The interior is antique, classic, baroque styles requires elegant details, such as plaster stucco. Made by the hands of professional sculptors, it is incredibly beautiful, but its production is very expensive. With help simple devices, materials and a little artistic experience you can make this decorative element with your own hands.
Gypsum has a lot of advantages - it is a natural, environmentally friendly material that does not emit harmful substances and resistant to fungi, so products made from it can be used in children's rooms and bedrooms. The only disadvantages that can be noted are the heavy weight of the stucco molding and some fragility.
Materials and tools
Before creating stucco molding, you need to stock up on some equipment and consumables.
- To work, you need a table with an absolutely flat surface, since the decor will harden on it, and even a slight slope will cause defects
- Thick film to protect the table and adjacent objects, since dry plaster generates a lot of dust and silicone sticks to surfaces
- A set of spatulas and modeling tools (stacks, knives), a narrow brush, a stationery knife
- Ruler or tape measure, measuring cup
- Plasticine, preferably construction clay, or
- Construction plaster, PVA glue, cement for large elements
- Silicone and silicone oil, release agent (found in construction and art stores, as well as places where everything for handicrafts, jewelry production and soap making is sold), you can use a “gun” for silicone
- Cement
If you have no experience working with modeling, forms and plaster, then first you need to practice by creating small elements of gypsum stucco molding: small diameter rosettes, monograms, flowers, etc.
Sketch
Before you start creating stucco, you need to decide on its design and size. To find a source of inspiration, you can turn to the Internet, books on design or history. The design and size of stucco elements should fit harmoniously into the interior and correspond to the overall style. The size should be chosen so that the decor does not look bulky and does not overlap sockets and other structures.
The selected sketch must be printed out in life-size and a model of the future element, slightly larger in size than the decor itself is supposed to be, made from plasticine or clay.
Those who are confident in their abilities or have an artistic education can make a sketch of stucco entirely on their own. If experience is not enough, you can use polyurethane stucco as a model, a wide selection of which is available in construction stores. Using just one element, you can create any number of your own plaster parts, and the polyurethane sample can be easily modified by cutting off the excess or adding parts using plasticine.
Form
When the model is ready, you can begin to create a mold for casting future stucco molding. At home, it is optimal to make molds from silicone; they will cost a little more, but they are easier to work with. Pre-treat the model with a release agent so that future form easily moved away from her.
For the mold, mix silicone and silicone oil to increase elasticity (you don’t have to do this for simple molds). Then the silicone is applied to the model with a brush, making sure there are no gaps, covering all the recesses and pores. The strokes should be smooth and soft so that no air bubbles remain under the silicone. Bubbles will cause indentations to remain on the mold, which will subsequently ruin the entire stucco molding. After the first layer of silicone has been applied, you need to strengthen the mold, for example, with gauze. It should be placed tightly, but not stretched; it should be pressed, as it were, into the silicone layer.
After drying, apply several more layers, allowing each layer to dry for 2-3 hours. The total thickness of the silicone layers should be about 3 mm. Where a large mass of gypsum is expected, the layers of silicone should be made thicker. In places where sealing is required, it is convenient to apply silicone using "".
Large, complex and voluminous elements require a gypsum base so that the form retains its intended appearance and does not “walk around”. To do this, a frame is constructed from boards or plywood to fit the mold, or a suitable box is selected, and the mold is attached to the silicone. Then PVA glue is mixed with water, adding gypsum and a little cement for strength, the mixture is slowly poured into the formwork, leveling with a handy tool, the surface is leveled and allowed to harden. After drying, the finished mold with base can be easily removed from the model.
If you want to decorate a room with small decorative elements made of plaster, you should pay attention to ready-made silicone molds in stores offering handicraft supplies. Among molds for soap making, candles and even culinary products, you can find many options for rosettes, flowers, bows and borders.
Making stucco molding
The finished mold is carefully coated with a release agent, since in uncoated areas the plaster can adhere to the silicone in such a way that it damages the mold.
Then the plaster itself is prepared. It must be remembered that it hardens very quickly, literally losing its fluidity in 2-3 minutes, and its plasticity in 7-8 minutes, so it needs to be dissolved and poured into the mold quickly. If you dilute gypsum hot water, then it will harden even faster. To prepare gypsum, pour 10 volume parts of dry material in small portions into 7 parts of water and mix quickly, preferably using a drill with a mixer attachment. A small amount of PVA glue, previously dissolved in water, will make the mixture more plastic, and the finished stucco will not crack. The consistency of the mixture should be close to liquid sour cream.
The prepared solution is poured into the prepared mold, evenly distributing the plaster over it with vibrating movements. This is done in order to release trapped air bubbles, which become the causes of “sinks” on the surface of the stucco. The surface of the filled form is carefully leveled with a wide spatula. A medium-sized product dries in 15-20 minutes.
dried out gypsum element It is easily removed from the mold if it has been well coated with release liquid. Gypsum stucco must be left for final drying when room temperature during the day.
Finishing of stucco elements
When the gypsum stucco molding begins to turn white, you can evaluate the quality of the work and begin fine-tuning and correction. At this stage, you can correct minor defects, sand down minor unevenness and roughness, and fill small cavities.
A mesh is applied to the back side of the element for better adhesion to the wall, and it is completely primed. You can paint gypsum stucco with water-based paint in 2-4 layers after the primer has completely dried.
Installation of stucco
It is better to install gypsum stucco molding 2-3 days after casting. Before installation, it is necessary to prepare the ceiling or walls. To do this, first mark the places where the decor will be installed, then the surface is moistened with water and coated with PVA. The stucco parts are also moistened and coated with glue, and then connected to the wall or ceiling using rubbing movements. Excess glue is removed with a cloth. Large stucco elements are fixed using self-tapping screws. The joints between various stucco elements and surfaces are filled with plaster. Finally, the gypsum stucco molding is covered with another layer of paint, preferably the same brand as the ceiling or walls.
Making gypsum stucco is not only a way to decorate your home, but also a great way to express yourself creatively.
If you don't know how to perfectly decorate a wall, try stucco. This is a wonderful type of decoration, which has been recommended since ancient times, or rather since the 17th century, when it entered the interior and instantly gained the greatest popularity. And if you see it extremely rarely in the average house or apartment, this does not mean that it is not relevant today. Stucco molding is widely used by architects and designers to realize a wide variety of ideas. Is it possible to make stucco yourself, with your own hands? You will get the answer to this question in this article.
Where is stucco used?
Stucco molding is a universal decorative element that is used in the art of decoration. You can decorate not only walls, but also ceilings, windows, fireplaces, doorways, linens and furniture. Unfortunately, use for the facade of a building is excluded, but there are other techniques for this, besides stucco. The technique involves emphasizing the smoothness of shapes, the beauty of curves and focusing on the finishing.
It is important to note the possibility of application in a wide variety of styles, areas of both design and architecture. You can disguise defects, various irregularities, and hidden problems. For example, you can hide communications and diversify rather boring elements. Stucco borders and pedestals are in demand among the varieties; brackets are less common; you can make a decorative cornice, or create a stucco dome on the ceiling. Not only fireplaces are finished, but also shelves, bookcases, bar counters, which once again proves the widespread use of stucco.
Materials from which stucco can be made
Initially they made stucco from soft stone, but gradually came to the conclusion that this method too expensive. Then it was decided to make stucco from:
- wood;
- gypsum;
- artificial polymers.
Among these materials, gypsum stands out the most. This is the most commonly used material. Gypsum is able to penetrate even the smallest corners of the relief and expands as it hardens. It’s easiest for designers to work with it, which explains its popularity. But wood, despite its high cost, is environmentally friendly.
The use of polyurethane, which is cheaper than polystyrene, ensures durability, but the main purpose of stucco is appearance- spoils very quickly. They are environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic; they can simply be primed with water-based emulsions and laminated.
How to make stucco on the wall with your own hands?
Your task will be to prepare materials. To work with ready-made stucco, which hardens relatively quickly, you need to have an idea of what you will be creating. Namely, we are talking about creating a sketch. You can find a layout on the Internet, get inspired by other people’s work, print out the sketch, print it out of plasticine or clay. It's like a sculptor's work.
Prepare the casting mold. There are ready-made silicone or plastic ones that you can buy if you are not good at modeling. Or make a form. Silicone ones are easier to separate from the finished product.
To make stucco with your own hands, take building gypsum, PVA glue or plasticine, cement base, provided that you need to create a small structure. Also prepare a mold, spatulas and knives, narrow brushes, tape measures, pencils, measuring cups and rulers.
To create stucco molding, pour water into the plaster and mix thoroughly. What proportions to take will depend on the size of the intended product: the larger the element, the higher the strength of the mixture. The finished composition will have the consistency of a thick dough. In general, the ratio of gypsum to cold water is taken as 10 to 7. Add PVA glue for plasticity and greater adhesion. If you need to make a colored solution, you should add a pigment or additive to it, which will make the color brighter.
Pour the solution into prepared molds and distribute evenly using a brush and small spatulas. In just a quarter of an hour you will receive the finished product. If you followed the instructions, removing the stucco will not be difficult.
A wire frame is often added to the solution. This is especially true when the design is very complex. You have the opportunity to experiment with different solutions, develop skills. Additional items attached using the same solution.
When the stucco molding you have made has hardened, it will need to be sanded using fine-grain sandpaper. This is what helps it gain smoothness and softness.
How to install it on the wall yourself?
At the final stage, it becomes necessary to mount the stucco molding on the wall. For a beginner, this may not be an easy task, but it’s not that scary. First, choose a place on the wall where the decor will be located. It is necessary not only to take into account the interior of the room, but also the dimensions of the room.
The wall should be cleaned of whitewash, dirt and dust. For proper work, define the boundaries and make light marks with a pencil. Make light notches on the wall using a chisel. Next, the wall is moistened, as is the rear of the product structure, with water. For fastening and fixing, it is possible to use PVA or wood glue.
Attach the stucco to the wall. Do this by rubbing a little, and excess glue should be immediately removed with pieces of dry cloth or a small spatula. As a last resort, for particularly large parts, self-tapping screws are used, the heads of which are masked. If a cornice is attached, the corners are formed by cutting the stucco molding with a hacksaw at an angle of 45 degrees and the entire cornice is formed from there.
The stucco molding fixed to the wall should be cleaned of dirt and dust. This is done carefully to avoid damage. The structure is coated with a water-soluble emulsion for the ceiling. Thus, the stucco molding will be protected from moisture and will last longer.
You can also learn how to make stucco with your own hands easily and simply from this interesting video:
Hand-made gypsum stucco is a three-dimensional relief decor used for outdoor or interior design premises. With it you can:
- structure the space;
- hide certain architectural flaws;
- place the necessary accents in the interior, etc.
The use of decorative gypsum products will give each room the most solid and noble look.
Functions of molding products:
- utilitarian (capable of hiding various structural elements);
- aesthetic (help to realize any design fantasies).
Elements of decorative gypsum products:
- baseboards;
- moldings;
- cornices;
- ceiling roses;
- brackets;
- pedestals;
- pilasters;
- semi-columns;
- columns.
Luxurious decorative elements, which are created from high-strength gypsum, can guarantee exceptional quality, perfect connection accuracy, compliance with all dimensions and ease of installation with a professional approach.
Advantages of gypsum stucco molding:
- environmental friendliness;
- perfection;
- fire safety;
- durability;
- easy to restore;
- is a classic;
- resistant to temperature changes;
- lends itself to gilding, painting and various processing;
- allows you to hide many architectural errors and bring any idea to life.
Today, the extraordinary beauty of gypsum stucco is available to everyone. Various decorative elements can bring new life to interior details, thereby giving them a special charm, as well as create a feeling of stability, brightness, reliability and lightness.
The only competitor to gypsum stucco is considered to be polyurethane stucco, which is the most practical option in some respects.
Gypsum is a unique material that is organically combined with other products of natural origin: glass, metal, wood, ceramics and stone. At the same time, gypsum stucco molding is able to absorb excess moisture and evaporate it when the air humidity decreases. Its main advantage is the ability to create custom-made decorative elements.
Today, gypsum stucco on walls and ceilings is produced in a wide variety of directions - from baroque to classical or even ultra-modern style.
How to make stucco from plaster
Gypsum is a fragile and capricious material, but it is what experts chose for making stucco. This building material is distinguished by such a property as expansion, which allows it to penetrate into the smallest relief forms and cracks, providing high accuracy completed product. When filling plaster molds, it is necessary to perform light shaking, which ensures the elimination of air bubbles and thorough filling of the fine structure.
To reduce warping, gypsum is diluted in lime water, using slaked and quicklime for its preparation. For the solution that will be used for casting, water and gypsum are taken in a ratio of 1:0.7, and for stretching, a thicker solution is created, the ratio of components in which is 1:2.
DIY plaster molding
Modern stucco decorations are made on the basis of special forms. They can be various metal forms, which, due to their smooth internal surface, make it possible to create a product that does not require additional modification. Such forms are more often used for the production of stucco molding on an industrial scale, since the metal can withstand up to 2500 cycles without changes.
More inexpensive forms are silicone and latex. They have slightly less strength, and the product obtained by pouring into them does not have such a perfect appearance and requires improvement.
Plaster stucco technology
The production of stucco takes place in several stages. Be sure to ensure that all materials and tools are available. You will need:
- building gypsum;
- clear varnish;
- brush;
- spatula;
- Silicone Grease;
- artistic plasticine that does not stick to your hands.
Progress:
1. Initially, you should prepare plasticine and fashion a model of the future product from it. You can make it yourself, using a sketch, or purchase a ready-made one.
2. Then inner surface forms are coated silicone grease.
3. The model is placed on flat surface. 
4. Next, prepare the gypsum solution, which should have a sour cream consistency.
5. The first layer should be applied with a brush and only then fill the entire mold. If a large column is being made, then after the first layer a copper mesh is laid out in the mold, which will be used as a reinforcing component.
6. The back side of the future product is leveled, and the mold is left to dry (1-4 hours).
7. When everything is ready, the stucco molding is removed from the mold. Its outer side is sanded and coated with colorless varnish.
Painting decorative gypsum stucco molding
Gypsum relief has a white, clean surface, so sometimes it needs to be transformed. To paint stucco, it is better to use the same paint that you used to paint the walls. If, upon completion of the work, you did not varnish the product, then before painting it should be primed in two layers.
Before you start applying the paint, it must be stirred and diluted with water. You need to cover the stucco molding with a small brush with long bristles. Various abrasions, patina, aging and gilding are created to give the product a “pattern of time”. If you want to create a natural texture, you can use a sponge synthetic materials, pieces of fabric, etc.
