigious material came to the shelves of stores from Turkey, France and Japan. Naturally, silk plaster was high, but even despite this, the demand for this type of finishing material has always been quite high. Over the years, foreign manufacturers have slightly reduced the price level to the mark of thirteen dollars per kilogram, but competitors that appeared - developing firms in Russia independently mastered the technology for the production of silk plaster and offered their price - from three dollars per kilograms of putty.
You can buy silk plaster with artificial silk fiber in construction supermarkets.
These are firms:
- "Silkot" (Japan);
- "Senedko" (France);
- "Silkoat" (Türkiye);
- “Peace to your home” and “spring-art” (production of Russia).
Look for plaster with natural silk fibers on the building materials market of such companies:
- japanese production - “Fudzivara Chemical Co”. The finishing material is presented in fourteen types and several shades of plaster. The material is expensive and prestigious, so it is very rare on sale;
- turkish manufacturer - "Bayramlar", with the addition of wet silk;
- plaster "Mir to your home" - manufacturer Russia.
About the texture
Silk plaster is a multicomponent material consisting of painted natural or artificial silk fibers, cotton, as well as cellulose and acrylic additives. It is the silk fiber that gives particular beauty to the walls. If the interspersed are large, then the walls look more luxurious. You can finish silk plaster with large fibers walls in residential premises, corridors and even office premises.
Thanks to the rich color palette and a variety of silk plaster texture, even the most creative idea can be carried out.
If, in addition to natural silk fibers, decorative elements are included in the composition of the plaster - interspersed and sparkles, then the room with a competent organization of light will sparkle with new colors.
When there is a need to give the room a certain severity, it is better to use the finishing material of calm tones without large decorative elements.
Silk plaster photo:
How to distinguish a fake
Thanks to the numerous positive reviews of users about silk plaster, cases of fakes of this universal finishing material have become more frequent. Therefore, it is better to familiarize yourself with the rules for choosing high -quality putty. So, today there is only one patented finishing material in Russia that meets all the requirements - Silk Plaster silk plaster. If you have met the liquid wallpaper of another company, then keep in mind that the coating will fade over time.
The popularity of Silk Plaster plaster is very high, so you can find a fake with the same name, but lower cost in the construction market. When wall decoration with such materials, the probability of obtaining a poor -quality coating increases, which can subsequently crack and lose shine. In addition, the materials do not undergo certification, and find out about the complete safety of the plaster will not work.
How to work with material
According to experts, working with such plaster is a continuous pleasure. First you need to carefully read the instructions and follow the instructions.
What needs to be done before starting work:
- Gently open the bag of powder and pour part or completely (depending on the area of \u200b\u200bthe treated surface) into a plastic container.
- Pour water at room temperature into a separate container, add the powder and thoroughly stir the mixture with your hands (you can not mix the putty with tools!). If there are decorative elements in the package, they are added to the water in the first place.
- Then you should leave the plaster for a certain time (indicated in the instructions) in order for the mixture to be established.
- Apply liquid wallpaper on the wall with a thin layer (one or two millimeters) using a spatula or a special plastic tool. In the process, it is necessary to constantly monitor the thickness of the layer.
The consumption of the material will depend on the texture. For example, large plaster is consumed faster than small. In addition, small silk plaster can be applied to the walls in another way - using a pneumatic transmitter. Such a method will allow you to spend the material more economically, but it will not work to cope with the task on your own and there is a need for the services of specialists.
Before starting work, so that the coating holds well, it is necessary to treat the surface with a primer mixture. The ideal option is an acrylic primer or alkyd soil. If you have to work with light shades of plaster, then using dark soil is undesirable. Put putty manually with a manual method from the corner, movements from the bottom up.
In addition, it is necessary to prepare the wall in advance and remove all metal objects, since when interacting with the material, the metal will begin to succumb to corrosion and over time, ugly spots of rust may appear on the wall.
What you need to know in case of damage to the coating:
- To remove the damaged fragment, the surface is abundantly wetted with water (from a spray gun).
- Part of the dry mixture is diluted with water, and the fragment is plastered again.
- You must understand that if a lot of time has passed since the first layer of coating, then the restored area may differ slightly in tone.
To avoid further repair work, you should pre -treat the entire surface with a thin layer of acrylic varnish. It will protect the walls from pollution, and if necessary, the walls can even be washed with water.
If your walls are not covered with a protective layer of varnish, then from time to time they can be vacuumed.
What does silk plaster look like in the interior:
