Plaster facade of the house itself

Modern technology has greatly simplified the process of facing the facade. Now there is no need to purchase expensive materials, the installation of which will take more than one week. The ideal solution for finishing the facade - decorative plaster. Positive qualities, durability, reasonable cost, the possibility of self-installation make decorative plaster one of the most frequently used materials.

What is a

Decorative plaster is a finishing mixture. Its main components are alabaster, gypsum, lime. When applying the mixture on the wall, it freezes, forming a durable finishing layer.

Decorative plaster is used for cladding the facade of buildings, finishing walls, ceilings, as well as various additional structures (such as arches, bridges, pillars).

In the construction is widely used not only decorative plaster. In addition, the following types of mixtures are used:

• Standard plaster. Required to level surfaces and protect them from damage.
• Special plaster. It is applied to the surface to create a protective insulating layer.

Properties

Decorative facade plaster is designed not only to give the building an aesthetic appearance, but also to create protective conditions to prevent surface damage. Putting plaster on the facade significantly increases the life of the building.

Facade plaster has the following features:

• A variety of colors, the choice of texture. Thanks to this property, it is possible to choose individual material that is in harmony with the overall design of the entire building.
• Resistance to sudden temperature changes. The plaster is not affected by either severe frosts in the winter, nor the summer heat.
• Ease of use. Installation of the material can be carried out independently at home. It does not require special skills and knowledge.
• Water resistant. The facade, finished with plaster, is not subject to damage due to atmospheric phenomena, high humidity and dampness.
• Persistence Under the influence of mechanical destruction, facade plaster is not subject to damage.
• The ability to pass steam and air. The material of the plaster is capable of passing air. This prevents the formation of stuffiness, contributes to the natural ventilation of air flow.
• Soundproofing. Facade plaster serves as a natural barrier against extraneous sounds.
• Thermal insulation. The material creates a natural barrier to cold air flow. This allows you to maximize the level of heat in the building.
• Acceptable cost. As a finishing material for the facade, plaster has the lowest cost in the building materials market. Its acquisition can afford even with a limited budget.

Kinds

Finishing the facade of the house with plaster does not take much time and does not require certain skills. Before you start purchasing the material, you must choose the most appropriate type of plaster.

Facade plaster is represented by several types. Its properties and qualities vary depending on the composition of the material:

• mineral;
• silicate;
• acrylic;
• silicone.

Before choosing a particular type of plaster, it is necessary to examine the basic properties of each composition.

Mineral

This type of material has the lowest and most reasonable cost. This is due to the fact that it includes inexpensive materials. So, its main part is cement.

This type of plaster is highly durable and resistant. Thanks to the active mineral substances that make up the plaster, it is resistant to moisture and moisture.

Mineral штукатурка не отличается разнообразием цветовой гаммы. При необходимости можно дополнительно окрасить фасад.

Mineral plaster is supplied in the form of a dry mix. It should be diluted with clean water in the proportions indicated on the package.

Silicate

The basis of this material is a silicate substance, popularly called "liquid glass". Thanks to him, the plaster has the strength, stability and strength.
Among the features of silicate plaster can be noted an increased level of vapor permeability. Thanks to him, moisture and dampness do not accumulate on the surface of the facade. This prevents the formation of mold and the spread of pathogens.
Also an important quality of the material is plasticity. This allows you to apply this type of plaster on any form of surfaces.
Silicate plaster can repel dirt and moisture. This contributes to the preservation of the aesthetic appearance of the building.

Acrylic

Most often this type of material is used for decorative facades. It is made on the basis of acrylic resins.

Main qualities:

• resistance to temperature extremes;
• resilience;
• air permeability;
• moisture resistance

Plaster serves as a natural barrier to dirt, moisture and moisture, not allowing them to penetrate inside the building.

Special additives that are part of the plaster, give it a unique decorative look. This allows you to create a certain surface texture.

Silicone

This type of material has the highest cost. Silicone plaster is distinguished by high quality, durability, the ability to use on any surface.
It is based on various polymeric materials. They provide protection of the facade from environmental phenomena, external damage, temperature changes.
A distinctive feature of silicone plaster is its ability to maintain its original appearance for a long period of time.
The material is represented by a rich color range, allowing you to pick up almost any desired shade.

Stages of application

Plastering the facade of the house with their own hands is made in several stages:

1. Preparation of materials.
2. Carrying out settlement work.
3. Preparing the facade of the building to work.
4. Putting plaster.

No special tools are required to apply the plaster. A standard set is enough.

Before work it is necessary to study the basic properties of the material, technology. It is also important to make preliminary calculations. This will allow you to purchase the right amount of plaster.

Plaster is applied only on the prepared surface. The facade of the building must first be cleaned from the remnants of the previous decoration. On its surface should not be dirt, dust, paint.

If there are cracks on the surface of the facade, they should be filled with leveling material.

It is worth remembering that when finishing with plaster the upper part of the facade, work will be carried out at a considerable height. For this you need to install scaffolding.

In order for a better adhesion of the plaster mix to the surface of the facade, it is recommended to prime it beforehand.

Reinforcement technology is used to fix the plaster mix to the surface. For this, reinforcing mesh and plaster beacons should be fixed on the surface of the facade to level the applied mixture.

Features of putting plaster

After preparing the base for work and preparing the plaster mix, you can proceed to the application process. It should be produced at a positive air temperature, with calm weather. There should be no precipitation.

The application of the material is carried out in several stages:

1. Drawing the first layer. For this technology is used "splash". The finished solution is sprayed onto the surface with a sharp movement of the hand. Next, the material must be leveled construction rule. The thickness of the first layer should be about 4 cm.
2. Putting the second layer of plaster. Surface alignment.
3. Conducting grouting to level the surface. If using decorative acrylic plaster with the creation of relief, grouting is done using special rollers and spatulas.
4. If necessary, stained facade.

Note! Coloring is carried out only at full drying of a surface.

The process of applying decorative plaster is presented in more detail in the video:

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