Installation of plaster stucco molding
Installation of stucco molding is quite simple and quick:
1. Initially, the required area should be cleaned of various dirt and whitewash. 2. Next, you need to mark the exact boundary and draw a circle in which the product will be installed.
3. Then, notches are created on the surface and in the stucco using a chisel. This should be done for the best grip.
4. Glue the product onto a plaster solution with the addition of wood glue (ratio - 3% glue from total weight solution).
5. Next, the surface and molded parts are moistened with water using a brush.
6. Having installed the decor, you need to move it slightly and remove the excess mixture with a spatula.
- wall and ceiling moldings made of gypsum are mounted on the plastered surface after it has completely dried and hardened;
- It is not recommended to install gypsum products in damp rooms (60% or more);
- gypsum stucco molding for the facade is mounted together with the construction of the walls and is fixed to the fittings in the masonry, which must be coated with an anti-corrosion agent;
- small molded parts (up to 100 mm) can be fixed with gypsum or cement mortar;
- It is better to treat products intended for facades with drying oil or paraffin;
- It is better to install stucco molding damp - this way it will better adhere to the surface;
- if the plaster is already dry, then it must first be moistened with water;
- If you still intend to paint the walls, it is recommended to do this after completing the installation of the stucco.
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At some point it becomes clear that you need a truly stylish and beautiful facade, interior. You are on the right track.
Gypsum stucco molding is the oldest, but not losing its youth and relevance, way of decorating the interior of the facade. Known to the ancient Greeks, façade stucco has not lost its charm, artistic and natural, over many centuries.
Gypsum stucco molding provides truly unique opportunities for creating unique interiors.
Classic stucco moldings made of gypsum with a smooth white surface to resemble stone (limestone, marble, granite). Stucco molding: cornices, rosettes, columns, friezes, patterns made of plaster.
Gypsum is a wonderful material. Lightweight, plastic, practically unaffected by time, does not change its shape, texture, color. In terms of environmental friendliness, gypsum will give a head start to many materials.
It is absolutely harmless, non-flammable and odorless. This is a breathable, air-permeable material.
DIY plaster molding.
It does not shrink. Plaster does not turn yellow or crack. Gypsum products are more prominent, they have a clear, not blurry pattern. When repairing, restoring and painting plaster stucco, as a rule, no difficulties arise.
An imitation of artificial stone is also produced.
Resin
Finnish resin: unlike gypsum, stucco is much more durable, stronger and, most interestingly, much more economical in construction.
If we compare with gypsum, stucco, then resin is the best and economical material for finishing the facade. The resin withstands many years of external influence very well. environment and not a little worse in density than stucco. The resin looks exactly like all sorts of options stucco moldings.
Imitation colors are also possible - gold, silver, bronze.
Glass fiber reinforced concrete
Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) is: beautiful, textured, but at the same time thin-walled, lightweight, durable products, as well as excellent waterproofing and mechanical protection.
One of the main areas of use of SFRC is architectural decoration. has exceptional technological properties. It can be used to produce a product of almost any shape; it has high bending strength, high impact strength, elasticity, crack resistance, and water resistance.
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gypsum products. Stucco molding can decorate and transform any interior, giving it individuality.
The experience of our company will help you bring to life any of the most daring and unique stucco decorations.
We will fulfill any order for gypsum products according to original projects complex architectural details.
Gypsum stucco molding is distinguished not only by its hygiene, sufficient strength and good soundproofing qualities, but also by its architectural expressiveness.
Stucco molding is the grace and lightness of lines, relief, depth and accuracy of the design.
Stucco molding will harmoniously complement both the facade of your building and the interior space of your living space.
Most often, gypsum products are used in the form of various cornices, baseboards, rods, friezes, platbands, moldings, corners, rosettes and many other elements.
SANDWICH GYPSUM
We also bring to your attention a more practical and cheap option Stucco moldings:
Sandwich - Gypsum (SG) - new material for the production of lightweight architectural decor.
SG combines the lightness of foam plastic and the refined plasticity of gypsum. Sandwich - Gypsum is designed to solve the problem of installing massive architectural decor on unprepared, suspended, plasterboard ceilings without strengthening the supporting system.
The result is a material that has a set of valuable qualities that expand the capabilities of architects and designers.
SG combines strength and lightness, refined gypsum plasticity, speed and ease of installation, is easy to process and paint, and can be stored for a long time.
We assume that the combination of such qualities will find wide application both in the interior and in decorating facades. To make the covering layer, G-16 gypsum and waterproof gypsum binders (WGV) are used.
Plaster decor. Making stucco with your own hands.
Gypsum stucco molding has not lost its relevance over many centuries and is unlikely to lose its relevance in our time.
Having the skill in modeling, the necessary tools and materials, you can make interesting stucco decorations for your apartment yourself.
In order to make plaster decor with your own hands, you need to master several basic procedures, following which you can do many interesting things to decorate your interior.
Using the example of a ceiling rosette, we will show a master class on making stucco with your own hands.
1 . We select a rosette pattern that will match the overall style of the interior.
