Finishing doorways decorative stone: the rules of

Many people like the decoration of decorative doorways, but not in all cases it will do. But many want to do it.

In this article we will look at this topic. Let us consider how the entrance door is decorated with decorative stone.

Imagine a photo and video on this topic, where you can choose the desired design. Instructions for performing this work will be offered.

You will have to do everything with your own hands and without resorting to outside help, which will lower the total costs.

• 1 Where is this finish
• 2 The advantages of artificial stone

• 2.1 Choosing a stone

Where is this finish

This design can decorate:

• Premises that have a large area;
• Also this design will look great in a room where there is not a large amount of furniture;
• If the room is decorated just for such a design.

Agree, the stones are in comparison with the base plane and not everyone wants to fix them when there are small children in the room. In this case, simply imitate, make wallpapering under the stone or choose panels of polyurethane, which copy the texture of this material.

Decorative trim door openings can be performed in two types of stone:

• Natural rockswhich are made from natural elements, by processing large pieces. The price is true of this material is quite high and not everyone can afford it;
• Fake diamondwhich is made on production and incorporates natural elements. It makes the connection of certain pigments into a single unit, such as the production of concrete.

For the most part, it is the second option that does all the work. Let's look at this material in more detail.

The advantages of artificial stone

In some cases, finishing this material and surpasses natural materials.

So:

• Decorating doors with a decorative stone will never affect the indoor climate. When buying, be sure to pay attention to material quality certificates. It is no secret that some people make such products in garages and, therefore, it can be not only not of high-quality, but also harm human health;
• Such a stone is much lower in weight from the natural element, so there is no need to make such a strong foundation as with natural elements;
• Meets all fire safety requirements;
• Perfectly tolerates temperature extremes and high humidity. It can even be used for finishing saunas;
• Decorating with decorative stone doors is quite durable and does not require special care. Artificial strength is not less durable from natural stones;
• The coating of the material is made with natural pigments, so the structure of the material does not change and retains its original appearance;
• Fake diamond гораздо проще применять, у него ровные края и одинаковый размер. Поэтому его гораздо проще установить;
• If damaged, the artificial stone can always be restored or replaced.

Choosing a stone

Finishing the entrance door with a decorative stone begins with the choice of material. After all, this will depend on durability and appearance.

Therefore, the right approach to this issue at the stage of commencement of work:

• Be sure to select one stone color;

Caution: Correctly calculate the material and take the right amount. If this is not done, then the material may not be enough. It is produced in series, which is indicated on the box. And even taking the same color, you risk that the shade does not coincide at all. Therefore, do everything right from the first stage.

• Before buying, you should make a sketch and decide on the pattern and colors;
• Take items without stains and surges;
• On the back of the stone that is attached, there must be grooves and it should not be glossy, but have a porous structure. This is done for high-quality grip;
• Take the items check their fit. When combined there should be no gaps. On the front of the chamfer is allowed for the seam, which can be up to 6 mm;
• Be sure to pay attention to the fillerits mass should be homogeneous. There should be no large particles. This significantly reduces the strength of the material;
• Buying items immediately pay attention to the materialswhich it is necessary to process the plane in addition.

Perform the finish

Decorative door trim is carried out according to some rules that are better to follow. Then the quality of the product will be on top.

Tool preparation

For continuous work, you need to prepare the following tool:

• To remove the previous coating, you will need a brush for metal;
• A hacksaw and a file are required for the fit;
• Purchase liquid nails for bonding;
• Plummet and construction level;
• Primer;
• Rollers and brushes.

We follow the rules

To conduct work, you must follow some rules that will help to do all the work qualitatively. They are checked for years.

So:

• The opening of the opening must be uniform throughout the entire plane. The bottom of the structure should look more massive than the top, and not vice versa. This rule should be followed not only in compliance with the volume, but throughout the plane of attachment;
• Before you start mounting, you should correctly determine the curvature of the walls. To do this, apply a plumb. And keep this in mind before starting to work. While doing the work, follow the pattern of the stone and the correctness of the seams. It is all interconnected and must have a complete form;
• Make the decor of the opening as symmetrically as possible with the wall pattern then it will have a finished look. Symmetry must be maintained on both sides of the opening;
• In the process, you can apply and wood products. It looks pretty good. Wood texture is selected from the type of stone. If the surface is polished, then this should be a stone.

Process and sequence of work

All work is done in the following sequence:

• At the place of work we remove the plinth and trim;
• First you need to prepare the surface. To do this, clear it from the previous coating. Apply a brush for metal;
• We look at the plane. If there is delamination of the coating, then this is eliminated with a hammer and chisel;
• Now put the markup on the wall. Don't forget, there are more massive elements below. Before mounting, it will be better if you make a full-scale full-scale layout of the elements on the floor;
• We apply a primer on the wall. It will contribute to better adhesion surfaces. Soil should be taken depending on the mounting base. Before buying, read, there is a liquid for concrete, and there is for a stone. Choose the one that matches your database. Process a couple of times;
• After complete placement of the elements on the floor plane and their combination, we begin to work from the corner of the structure, which is located below;
• We start from the bottom line. We put and in the place of installation of a plinth. If there is a desire, then you can attach it over the stone;
• Fastening elements do on liquid nails or mortar. If you use dry mixes, then make the solution correctly, it should be lump free and have a uniform composition;
• Before mounting, it is better to lay out the entire row on the floor and fit the elements. And only after that do the mount. To do this, you can use a hacksaw or file. Fit carefully;
• Decorative trim doorways is done strictly by fixing the casing. Do this job especially carefully. When attaching the trim (see How to install the trim on the door) you should not remain gaps and cracks. Check and try on more than once before sticking;
• The dry mixture is applied to the surface with a comb spatula. After that we put the trim for correctness of the seam and fasten the element;

Attention: When choosing the material of the platbands, please note that artificial substitutes such as MDF do not look very good. Give preference to natural wood.

• The corners of the plane are finished in two ways. You can cut the corner itself and make the attachment to the joint. Then at the very corner there is no seam left. In the second version, you put the items with bandaging. Then the seam does not match. Then you need to correctly make the calculation. The seam should not coincide, but be symmetrically located;
• If you make a mount on a dry mix and suggest finishing and filling the seams. Then after fastening, the seam should be cleaned with a spatula angle and cleaned of the adhesive base. Plastic seals or wedges are used for uniform seam. Which should be purchased in advance and take them to the desired thickness;
• Each row stacking is checked using a level. Otherwise, our entire pattern will have an irregular geometric shape;
• If you apply grouting, then after the elements are dry, the joint should be filled with the mixture and let it dry for a while. Do not dry out, namely dry and then wipe the seam with a cloth;
• After the processing is completed, we give the structure to completely dry and make surface treatment. For this can be applied to various compositions that are in the free market. It all depends on the material used to make the stone. They protect the surface and give a more natural look. Material take one tone darker from the overall tone of the surface. The composition is diluted in a plastic container. The composition is applied to the surface with a roller or spray;
• And the most recent stage of finishing will be the installation of a plinth and a platband.

The decoration of the slopes of the front door with a decorative stone is done according to the same principle. If you adhere to the above rules, then the product will serve you for many years.