If you stick to the classics, then the ceiling decor should not be made in modern style. This will cause dissonance in the overall perception of the room. To search for a drawing, you can use images from the Internet, from literature on architecture, or make a drawing yourself. When choosing an ornament for our outlet, we focused on the classic style.
Determining the size ceiling decor. It is important to take into account the proportions of the outlet to the chandelier and the overall dimensions of the room: the light should not go beyond the boundaries of the stucco molding. A socket with a diameter of 70 cm is suitable for our room.
Then, in the figure, select a repeating element, in in this case six cyclical parts. We outline the ornament on the computer and arrange the size of the link. We get a circle segment with a side length of 35 cm.
We slightly modify the socket we chose as a basis.
We replace the central part with a ring with a diameter of 28 cm made of smooth molding. At the same stage, it is necessary to draw its section (cross section of the profile, 4 cm wide).
The final stage of preparation is the production of a molding template and a backing for the segment model. In the printing house we print the ornamental element on self-adhesive film in full size, and print the sketch of the molding on plain paper.
We transfer the section of the sketch to millimeter paper stainless steel size 8*5 cm.
Carefully cut out the relief part using a jigsaw. Under the steel template, so that it does not bend, we place a wooden template (the steel template should protrude by 1-1.5 cm.)
We place the film with the pattern on the surface and begin to collect a mass of plasticine on it. For modeling we use special sculptural plasticine, preferably of medium softness. It holds its shape better, allows you to work on fairly small details of the rosette, does not leave stains and does not stick to your hands.
The shelf life of plasticine is not limited; it retains its properties for a long time, so it can be used for many years.
During the work, we use various instruments, including sculptural stacks of cutter knives, medical scalpels, chisels, spatulas, art brushes, sanding paper, straight and shaped cycles, screwdriver.
Without a special set, you can use manicure tools and small spatulas.
Let's start making the rough form. After the circle segment is sculpted, fill it with silicone. We use Alcorsil 325 - it is an inexpensive and easy-to-use material with a tin-based catalyst. Alcorsil is characterized by low viscosity, high physical and mechanical characteristics, and fast curing time.
Alcorsil silicones are used to create candles and plaster figurines, toys, soaps, sculptures of various shapes, etc. We dilute the material with the hardener in the following proportion: per 100 g. silicone 5 gr. affirmative. Apply the silicone in layers using a brush to prevent bubbles from forming.
The hardening of each layer takes approximately 2-3 hours, in the end the thickness of the silicone should be about 3 mm.
We make molds for stucco with our own hands.
We put a gypsum casing on top of the silicone; to do this, we spread the plaster and apply it to the silicone, leveling the surface with a spatula. The casing is necessary so that when pouring gypsum, the silicone does not deform. After drying, remove the casing along with the silicone and prepare a gypsum solution. To do this, pour 7 parts of water into the plaster and add 10 parts of gypsum in small doses, stirring with a whorl.
It must be remembered that a freshly prepared solution remains fluid for about 2-3 minutes, loses plasticity after 7-8 minutes and completely hardens after 15-20 minutes.
We use GVVS-16 gypsum from Samara Gypsum Plant, which is characterized by increased strength and fineness of grinding.
Pour the gypsum solution into the rough form and leave to harden.
We carefully remove the resulting casting, refine it, and clean off any unevenness with abrasive sandpaper (grit size 150, 240). We make a model for making the finishing mold.
Let's start working with the final mold, for this we use Mold Star 15 silicone - a simple and easy-to-use two-component platinum-based material with a hardness of 15 and a component ratio of 1A:1B by weight or volume. We dilute silicone in a 1:1 ratio.
Mold Star 15 has low viscosity, does not shrink and can be used several times.
Thanks to this, the first and last castings from such a mold will be absolutely identical. We also apply silicone to the model with a brush in several layers, the drying period of each layer is 5-6 hours. Then, similar to stage No. 6, we make a gypsum casing.
We remove the final mold and cast the required number of elements. In our case, we need to cast six cyclic parts.
10. Let's start drawing the ring - the middle of our socket.
We use the template that we prepared in advance.
We pull out the circular rods with an ordinary sparrow. It is a rail required length, where the template itself is attached at one end, and at the other there is a hole through which the ruler is placed in the center onto a driven pin or nail.
Rotating the template, we mark the boundaries of the future draft, then sketch out the solution and draw out the circle.
In this case, the design of the center pin fastening should not interfere with the circular movement of the sparrow template.
We do the broaching with several circular movements, if necessary, add gypsum mortar a little at a time until we achieve the accuracy of the relief. Let the finished product dry and then carefully remove it from the table using a spatula.
11. Mark the places where the decor is attached.
Find the center of the ceiling by intersecting the diagonals. Draw a circle with a diameter of 70 cm, then divide it into six segments of 60 degrees.
We wet the prepared surfaces of the wall, ceiling and molded parts with water and apply it to them with a bristle brush. glue solution water-based (for example, PVA construction adhesive or Aqua Silver).
Having installed the parts in place, we slightly move them from side to side, as if grinding them in. Remove excess plaster with a spatula. We additionally attach the stucco decoration with self-tapping screws, the distance between which is 15-20 cm.
After the rosette is completely dry, you can proceed to the next important stage - additional gypsum. We mask the attachment points and joints with plaster. To do this, we use the same plaster from which the rosette was made. We moisten the places of fastenings and joints with water and fill them with plaster. Using a small spatula and abrasive sandpaper, we level the surface and joints.
13. Finally, the plaster rosette should be painted.
Most often, water-soluble emulsion matte paints are used for ceilings. To avoid color differences, it is necessary to paint the stucco decoration along with the ceiling.
The plaster product must be completely dry and must be cleaned of dust.
Painting can be done either in a combination of primer-paint or paint-paint. If the stucco decor is installed in a room with high humidity, gypsum stucco molding is impregnated with moisture-repellent solutions (aquastops, waterproof primers).
This completes our master class, and using the example of making a rosette, you can continue making interesting plaster moldings for the interior.
The DAK company will be happy to help you implement your ideas.
How to make plaster with your own hands?
Many people are interested in how plaster is done by hand, as in a classic, antique or baroque interior - one of the most common decorative details is relief decorations on the walls.
Of course, you can buy a ready-made product, but it costs a lot and not everyone can afford it, so designing your own plaster will be a valuable reward for the work of professional sculptors.
Such decorative elements are used both inside and outside the house.
They are installed on the wall, on the ceiling and even on furniture.
Decorative plaster on the facade or interior of the house will change without recognition and turn the structure into a true work of art.
If you are planning to decorate the stucco façade of a building, you can create it as you go.
It will be very reliable, but not elegant enough.
If you want to use more complex decorative elements on the ceiling or walls, in this case you need to use facade casting from other materials - gypsum, polyurethane, fiberglass, foam.
Own production of plaster plaster
The stucco product can be purchased ready-made and you can do it yourself.
We offer you detailed master class, which shows the production of gypsum strips.
By taking our basic class, you will learn how to make your own stucco and use it in your home.
First you need to prepare all the necessary tools and materials.
The following materials are required for independent revision of the core class:
- An ideal flat table without slopes or surface deformations;
- Set of blades and tools, brush, knife;
- Glue to protect the table from dirt and dust;
- Plates etc.
Ideal - construction;
- Measuring glass, measuring tape, ruler;
- Construction plaster, PVA, for large elements - cement;
- Silicone oil and silicone and release fat.
If you're thinking about a home for the first time, we recommend working with small details first, such as flowers or a rosette.
At the beginning of your work, you must create a sketch of your future product, which you can do yourself or find it already prepared in the literature or on the Internet.
Please pay Special attention on the size of the work so that it can easily fit into the interior or exterior of the building.
The sketch is printed and a plasticine model of the desired shape, but slightly larger, is placed directly on the paper.
You can also buy one final product from the store and use it as a mold.
Now you can start creating the mold for your decor. At home, silicone molds can be made and placed on the ceiling.
It will cost more than plaster, but they are easier and more convenient to work with.
Before molding into a mold model, it should be treated with fat.
To do this, mix silicone with silicone oil and use the mixture thoroughly on your model, without leaving any emissions or air bubbles.
The first layer is with gauze, which should be carefully pressed into the silicone layer. After the previous layer has dried, place a second one every two to three hours.
Therefore, you must get a layer of at least 3 mm.
If you want to make great items, then you can pour mold from plaster.
For this mold, we create a panel for silicone adhesives and then pour in the plaster.
You can also simplify the task and use a purchased silicone mold.
Then 10 parts of plaster are taken out of 7 parts of water, which can be added to the plasticity of a small sticky PVA and mixed with the consistency of sour cream.
Immediately pour the mixture into the mold and mix with the release liquid.
Gypsum stem. Mounting functions
In the design of the facade and interior of a house, gypsum design is the most common material, which has not lost its popularity in last years.
This is not surprising since gardens have many benefits - natural, environmentally friendly, spongy, flammable.
It can be used not only on the facade of the building, but also in the interior - in children's rooms and bedrooms, even on the ceiling.
It also has defects - gypsum products are heavy and increase fragility.
Therefore, its installation is possible only in those houses that have increased power and built on a good foundation.
Cabin installation must be done very carefully as the interference design may be disrupted in the process.
First, mark the mounting location, clean the surface, attach the mounting points with water and dry.
On the underside of the work, make and prepare slices to ensure good adhesion to the surface.
When the part is dry, make a mixture gypsum mixture and glue with joinery.
Install fastener on the facade and the part with water, fill these adhesive mixtures in these places and lightly snap the element onto the facade.
Excess glue should be removed with a spatula.
Then the other parts are assembled.
Polyurethane plaster
Polyurethane plaster is one of the simplest. It can be used in the interior of the house, to decorate furniture and on the facade of the building.
This is not the most cheap material, but as a result, completing such material will be cheaper than any other. You can glue the decorations on the walls or facade yourself.
For gluing, you only need to stick glue so that the surface is dry and smooth.
In fact, it doesn't matter how strong and stable your walls are because polyurethane plates are loaded without them.
Installing plaster can be done by two people and the process will take quite a long time.
Modern polyurethane planks have huge volumes, so you can easily find the right option for you.
The polyurethane structure can be coated with interior or façade colors, depending on the location.
Begin installation by preparing the surface.
How to make gypsum plaster with your own hands
Prepare lines on the wall or ceiling where you will attach decorative elements. Secure with nails and insert dowels.
On the reverse side of the mold there are polyurethane profiles with abrasive. Make holes in each part corresponding to the location of the dowels.
The wrong side of the work should be coated and dried on an open day.
Apply glue to the plaster, attach it to the surface and drive the prepared holes into the nails.
Inequality must be hidden with whales or silicone sealant.
The plaster room is finished, now you can paint it in your chosen color.
Plastering foam
This product is definitely the most affordable way decorate your home. In recent years, this material has been widely used in interiors.
The foam weighing elements are very small so they can be attached to almost any wall design.
This material, despite artificial source, is environmentally friendly, does not emit harmful substances, fire-resistant, moisture-resistant.
It can be installed on almost any surface.
It should be noted that to extend the life of the foam, a protective layer must be formed on top.
In addition, foam plaster usually has simple form without complex patterns.
To install plaster you will need: dowels, special polystyrene foam adhesive, base coat, construction pins, sewing foam, correct colors.
Let's start with the fact that the surface must be cleaned of dust and dirt and prepared.
Now mark the surface, dilute the dry glue, apply the elements, attach the part in place and apply a little pressure.
The gaps should be treated with foam, remove any remaining glue and foam with a spatula.
Cover the backing and paint it once the assembly is complete.
Plaster molding glass fibers from reinforced concrete and polymer concrete
Concrete spindles have a very high weight, but technology does not stand still, and now products are made of lightweight and at the same time very powerful materials.
These materials consist of a mixture of dry cements and other ingredients that give the product strength and lightness.
The material simply supports temperature changes, vibrations and other aggressive effects.
During the production of plaster, dye is added to the composition so that it has the desired color.
Stucco is considered an antique architectural tradition that gained popularity back in Ancient Greece. Despite the variety of existing styles for interior design, the desire to equip their own home with similar decor has not disappeared among its modern residents.
Let's talk about how to decorate a wall surface with stucco with your own hands, using inexpensive materials.
What is stucco made from?
Once upon a time, the drawing on the wall surface was created manually. A specially prepared solution was applied by specialists to the plaster and transformed into original patterns, hence the name - stucco. When molding was invented in production, stucco became accessible method wall decor.
Metal forms allow you to create a variety of ornamental elements without additional finishing. Without loss of high quality, all forms can withstand at least 2000 excellent pours.
In the process of creating stucco, a positive result depends on the quality of the materials used, which include:
Gypsum
Ecological, maximum resistant to temperature changes. During hardening, the gypsum mass becomes larger and even has the ability to penetrate small cracks. The plasticity of this material facilitates the workflow associated with plaster decoration.
Gypsum is not difficult to process, which is why it is not difficult to give the finished product the required size. When working with stucco from this material, you can mask surface defects, as well as various damage to elements that often appear during transportation.
When creating gypsum stucco molding in a workshop at home, it is important to shake the mold that is filled with mass to eliminate air bubbles.
Gypsum cladding also has its disadvantages: considerable weight, which negatively affects the durability of the finish. Also, gypsum does not repel moisture, but attracts it, which leads to the formation of fungus on the surface.
You can get rid of this drawback by applying a special protective agent to the stucco molding.
Polystyrene
This type of stucco in the interior has an acceptable cost, but cannot boast of exclusivity. The decoration is very fragile and requires careful handling, which is why it is mainly used for finishing the ceiling surface and the upper part of the wall.
Polystyrene production is carried out automatically. High Quality elements are obtained by extrusion from a pre-melted composition.
Their texture does not have the distinctly contoured granules found in polystyrene foam, which is produced by foaming. Because of this grain, the stucco molding loses the clarity of the ornament.
Certain forms produce extruded foam, which has a high degree of density, the durability of which is comparable to polyurethane and solid wood.
Polyurethane
It is obtained by combining the necessary components to produce a gas formation reaction, resulting in the creation of foamed plastic. This material has high degree resistance to temperature changes.
Polyurethane stucco molding is durable, lightweight, easy to paint, moisture-resistant, has a huge range of products, and does not absorb specific aromas.
In texture and density it is similar to natural solid wood, but unlike it, it does not change shape and does not crack even after a long period of time.
Varieties of stucco elements
From the materials discussed above, a wide variety of products are created, as in the photo of stucco moldings on wall surfaces in the presented catalogue.
Festoons and medallions
Festoons or garlands imitate original plant decor and are placed in the upper part of the wall surface. Medallions are panels with a pattern of colors.
Niches. They are installed on wall surfaces; frames for niches can be purchased separately. Often the bottom of overhead niches is created from matte snow-white organic glass, which makes it possible to organize high-quality lighting.
For these purposes, under glass surface install a dim lighting device, which, effectively illuminating the details arranged in a niche, emphasizes their incredible attractiveness, giving exclusivity to the palette.
Pilasters and columns
Includes several parts. The trunks are decorated with grooves to give elegance to the elements. Stucco columns are created in various styles. As a rule, columns made of polyurethane are intended exclusively for the successful design of walls and do not carry any load.
However, if necessary, hollow elements can be equipped as load-bearing elements. For these purposes, a metal stand is placed in the cavity of such a column, which will bear the load.
In such cases, columns made of gypsum must be reinforced. Columns made of stucco often hide various risers located along the walls in the apartment in a visible place.
Brackets, pedestals
As for the first elements, they are reliable supports for shelves with books, window sills. Can be installed at the junctions of wall and ceiling surfaces in the form of corner parts.
Pedestals are considered supports for decorative accessories. Such stucco can withstand a load of no more than 50 kilograms. Ordinary details placed on a pedestal look exclusive and meaningful.
Both pedestals and brackets add a certain zest and solemnity to the style of the room, ennoble the architecture, and also successfully divide the area into functional space.
When installing such parts, it is important not to forget about their proportionality in relation to the size of the room. Massive stucco molding on the wall surface will visually narrow the room, and on the contrary, small stucco molding can easily get lost in a large space.
Domes
Used as ceiling decoration in the Empire style. You can create a painting on the dome by hanging a chandelier inside, which will be a rather original solution.
Remember, well-chosen decor will transform any room. And if you decorate an ordinary wall surface with stucco, you can get cozy, extravagant apartments, where many emotions reign - from severity to solemn pomp.
Photo of stucco on the walls
For several centuries, such decor as stucco molding has not gone out of fashion. Only the patterns and methods of installing the finishing are transformed. The article will talk about how to make a decorative element with your own hands using plaster.
Brief description of the decor
Stucco molding fits well into many interior styles. Original finishing patterns give the room pomp and respectability. The figured border under the ceiling and the screen by the fireplace look interesting in combination with stylish wallpaper or painted walls.
The decor is ideal for rooms with high ceilings and good lighting. It not only decorates the room, but is also used for the purpose of zoning space, masking communications and technical objects(hood, riser, chimney duct). They are used to decorate areas along the stairs, cornices along the borders of the panels.
Classic decor is made from gypsum mixture. Modern products are light in weight, which is due to the properties of the polyurethane from which they are made.
Types of stucco
All decorative products belonging to the “stucco” group are divided into several varieties. The classification is based on functionality.
Cornice - placed at the junction of the ceiling plane and the wall. The decor performs the following tasks: masking the edges of the wallpaper, visually increasing/decreasing the space in the room, hiding small flaws in the upper part of the wall. Models come in the form of strips and patterned ones, made in different parameters.
Molding – decorative strips used to decorate walls, paintings, panels, and finishing inserts. Visually, stucco molding can increase space with a certain arrangement of elements. The parameters of the planks are also available in an assortment.
Thanks to the physical properties of the material, the stucco molding turns out to be light; fixing it at a designated level will not be difficult. It has polyurethane and increased moisture resistance, which makes it possible to use decor in the bathroom and kitchen. Not scary for this type of product mechanical influences, temperature changes. The material does not absorb odors and maintenance is also easy. Significant disadvantages are: the synthetic origin of stucco, surface graininess and flammability.
The process of creating stucco with your own hands
The process of creating stucco molding at home is quite exciting; you can involve other family members as assistants. Before you start work, you need to prepare tools and materials.
Knife with a thin blade.
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Scalpel.
Wire.
Plaster ( construction purposes).
Container for mixing the solution.
Water container.
The mixing container should not be large sizes, plaster hardens quickly, large portion will not have time to be developed. The procedure for preparing the mixture is simple: first, add the dry component into the container, then add water portionwise with continuous stirring. The degree of density is determined by the parameters future design. The larger the mold, the thicker the solution should be. Stucco molding complex shape involves laying in a mold before pouring wire twisted into a frame. Such products are characterized by durability and increased strength.
The prepared form is filled with the mixture and allowed to harden. After 2-6 hours the product will be ready. It is not recommended to use it immediately for fixation. The stucco molding should dry completely within 1-2 days. The room in which the workpieces are stored must be dry with good air circulation.
How to attach stucco
Before installing the stucco molding, it is worth checking the similarity of the pattern lines when joining the elements. If everything is in order with the quality of the products, you can begin installation.
Workflow steps:
Clean the surface on which you plan to fix the stucco molding from old finishing or whitewash;
Use a pencil to mark the outline of the decor;
Using a chisel, make notches on the surface of the wall (or ceiling) and on the back side of the stucco molding;
You should start installation from a corner; to do this, the decor needs to be cut at an angle of 45 degrees;
Add a little glue for carpentry work (3% composition) to the working gypsum solution;
